Jun 15, 2020
THE NUTCRACKER in partnership with Jefferson Ballet Theatre Dec. 17 & 18, 2022 Sat. + Sun. @ 2:00 pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie Purchase Tickets Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann Featuring a Live Orchestra! JPAS Symphony Orchestra Dennis Assaf, Conductor Creative Team Expand Directed by Kenneth Beck Choreography by Kenneth Beck & Kimberly Matulich-Beck The ballet is directed by Kenneth Beck and choreographed by Kimberly Matulich-Beck with the Jefferson Ballet Theatre. This is JBT’s fourth annual collaboration with JPAS and its 16th annual Nutcracker production. Toy soldiers, the Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy--experience these classic characters again this holiday season as part of the fantastical journey with The Nutcracker. Travel to the Land of Sweets with Clara as she befriends a nutcracker who comes to life on Christmas Eve to wage a battle against the evil Mouse King. This dancing and dreaming fantasy reminds […]
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Jun 15, 2020
Now available on demand through March 24! Did you miss the live performances of Arsenic and Old Lace? Enjoy our recent production on demand! 24 hour access - $12 *You will be prompted to create an account prior to purchase. Bookmark this page to enjoy your on demand access. You will have access for 24 hours from the point of purchase* Digital Program Overview | Cast | Photos & Video Arsenic & old lace Feb. 26 - Mar. 7, 2021 Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun @ 2:00 pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie by Joseph Kesselring Creative Team Expand Kris Shaw, director Katie Bandit, stage manager Eric Porter, scenic designer Christian Stewart, costume designer Laurin Hart, wigs & makeup designer Carlyle Styer, sound & lighting designer Reagan Lincoln, costume designer & props master Think your family is crazy? Then you haven’t met Mortimer Brewster’s in “Arsenic and Old Lace” yet. This uproarious farce […]
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Oct 22, 2019
A new American opera highlighting the sacrifices and camaraderie of American soldiers.The Falling and The Rising chronicles the journey of a soldier recovering from a roadside attack. While in a medically-induced coma, she imagines interactions with fellow service members, each sharing a particular tale that provides insights into her own situation. The dedication and resiliency she discovers with them helps her find the strength to recover, and to return home to her family.This music drama is free and open to the public but you must have a ticket to enter.Call the box office at (504) 885-2000 to secure your seat.Video Link
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Aug 15, 2019
JPAS Theatre Kids! ProductionLyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, Tom Yohe | Music by Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, Tom Yohe | Book by Lynn Ahrens, Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, George KeatingTom, a young schoolteacher, is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just a Bill” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life. View Trailer
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Aug 15, 2019
JPAS Theatre Kids! ProductionMusic and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Book by Jennifer Lee | Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer LeeA story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
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Jul 10, 2019
Overview | Comics | Video The Comedy Zone Mar. 25 & 26 Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Teatro Wego (TW) 177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA Purchase Tickets Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy from the nation’s largest comedy network. The Comedy Zone is held on the third Friday and Saturday of the month at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego. Acts are selected by Comedy Zone Worldwide / Heffron Talent International (HTI), the largest and most respected full- service entertainment agency in the country. COMICS (MAR. 25 & 26) Will C. Will C. On a dare, Will C. took the stage at The World Famous Comedy Store in La Jolla, CA in the spring of 1995, caught the comedy bug and never looked back. After finishing his stint in the Marine Corps, another round in the Army, and did we mention he was in the Air Force as well, Will C hit the road […]
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May 29, 2019
JPAS Theatre Kids!Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Chad Beguelin | Book by Chad BeguelinThe story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.Additional Saturday Evening Performance Added! 7:30pm
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May 21, 2019
JPAS Theatre Kids!Pilot ProductionBook and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner | Music by Frederick Loewe | Adapted by Timothy Allen McDonaldEliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely friendship begins to flourish. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion.
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May 21, 2019
JPAS Theatre Kids! ProductionLyrics by Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater | Music by Alan Menken | Book by Doug Wright.Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the Disney Motion Picture, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
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May 09, 2019
Special Message About Covid-19 Click for more information about our plans to welcome you back to the theatre safely during Phase 3. Covid Safety AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Apr. 9 - 18, 2021 Fri + Sat @ 7:30 pm Sun @ 2:00 pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 6400 Airline Drive | Metairie Purchase Tickets Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Book by Craig Lucas Set in the in the wake of World War II, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city – each yearning for a new beginning. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning 1951 film, the new stage musical features a ravishing score by George and Ira Gershwin and a fresh, sophisticated book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. Season Ticket Info Purchase a Full or Partial Season Package to the JPAC season. Enjoy a discount off your […]
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