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Trodding the Boards

Trodding the Boards June 16, 2020

June 17, 2020 By Brian Sands

“Uncle” Wayne Daigrepont at Andrea’s Restaurant on June 19 When Jefferson Parish moved into Phase 2, live entertainment began to make a comeback. And what a pleasure it was recently to head out to Andrea’s Restaurant (3100 19th St., Metairie) to enjoy the music and esprit of the ridiculously talented Wayne Daigrepont. With impish humor, “Uncle” Wayne, as he’s known around … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 16, 2020

Trodding the Boards June 2, 2020

June 3, 2020 By Brian Sands

Jeremy Jordan will be appearing in The Seth Concert Series

NOLA’s Theater Scene I really, really, really, really wish I could tell you that curtains will momentarily be going up around town. But that would be fake news and there’s enough of that out there already (Hydroxychloroquine or bleach anybody?) Instead, if you’d like to see local entertainers, there are a number of opportunities online. Here are some of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 2, 2020

Trodding the Boards May 19, 2020

May 23, 2020 By Brian Sands

Les Misérables, or The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow? How much have things changed in the past two months since everything shut down? Well, depending on who you are or what you’re asking about, a lot or a little. For, as some places begin to reopen, alas for live theater, it’s turning into a hard knock life. (Hmmm...two Annie references already, more than I’ve probably made … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 19, 2020

PAST PRESENT FUTURE II for Trodding the Boards

May 9, 2020 By Brian Sands

The Radical Buffoons' Jon Greene in Balloonacy

With no shows to critique or even help publicize, I wanted to offer this column to Artistic Directors of New Orleans’ theater companies to let us know what was going on when things shut down, what they’re doing now, and what plans they have for the future. For the second installment of PAST  PRESENT  FUTURE, Jon Greene of The Radical Buffoons shares his thoughts … [Read more...] about PAST PRESENT FUTURE II for Trodding the Boards

PAST PRESENT FUTURE for Trodding the Boards

April 23, 2020 By Brian Sands

While we’re suffering from theatrum interruptus, I wanted to offer this column to the Artistic Directors of New Orleans’ theater companies to let us know what was going on when things shut down, what they’re doing now, and what plans they have for the future. First up for PPF (Past Present Future) is The NOLA Project’s A.J. Allegra who has been nominated for eight Ambie … [Read more...] about PAST PRESENT FUTURE for Trodding the Boards

Metropolitan Opera HD Encore/Agrippina at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 through May 13 (hopefully) plus “Nightly Met Opera Streams”

March 18, 2020 By Brian Sands

Metropolitan Opera HD Encore/Agrippina at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 through May 13 (hopefully) plus “Nightly Met Opera Streams” One might think of the Met's HD Broadcasts as substitutes, most worthy substitutes but still substitutes, for the thrill of attending live performances. And you might be right. Yet such broadcasts can provide front row seats to superb productions. … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera HD Encore/Agrippina at AMC Elmwood Palace 20 through May 13 (hopefully) plus “Nightly Met Opera Streams”

Trodding the Boards February 11, 2020

February 11, 2020 By Brian Sands

Folk Rhythms/Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the Orpheum Much as I enjoy Beethoven and Mozart and Chopin and Bach, when I go to hear live classical music, I prefer something I’m not likely to encounter elsewhere. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) delivered that abundantly with its recent Folk Rhythms featuring composer and oud player Simon Shaheen, and a program … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 11, 2020

Trodding the Board January 28, 2020

January 28, 2020 By Brian Sands

The Uninvited at Gallier House through Feb. 14 The Uninvited, Goat in the Road Productions’ new show, adds another chapter of immersive historical drama to its successful The Stranger Disease of 2018. Set and performed in Gallier House, The Uninvited explores with imagination and theatrical flair how a real-life incident might have impacted the actual Gallier family and … [Read more...] about Trodding the Board January 28, 2020

Meatball Séance at Southern Rep

January 28, 2020 By Brian Sands

Southern Rep Theatre will host Meatball Séance, created and performed by John Michael, January 31 - February 2 in the Sanctuary Stage at 2541 Bayou Road. In this interactive comedy, John Michael has a new boyfriend who’s been invited to meet John’s mom. But she’s deceased. So John Michael is gonna summon her from the dead by cooking her famous meatballs onstage for the new … [Read more...] about Meatball Séance at Southern Rep

Trodding the Board January 14, 2020

January 14, 2020 By Brian Sands

Curtain Up On 2020 With the Holidaze over and Carnival not quite yet fully kicking in, the first part of our annual theater season is upon us. The following are some shows that should get you in the mood for Mardi Gras...and some others for those who prefer some seriousness amidst the marvelous madness. Writer/director Nari Tomassetti’s 3 Ring Circus definitely falls in … [Read more...] about Trodding the Board January 14, 2020

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