Performing Arts/OnStage Calendar
1
Charlie Wilson
Eleven-time Grammy nominee Charlie Wilson performs some of his biggest hits like “Chills” and “There Goes My Baby.” Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
5
Rhett & Link: Live in Concert
Rhett & Link, hosts of the popular Internet daily show “Good Mythical Morning,” bring their comedic songs and sketches to the stage. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
6
And That’s Why We Drink – A Paranormal and True Crime Podcast
Fans of the popular podcast discussing crimes and ghosts can enjoy a live recording of the show. The Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., 528-9569, TheJoyTheater.com
6
Chris Young
The country star’s Raised on Country Tour hits New Orleans with special guests Chris Janson and Locash. Champions Square, LaSalle St., 587-3663, Champions-Square.com
7-8
Lizzo
Singer/rapper Lizzo will play two shows at the Fillmore as her new album, Cuz I Love You, takes the country by storm. The Fillmore, 6 Canal St., 881-1555, FillmoreNOLA.com
10-29
Measure for Measure
A religious purist takes over Vienna at a time of depravity and debauchery, but not all is as it seems in Shakespeare’s take on politics and retribution. NOMA’s Great Hall, City Park, 302-9117, NOLAProject.com
11
Nickelodeon’s JOJO Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour Presented by Party City
Nickelodeon’s popular dancer, singer and actress (of “Dance Moms” fame) takes her high energy song-and-dance routines to Lakefront Arena. UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., 280-7171, Arena.UNO.edu
11-Oct. 6
August: Osage County
A highly dysfunctional family airs their grievances with each other as they gather for their patriarch’s funeral. Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road, 523-9857, SouthernRep.com
13
Tash Sultana
Multi-instrumentalist and global sensation Tash Sultana is touring the country after the release of her album Flow State. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
13-29
9 to 5
This stage adaptation of the hit 1980 Dolly Parton film of the same name tells the story of three working women who turn the tables on their sexist boss. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
15
Lord Huron with Hazel English
The Los Angeles-based indie folk band is on tour after the release of their third album, Vide Noir. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
24
The Head and the Heart
The American indie folk band is touring America in support of its newest album, Living Mirage. The Fillmore, 6 Canal St., 881-1555, FillmoreNOLA.com
24
Deep Purple
Classic rock icons Deep Purple of “Smoke on the Water” fame visit New Orleans as a part of their The Long Goodbye Tour. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
27-Oct. 13
The Rocky Horror Show
This stage adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show follows newlyweds Brad and Janet as they stumble across the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Westwego Performing Arts Theater (Teatro Wego), 177 Sala Ave., 885-2000, JPAS.org
28
Los Temerarios
Grammy-nominated Mexican folk singers Los Temerarios perform for one night only at the Orpheum. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
