Arts-Music

All rise Tuesday, May 30-Sunday, June 4 for Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” at The Saenger Theatre.

French Quarter Fest celebrates the culture and heritage of music in New Orleans during its 40th anniversary April 13-16 with 270+ performances across 20 stages – and WWL-TV eagerly returns to sponsor this favorite free, local event.

Set in Paris – a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of Bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and reprobates – “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is the story of a lovesick American writer, Christian, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.

Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as “Fiddler on the Roof” visits cities across North America.

The Ogden Museum announces a monumental exhibition to celebrate its 20th  anniversary as home to the most significant collection of art of the American South in the world.

Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, “TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” hits The Saenger Theatre stage Feb. 7-12 to tell the journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, ” Jesus Christ Superstar” graces the Saenger Theatre stage Jan.

The record-setting Broadway sensation Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical returns to The Saenger Theatre Dec. 13-20.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s 5th Annual Improvisations Gala returns Saturday, Dec. 3 at the historic Mint at 400 Esplanade.

After 24 years on Broadway, “The Lion King” reigns as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world.

Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time , ” Pretty Woman: The Musical” will dazzle New Orleans audiences when it arrives to the Saenger Theater Oct. 4-9.

Satchmo SummerFest returns to the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S.

Arriving in New Orleans just in time for the Fourth of July, “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now.

The award-winning stage production of “Hamilton” returns to The Saenger Theatre now through July 16.

“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven” – Entertainment Weekly. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage.

Following pandemic postponements and heartbreaking cancelations, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival makes its triumphant return to the Fair Grounds Race Course this week – marking 50 years since the renowned music festival was first held at the historic racetrack.

“Intelligent and exhilarating” – Wall Street Journal.

For their 50th anniversary, Ballet Hispánico’s stunning new production “Doña Perón: The Rise and Fall of a Diva” debuts in New Orleans March 12 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.

Broadway’s Tony-nominated Best Musical “Frozen” will make its New Orleans debut Feb. 10-22 at The Saenger Theatre.

Although this year’s presidential inauguration was different from previous years, it still held moments of unforgettable history, such as the performance from National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman.

The good folks at Microsoft News shared their list of the twenty best movies about elections.

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) has youngsters staying on their toes amid the whirlwind of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Art lovers can now take a virtual tour through the past 90 years of the Museum of Modern Art.

New Orleans native Harry Connick, Jr. celebrates the country’s essential workers, in a two-hour special featuring an all-star cast.

The hit musical “Jersey Boys” serenaded audiences in New Orleans in March 6-8.

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical “Miss Saigon,” from the creators of “Les Misérables.

After opening Season 15 inside the New Orleans Museum of Art, an adventurous anniversary campaign continues for The NOLA Project at the Besthoff Sculpture Garden with an all new adaptation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Big Easy Award-winner Pete McElligott (“Adventures in Wonderland,” “Don Quixote”).

If you are a certain age, you know Louis Prima’s songs and wild onstage antics from TV or Las Vegas. If you’re younger, you know his songs recorded by other artists, in TV commercials or as the swingin’ voice of King Louie in Disney’s “The Jungle Book.”

If you are a fan of impressionist work, a tremendous honor was presented to a house in NOLA. The Degas House received the Maisons des Illustres or “Houses of the Famous” official marker from French Ambassador to the United States, Philippe Etienne.

For its 15th anniversary season, The NOLA Project theater company presents four exciting plays, including three world premieres.