A trio of shows with a seasonal slant will open in the coming days, just in time for a holly, jolly dose of yuletide tunes.
The boys are back and forth
The Big Easy Boys put the cool in Yule with “Christmastime in New Orleans” at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and the Historic BK House and Gardens.
The quartet, accompanied by the Big Easy Babes at the Kenner shows, brings a bit of nostalgia and fun to the performances of tight harmonies and fond memories with just a touch of cool to keep the season merry and bright. The new holiday revue, backed by a live band, is a compilation of favorites and holiday hits.
At Rivertown, the shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets start at $53. Visit rivertowntheaters.com.
At the French Quarter’s BK House, the concert will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets start at $30. Visit bkhouse.org.
Marguerite Perrin as Miss Dixie
Holiday for Dixie?
Reality television personality Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin hits the stage for the first time in an immersive musical comedy at Café Istanbul.
The “Trading Spouses” veteran will star in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” about the legendary Bourbon Street personality from the 1950s who helped the LGBT+ community of patrons and performers.
The show, created by Jason Derek North and Vaughn Trudeau and written by Quinn L. Bishop, is set in 1956 for Miss Dixie’s Christmas Variety Show fundraiser to help restore the bar after a brawl. A night of cocktails, carols and merry mayhem follows.
The show is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Dec. 18 and Dec. 20-21 at 2732 St. Claude Ave. Tickets start at $30. Visit dixiesholidaybar.com.
‘Wonderful’ at BB’s
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum has no shortage of holiday cheer, with a packed calendar with performances by the resident Victory Belles and their “Holidays in Harmony” show.
But there’s always room for a little bit more cheer, and in keeping with the style of the times, the canteen presents a radio play perfect for the season.
“It’s A Wonderful Life: 1940s Radio Play” will feature a host of local vocal icons and some young talents in a one-night-only offering Dec. 19 of the classic holiday movie of a man who sees what life would be like without him. The original 1946 film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, has become a pillar of the Yule movie pantheon.
Using Foley sound effects and a sizable company, the show bring the story to life as it would have been done in a radio studio during the war period.
Taking roles in the show are Robert Pavlovich, Wayne Gonsoulin, Marsha Preston, Jaunée Buisson, Holden Hebert, Basil Marie, Stephen Denning, Carlos Gonzalez, Jeff Crouere, Lisette Bayle, Leon Contavesprie, Peter Gabb, Jack Quarles, Jimmy DeMontluzin, Soline Holmes, Will H. Lee and Jamie Montelepre. “Uncle” Wayne Daigrepont directs the production.
The show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $27. Visit www.nationalww2museum.org.
On stage this week, Dec. 11-17
Crescent City Stage’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ features Michael Newcomer as Scrooge (in white) with, from left, Ryan Reilly, LeBaron Thornton and Eleanor Humphrey.
Michael Newcomer is Ebenezer Scrooge in Crescent City Stage’s ‘A Christmas Carol.’
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”: 6 p.m. Thursday; The Josephine, 2400 Napoleon Ave. Crescent City Stage’s one-night-only reading of the popular adaptation by Patrick Barlow features Michael A. Newcomer as Scrooge and four actors as the rest of the characters. Tickets will help fund Crescent City’s season and studio programming, start at $54. crescentcitystage.com.
“ANNIE”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 21; Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive. The Broadway smash, about a Depression-era orphan selected to spend the holidays with megarich “Daddy” Warbucks, is filled with singing orphans and memorable songs like “Tomorrow” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Tickets start at $25. slidelllittletheatre.org.
David Josefsberg is Dr. Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown in the Saenger’s upcoming production of ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ based on the hit movie, coming to the Canal Street theater this week.
“BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. Based on the movie, the story focuses on the hapless teen who befriended scientist Emmett “Doc” Brown. In a strange twist of fate, Marty engages the time-traveling ability of Doc’s car-turned-time machine and is hurled back in time to when his parents were teens, just before they fell in love. Subtle changes to the timeline have rippling effects, and Marty must fix things before he (and his family) vanish. Tickets start at $39. saengernola.com.
Michael Breathe is Dad, Nina Schneider is Jojo, Taylor Nguyen is Nancy and Anna Birbiglia is Mom in the upcoming holiday production of ‘Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas’ at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, opening Friday.
“FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, plus 4 p.m. Sunday; Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 25 Minor St., Kenner. Based on Jane O’Connor’s books as the title character prepares for a festive Yule, from tree trimming to sparkling fashions, all seems to be going well — until a holiday mishap strikes. Tickets start at $20. rivertowntheaters.com.
Gary Rucker, left, plays George Bailey and David W. Hoover is the angel-in-training Clarence in Ricky Graham’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Life Y’all’ at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Y’ALL”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Dec. 18, and 2 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 21; Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. Local entertainment icon Ricky Graham has turned his focus to melding Crescent City character with a holiday hallmark in this takeoff of the 1946 film with New Orleans touches that will appeal to all ages. Tickets start at $43. rivertowntheaters.com.
Rudolph, Yukon and Hermey visit the island of misfit toys in the JPAS production of the classic ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ opening Dec. 5 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
“RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie. The songs and characters from the Rankin/Bass stop-motion TV show are all there, from Rudolph and Hermey (the elf who wants to be a dentist) to Santa, Yukon Cornelius, Clarice, Bumble (the abominable snowman) and all the elves and misfit toys in this production by Jefferson Performing Arts. Tickets start at $28. jpas.org.
“‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington. Holiday show about a mouse, elf and little girl who won’t take no for an answer. Tickets start at $23. playmakersinc.com.
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