February 23, 2024
New Orleans is truly a melting pot, a virtual gumbo, and in no aspect of the city is this more evident than in the medley of first-class shows that head to the Crescent City each year. From musical legends and side-splitting comedians, to avant-garde dance and Broadway classics, there’s always a smorgasbord of outstanding performances that are sure to stir your senses and satisfy your soul.
House of Blues
houseofblues.com/neworleans
April 4: The Disco Biscuits – Why We Dance Tour
Known for their live performances and light shows, The Disco Biscuits differ from many bands in that they incorporate elements from a variety of musical genres into electronic and rock, creating a unique style that has been referred to as trance-fusion or livetronica.
April 26–27: The New Mastersounds
One of the cornerstone acts of the U.K. retro-soul scene, the New Mastersounds play old-school funk, vintage R&B and groove jazz with a confident swing that has earned them positive press and led to collaborations with major acts across the globe.
Le Petit Theatre
lepetittheatre.com
March 7–31: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
Before she was hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning, inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
April 25–May 12: Born with Teeth – A Comedy of Elizabethan Proportions
In Liz Duffy Adams’ punk-edged play, Born with Teeth, the great Kit Marlowe and up-and-comer Will Shakespeare meet in the back room of a pub to collaborate on a history play cycle, navigate the perils of art under a totalitarian regime, and flirt like young men with everything to lose. Get ready for a comedy of Elizabethan proportions!
Mahalia Jackson Theater
mahaliajacksontheater.com
March 2: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in Lac
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo makes its triumphant return with LAC, Artistic Director Jean-Christophe Maillot’s visually stunning retelling of Swan Lake—the only scheduled performance of the masterpiece in the nation! Offering audiences a thrilling interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s immortal score, expect to be wowed by grand, expressionistic sets, stunning performances and outstanding music.
March 9–10: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Black Panther in Concert
In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what superhero films could be. Now you can relive the excitement as T’Challa becomes king and battles Killmonger, all while the LPO performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score live to picture.
March 22 and 24: New Orleans Opera and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra present Lucia de Lammermoor
Based on Scottish novelist Walter Scott’s The Bride of Lammermoor, the opera traces rival families, thwarted love and unhealthy obsessions in a powerful tale of an innocent woman manipulated by the men in her life.
March 28: Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
For a quarter of a century, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Since premiering 25 years ago, it has become one of the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million fans.
April 5: Ledisi – The Good Life Tour with Raheem DeVaughn
A force in her own right, Ledisi was undeterred by the pandemic and launched her own label, Listen Back Entertainment, and unveiled The Wildcard LP, featuring the number-one GRAMMY Award-winning hit Anything for You, which secured her win in the “Best Traditional R&B Performance” category. With 14 GRAMMY nominations, three Soul Train Music Awards, and 19 NAACP Image Award Nominations, Ledisi’s impact spans music, film and television.
April 13: Nikki Glaser – The Good Girl Tour
Nikki Glaser is one of the funniest female voices in comedy today. For nearly two decades and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy. In July 2022, she headlined her first HBO comedy special, Good Clean Filth, which has been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. She is also the host and executive producer of the hit HBO Max reality dating series Fboy Island.
April 20: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Parsons Dance with the Allen Toussaint Orchestra
Hailed by the Toronto Star as “one of the hottest tickets in contemporary dance,” the always-popular Parsons Dance company returns to take your breath away with its brand of joyous, high-voltage dances. The company brings a tailor-made program that includes signature works like Caught, a gravity-defying fusion of art and technology, and Swing Shift, a series of duets and trios. The evening’s special finale will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Parsons’ critically acclaimed work Whirlaway to a soundtrack of Allen Toussaint hits performed live by Reginald Toussaint and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra.
April 24: Bianca Del Rio – Dead Inside Comedy Tour
Everyone’s favorite “clown in a gown,” Bianca Del Rio returns to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled Dead Inside. The seasoned comic’s sixth worldwide stand-up comedy tour, Bianca will entertain fans with her iconic lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. As with all her shows, there will be lots of audience interaction.
May 11–12: Nickelodeon presents Baby Shark’s Big Broadway Tour
Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this live interactive show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.
