9 | NOBT Presents “Cinderella”
The New Orleans Ballet Theater presents their take on the classic fairy tale “Cinderella” at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
April 30-May 17 | “God of Carnage”
Le Petit Theatre hosts this dark comedy about two sets of parents confronting each other over a playground altercation between their 11-year-old sons. lepetittheatre.com
1 | Hancock Whitney Zoo to Do
The Audubon Zoo’s premier fundraising gala returns with an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, food from the city’s finest restaurants and premium cocktails. audubonnatureinstitute.org/zoo-to-do
2 | The Meters Plus Very Special Guests
The legendary New Orleans funk group The Meters reunite for one night only at the Saenger Theatre. saengernola.com
6 | Wednesday at the Square
The Brass-a-holics highlight the final Wednesday at the Square performance of the season. ylcwats.com
7 | The Queens! 4 Legends, 1 Stage
Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills unite for a night of unforgettable R&B and soul at the Smoothie King Center. smoothiekingcenter.com
7 | LPO: Firebird
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra comes to the Orpheum Theater with a show featuring Argentinian and Eastern European favorites from Alberto Ginastera and Bela Bartok. orpheumnola.com
8 | Killers of Kill Tony
Comedians of the wildly popular “Kill Tony” podcast come to the Saenger Theater for a live show. saengernola.com
8-17 | “Cherries Jubilee”
“Cherries Jubilee,” written by four local playwrights, tells a decades-spanning story of five friends that’s sure to delight fans of “Steel Magnolias.” Performances hit the stage at the Westwego Performing Arts Theater. jpas.org
8-10, 15-17 | “Carmen Miranda: Samba in Technicolor”
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at the National World War II Museum hosts this immersive celebration of Carmen Miranda, the “Brazilian Bombshell” who brought samba to the United States. nationalww2museum.org
12-17 | “The Book of Mormon”
“South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker bring their irreverent musical about the misadventures of Mormon missionaries to the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
15-30 | “Medea”
The NOLA Project hosts this adaptation of Euripides’ classic tale of a woman seeking revenge. Performances will be held at the Lafitte Greenway. nolaproject.com
15-31 | “Cinderella”
The classic fairy tale receives a bolder, funnier interpretation at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. rivertowntheaters.com
15-17 | Bayou Boogaloo
Mid-City’s favorite fest moves to a new location this year. The Pitot House and the Broadside team up to host. thebayouboogaloo.com
16 | Art & Soul Gala
Support the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts Foundation and its students at the Art & Soul Gala. The NOCCA campus on Chartres Street will host live music, food from NOCCA culinary arts students, and performances from NOCCA students. artandsoulnocca.com
22-24 | New Orleans Greek Festival
Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral on beautiful Bayou St. John for the return of the New Orleans Greek Festival. Savor the best in Greek food, beer and cocktails, dance and music. gfno.com
