In New Orleans, arts and theater news means live performance, visual arts exhibitions, seasonal production schedules and company milestones. This page follows the events that shape the cultural calendar across the city.
New Orleans students performed the iconic Michael Jackson dance at City Hall for its 15th anniversary.
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Do you believe local arts traditions like flash mobs strengthen community connections in your area?
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Do you believe local museum residency programs effectively strengthen connections within your community?
The New Orleans Museum of Art has named six artists for its one-year Creative Assembly residency program.
The production opens at the Orpheum Theatre on October 29 for a three-day run featuring Donald Jones Jr. as the lead.
The haunted attraction offers a new Jason Universe experience to fans this year.
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Should your community treat arts education as a centralized resource to ensure equal access for students?
The organization has increased the capacity of the city's arts education alliance to better track student access.
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Do you believe university-led design projects provide students with valuable real-world career experience?
Designers combined futuristic robotics and local folklore for a new runway show in New Orleans.
Reporting here centers on production announcements, gallery and stage openings, organizational changes and the business side of the performing arts. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. The unique architecture and historic venues throughout the area influence both the scale of these events and how they are staged. Programming often follows seasonal shifts, with festivals and touring shows driving activity throughout the year.
