through June 6
Merrily We Roll Along
The musical follows the life of a composer who left his music and friends behind to be a Hollywood producer. Le Petit Théâtre, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081, LePetitTheatre.com
through June 14
The Color Purple
The theater presents the musical based on the Alice Walker novel. Anthony Bean, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529, AnthonyBeanTheater.com
18-21
Damn Yankees
The Summer Lyric season kicks off with the musical about a middle-aged baseball fanatic who sells his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory against the New York Yankees. Tulane Summer Lyric, Tulane’s Dixon Hall, 865-5269, SummerLyric.Tulane.edu
20
Sandra Bernhard is #blessed
The comedian known for her in-your-face style and caustic pop culture commentary performs. The Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., 528-9569, TheJoyTheater.com
21
MOVE Live On Tour with Julianne and Derek Hough
The siblings known from “Dancing With the Stars” present their touring dance show. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com