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New Orleans Theaters and Performance Spaces
In the city where live entertainment has been going on for 250 years, stagecraft is still very much a live form of art and expression. Theaters in and around New Orleans offer humorous and serious fare at reasonable prices and at convenient times. Check out where the live action is here. |
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All Ways Lounge and Theatre
2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 218-5778
www.marignytheatre.org
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Anthony Bean Community Theater
1333 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 862-7529
www.anthonybeantheater.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 528-3805
www.cacno.org
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Attraction Type/s: Museum, Theatre (Performance)
Description: Since 1976, the Contemporary Arts Center has been the Warehouse Arts Distric's focal point and a home to bold experiments in painting, theatre, music, performance art, dance, photography, video, sculpture and more - all celebrating the art of now. |
Delgado's Drama Hall
615 City Park Ave., Building 1, 300 West, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 483-4512
www.dcc.edu
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Dixon Hall
104 Dixon Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-5269
www.summerlyric.tulane.edu
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Freda Lupin Memorial Hall
2800 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 940-2787
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: The Freda Lupin Memorial Hall on the NOCCA campus is used for student, local theatre and dance performances. |
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
400 Phlox St., Metairie, LA 70001 [Map It]
(504) 885-2000
www.jpas.org
Neighborhood: Jefferson Parish
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: The Jefferson Performing Arts Center at the East Jefferson High School Auditorium offers a venue for large scale theatrical productions by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. It has a seating capacity of over 1500 with balcony, parquet and orchestra sections. Patrons can experience the thrill of big Broadway musicals, operas and more featuring the best talent from the local community, the U. S. and abroad. |
The Joy Theater
1200 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 331-0722
www.thejoytheater.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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La Nuit Comedy Theater
5039 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 231-7011
www.lanuittheater.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: La Nuit Comedy Theater is home to New Orleans’ most exciting and original comedy shows! Featuring Chicago-Style Improv, Pro-Am Stand-Up, and all-ages comedy for your kids or company. La Nuit Comedy Theater features live sketch, standup and improv shows Thursday through Saturday as well as special events and festivals. La Nuit Comedy Theater is also home to the Comedy Conservatory, the only comedy training center in the Gulf South. |
Le Petit Theatre
616 Saint Peter St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 522-2081
www.lepetittheatre.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance), Historic Building
Description: This community theatre dating back to 1916 is the oldest continually-operated theatre in the country. |
Lower Depths Theatre
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-2074
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: The Lower Depths Theater is an experimental black-box theater seating
approximately 70-85 individuals. This particular theater is adaptable
to a variety of dramatic forms due to its size and versatility. |
Lupin Theatre at Tulane University
16 Newcomb Blvd., Dixon Annex, Tulane University , New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-5105
www.neworleansshakespeare.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Mahalia Jackson Theater
1419 Basin St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 525-1052
www.mahaliajacksontheater.com
Neighborhood: Treme
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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McAlister Auditorium at Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Ave., McAlister Dr., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-5196
www.mcalister.tulane.edu
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Mid-City Theatre
3540 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-1460
www.midcitytheatre.com
Neighborhood: Mid-City
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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The New Movement Theater
1919 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 302-8264
newmovementtheater.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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New Orleans Arena
1501 Girod St., New Orleans, LA 70113 [Map It]
(504) 587-3663, (800) 756-7074
www.neworleansarena.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance), Sporting Venue
Description: The state-of-the-art Arena opened on Oct. 19, 1999 is now the proud home of the NBA New Orleans Hornets in addition to accommodating concerts, festivals, circuses, ice shows, family attractions, meetings, banquets, receptions, trade shows, exhibits, Mardi Gras parties, special convention shows, private functions, and closed-circuit television presentations each year. |
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
916 North Peters St., French Market, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 589-4806
www.nps.gov
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Attraction Type/s: Museum, Theatre (Performance)
Description: New Orleans is universally considered to be the birthplace of the uniquely American brand of music known as Jazz. The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park was created in 1994 to commemorate this memorable musical legacy. The park’s purpose is to preserve information, resources, and sites related to the beginnings and progressions of jazz in New Orleans. |