New Orleans Jazz Museum
nolajazzmuseum.org
March 13: Friends of Cabildo Film Series presents Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues
This documentary honors the musician’s legacy as a founding father of jazz. The film shows how Armstrong’s life spans the shift from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, and how he became a lightning rod figure during that turbulent era.
April 24: Friends of Cabildo Film Series presents 1970 Jazz Fest Films
Enjoy the Louisiana State Museum’s collection of seven different 16mm film reels from the first Jazz Fest, which show artists such as Duke Ellington, Pete Fountain, Danny Barker and Mahalia Jackson. Dr. Charles Chamberlain will moderate the event, and the Band-In-A-Pocket Jazz Trio will perform.
Orpheum Theater
orpheumnola.net
March 7: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky No. 4
Guest Conductor Kalena Bovell makes her much anticipated debut with the LPO with a program featuring works of two living composers and Tchaikovsky’s marvelous fourth symphony.
March 8: Miss Dee’s Kitchen – The Stage Play
Set in the lively heart of an urban neighborhood, Miss Dee’s Kitchen is where comedy and drama collide. It’s a story that entertains and captivates the heart with its authenticity and humor. Miss Dee’s Kitchen, in all its humble glory, becomes a stage where life’s dramas are both concealed and revealed, leaving the audience spellbound and reflective long after the curtains fall.
March 16: Pat Metheny – Dream Box Tour
GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and composer Pat Metheny launched a solo tour, which coincides with his new album Dream Box. The tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites from his nearly 50-year career.
March 22 and 24: New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents Back to Balanchine
Back to Balanachine features two of George Balanchine’s most famous neoclassical ballets, Concerto Barocco and Serenade. A sweepingly romantic work set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Serenade encapsulates the movement of the Balanchine technique, and is easily one of his most beloved works. Concerto Barocco first premiered in 1941, and epitomizes the purity in musical representation characteristic of Balanchine’s work. The performance is dedicated to the complete embodiment and visualization of the music, Bach’s Double Violin Concerto.
March 23: David Spade – Catch Me Inside
Nominated for an Emmy Award for his memorable role as Dennis Finch, the wise-cracking, power-hungry assistant on NBC’s Just Shoot Me, comedian and actor David Spade became a household favorite during his five-year stint as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe in 2000 and an American Comedy Award in 1999.
April 4: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Montgomery, Dvorak, Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn’s final symphony will move you beyond measure. Living American composer Jesse Montgomery’s Strum has become a modern day hit with its careful technique that “begins with fleeting nostalgia and transforms into ecstatic celebration.”
April 12: World Ballet Series presents Swan Lake
Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed for one night only as a part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in Tchaikovsky’s magical music. The critically acclaimed production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets, as well as more than 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic.
April 13: Kountry Wayne – The Kings of Hearts Tour
Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has been generating an extraordinary amount of buzz as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. Since his first viral Facebook post in 2014, Wayne’s career continues to soar, while garnering a loyal fan base. Wayne’s career highlights include being named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2021, starring in the BET original Christmas rom-com Holiday Heartbreak, appearing on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon, and releasing his debut EP, Drip & Zay.
April 18: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Also Sprach Zarathustra
The season begins to sunset with the well-known Sunrise from Strauss’ tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra, the famous music used in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Michael-Thomas Foumai pays homage to the Japanese Anime genre in his 2015 tone-poem Fullmetal, and Verdi’s “fate motif” in the Overture to La forza del destino is one not to be missed.
May 9: Dwight Yoakam – Live in Concert
The California-based singer, songwriter, recording artist, and country music performer is highly regarded and recognized for his distinctive interpretation of the Bakersfield Sound. One of country music’s best-selling artists of the 1980s–1990s, his credits include the 1994 GRAMMY Award-winning recording, Ain’t That Lonely Yet.
May 11–12: New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents Dracula
This all new ballet, inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel, will go into the mind of our protagonist, Jonathan Harker, on his journey to Count Dracula’s castle and his inner reckoning with his own darkness and his love, Mina, who fights to bring him back to the light. Using a mix of musical genres, you’ll be transported into a world of seduction, lust, forbidden desire and our eternal obsession over good versus bad.
Saenger Theatre
saengernola.com
March 9: Champions of Magic – The Worldwide Wonders Tour
Experience live entertainment like never before with Champions of Magic—an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. They’ve sold out shows across the globe, been featured on every major U.S. television network, and racked up over 50 million views online. The electric cast present incredible interactive magical feats all around the theater, and features spectacular illusions that can’t be seen anywhere else.
