Jul 07, 2025
Disney's Frozen the Musical Mar 6–15, 2026 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Mar 6 - 7:30pm Sat, Mar 7 - 7:30pm Sun, Mar 8 - 2:00pm (SOLD OUT) Fri, Mar 13 - 7:30pm Sat, Mar 14 - 7:30pm Sun, Mar 15 - 2:00pm Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Directed by Scott Sauber In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Full of magic, […]
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May 28, 2025
Waitress Sep 12–21, 2025 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Sep 12 - 7:30pm Sat, Sep 13 - 7:30pm Sun, Sep 14 - 2:00pm Fri, Sep 19 - 7:30pm Sat, Sep 20 - 7:30pm Sun, Sep 21 - 2:00pm Music by Sara Bareilles | Book by Jessie Nelson Sara Bareilles' uplifting and inspiring musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along — courage. Content Warning Waitress contains mature themes that may not be suitable for all […]
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Feb 11, 2025
Honk! Jr. April 11-13, 2025 Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets A JPA Theatre Kids! Production Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. Creative Team Collapse Director of Youth Programming/ Production Manager Nikki Lopez Director: Kris Shaw Music Director: Peggy Crain Choreographer: Scarlett Saizan-Lancon
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Sep 17, 2024
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: […]
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Aug 20, 2024
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 […]
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Aug 19, 2024
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 […]
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Aug 19, 2024
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 […]
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Aug 19, 2024
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
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Aug 16, 2024
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 […]
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Aug 16, 2024
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 […]
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