Through 2
ESSENCE Festival
“Party with a purpose” with musical acts such as John Legend, Chaka Khan, and Diana Ross, as well as speakers such as Rev. Al Sharpton and filmmaker Ava DuVernay. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, (888) 946-9655, Essence.com
7-23
The Tempest
Prospero, wrongly accused and imprisoned for 12 years, sets out for revenge but finds redemption in Shakespeare’s magical masterpiece. Tulane University’s Lupin Theater, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, 865-5106, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
8
Roger Waters Us + Them Featuring Songs from Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters plays classic songs in an immersive sensory experience featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual production and breathtaking sound. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
12
Othello (staged reading)
Shakespeare’s tale of love, jealousy and madness receives a staged reading from some of New Orleans’ finest actors and a few surprise guests. Tulane University’s Lupin Theater, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, 865-5106, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
12
Welcome to Night Vale
See the live version of this twice-monthly podcast featuring community updates for the creepy small town of Night Vale. It is spooky, funny and charming. The Civic Theatre, 510 O’Keefe Ave., 272-0865, CivicNola.com
13
Twelfth Night: Recorded Live at Shakespeare’s Globe
The Tulane Shakespeare Festival will screen a recording of Twelfth Night from London starring Oscar-winning actor Mark Rylance. Tulane University’s Lupin Theater, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, 865-5106, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
13-23
The Little Mermaid
Based on the classic
Disney film, the mermaid Ariel yearns to live above the sea and finds romance in this all-ages show. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
15
The Victory Belles
These delightful ladies serenade audiences with the music of the 1940s, including gems of the WWII era as well as patriotic classics saluting each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., 528-1943, NationalWW2Museum.org
16
David Blaine
David Blaine, praised by the likes of Penn & Teller and The New York Times for bringing fresh energy into the world of magic, visits New Orleans for one night only. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
19
Debauchery!
In New Orleans’ live, ongoing soap opera’s seventh season, sisters Chanel and Cartier continue their outrageous adventures. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 522-6545, SouthernRep.com
19
By Any Scenes Necessary
This riotous theatre/improv hybrid sees actors and improvisers recreate
Romeo & Juliet without a script. Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5106, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
25
Idina Menzel
Broadway and Disney superstar Idina Menzel (she sang “Let It Go” from Frozen) will captivate New Orleans audiences as part of her world tour. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
