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On The Boards
by George Patterson, New Orleans...AND THE BALL AND ALL
North Star Theatre, 347 Gerard St., Mandeville, 504.626.1500, 1.800.924.5538.
The longest-running play in New Orleans theatre history (The Fudgeripple Follies was the longest running cabaret show), is reprised once again with its author, Ricky Graham, providing his immaculate direction. Hysterically funny, this New Orleans-specific play tells of the trials and tribulations of an all-woman carnival krewe in trying to put on a Mardi Gras ball. Starring Becky Allen and members of the original cast-Roy Haylock (also the costume designer), Amanda Hebert, Kiel Junius and Renee Maxwell, it plays Fri., 8pm, Sat., 5pm & 8pm thru May 30.BABY
Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 504.468.7221.
Rivertown Rep ends its current season with this musical comedy about the effects of procreation with book by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Fred Nuccio directs. Thurs. - Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm, May 7 - May 31. An optional buffet is available nightly from 6pm; 12 noon on Sun.BIG
Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 504.525.2490 or 504.522.5555.The final offering of the Broadway Series, this is a musical reworking of the hit movie of the same name which was NOT a Broadway success. This present incarnation is yet another rewrite from the team of John Weidman (book), Richard Maltby, Jr., (lyrics) and David Shire (music). It is directed by Eric Schaeffer and features Jim Newman as "big" Josh, Jacquellyn Piro, Ron Holgate, Judy Mclane, Alex Brumel, Nick Cokas and Travis Jordon Greisler as "young Josh." Wed, - Sat., 8pm, Sun., 7:30pm; Thurs., Sat., & Sun., 2pm, May 13 - 17.
THE BOY FRIEND
NORD Theatre, Gallier Hall, 504.565.7860.
Ty Tracy directs Sandy Wilson's wonderful 20's Jazz Age musical comedy with Angela LaMannino as Polly, Kasey Marino as Bobby and Brennan Manale as Maisie. Gloria C. Fallo is music director, Bob Bruce does the flapper rags and Leo Jones choreographs. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm, May 7 - 24.JELLY ROLL'S "BIG NEW BAND"
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 504.522.9958.
The Historic New Orleans Collection presents dance music by Jelly Roll Morton, unpublished and never before performed (big band compositions) from the William Russell Jazz Collection at the Historic New Orleans Collection with Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders Orchestra. Apr. 29, 30 & May 1 at 8pm.MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Claude L. Shaver Theatre, LSU M& DA Bldg., 504.388.5128.
Love, deception, contention and redemption are the "nothing" of Shakespeare's silver-tongued comedy which features Beatrice and Benedick, two of the most pugnacious punsters of all. direction is by Guest Artist Robin McKee. May 2, 7:30pm.TWELVE ANGRY MEN
True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 504.522.2907.
Fred Nuccio's gripping production of this courtroom drama returns with most of its original cast, including Big Easy Award winner Tom Dugger, for three weekends. Fri. & Sat., 8pm, May 8 - May 23.THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 504.468.7221.
The RRT's Imagine Theatre for Children series presents a musical adaptation of Margery Williams' classic story of the stuffed animal who becomes a real rabbit through the love of a child. Directed by Kris Shaw, the cast features Lauren Landwerlin as the Velveteen Rabbit, with Rob Luk, Ralph Listeer, Bonnie Knowles and Claudia Baumgarten as the Real Rabbit. May 2 & 3, 2pm.In The Wings
GYPSY
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 504.522.2081.
Le Petit presents yet another incarnation (the second for this theatre in 15 years) of the musical comedy classic about the life and times of Gypsy Rose Lee with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by the theatre's technical director, Bill Walker. May 29 - Jun 14.URBAN BUSH WOMEN
Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, Armstrong Park, 504.522.0996.
The final dance company of the New Orleans Ballet Association's 97-98 season, comprised of African-American women, this returning dance group weaves contemporary idioms and interdiscipllinary art forms to create dance/theatre/music works rooted in the folklore and spiritual traditions of African-Americans. Sat., May 16, 8pm.
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