Apr 05, 2023
Grease July 28–30, 2023 Fri @ 7:30 pm Tickets» Sat @ 7:30pm Tickets » Sun @ 2:00 pm Tickets » RUN TIME IS TWO HOURS + 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA Purchase Tickets Tyler Price - Director/Choreographer Max Do Vale - Music Director Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An eight-year run on Broadway and two […]
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Apr 05, 2023
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. June 23–25, 2023 Fri @ 7:30 pm Tickets» Sat @ 7:30pm Tickets » Sun @ 2:00 pm Tickets » RUN TIME IS ONE HOUR + 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA Purchase Tickets Ryan Nocito - Director Peggy Crain - Music Director Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find […]
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Oct 30, 2022
Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas December 10, 2023 2:00 pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA Purchase Tickets About The Show "Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas" is a journey steeped in rich Celtic heritage and customs that combines the rich cultural traditions of the Celts with the festive spirit of Christmas. The Celtic regions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, The Isle of Man and Cornwall all have their own customs and folklore that add a distinct flavor to the holiday season. "Danny O’Flaherty’s Celtic Christmas" blends these ancient traditions with the joyous spirit of Christmas. Join him as he weaves a musical tapestry that captures the true essence of the Celtic Christmas spirit – a celebration of heritage, folklore and the joyous magic that unites us all in the spirit of the season. This is an all-ages show and the perfect event to kick off the holiday season with the entire family! Join Danny and step back in […]
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Aug 29, 2022
Into the Woods Jr. October 28–30, 2022 Fri @ 7:30 pm Sat @ 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sun @ 2:00 pm RUN TIME IS ONE HOUR + 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA Purchase Tickets Directed by Lynne L. Bordelon A new take on Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Into the Woods, Jr. drives home how no one is alone, and how there is always a glimmer of hope and inspiration in the face of adversity, challenges, and tragedy. This eclectic group of reluctant fairy tale characters learn the meaning of empathy and perseverance as they pursue their hopes and dreams in a confusing and complicated, sometimes unfriendly and unfair world. Into the Woods, Jr. features a local cast of youth performers ages 7-17. Come out and support this magical mix of emerging, aspiring, and accomplished actors presenting a professional production on our mainstage! […]
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May 12, 2022
JPAS Theatre Kids! Presents Legally Blonde July 29–31, 2022 Fri + Sat. @ 7:30pm Sun. @ 2:00pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie Purchase Tickets Book by Heather Hach Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe Nell Benjamin Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Creative Team Collapse Emily Ricalde, Choreographer Nikki Lopez, Stage Manager Avery Colle, Costume Designer Kathleen Holmes, Lighting Designer Raleigh Lusignan, Props Co-designer Alexis Mancuso, Props Co-designer Kellie Murphy, Scenic Designer Kohen Verrette, Sound Designer A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Play Video Play Video More JPAS Theatre Kids! Videos
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May 12, 2022
JPAS Theatre Kids! Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition June 17–19, 2022 Fri + Sat. @ 7:30pm Sun. @ 2:00pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie Purchase Tickets Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Creative Team Collapse Ryan Nocito, Director Enrico Canella, Music Director Aaron Wiggins, Choreographer Nikki Lopez, Stage Manager Carlie Goodlett, Education Coordinator Derek Blanco, Scenic Designer Avery Colle, Costume Designer Kathleen Holmes, Lighting Designer Lexi Mancuso, Props Designer Kohen Verrette, Sound Designer The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, […]
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Apr 08, 2022
Misery Mar. 23 - Apr. 2, 2023 Thurs. + Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun @ 2:00 pm Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King Directed by Simone Daniel MISERY Loves Company! Join us for the stage version of Stephen King’s novel! Based on the novel by quintessential horror writer Stephen King, Misery tells the story of novelist Paul Sheldon as he transitions from writing historical romances featuring heroine Misery Chastain to publishing literary fiction. Annie Wilkes, Sheldon's number one fan, rescues the author from the scene of a car accident. The former nurse takes care of him in her remote house but becomes irate when she discovers that the author has killed Misery off in his latest book. Annie keeps Sheldon prisoner while forcing him to write a book that brings Misery back to life. The stage adaptation is by two-time Academy Award winner […]
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Apr 08, 2022
Sistas: the Musical JAN. 27 - FEB. 12, 2023 Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun @ 2:00 pm Teatro Wego! (TW) 177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets by Dorothy Marcic Creative Team/Crew Expand Kiane Davis, Director/Choreographer Robert Pate, Music Director/Keys Carlie Goodlet, Stage Manager Eric Porter, Tech Director Nathaniel Britton, Costume Designer Amara Skinner, Sound Designer Scott Sauber, Light Designer/Set Designer Amanda Bravender, Wig & Makeup Designer Kasey Lange Smith, Wig & Makeup Olivia Winter, Props Designer A song-filled journey full of soul and history! FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY ROBERT PATE & THE RASCALS This joyful musical follows five women as they come together to clean out their matriarch’s home and discover fragments of their past. As they share stories and memories, they honor black women throughout history while performing top hits from the 1930s to the 1990s, from Billie Holiday to Beyonce. Based on real interviews with African American women, this uplifting show contains a range […]
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Apr 08, 2022
Sweet Potato Queens Sept. 16-Oct. 2, 2022 Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun @ 2:00 pm Teatro Wego! (TW) 177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA *seating is general admission Purchase Tickets *Sunday, October 2 is SOLD OUT* Book by Rupert Holmes | Music by Melissa Manchester Lyrics by Sharon Vaughn Bring Your Boa To This Bawdy and Bodacious, Sweet and Sassy Musical! Sweet Potato Queens is a high-powered musical that tells the story of Jill and her closest friends and how they learn to grab life by the sequins, feathers, and tiaras to live their lives on their own terms…as big as a parade! Based on the wildly successful New York Times bestselling Sweet Potato Queens books by Mississippi based writer Jill Conner Browne, this colorful, upbeat show features a writing dream team of pop music and Broadway song icons Melissa Manchester, Rupert Holmes and Sharon Vaughn. Season Ticket Info Don't miss a single act by subscribing to our 45th Season (2022-2023). Enjoy a discount off your […]
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Apr 08, 2022
Holiday Inn December 2 - 11, 2022 Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun @ 2:00 pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA Purchase Tickets Music and Lyrics by Irving BerlinBook by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge Based on the Film from Universal Pictures DIRECTED BY LESLIE CASTAY and CHOREOGRAPHED BY KENNETH BECK Featuring a Live Orchestra! JPAS Broadway Pit Orchestra Dennis Assaf, Conductor Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical is a 2016 Broadway musical based on the 1942 film of the same name. The libretto is by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” and “White Christmas.” Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind […]
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