There is honestly only one word to describe The Lion King: AMAZING. I had the privilege of recently viewing the phenomenal Broadway production at the Mahalia Jackson Theater and I must say it was an experience. I never though there would be a production I loved more than The Color Purple until The Lion King. A great job was done of bringing The Lion King to...
Lion King announces cast of New Orleans tour, includes LSU alumna
Casting has been announced for the New Orleans premiere engagement of Disney’s THE LION KING. New Orleans’ most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts’ stage from Wednesday, March 14 to Sunday, April 15. The press opening night is Friday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m. The talented cast of more than 40...
Experiencing Blue Man Group: How’d they do that?
The Blue Man Group will bring their talents to New Orleans; performing at the Mahalia Jackson Theater from January 31st to February 5th. With no spoken language, the all blue trio put on a show filled with excitement and entertainment from start to finish. I can admit that before seeing their performance, I had only heard of the group through TV or radio, but...
The Three Hour Ride: South Pacific
Nov 30, 2011
I love any story that stands for what is right & fair, and at the root that is what the musical South Pacific is all about. A story set during World War II takes us on a 3 hour ride about racism & prejudice, things very prevalent then, & most would argue still now to this day. An honest but entertaining show, South Pacific had me laughing,...
Disney’s The Lion King Coming to New Orleans
Disney Theatrical Productions and East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m. New Orleans’ most eagerly awaited stage production will begin performances at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on...