Elf Jr. DECEMBER 13–15, 2024 Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets A JPAS Theatre Kids! presentation Featuring 41 local youth ages 7-17 Directed by Kristi Jacobs-Stanley Elf JR. Music by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Based on the cherished movie hit, ELF, this junior version features songs by Tony Award-nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Buddy, a baby, crawls into Santa's bag one Christmas and is raised at the Northpole. When he discovers he isn't an elf Buddy goes in search of his human family in New York City! Buddy helps many rediscover the true Christmas Spirit on his journey. Join us for this new Christmas classic where you will learn that "The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer is Singing Loud For All to Hear!" Creative Team Collapse Director of Youth Programming/ Production Manager Nikki Lopez Director: […]
O’Flaherty, Mulvihill, Carberry & Brouder Irish Music, Song and Stories with Master Musicians from Ireland October 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets Irish balladeer and storyteller Danny O'Flaherty joins Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry and Dan Brouder - three masters of Irish traditional music. Danny is a native Irish speaker from the Gaeltect (Gail-tuck) region of Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland. Much of his time growing up was spent around the turf fire listening to songs and stories of his elders, and this instilled in him the desire to pass the music on! He is a singer, songwriter and performer of Folk and Celtic music and is dedicated to preserving the heritage of our ancestors. Brendan Mulvihill, coming from County Limerick in Ireland, is a world renowned Irish fiddler, teacher and composer. For over 50 years he learned tunes from traditional music legends from his youth and his compositions […]
Joe & Marilyn: A Love Story March 13–23, 2025 Thu-Mar 13-7:30pm Tickets » Fri-Mar 14-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Mar 15-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Mar 16-2:00pm Tickets » Thu-Mar 20-7:30pm Tickets » Fri-Mar 21-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Mar 22-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Mar 23-2:00pm Tickets » Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets Written by Willard Manus Directed by Janet Shea A quiet, intimate look into Marilyn’s relationship with baseball star Joe DiMaggio. This two-person play is a series of vignettes spanning their tragic relationship, from their first meeting to their brief marriage. Season Ticket Info Don't miss a single act by subscribing to our 47th Season (2024-2025). Enjoy a discount off your ticket price, avoid ticketing fees, and keep your seats next season! Subscribe
True West by Sam Shepard February 6–16, 2025 Thu-Feb 6-7:30pm Tickets » Fri-Feb 7-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Feb 8-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Feb 9-2:00pm Tickets » Thu-Feb 13-7:30pm Tickets » Fri-Feb 14-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Feb 15-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Feb 16-2:00pm Tickets » Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets Written by Sam Shepard Directed by Bennett Kirschner True West is a play by the American playwright Sam Shepard, which follows the sibling rivalry between estranged brothers Austin and Lee, who have reconnected. It is set in California, about 20 miles outside of Los Angeles in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley, at their mother's home. Season Ticket Info Don't miss a single act by subscribing to our 47th Season (2024-2025). Enjoy a discount off your ticket price, avoid ticketing fees, and keep your seats next season! Subscribe
The Leopard by Yabo Yablonsky November 14–24, 2024 Thu-Nov 14-7:30pm Tickets » Fri-Nov 15-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Nov 16-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Nov 17-2:00pm Tickets » Thu-Nov 21-7:30pm Tickets » Fri-Nov 22-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Nov 23-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Nov 24-2:00pm Tickets » Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets The Leopard written by Yabo Yablonsky and performed by John F. Goff A one-man show about the last days of author Ernest Hemingway. Season Ticket Info Don't miss a single act by subscribing to our 47th Season (2024-2025). Enjoy a discount off your ticket price, avoid ticketing fees, and keep your seats next season! Subscribe
