Time travel, the longest night and a fancy spin on holiday decor are some of the seasonal selections offered for New Orleans metro audiences as musicals, ballet and a bit of kid-friendly fun offer more entertainment.
With so much to see, it would be good to have a time machine and hop back to catch more shows.
‘1.21 gigawatts?’
It was 40 years ago that a teen named Marty McFly hopped into a souped-up DeLorean and traveled back to the 1950s and changed history — in more ways than one.
In the film, Marty messes with the timeline and almost obliterates his family. In reality, the Oscar-winning movie spawned two sequels and now a Broadway musical that plans to make the jump to New Orleans.
Marty McFly’s parents dance at the all-important high school event while future Marty plays guitar in ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ coming to the Saenger Theatre this week.
“Back to the Future: The Musical” will head to the Saenger Theatre as part of the Broadway in New Orleans series, opening Tuesday and running through Dec. 14.
Based on the movie, the story focuses on the hapless teen who has 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 to the time 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.
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.
And the gigawatts? That’s how much power is needed to make the time elements of the DeLorean work to send Marty “Back to the Future.”
With songs from the original movie like “The Power of Love” and “Johnny B. Goode,” Emmy and Grammy winner Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard have penned new music for Tony-winner John Rando’s production.
The show is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Dec. 13, plus 2 p.m. Dec. 13, and at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Saenger, 1111 Canal St. Tickets start at $39. Visit saengernola.com.
The Marigny Opera Ballet will stage ‘Winterlight,’ a world premiere at Marigny Opera House opening Friday at the 725 St. Ferdinand St. performing arts space.
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 at Rivertown
Seasonal celebrations continue at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts when lovable literary character Fancy Nancy gets in the holiday spirit.
“Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas” is 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.
With songs, laughs and a big dose of celebratory magic, the show is a treat for all ages.
Alternating the title role in the Kelly Fouchi-directed and choreographed show will be Lillian Miller and Taylor Nguyen. Also in the cast are Nina Schneider, Anna Birbiglia, Michael Breathe and Andrew Antoine.
The show is at 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, plus an additional 11 a.m. Dec. 6 and 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at 325 Minor St. in Kenner. Tickets start at $20. Visit rivertowntheaters.com.
On stage this week, Dec. 4-10
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. Dec. 11; The Josephine, 2400 Napoleon Ave. Crescent City Stage’s one-night-only reading of the popular adaptation by Patrick Barlow with Michael A. Newcomer as Scrooge and four actors taking on the rest of the characters. Tickets will help fund Crescent City’s season and studio programming, start at $54. crescentcitystage.com.
“ANNIE”: Opening 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 mega-rich “Daddy” Warbucks; filled with singing orphans and memorable songs like “Tomorrow” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Tickets start at $25. slidelllittletheatre.org.
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”: Opening 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 Jimmy Stewart-starring film. The movie is about a man who gets to see what life is like without him, has become standard fare for holiday watching, 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”: Opening 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 14; 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. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 14; 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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