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Local and regional theater productions in October are listed below.
BLUEBERRY HILL
Through Oct. 6
This New Orleans musical tells the story of everyday people who find themselves dealing with love and betrayal, laughter and tears, all set to music made famous by icons like Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, and Ernie K-Doe.
Teatro Wego Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego. www.jpas.org. (504) 371-3330. ($30)
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
Through Oct. 6
Three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigoted boss and take control of their company.
Theater Baton Rouge, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, www.brlt.org. (225) 924-6496. ($28).
BEATLEMANIA NOW
Through Oct. 6
A magical mystery tour through the music, milestones and mayhem of the 1960s, performed against a backdrop of evocative historical images, Beatlemania Now is sure to delight any Beatles fan.
Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., New Orleans. www.thejoytheater.com. (504) 528-9569. ($35+)
TORN PAGE
Through Oct. 20
T-Joe leaves for “le grand college” upriver in Baton Rouge, facing loneliness and guilt along the way, as his family struggles to understand and to survive their own dependency on one another.
The Bayou Playhouse, 101 Main St., Lockport, www.bayouplayhouse.com. (888) 992-2968. ($23–$30)
SCOTTISH BALLET’S A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Oct. 4
Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is brilliantly adapted into a ballet.
Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com. (504) 525-1052. ($20-$80)
THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH
Oct. 4-6
The historically significant Le Petit production is a courtroom think-piece, with dashes of humor, in which a live jury picked from the audience determines the ending.
Judge Ellender’s courtroom, Terrebonne Parish Courthouse, downtown Houma. www.houmalittletheatre.com. ($25)
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Oct. 4-19
Steel Magnolias is a comedy-drama play about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana.
Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell. www.cuttingedgetheater.com. (985) 649-3727. ($20)
DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL
Oct. 4-20
Mitch Albom’s comedic tale of two bumbling Alabama duck hunting brothers who think they accidentally shot down an angel.
Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell. www.slidelllittletheatre.org. (985) 641-0324. ($8-$15)
THE ODD COUPLE
Oct. 5-12
Two mismatched roommates explore each other’s personalities, and how their vastly different temperaments can harmonize.
Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts, 501 Main St., Franklin.www.ttpaonline.com. (337) 828-2787. ($10)
GRACIAS CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Oct. 6
This free concert event is performed by the world renowned Gracias Choir and Orchestra. Tickets are free at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre Box office at 1419 Basin St. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets are required, but seats are first come, first serve.
Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans. www.saengernola.com. (504) 525-1052.
THE VAMPIRE
Oct. 11 and 15
Lord Byron’s ghost story comes to life in this masterpiece of a musical.
Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com. (504) 525-1052. ($25-$149)
ONE FUNNY MOTHER – I’M NOT CRAZY!
Oct. 11-27
Rising comedic gem Dena Blizzard stars in this hilarious one-woman look at motherhood and marriage.
Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., New Orleans. www.thejoytheater.com. (504) 528-9569. ($35+)
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
Oct. 12
A public radio mainstay since 1974, “A Prairie Road Companion” comes to the Saenger Theatre for one night only.
Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans. www.saengernola.com. (504) 525-1052. ($40-$80)
WYNTON MARSALIS & THE LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Oct. 13
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra features original compositions by Wynton Marsalis, Ted Nash, and other orchestra members, as well as classics from Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and other great jazz composers.
Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans. www.saengernola.com. (504) 525-1052. ($35.75-$75.75)
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Oct. 13-14
The classic story by Lewis Carroll comes to life in this whimsical play. A French rendition begins at noon, Oct. 14.
Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge. www.manshiptheatre.org. (255) 344-0334. ($20)
THE BOOK OF MORMON
Oct. 15-27
The winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, this new Broadway play is “the best musical of this century,” according to the New York Times, but does contain explicit language not suitable for children.
Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans. www.saengernola.com. (504) 525-1052. ($71.85–$108.95)
FIVE FLIGHTS
Oct. 16-27
Siblings Ed and Adele inherit an enormous, crumbling aviary that their late father built for his deceased wife, whose soul (he believed) had transformed into the body of a wren. The grown children must decide what to do with the property.
Reilly Theatre, Tower Dr., Baton Rouge. www.theatre.lsu.edu. (225) 578-9286. ($18)
BEETHOVEN FIFTH
Oct. 18
Performances feature compositions from Mozart, Mendelssohn, and, of course, Beethoven.
First Baptist Church, 1400 Williams Blvd, Kenner. www.fbckenner.org. (504) 466-5381.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
Oct. 18 through Nov. 17
Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror – with a twist! Multiple Hyde’s are portrayed by members of the cast.
Teatro Wego! Theatre, 177 Sala Ave, Westwego. www.jpas.org. (504) 371-3330. ($30)
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Oct. 24 through Nov. 2
Clean-cut Brad and naïve Janet get stranded on the side of the road and seek help from the Frankenstein place, resulting in B-movie musical humor. For mature audiences.
Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd, Slidell. www.cuttingedgetheater.com. (985) 649-3727. ($20)
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Oct. 25 through Nov. 10
Arthur Kipps recounts his eerie experiences connected with Eel Marsh House to an actor in a desperate attempt to exorcise the ghosts of the past.
Theatre Baton Rouge, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, www.brlt.org/index.html. (225) 924-6496. ($25)
PSYCHO: A SYMPHONIC NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Oct. 26
This evening features dazzling new 35mm prints of some of the best-loved film scenes of all time, accompanied live by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra- performing the music of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
At Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com. (504) 525-1052. ($20-$99)
TONY N’ TINA’S WEDDING
Oct. 29 through Nov. 3
Audiences become invited guests to a wedding in this rousing interactive dinner theater comedy!
Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., New Orleans. www.thejoytheater.com. (504) 528-9569. ($45+)
Auditions
A NICE FAMILY GATHERING
Oct. 5-6
Auditions for the four men’s and three women’s roles available for this play take place from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Essanee Theater. The two-act play is scheduled to open December 5 and close December 15, and will run Thursdays thru Sundays.
At Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia. www.iberiaperformingartsleague-com.doodlekit.com/home/index. (337) 380-6624.
Dance
AILEY II
Oct. 20
This event is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the most talented young dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding emerging choreographers.
River Center Theater for the Performing Arts, 275 South River Road, Baton Rouge. www.brrivercenter.com. (225) 766-8379. ($35-$40)
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Denise Galatas, Debbie Box, Anna Braud, Laura Pierce, Denise Hodge and Alaina Pierce rehearse for Teche Theater’s latest play. A production of “The Odd Couple (Female Version)” is playing at the Teche Theatre in Franklin from Oct. 5-12.
