Feb. 7-16
Red Velvet │Shaver Theatre
After famed actor Edmund Kean collapses on stage while playing Othello, young African American actor Ira Aldridge must rise to the challenge of playing the titular role.
Based on a true story, Lolita Chakrabarti’s “Red Velvet” follows Aldridge’s rise to fame as he takes over the role of Othello in the midst of slavery and the abolitionist movement of1833. Amidst this chaos, how will society react to Aldridge’s performance? The remaining show dates will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the show on Sunday, Feb. 16 beginning at 2 p.m.
Feb. 13-15
Seussical │ Abundant Life Church
See your favorite Dr. Seuss characters come to life in this musical perfect for all ages. Join the Cat in the Hat as he takes the imaginative JoJo on an adventure through Whoville, the Jungle of Nool and more, to learn the value of being unique. Shows will take place on Feb. 13 to 14 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
February 18-23
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom │Studio Theatre
Set in an idealized suburban neighborhood, this play follows concerned parents as they watch their teens grow more and more addicted to a new horror video game.
The game, set in a suburban subdivision eerily similar to their own, has players fight hordes of zombies to escape the neighborhood. As the teens become increasingly absorbed in the game, the virtual world and the reality they live in begin to merge together. “Neighborhood 3” was written by Jennifer Haley and directed by Ethan Hood. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the show on Sunday, Feb. 23 beginning at 2 p.m.
Feb. 19-23
NIfty Fifties Nutcracker │ Hopkins Black Box
This 1950s retelling of “The Nutcracker” by Jessica Kintigh follows Mary Stallburgh and her new doll as they travel into the world of television full of 50s nostalgia. Visit the Hopkins Black Box Theatre website to reserve your seats. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the show on Sunday, Feb. 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 22
CCT in Concert: A Night at the Movies │ Abundant Life Church
Check out this one-day-only premiere of “CCT in Concert: A night at the Movies”. This family-friendly concert features a variety of songs from beloved movie-musicals. This show is running for one night only and will begin at 7 p.m.
Mar. 7-23
Xanadu │Theatre Baton Rouge
Love, Greek mythology and a soundtrack straight from the 80s all collide in this Broadway hit when Kira, a Greek muse, encourages the struggling artist Sonny Malone to leave behind his dull job and open a roller-skating disco. Filled with neon lights and disco balls, this musical is sure to get you dancing! The musical will begin at 7:30 p.m. (Sunday, Mar. 9, 16, and 23 will begin at 2 p.m.).
Mar. 13-23
ROLEPLAY │ Reilly Theatre
This play by Tulane University students explores the complexities of college and the social pressures that come with it. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., with the show on Sunday, Mar. 16 beginning at 2 p.m.
Mar. 14-23
The Hunchback of Notre Dame │ Sullivan Theater
This stage adaptation of the Disney animated movie follows Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame cathedral and his desire to explore the world he’s been hidden from his whole life. Along the way, he meets the beautiful Romani woman Esmeralda who teaches him that true beauty lies within. The musical will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the show on Sunday, Mar. 16 and 23 beginning at 2 p.m. This show is rated PG-13.