March 15: Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue
The Golden Girls are back! Miami’s sassiest seniors have returned for one more big hurrah. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends, starring male actors as the iconic TV characters: Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rose.
March 18: Jim Gaffigan – Barely Alive Tour
The seven-time GRAMMY-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy-winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist is sure to have you laughing out loud! He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. He released his 10th comedy special, Dark Pale, this year on Amazon Prime Video, an unprecedented achievement for the comedian/actor.
March 24: Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this totally roarsome interactive show for the entire family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing and remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, and more. A special meet-and-greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
April 4: Disney Princess – The Concert
For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars. Your every dream will come true as larger than life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while powerhouse stars sing your favorite princess, hero and villain songs and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.
April 5–7: Annie
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theater goers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production—just as you remember it and just when we need it most. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
April 13: Brothers Osborne – Might As Well Be Us Tour with special guest Zach Top
Nominated for 10 GRAMMYs, Brothers Osborne are one of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners, John and TJ Osborne took home their first GRAMMY in 2022, winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song Younger Me. They have collected six CMA awards, seven ACM trophies and received the ASCAP Vanguard Award.
April 19: Shrek The Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. This Tony Award-winning musical brings all the beloved characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film to life.
April 24: The Flaming Lips performing Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
Released in July 2002, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots remains the commercial high-water mark in The Flaming Lips’ wild four-decade journey, giving the GRAMMY Award-winners their first RIAA-certified Gold Record. The sci-fi-themed, quasi-concept album cast The Flaming Lips’ most playful and profound songs to date in a wondrous swirl of ambient electronics, digital beats and psychedelic splendor.
May 2: JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee Tour with support from Samantha Fish
Since his first album Blackwater back in 2001, JJ Grey has been releasing deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and front-porch Southern soul music. Now, with his new album, Olustee—his tenth and first in nine years—Grey is back, singing his personal stories with universal themes of redemption, rebirth, hard luck and inner peace.
May 10: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert Live with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in concert. Based on the third installment of the classic saga, the thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the LPO as Harry soars across the big screen. Get ready to encounter a Dementor, ride the Knight Bus, and discover just who Sirius Black really is.
May 14: Mrs. Doubtfire
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to New Orleans! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance on tour alongside co-star (and real wife) Maggie Lakis in this internationally acclaimed, hit musical critics call “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers.” Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune—one that proves we’re better together.
Smoothie King Center
smoothiekingcenter.com
March 6–7: Drake & J. Cole – It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?
The GRAMMY Award-winning, platinum-selling hip-hop recording artist first emerged in the music industry in 2009 when he debuted his EP So Far Gone, named the hottest mixtape of the year by MTV and selling over 650,000 copies. Over the last five years, the multi-faceted performer has focused on the development and creation of his music, leading to some of his most praised work.
March 18: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 World Tour
The one and only Queen of hip-hop has set the tone in music, fashion, and beauty for more than a decade—making history and building her superstar personal brand along the way. Minaj became the first woman to score more than 100 Billboard Hot 100 Hits with an astounding 133 total entries to date. As a songwriter, she also holds the record for the Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries among women in the 2010s.
April 11: Parker McCollum – Burn It Down Tour with Special Guests Corey Kent and Catie Offerman
The tour comes on the heels of McCollum’s latest release, the critically acclaimed album Never Enough, which includes his RIAA certified Platinum hit, Handle on You, and his explosive current radio single, Burn It Down. Most recently, he was notably nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards.
April 13: Big Easy Blues Festival
The 16th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival promises a special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment performances by Tucka, King George, Lenny Williams, Pokey Bear, Lebrado, J-Wonn and West Love. Enjoy a magical evening filled with stark emotion and authentically raw musical performances that transform heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience.
May 7: Bad Bunny – Most Wanted Tour
After becoming the top touring artist in 2022, the three-time GRAMMY winner took a break from the stages in 2023 with few exceptions. Promising to bring fans an unparalleled spectacle in 2024, the Most Wanted Tour will give attendees a more intimate experience with the legendary and high-energy stage presence for which he is known. With unprecedented success that has taken the world by storm, Bad Bunny’s tour is expected to be one of the most sought-after concert events of the year.
