Theatre

“LES MISÉRABLES”

July 1–21

The classic story of Jean Valjean, an ex-con who reforms himself to become mayor and owner of a factory, and whose life is changed forever by his compassion for one of his workers and her daughter, comes to life on the Theatre Baton Rouge’s main stage.

At Theatre Baton Rouge, 7155 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge. http://www.brlt.org/lesmis.html. (225) 924-6496. ($16-$29)

“THE ORIGINAL TUXEDO JAZZ BAND”

Every Monday in July

The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band performs classic New Orleans Jazz, celebrating nearly 100 years of success.

At Irvin Mayfields Jazz Playhouse, in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street,

New Orleans. http://irvinmayfield.com. (504) 568-2022. ($15)

“IRVIN MAYFIELDS NOJO JAM SESSION”

Every Wednesday in July

Irvin Mayfield and Derek Douget perform with musicians from the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and special guests.

Irvin Mayfields Jazz Playhouse, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St.,

New Orleans. http://irvinmayfield.com. (504) 568-2022. ($15)

“ROCKY’S HOT FOX TROT ORCHESTRA”

July 4

Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra is a fourth of July concert reminiscent of the swing era and WWII, also including more modern tunes and patriotic tributes. This concert features vocalists Yvette Voelker and Karen Stoehr, as well as the Pfister Sisters.

At Pavilion of the Two Sisters Botanical Garden in city park, New Orleans. http://garden.neworleanscitypark.com. ($25-$30)

“RUMPLESTILTSKIN”

July 9-20

Patchwork Players bring an interesting take on the timeless tale of a miller’s daughter and the man who could spin straw into gold.

At Rivertown Theater for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor Street, Kenner. http://www.rivertowntheaters.com/. 

(504) 468-7221. ($8)

“FREEDOM”

July 10–28

This new American play features a Holocaust survivor and an Irish immigrant who meet hours before their naturalization ceremony. They forge a connection and learn they are more similar than different.

At Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans. http://www.cacno.org/. (504) 528-3800. ($25-$50)

“PHIL MELANCON”

July 11

Phil Melancon performs with the spirit and style of New Orleans. He performs original songs from his current show, “Ray Nagin’s Going Away Party,” and songs from Charles Aznavour. ($25-30)

At Pavilion of the Two Sisters Botanical Garden in City Park, New Orleans. http://garden.neworleanscitypark.com. 

“A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC”

July 11–14

A spicy tale of actress Desirée Armfeldt and the men who love her, A Little Night Music is based on Ingmar Bergman’s film, Smiles of a Summer Night. 

At Lupin Theatre, Tulane University, 104 Dixon Hall, New Orleans. www.tulane.edu/liberal-arts/theatre-dance/. 

(504) 865-5269. ($12)

“NUNSET BOULEVARD”

July 11–28

The Little Sisters of Hoboken are invited to sing at the Hollywood Bowl-a-Rama, a bowling alley with a cabaret lounge, auditioning for “Nunset Boulevard.” This play comes from the minds that brought us “Nunsense.”

At Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, 7829 W. Main Street, Houma. http://www.houmalittletheatre.com/. 

(985) 876-4278. ($15)

 “ROMEO AND JULIET”

July 12-27

One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies comes to life, courtesy of Lupin Theatre in Tulane. The tale of two star-crossed lovers is sure to delight any Shakespeare fan.

At Lupin Theatre, 104 Dixon Hall, Tulane, New Orleans. http://tulane.edu/liberal-arts/theatre-dance/. (504) 865-5269. ($12)

“THE SMELL OF THE KILL”

July 12-27

Michelle Lowe brings us this tantalizingly juicy play about three couples on the brink of disaster. The unseen husbands play golf, while the wives confide in each other about their marriage difficulties.

At Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd, Slidell. 

http://cuttingedgetheater.com/. 985-639-8294 ($20)

“JEKYLL AND HYDE”

July 12-28

The timelessly eerie story of split personalities comes to life this July, as presented by the Playmakers Theatre.

At Playmakers Theatre, 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington. http://www.playmakersinc.com/. (985) 892-9767. ($15-$25)

“COTTONMOUTH KINGS”

July 18

Six former members of the now defunct Jazz Vipers join together for their performance as the Cottonmouth Kings.

At the Pavilion of the Two Sisters Botanical Garden in city park, New Orleans. http://garden.neworleanscitypark.com ($3-$10)

“LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”

July 18-21 & 25-28

The timeless tale of a plant that thirsts for blood, and the florist’s assistant who discovers it, come to life courtesy of Thibodaux Playhouse.

At Thibodaux Playhouse, 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux. http://www.thibodauxplayhouse.com. (985)446-1896. 

($15 – $20)

“RUSSELL WELCH”

July 19-20

The all-acoustic Russell Welch Hot Quartet plays a modern version of 1930s Django Reinhardt-inspired gypsy jazz.

At the Marginy Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand Street, New Orleans. http://www.marignyoperahouse.org. 

(504) 568-2022. ($10-15)

“THE PRODUCERS”

July 19-27

Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a down-and-out Broadway producer and a failed accountant, set out to make the world’s worst musical, Spring Time for Hitler.

At St. John Theatre, 115 West 4th Street, Reserve. 

www.stjohntheatre.org. (985) 543-4371.

“NU SKOOL/OLD SKOOL”

July 19-28

A group of young people explore the differences and similarities between their parents’ music and dance and their own. This includes the Motown hits of The Temptations, The Jackson Five, and The Four Tops.

At the Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans. http://anthonybeantheater.com/index.cfm. (504) 862-7529. ($20)

“OLIVER”

July 19-28

The classic story of an orphaned boy from the mind of Charles Dickens comes to life. 

At the St. Pius X Gym, 6600 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans. http://stpiusplayers.com. (504) 952-8340. ($5-$10)

“TOM HOOK”

July 25

Musician, songwriter, historian, Tom will be joined by some of New Orleans finest musicians, and will perform music of Tom Waits and Randy Newman, along with some New Orleans R&B, jazz standards, and originals.

At the Pavilion of the Two Sisters Botanical Garden, city park, New Orleans. www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com.($3-$10)

“BYE BYE BIRDIE”

July 26-28

Sweet Apple, Ohio, goes upside down when Conrad Birdie comes to town to serenade one lucky fan before he enters the Army.

At Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Avenue, Metairie. http://www.jpas.org. (504) 885-2000. ($18)

“CHRISTIAN WINTHER, SOUL HOUSE”

July 27

Christian Winther and his group, Soul House, bring an evening of jazz to the old U.S. Mint’s stage.

At the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.,

New Orleans. http://musicatthemint.org. (504) 568-2022. ($12)

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Our deadline to submit information is the 15th of each month. Forward the details – who, what, when, where and cost – to editor@gumboguide.com. 

Ann Marget is pictured in the ‘60s film Bye Bye Birdie. The Jefferson Performing Arts Center presents a theatrical adaptation from July 26-28. Tickets cost $18.

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