3
The Pillowman
This Tony-Award winning play, written by Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), centers around the interrogation of an author in an unnamed totalitarian state. Lusher Lions Gate Theatre, 5624 Freret St., 302-9117, NOLAProject.com
4
School of Rock
This musical adaptation of Richard Linklater’s hit film tells the story of a slacker music teacher who forms his own rock band with his students. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
2
Keith Urban: Graffiti U World Tour
Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban comes to town, singing new songs plus old favorites among his 23 No. 1 songs. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
2-18
Gone Pecans!
This musical comedy starring Ricky Graham and Jefferson Turner celebrates 300 years of New Orleans. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
6
An Evening With Simple Minds: Walk Between Worlds Tour
1980s new wave artists Simple Minds (“Don’t You Forget About Me”) celebrate 40 years of music with songs spanning their entire career. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
9
Christina Aguilera: The Liberation Tour
Pop superstar Christina Aguilera’s 22-city North American tour in support of her new album Liberation comes to town. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
14
The Price Is Right Live
Come on down to the Saenger to watch and perhaps play in a live version of the classic game show. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
14
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
15
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony ends a night full of music that includes two pieces by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
23-25
Nine Inch Nails: Cold and Black and Infinite North America 2018
1990s alternative stars Nine Inch Nails perform three dates in the Crescent City with The Jesus and Mary Chain as part of their new tour. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
27-December 2
On Your Feet!
This smash hit Broadway musical features the music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan while telling the story of their journey to America and the top of the music world. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
28
Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical
A festive, raucous musical pokes irreverent fun at the traditional conventions of holiday plays. Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road, 523-9857, SouthernRep.com
29
“Pictures at an Exhibition” with Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto
A New Orleans concerto specifically commissioned for the city’s tricentennial opens this program, which finishes with Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
30-December 23
The Santaland Diaries
This stage adaptation of David Sedaris’ acclaimed story tells the tale of a down-on-his-luck actor who must navigate the Christmas season as an elf at Macy’s. Teatro Wego, 177 Sala Ave., 885-2000, JPAS.org