House of Blues
houseofblues.com/neworleans
April 4: The Disco Biscuits – Why We Dance Tour
Known for their live performances and light shows, The Disco Biscuits differ from many bands in that they incorporate elements from a variety of musical genres into electronic and rock, creating a unique style that has been referred to as trance-fusion or livetronica.
April 26–27: The New Mastersounds
One of the cornerstone acts of the U.K. retro-soul scene, the New Mastersounds play old-school funk, vintage R&B and groove jazz with a confident swing that has earned them positive press and led to collaborations with major acts across the globe.
Le Petit Theatre
lepetittheatre.com
March 7–31: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
Before she was hit-maker Carole King, she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning, inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
April 25–May 12: Born with Teeth – A Comedy of Elizabethan Proportions
In Liz Duffy Adams’ punk-edged play, Born with Teeth, the great Kit Marlowe and up-and-comer Will Shakespeare meet in the back room of a pub to collaborate on a history play cycle, navigate the perils of art under a totalitarian regime, and flirt like young men with everything to lose. Get ready for a comedy of Elizabethan proportions!
Mahalia Jackson Theater
mahaliajacksontheater.com
March 2: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in Lac
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo makes its triumphant return with LAC, Artistic Director Jean-Christophe Maillot’s visually stunning retelling of Swan Lake—the only scheduled performance of the masterpiece in the nation! Offering audiences a thrilling interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s immortal score, expect to be wowed by grand, expressionistic sets, stunning performances and outstanding music.
March 9–10: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Black Panther in Concert
In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what superhero films could be. Now you can relive the excitement as T’Challa becomes king and battles Killmonger, all while the LPO performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar-winning score live to picture.
March 22 and 24: New Orleans Opera and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra present Lucia de Lammermoor
Based on Scottish novelist Walter Scott’s The Bride of Lammermoor, the opera traces rival families, thwarted love and unhealthy obsessions in a powerful tale of an innocent woman manipulated by the men in her life.
March 28: Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
For a quarter of a century, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Since premiering 25 years ago, it has become one of the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million fans.
April 5: Ledisi – The Good Life Tour with Raheem DeVaughn
A force in her own right, Ledisi was undeterred by the pandemic and launched her own label, Listen Back Entertainment, and unveiled The Wildcard LP, featuring the number-one GRAMMY Award-winning hit Anything for You, which secured her win in the “Best Traditional R&B Performance” category. With 14 GRAMMY nominations, three Soul Train Music Awards, and 19 NAACP Image Award Nominations, Ledisi’s impact spans music, film and television.
April 13: Nikki Glaser – The Good Girl Tour
Nikki Glaser is one of the funniest female voices in comedy today. For nearly two decades and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki has been honing her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy. In July 2022, she headlined her first HBO comedy special, Good Clean Filth, which has been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. She is also the host and executive producer of the hit HBO Max reality dating series Fboy Island.
April 20: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Parsons Dance with the Allen Toussaint Orchestra
Hailed by the Toronto Star as “one of the hottest tickets in contemporary dance,” the always-popular Parsons Dance company returns to take your breath away with its brand of joyous, high-voltage dances. The company brings a tailor-made program that includes signature works like Caught, a gravity-defying fusion of art and technology, and Swing Shift, a series of duets and trios. The evening’s special finale will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Parsons’ critically acclaimed work Whirlaway to a soundtrack of Allen Toussaint hits performed live by Reginald Toussaint and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra.
April 24: Bianca Del Rio – Dead Inside Comedy Tour
Everyone’s favorite “clown in a gown,” Bianca Del Rio returns to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled Dead Inside. The seasoned comic’s sixth worldwide stand-up comedy tour, Bianca will entertain fans with her iconic lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. As with all her shows, there will be lots of audience interaction.
May 11–12: Nickelodeon presents Baby Shark’s Big Broadway Tour
Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship! Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this live interactive show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.
New Orleans Jazz Museum
nolajazzmuseum.org
March 13: Friends of Cabildo Film Series presents Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues
This documentary honors the musician’s legacy as a founding father of jazz. The film shows how Armstrong’s life spans the shift from the Civil War to the civil rights movement, and how he became a lightning rod figure during that turbulent era.
