February 23-March 18
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and featuring songs from the Disney film, this is the story of the lonely hunchback Quasimodo in 15th century Paris. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, 731-4700, JPAS.org
2
Noel Gallagher
Take a trip back to the 1990s as former Oasis guitarist and singer Noel Gallagher comes to the Orpheum for one night only. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
2-18
Steel Magnolias
Based on the hit 1989 film starring Sally Field and Julia Roberts, this play tells the story of six strong Louisiana women and their friendship through good times and bad. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
3
Bianca del Rio
Bianca del Rio is the alter ego of comic Roy Haylock and the winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Her show is full of stinging, unapologetic humor. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way., 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
9-25
A Streetcar Named Desire
Tennessee Williams’ classic New Orleans tale of lust and madness featuring Stanley Kowalski, his wife Stella and her sister Blanche Dubois coincides with the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival. Le Petit Théâtre, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081, LePetitTheatre.com
12
Fleet Foxes
This critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated indie band is touring in support of its latest album, Crack-Up. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
14-26
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about a doomed love returns with a breathtaking production that should delight old fans and new viewers. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
15 & 17
Pines of Rome & Bela Fleck
Jose Luis Gomez conducts the LPO in a concert incorporating traditional and folk melodies from around the world. The performance also features Grammy winner Bela Fleck. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
21
Debauchery!
New Orleans’ live, ongoing soap opera continues as sisters Chanel and Cartier continue their outrageous adventures. Church of Yoga NOLA, 1480 N. Rocheblave St., 522-6545, SouthernRep.com
21-April 1
Tennessee Williams Double Bill
Presented in partnership with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, Southern Rep stages two rarely seen Williams works, And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens and The Two Character Play. Loyola University Marquette Theatre, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 522-6545, SouthernRep.com
22-April 7
Men On Boats
The true(ish) story of an 1869 expedition on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is an insightful commentary of American history turned on its head, with the male characters being played by women. Lusher Lions Gate Theatre, 5624 Freret St., 302-9117, NOLAProject.com
24
Simply Sinatra
Steve Lippia interprets Frank Sinatra in a concert that brings Ol’ Blue Eyes’ timeless classics to a new generation. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
25
Bon Jovi
1980s rock icons and 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bon Jovi hit the Crescent City on their This House Is Not For Sale tour. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
30
Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour!
Bring the kids and put on their dancing shoes for an evening of toe-tapping fun with Mickey Mouse, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins and other beloved characters. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com