The Odd Couple
November 2-19
Rivertown Theaters
for the Performing Arts
325 Minor Street, Kenner
(504) 461-9475
Neil Simon's classic comedy about
two mismatched roommates is being
presented in both the male AND
female versions on different dates
(both written by Simon). A special
"combo package" ticket price will
be offered for two-timers. Weekend
shows 8 pm; Sundays 2 pm.
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The Last Five Years
November 3-19
Le Petit Theatre
616 St. Peter Street, New Orleans
(504) 522-2081
The Last Five Years chronicles five
years of a marriage between Cathy and
Jamie: from their meeting to break-up
and from break-up to marriage. Their
relationship is told from their two
differing perspectives. Wed.-Sat. 7:30
pm; Sun. 3 pm.
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Orpheus in the Underworld
November 10 & 12
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the
Performing Arts
Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans
(504) 529-2278
The New Orleans Opera Association
presents the local premiere of
Jacques Offenbach’s Orpheus in the
Underworld. A dazzling array of gods
and goddesses from Mount Olympus
come alive onstage in this mid-19th
century updated parody of the Greek
myth of Orpheus and Eurydice,
featuring the famous“Can-Can”
dance. 8 pm Fri.; 2:30 Sunday with
two optional brunches offered before
the performance.
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
November 10 & 11
Freda Lupin Hall, NOCCA
2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans
(504) 522-0996
The New Orleans Ballet Association
presents three performances of the
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company at the
New Orleans Center for the Creative
Arts. Led by Jean-Philippe Malaty and
celebrated Joffrey Ballet dancer Tom
Mossbrucker, the company brings to
the stage stunning ballets by Alejandro
Cerrudo, Jorma Elo and Cayetano
Soto. Fri. 8 pm; Sat. 2 and 8 pm.
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Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb
Story
November 10-26
The AllWays Lounge & Theatre
2240 St. Claude Avenue, New
Orleans
(504) 218-5778
This critically-acclaimed, awardwinning
Off-Broadway musical tells
the true-life tale of the horrific 1924
murder committed by the notorious
"thrill killers" Nathan Leopold and
Richard Loeb. 8 pm.
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The King and I
November 14-19
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal Street, New Orleans
(800) 218-7469 or (800) 840-9227
Set in 1860s Bangkok, this Rodgers &
Hammerstein musical tells the story of
the relationship that develops between
the King of Siam and Anna, a British
schoolteacher who the king brings
to Siam to teach his many wives and
children. Featuring such classic songs
as “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Getting
to Know You,” and “Shall We Dance.”
Show times vary; call for details.
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Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' and
Strauss's Horn Concerto
November 16 & 18
Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans
(504) 523-6530
Karina Canellakis guest conducts
the LPO in a concert featuring
Felix Mendelssohn’s Calm Sea and
Prosperous Voyage, Richard Strauss’
“Horn Concerto No.1,” (played by the
LPO’s Principal Hornist, Mollie Pate)
and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6”
(Pathetique). 7:30 pm.
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Sidra Bell Dance New York:
Mönster Outside
November 17 & 18
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street, New Orleans
(504) 528-3805
For this world premiere of her
new work, Sidra Bell Dance New
York joined forces with innovative
Swedish composer Per Storby, and
his New Tide Orquesta to develop a
multimedia production and voyeuristic
discourse about the nature of outliers
in contemporary society. 7:30 pm.
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The Funkin’ Truth
November 25
Tipitina’s Uptown
501 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans
(504) 895-8477
Local guitar legend and one of the
founding members of The Meters,
Leo Nocentelli, will perform with
''The Funkin'Truth'' a cast of some
of the city’s finest musicians for
Tipitina's 40 Years Of Celebrating
Music. In addition to Nocentelli,
John “Papa” Gros (piano), Big Sam
(trombone), Khris Royal (saxophone),
Stanton Moore (drums), Bill Dickens
(bass) Erica Falls (vocalist) and
other top musical artists will also be
performing. 10 pm.
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at
Pemberley
November 29–December 23
Marquette Hall, Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans
(504) 522-6545
Sponsored by Southern Rep, your
favorite Jane Austen characters from
Pride and Prejudice come alive on
stage this holiday season. Bookish
Mary Bennet has an opportunity
to find a mate who can match her
intellect while visiting a family at
Pemberley over the holidays. Show
times vary; call or visit website for
details.
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“Motown and More”
December 8
Pontchartrain Landing
6001 France Road, New Orleans
(504) 286-8157
During this performance by Real
Love, you will hear some of the best
songs that originated from Berry
Gordy’s “Motown” musical empire.
This New Orleans trio performs songs
by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye,
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and
more, including Jackie Wilson, Sam
Cooke and other R&B giants. Two
shows, 7 and 9:30 p.m.
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Tuck Everlasting
December 8-17
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive, Metairie
(504) 885-2000
Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster
unexpectedly learns about the magic
behind the neighboring Tuck Family’s
eternal youth. Now she must fight
to protect their secret from those
who would do anything for a chance
at eternal life and she must also
decide whether to return to her life,
or continue with the Tucks on their
infinite journey. Fri. and Sat. 7:30 pm;
Sun. 2 pm.
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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
December 19-24
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal Street, New Orleans
(800) 218-7469 or (800) 840-9227
Based on the 1954 movie starring
Bing Crosby, Irving Berlin’s White
Christmas tells the story of a song
and dance team putting on a show
in a Vermont inn and falling for a
stunning sister act in the process.
Classic holiday songs include “Happy
Holiday” and the timeless title track.
Show times vary; call for details.
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CULTURAL EVENTS
IN AND AROUND NEW ORLEANS
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
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