April 24: Friends of Cabildo Film Series presents 1970 Jazz Fest Films
Enjoy the Louisiana State Museum’s collection of seven different 16mm film reels from the first Jazz Fest, which show artists such as Duke Ellington, Pete Fountain, Danny Barker and Mahalia Jackson. Dr. Charles Chamberlain will moderate the event, and the Band-In-A-Pocket Jazz Trio will perform.
Orpheum Theater
orpheumnola.net
March 7: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky No. 4
Guest Conductor Kalena Bovell makes her much anticipated debut with the LPO with a program featuring works of two living composers and Tchaikovsky’s marvelous fourth symphony.
March 8: Miss Dee’s Kitchen – The Stage Play
Set in the lively heart of an urban neighborhood, Miss Dee’s Kitchen is where comedy and drama collide. It’s a story that entertains and captivates the heart with its authenticity and humor. Miss Dee’s Kitchen, in all its humble glory, becomes a stage where life’s dramas are both concealed and revealed, leaving the audience spellbound and reflective long after the curtains fall.
March 16: Pat Metheny – Dream Box Tour
GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and composer Pat Metheny launched a solo tour, which coincides with his new album Dream Box. The tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites from his nearly 50-year career.
March 22 and 24: New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents Back to Balanchine
Back to Balanachine features two of George Balanchine’s most famous neoclassical ballets, Concerto Barocco and Serenade. A sweepingly romantic work set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Serenade encapsulates the movement of the Balanchine technique, and is easily one of his most beloved works. Concerto Barocco first premiered in 1941, and epitomizes the purity in musical representation characteristic of Balanchine’s work. The performance is dedicated to the complete embodiment and visualization of the music, Bach’s Double Violin Concerto.
March 23: David Spade – Catch Me Inside
Nominated for an Emmy Award for his memorable role as Dennis Finch, the wise-cracking, power-hungry assistant on NBC’s Just Shoot Me, comedian and actor David Spade became a household favorite during his five-year stint as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe in 2000 and an American Comedy Award in 1999.
April 4: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Montgomery, Dvorak, Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn’s final symphony will move you beyond measure. Living American composer Jesse Montgomery’s Strum has become a modern day hit with its careful technique that “begins with fleeting nostalgia and transforms into ecstatic celebration.”
April 12: World Ballet Series presents Swan Lake
Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed for one night only as a part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in Tchaikovsky’s magical music. The critically acclaimed production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets, as well as more than 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic.
April 13: Kountry Wayne – The Kings of Hearts Tour
Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has been generating an extraordinary amount of buzz as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. Since his first viral Facebook post in 2014, Wayne’s career continues to soar, while garnering a loyal fan base. Wayne’s career highlights include being named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2021, starring in the BET original Christmas rom-com Holiday Heartbreak, appearing on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon, and releasing his debut EP, Drip & Zay.
April 18: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Also Sprach Zarathustra
The season begins to sunset with the well-known Sunrise from Strauss’ tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra, the famous music used in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Michael-Thomas Foumai pays homage to the Japanese Anime genre in his 2015 tone-poem Fullmetal, and Verdi’s “fate motif” in the Overture to La forza del destino is one not to be missed.
May 9: Dwight Yoakam – Live in Concert
The California-based singer, songwriter, recording artist, and country music performer is highly regarded and recognized for his distinctive interpretation of the Bakersfield Sound. One of country music’s best-selling artists of the 1980s–1990s, his credits include the 1994 GRAMMY Award-winning recording, Ain’t That Lonely Yet.
May 11–12: New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents Dracula
This all new ballet, inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel, will go into the mind of our protagonist, Jonathan Harker, on his journey to Count Dracula’s castle and his inner reckoning with his own darkness and his love, Mina, who fights to bring him back to the light. Using a mix of musical genres, you’ll be transported into a world of seduction, lust, forbidden desire and our eternal obsession over good versus bad.
Saenger Theatre
saengernola.com
March 9: Champions of Magic – The Worldwide Wonders Tour
Experience live entertainment like never before with Champions of Magic—an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. They’ve sold out shows across the globe, been featured on every major U.S. television network, and racked up over 50 million views online. The electric cast present incredible interactive magical feats all around the theater, and features spectacular illusions that can’t be seen anywhere else.
