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August 30, 2013
Local and regional theater productions in October are listed below.
“SEUSSICAL”
Through Sept. 8
Many of the classic Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant and The Cat in the Hat, are lovingly brought to life in this wonderful musical. ($20)
Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. (985) 641-0324 or www.slidelllittletheatre.org.
“RENT”
Through Sept. 15
Set in New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. ($20)
Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd, Slidell. (985) 639-8294 or www.cuttingedgetheater.com.
“WHO IS PULLING THE STRINGS”
Through Sept. 22
This exhibition features four puppet companies that are exploring and developing contemporary puppetry in the South.
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans. (504) 528-3800 or www.cacno.org.
“THE CEMETERY CLUB”
Sept. 5-15
Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before heading to the cemetary to visit their husbands. Their bond is challenged in this comedy when the group stumbles upon a charming man at the cemetery. ($10)
Essanee Theatre, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia. (337) 364-6114.
“LOMBARDI”
Sept. 6–21
A cub reporter is assigned to do a story on Green Bay Packer’s Coach Vince Lombardi. He is quickly immersed in the very real life of Lombardi the man, revealing the passion, the drive, and the unique ability of this powerful figure to push those around him to strive for perfection. ($10-$50).
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 Saint Peter St., New Orleans. (504) 522-2081 or www.lepetittheatre.com.
“MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM”
Sept. 6–29
Legendary 1920s blues singer Ma Rainey and her musicians gather in a run-down Chicago Studio to record new sides of old favorites when generational and racial tensions suddenly explode. ($20)
Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans (504) 862-PLAY or www.anthonybeantheater.com/index.cfm.
“I DIDN’T KNOW THAT!”
Sept. 12–15
The Guinness Book of World Records is incorporated into this creative and exciting new comedy for children.
Teatro Wego! Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego.
“BEATLEMANIA NOW”
Sept. 12 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. ($35+)
Joy Theater, 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans. (504) 528-9569 or www.thejoytheater.com.
“HALFWAY UP THE TREE”
Sept. 13–23
This timely satire on the everlasting generation gap features a general who returns from the Middle East to find he hardly recognizes his children. Rather than rant and rave, he adapts, though his children protest that he is trying to shame them back into society. ($15).
Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne, 7829 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 876-4278 or www.houmalittletheatre.com.
“42ND STREET”
Sept. 13–28
42nd Street is a celebration of Broadway and the people involved in its shows. Peggy Sawyer is plucked out of the chorus to save the show when the leading lady breaks her ankle and cannot go on. ($32-$37).
Rivertown Theater for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. (504) 468-7221 or www.rivertowntheaters.com.
“SYBIL GAGE COMES HOME NOLA CALLING”
Sept. 18
New Orleans’ born and bred “Little Dynamo” regales audiences with a set of Pre-war Blues, Vaudeville, and Traditional Jazz tunes. ($12)
Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans. (504) 568-2022 or www.musicatthemint.org.
“CLYBOURNE PARK”
Sept. 18–29
A spin-off of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, Bruce Norris’ razor-sharp new satire begins in 1959 as a black family moves into a white enclave. Act Two takes place in the same house in 2009 as gentrification sets in and the roles are reversed. This play will surely leave audiences with food for thought.($15-$28)
Shaver Theatre, Tower Drive, LSU, Baton Rouge. (225) 578-9286 or www.swinepalace.org.
“BLUEBERRY HILL”
Sept. 20 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. (504) 371-3330 or www.jpas.org.
“9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL”
Sept. 20 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. ($28)
Theater Baton Rouge, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge. (225) 924-6496 or www.brlt.org.
“PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION”
Sept. 21
This concert features Rouse, Barber and Mussorgsky. ($20-$99)
Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans. (504) 525-1052 or www.mahaliajacksontheater.com.
“NEW DANCE FESTIVAL 2013”
Sept. 26–29
New works by six New Orleans choreographers presented in 2 programs. ($10-$20)
Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand Street, New Orleans. (504) 568-2022 or www.marignyoperahouse.org.
“DON QUIXOTE”
Sept. 27–28
Performances featuring selections from Romeo and Juliet and Don Quixote will surely delight fans of the classics. ($20-$99)
Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans. (504) 525-1052 or www.mahaliajacksontheater.com.
“TORN PAGE”
Sept. 27 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. ($23-$30)
Bayou Playhouse, 101 Main St, Lockport. (888) 992-2968 or www.bayouplayhouse.com.
Have an item for Gumbo’s October issue? Our deadline to submit information is the 15th of each month. Forward the details – who, what, when, where and cost – to editor@gumboguide.com.
Pictured, the four Beatles pose before a British flag. A production of Beatlemania Now is playing at the Joy Theater in New Orleans from Sept. 12 through Oct. 6.