NORD Ty Tracy Theater
545 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 598-3800
www.crescentcitylights.org
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: Located on the 1st floor of the historic Gallier Hall in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the critically acclaimed theatre has been one of the premiere venues for musical theatre in New Orleans for more than 40 years. |
Nunemaker Auditorium
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: Nunemaker Auditorium is located on the third floor of the the Monroe Science Complex located directly behind the Communications/Music Complex. The auditorium is 400-seat lecture/concert hall, which is used for the weekly recital hour, as well as solo and small ensemble performances. |
Robert E. Nims Theatre
2000 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA 70148 [Map It]
(504) 280-7468
Neighborhood: Lakefront/Lakeview
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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Roussel Performance Hall
6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-2074
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: The space is dedicated to providing educational and entertaining performances, which include outstanding concerts, guest performers, jazz, dance, and theatre productions in an intimate setting. |
Shadowbox Theatre
2400 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 [Map It]
(504) 298-8676
www.theshadowboxtheatre.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: The Shadowbox is one of the newest live performance space in the Marigny/Bywater area. This area is home to New Orleans' growing fringe theatre scene, and an ever increasing number of galleries and performance spaces. The Shadowbox's intimate size and versatility make it a ready home for all types of shows, and a favorite spot for audiences and performers alike. |
Southern Repertory Theater
365 Canal St., Canal Place Center, 3rd floor, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-6545
www.southernrep.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
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The Stage Door Canteen
945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 528-1943
www.nationalww2museum.org
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: Bette Davis served the desserts. Marlene Dietrich and Lauren Bacall danced the night away. Red Skelton told the jokes and Bing Crosby crooned. The place was The Stage Door Canteen and the guests were the steady stream of GIs headed off to war. Many were leaving home for the first time and the Canteens offered a welcome opportunity to forget, if only for a night, their fears and anxieties. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans honors this memorable war-time tradition in our very own Stage Door Canteen, an entertainment and dining destination.Take a musical journey back to yesteryear with our exciting theatrical offering Let Freedom Swing!, showcasing such classics as In the Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, I’ll Be Seeing You, Jukebox Saturday Night and more! Enjoy pre-show dinner or brunch by Chef John Besh and The American Sector. Performances return in September! The Stage Door Canteen also features live entertainment of the era including jazz nights, swing dancing, comedy and more. |
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 587-3663, (800) 756-7074
www.mbsuperdome.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance), Sporting Venue
Description: The Mercedes-Benz Superdome has hosted six Superbowls - more than any other facility of its kind - three NCAA's Final Fours and more Saints games, Sugar Bowls and star-studded events than imaginable. Built in 1975, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is better than ever. |
Teatro Wego! Theatre
177 Sala Ave., Westwego, LA 70094 [Map It]
(504) 885-2000
Neighborhood: Jefferson Parish
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: Teatro Wego! Theatre/Westwego Community Center is located adjacent to the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre and offers patrons a unique theatre experience while providing artists the opportunity to envision, build, and execute intimate performances in a cabaret-style setting. |
UNO Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 [Map It]
(504) 280-7171
www.arena.uno.edu
Neighborhood: Lakefront/Lakeview
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance), Sporting Venue
Description: Consistently ranked among the top ten in entertainment industry publications, the Arena has enjoyed the rating of #1 internationally in its category. The Arena has been included in the Top Ten for well over a decade among all public assembly venues, and is the #1 university venue of its size-a status that it has maintained for several years. |
UNO Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
2000 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA 70148 [Map It]
(504) 280-6381
Neighborhood: Lakefront/Lakeview
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: UNO Performing Arts Center Recital Hall is a 375-seat Recital Hall, practice and performance space for both large and small ensembles. |
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
177 Sala Ave., Westwego, LA 70094 [Map It]
(504) 885-2000
Neighborhood: Jefferson Parish
Attraction Type/s: Theatre (Performance)
Description: Nestled near the corner of historic Sala Avenue and River Road, the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre is a proscenium style theatre with 12 rows of raked seating. Managed by Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS), patrons can experience a season of great theatre including musicals, family-friendly fare, and new works each year. The seating capacity for this theatre is 255. |
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