Joe & Marilyn: A Love Story March 13–23, 2025 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 With Jonathan Mares as Joe Dimaggio and Sarah Colbert as Marilyn Monroe An 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. CAST Click headshot for bio JONATHAN MARES JONATHAN MARES (Simon Mostyn) is ecstatic to be back in another JPA production. Most recently, Jonathan was seen as Garry Lejeune in Noises Off. Notable credits include: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Brick Pollitt), The Normal Heart (Bruce Niles), Talk Radio (Barry Champlain), Touch (Kyle Kalke), Les Miserables (Jean Valjean), The Exonerated, The Mercy Seat (Ben Harcourt), Hair (Berger), Three Sisters (Kulygin), and Metamorphoses (Erysichthon). Next up, Jonathan can […]
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 by Sam Shepard is a gripping exploration of sibling rivalry, identity, and the clash between the civilized and the wild. Set in the sweltering California desert, the play follows two estranged brothers—Austin, a buttoned-up screenwriter, and Lee, a volatile drifter—whose lives collide in a battle of wills. As their roles blur and ambitions spiral out of control, the line between creation and destruction fades, unraveling a darkly comic and raw portrait of the American dream. Filled with tension, wit, and explosive energy, True West is a modern classic that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. CAST: Topher […]
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. Featuring Charlie Stover as Billy Elliot (Pictured) Charlie recently was in Los Angeles playing the lead role in an exciting new musical, It’s All Your Fault Tyler Price under the direction of Tony nominated Kristin Hanggi and Emmy award winning composer Ben Decter. Prior to that, Charlie joined the global tour of the Broadway classic, The Sound of Music, playing the role of Friedrich Von Trapp in Hong Kong. Other favorite roles […]
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. Creative Team Collapse Kris Shaw, Director Lauren Sparacello, Stage Manager Eric Porter, Scenic Designer Kage Laney, Sound Engineer / A1 Olivia Winter, Props Designer Grant […]
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 […]
School of Rock September 13-22, 2024 Fri-Sep 13-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Sep 14-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Sep 15-2:00pm Tickets » Fri-Sep 20-7:30pm Tickets » Sat-Sep 21-7:30pm Tickets » Sun-Sep 22-2:00pm Tickets » JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE, LA Purchase Tickets Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Julian Fellowes, Music Director: Max DoVale Choreographer: Scarlett Saizan-Lancon Directed by Leslie Castay Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie, this high-octane smash delivers face-melting guitar riffs and touching romance in equally awesome doses! Creative Team Collapse Leslie Castay, Director Maestro Dennis Assaf, Conductor Max DoVale, Music Director Scarlett Saizan-Lancon, Choreographer Nikki Lopez, Stage Manager Eric Porter, Technical Director Kage Laney, Sound Engineer / A1 Eric Porter, Scenic Designer Olivia Winter, […]
Disney’s High School Musical July 26-28, 2024 Fri @ 7:30 pm Tickets» Sat @ 7:30pm Tickets » Sun @ 2:00 pm Tickets » Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70003 Purchase Tickets It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well. DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ARTISTIC TEAM Featuring youth from our Theatre Kids! Youth Musical Theatre Intensives Janet Shea, Director Wesley […]
