“The Phantom of the Opera”
Mar. 4-15
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic musical about a disfigured genius haunting the depths of the Paris Opera House comes to the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
“Guys and Dolls”
Mar. 5-29
The classical musical comedy about two gamblers trying to win money and love on Broadway comes to Le Petit Theatre. lepetittheatre.com
“Frozen”
Mar. 6-15
The Jefferson Performing Arts Center is hosting the stage adaptation of the beloved Disney musical about sisters Anna and Elsa in the magical winter kingdom of Arendelle. jpas.org
“All Shook Up”
Mar. 6-22
Kenner’s Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts hosts this musical about the life and music of Elvis Presley. rivertowntheaters.com
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Mar. 12
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, as well as Farranc’s Overture No. 1 in E minor and Stacy Garrop’s “Godless Triptych” at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
New Orleans Book Festival
Mar. 12-15
Tulane University hosts the New Orleans Book Festival, featuring interviews, talks and panel discussions with famous authors. This year’s lineup includes Salman Rushdie, Michael Lewis, Stacey Abrams and former Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards. bookfest.tulane.edu
The 18th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival
Mar. 14
UNO Lakefront Arena hosts the 18th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival, featuring performers King George, Tonio Armani, Mike Clark Jr. and more. arena.uno.edu
Banana Ball
Mar. 14-15
The Savannah Bannanas come to Caesars Superdome. It’s a fast-paced version of baseball with an emphasis on high-energy, continuous action. caesarssuperdome.com
Wanda Sykes
Mar. 19
Acclaimed comedian Wanda Sykes brings her “Please and Thank You” tour to the Saenger Theater, featuring special guest Keith Robinson. saengernola.com
“Swan Lake”
Mar. 20
The World Ballet Company brings the timeless tale of good and evil set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score to the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.com
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian
Mar. 22
Former Led Zeppelin member Robert Plant performs at the Saenger Theater in a show that emphasizes his love of roots music. saengernola.com
New Orleans Opera Festival
Mar. 24 – Apr. 1
The inaugural New Orleans Opera Festival debuts in the French Quarter this year featuring operas performed at a variety of venues including the Old Ursuline Convent and the Mahalia Jackson Theater. neworleansoperafestival.org
“The Great Gatsby”
Mar. 24-29
The Broadway musical version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel of doomed love, longing and wealth in the 1920s comes to the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
Tennessee Williams Festival
Mar. 25-29
Literature lovers descend on the French Quarter for the Tennessee Williams Festival, featuring a variety of events including the ever popular “Stella!” shouting contest. tennesseewilliams.net
The Lumineers
Mar. 26
The Lumineers perform at the Smoothie King Center as part of The Automatic World Tour with special guest Shovels & Rope. smoothiekingcenter.com
Disney on Ice Presents “Mickey’s Search Party”
Mar. 26-29
Disney on Ice brings “Mickey’s Search Party” to UNO Lakefront Arena. Dazzling ice skating and beloved Disney characters combine for a magical show for the entire family.
Journey
Mar. 28
Eighties rock legends Journey are coming to the Smoothie King Center for one night only. smoothiekingcenter.com
Santana
Mar. 31
Ten-time Grammy-winning artist Carlos Santana brings his signature fusion of Afro-Latin music blues, rock and jazz to the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
