New Orleans has many theater shows coming up. Three companies—NOLA Project, Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, and the Tennessee Williams Theater Company—will present many exciting performances. These shows will start in October and continue into 2026. They will explore themes like second chances and storytelling.
French Quarter Shows
Le Petit will have a mix of plays including a famous Broadway musical and some ghost stories at their theater on 616 St. Peter St.
The first show is “The Lehman Trilogy.” This story is about an immigrant family and their journey in America’s economy over nearly 200 years.
In January, you can see “Blithe Spirit,” a funny play about a ghost that comes back to visit her husband.
In March, “Guys and Dolls” will be on stage. It’s about a gambler who falls in love with a missionary.
In April, “God of Carnage” will show how kids’ fights affect their parents.
For more information, visit lepetittheatre.com.
Vocabulary List:
- Theater /ˈθiːətər/ (noun): A building or area for dramatic performances.
- Performance /pərˈfɔːr.məns/ (noun): An event where a play concert or other entertainment is presented.
- Explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ (verb): To examine or investigate.
- Journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ (noun): The act of traveling from one place to another.
- Ghost /ɡoʊst/ (noun): The spirit of a dead person.
- Experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/ (noun): Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
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