Billy Elliot: The Musical March 28–April 6, 2025 Fri-Mar 28-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Mar 29-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Mar 30-2:00pm Tickets » Fri-Apr 4-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Apr 5-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Apr 6-2:00pm Tickets » JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE, LA Purchase Tickets Music By Elton John, Lyrics & Book by Lee Hall Directed by Kenneth Beck Music Director: Max DoVale Billy Elliot tells the story of a young boy from a coal mining village in northeast England who transcends class and circumstance to become a ballet star. Season Ticket Info Don't miss a single act by subscribing to our 47th Season (2024-2025). Enjoy a discount off your ticket price, avoid ticketing fees, and keep your seats next season! Subscribe
Murder on the Nile February 14–23, 2025 Fri-Feb 14-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Feb 15-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Feb 16-2:00pm Tickets » Fri-Feb 21-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Feb 22-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Feb 23-2:00pm Tickets » JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE, LA Purchase Tickets Written by Agatha Christie Directed by Kris Shaw A three-act murder mystery set onboard a river cruiser, adapted from Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Kay Ridgeway has led a charmed life. Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth, and a new husband, she embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. Fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder. Under scrutiny is a multitude of memorable passengers, all with a reason to kill. The tension and claustrophobia builds, as a shocking and audacious conspiracy is laid bare. Featuring: Kendall Berry as Kay Ridgeway-Mostyn Jonathan Mares as Simon Mostyn Gabriella Santalla as Jacqueline de Severac Jimmy Murphy as Canon Pennefather Janet Shea as […]
The Nutcracker December 21 & 22, 2024 Sat-Dec 21-2:00pm Tickets » Sun-Dec 22-2:00pm Tickets » JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE, LA Purchase Tickets THE NUTCRACKER Jefferson Ballet Theatre Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann Featuring Guest Artists from Ballet West Director & Choreographed by Kenneth Beck and Kimberly Matulich-Beck With JPA Symphony Orchestra: Maestro Dennis G Assaf, Conductor Costume Designers: Kenneth Beck and Kimberly Mutulich-Beck Lighting Designer: Grant Vicknair Wig & Makeup Designer: Amanda Bravender STARRING Claire Spainhour as Sugar Plum Fairy Tyler Gum as Cavalier Chloe Slade as Arabian Princess LeAnthony Douglas as Arabian Prince Kate Lougon as French Variation Peter Elliot as Mouse King "THE NUTCRACKER SWEET" POST-PERFORMANCE PARTY AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY ONLY FOR THE NUTCRACKER TICKET-HOLDERS* * THIS IS A SPECIAL NUTCRACKER TICKET ADD-ON: YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR NUTCRACKER TICKETS BEFORE SELECTING THIS OPTION! Join […]
Photo by Rhys Lombardo Photography Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical October 25– November 3, 2024 Fri-Oct 25-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Oct 26-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Oct 27-2:00pm Tickets » Fri-Nov 1-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Nov 2-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Nov 3-2:00pm Tickets » JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE, LA Purchase Tickets Photos by Rhys Lombardo Photography Music by Frank Wildhorn, book by Leslie Bricusse and lyrics Frank Wildhorn, Leslie Bricusse, and Steve Cuden. Directed by Ken Goode Music Director: Ken Leach Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thriller, Jekyll & Hyde is the gripping tale of a brilliant mind gone horrifically awry, set to a powerful pop-rock score by Frank Wildhorn with book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Click Here for Full Press Release » Creative Team Collapse Dennis Assaf, Founder / Artistic Director / Conductor Nikki Lopez, Production Manager Eric Porter, Technical Director Ken Goode, Director Ken Leach, Music Director Maggie Jaunet, Choreographer Carlie Claire Goodlett, Stage Manager Kage Laney, […]
Clue: On Stage OCTOBER 3–13, 2024 Sat-Oct 12-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Oct 13-2:00pm Tickets » Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets A murder-mystery farce adapted from the 1985 film Clue, based on the popular board game. Written by Sandy Rustin (adapted from Jonathan Lynn's screenplay) with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Directed by Jack Lampert Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and […]