March 15: Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue
The Golden Girls are back! Miami’s sassiest seniors have returned for one more big hurrah. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends, starring male actors as the iconic TV characters: Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rose.
March 18: Jim Gaffigan – Barely Alive Tour
The seven-time GRAMMY-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy-winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist is sure to have you laughing out loud! He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. He released his 10th comedy special, Dark Pale, this year on Amazon Prime Video, an unprecedented achievement for the comedian/actor.
March 24: Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this totally roarsome interactive show for the entire family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing and remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, and more. A special meet-and-greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
April 4: Disney Princess – The Concert
For generations, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of Broadway and television stars. Your every dream will come true as larger than life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while powerhouse stars sing your favorite princess, hero and villain songs and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.
April 5–7: Annie
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theater goers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production—just as you remember it and just when we need it most. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
April 13: Brothers Osborne – Might As Well Be Us Tour with special guest Zach Top
Nominated for 10 GRAMMYs, Brothers Osborne are one of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners, John and TJ Osborne took home their first GRAMMY in 2022, winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song Younger Me. They have collected six CMA awards, seven ACM trophies and received the ASCAP Vanguard Award.
April 19: Shrek The Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. This Tony Award-winning musical brings all the beloved characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animated film to life.
April 24: The Flaming Lips performing Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
Released in July 2002, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots remains the commercial high-water mark in The Flaming Lips’ wild four-decade journey, giving the GRAMMY Award-winners their first RIAA-certified Gold Record. The sci-fi-themed, quasi-concept album cast The Flaming Lips’ most playful and profound songs to date in a wondrous swirl of ambient electronics, digital beats and psychedelic splendor.
May 2: JJ Grey & Mofro – Olustee Tour with support from Samantha Fish
Since his first album Blackwater back in 2001, JJ Grey has been releasing deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and front-porch Southern soul music. Now, with his new album, Olustee—his tenth and first in nine years—Grey is back, singing his personal stories with universal themes of redemption, rebirth, hard luck and inner peace.
May 10: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert Live with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in concert. Based on the third installment of the classic saga, the thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the LPO as Harry soars across the big screen. Get ready to encounter a Dementor, ride the Knight Bus, and discover just who Sirius Black really is.
May 14: Mrs. Doubtfire
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to New Orleans! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway performance on tour alongside co-star (and real wife) Maggie Lakis in this internationally acclaimed, hit musical critics call “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers.” Based on the beloved film and directed by four-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune—one that proves we’re better together.
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March 6–7: Drake & J. Cole – It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?
The GRAMMY Award-winning, platinum-selling hip-hop recording artist first emerged in the music industry in 2009 when he debuted his EP So Far Gone, named the hottest mixtape of the year by MTV and selling over 650,000 copies. Over the last five years, the multi-faceted performer has focused on the development and creation of his music, leading to some of his most praised work.
March 18: Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 World Tour
The one and only Queen of hip-hop has set the tone in music, fashion, and beauty for more than a decade—making history and building her superstar personal brand along the way. Minaj became the first woman to score more than 100 Billboard Hot 100 Hits with an astounding 133 total entries to date. As a songwriter, she also holds the record for the Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries among women in the 2010s.
April 11: Parker McCollum – Burn It Down Tour with Special Guests Corey Kent and Catie Offerman
The tour comes on the heels of McCollum’s latest release, the critically acclaimed album Never Enough, which includes his RIAA certified Platinum hit, Handle on You, and his explosive current radio single, Burn It Down. Most recently, he was notably nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards.
April 13: Big Easy Blues Festival
The 16th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival promises a special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment performances by Tucka, King George, Lenny Williams, Pokey Bear, Lebrado, J-Wonn and West Love. Enjoy a magical evening filled with stark emotion and authentically raw musical performances that transform heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience.
May 7: Bad Bunny – Most Wanted Tour
After becoming the top touring artist in 2022, the three-time GRAMMY winner took a break from the stages in 2023 with few exceptions. Promising to bring fans an unparalleled spectacle in 2024, the Most Wanted Tour will give attendees a more intimate experience with the legendary and high-energy stage presence for which he is known. With unprecedented success that has taken the world by storm, Bad Bunny’s tour is expected to be one of the most sought-after concert events of the year.
