On Stage: Thibodaux Playhouse returns to comedic chaos
January 7, 2014
Playhouse celebrates Cajun Cinderella homecoming
January 7, 2014
GOLDEN GIRLS
Through Jan. 12
It’s the latest wacky take-off from Varla Jean Merman, and RE-DESINGING WOMEN co-stars, Ricky Graham, Brian Peterson, and Jack Long.
At Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., New Orleans.
www.midcitytheatre.wordpress.com. ($30)
COLIN QUINN: UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Jan. 9
Quinn offers a comedic perspective on our national character, using for examples predator drones and the Kardashians.
At Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., New Orleans.
(504) 528-9569. www.thejoytheater.com. ($25 – $75)
RED DRAGON SONGWRITERS’ SERIES,
FEATURING: JOE ELY
Jan. 10
Texas music legend Joe Ely has been delighting audiences for more than 40 years.
At Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge.
www.manshiptheatre.org. (866) 451-2787. ($40 – $75)
UNDER THE BOARDWALK
Jan. 10-25
Start off 2014 with the hits of The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys and Motown.
At Rivertown Theater for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. www.rivertowntheaters.com. (504) 468-7221. ($32 – $37)
CABARET
Jan. 14 to Feb. 2
Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood, featuring music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. The 1966 Broadway production became a hit, inspiring and spawning numerous subsequent productions in London and New York, as well as a 1972 film by the same name.
At Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell.
www.cuttingedgetheater.com. (985) 649-3727. ($20)
RAIN
Jan. 17-19
Direct from Broadway! is “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), Rain performs the full range of iconic group’s discography live onstage, including complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience.
At Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans.
www.saengernola.com. (504) 525-1052. ($35 – $85)
BOEING BOEING
Jan. 17-26
This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers”. Hilarity ensues when all three women are headed for Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time.
At Thibodaux Playhouse, 314 St Mary St., Thibodaux.
www.thibodauxplayhouse.com. (985) 446-1896. ($12 – $15)
CINDERELLA BATTISTELLA
Jan. 17 to Feb. 2
Brought back by popular demand, this comedic retelling of the classic Cinderella fable sold out seven weeks of performances last season at the Bayou Playhouse. Like each holiday play at the Lockport company, various Cajun-centric tropes are incorporated in attempt to convey “inside jokes” to the audience.
At The Bayou Playhouse, 101 Main St., Lockport.
www.bayouplayhouse.com. 1-888-99-BAYOU. ($12 – $25)
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Jan. 17 to Feb. 2
A farcical black comedy revolving around Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and the local police as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.
At Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell.
www.slidelllittletheatre.org. (985) 641-0324. ($8 – $15)
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
Jan. 18-19
Cirque de la Symphonie is a new production formed to bring the magic of cirque to the music hall. It is an exciting adaptation of artistic performances widely seen in theaters and arenas everywhere.
At Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com. (504) 525-1052.
($20 – $99)
THE KINGFISH: LIFE AND TIMES OF
HUEY P. LONG
Jan. 24 and Jan. 29
Renowned New Orleanian John “Spud” McConnell resumes his role as the Louisiana politician Huey P. Long, reflecting the former governor’s attitudes and opinions while covering his history.
At Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., New Orleans. (504) 528-9569. www.thejoytheater.com. ($27 – $52)
GOLDA’S BALCONY
Jan. 24 to Feb. 8
The rise of Golda Meir from impoverished Russian schoolgirl to prime minister of Israel is one of the most amazing stories of our time. Now her life has been transformed into a play of overwhelming power and inspirational triumph.
At Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 Saint Peter St., New Orleans. www.lepetittheatre.com. (504) 522-2081. ($35 – $50)
MURDER AT CAFÉ NOIR
Jan. 24 to Feb. 9
The owner of the Cafe Noir has washed ashore, murdered, and Rick Archer, P.I.’s quarry was the last person seen with him. He employs his hard boiled talents to find the killer.
At Teatro Wego! Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego.
www.jpas.org. (504) 371-3330. ($15 – $30)
THE WOMEN
Jan. 24 to Feb. 9
This play features intrigue and multiple people’s marital “dirty laundry” aired in front of one another. A juicy tale of who’s-cheating-on-whom, this play is sure to leave viewers either confused, laughing or both.
At Theatre Baton Rouge, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge. www.brlt.org. (225) 924-6496.
DIAVOLO DANCE THEATER
Jan. 25
Defying gravity with daredevil stunts and risky movement, Diavolo redefines dance as an extreme sport. Directed by Paris-born Jacques Heim, the company creates its own brand of action-theater by performing on industrial, oversized architectural structures that provide a giant playground for thrilling spectacle.
At Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com. ($20–$80)
THE TOTALITARIANS
Jan. 26 to Feb. 23
Penelope Easter’s dream is to serve her country and, with the help of her feisty new campaign manager, Francine Jefferson, she just might win her first election. Trouble looms, though, when Francine’s husband, Jeffrey, hooks up with a mysterious stranger.
At Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., New Orleans. www.midcitytheatre.wordpress.com. (504) 488-1460.
MARILYN: FOREVER BLONDE
Jan. 29 to Feb. 1
Lifelong Marilyn Monroe impersonator Sunny Thompson tells Monroe’s story in her own words, contemplating fame, marriages, affairs and internal struggle. The audience plays the part of photographer for a photo shoot.
At Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., New Orleans. (504) 528-9569. www.thejoytheater.com. ($32 – $57)
THE BROADWAY BOYS
Jan. 30
The Broadway Boys are a collection of the hottest male voices currently working on the New York stage. Through their dynamic vocal prowess and redefining arrangements, the Boys add elements of Pop, Funk, Gospel, Jazz and Fold to show tunes and classic pop songs.
At PASA Mainstage (Acadiana Center for the Arts), 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette. www.acadianacenterforthearts.org. (337) 233-7060. ($10 – $40)
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