Category Archives: musical

Scrooge In Rouge

Still trying to get into the Christmas Spirit? How about a silly send up of A Christmas Carol set in a Victorian music hall. Tonight Le Chat Noir continues its run of Scrooge in Rouge. Starring Ricky Graham, Yvette Hargis, and Varla … Continue reading

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Spamalot

If you were a nerdy adolescent like I was, you are already quite familiar with Monty Python and the Holy Grail. You may even have painfully dorky memories of reenacting the “Knights Who Say Ni” scene with your even nerdier … Continue reading

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Fringe, Day a Million

Alright, it’s the last day of my Fringe picks. 5pm: Lead Paint Libretto (I saw a bit of this at the free tent and it’s really cute) 7pm: Something’s Gone Wrong in the Dream House 9pm: Mind Control: A Psychotic … Continue reading

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More Fringe…

So, a lot of people I know, out of hand, dismiss the concept of experimental theater. And, it is true that you have to wade though a lot of proverbial poo to find the gems. I find this to be true … Continue reading

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Fringe–Day 3

Last night I was dragging my good sport of a husband–who was exhausted from consecutive graveyard shifts–around the neighborhood to see Fringe shows. We went to Architects Alley in pursuit of seeing one show, but accidentally ended up at another … Continue reading

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Fringe Festival–Day 2

Wow, I had some fun last night at the Fringe Festival. I went and bought passes at the Fringe Box Office and then sipped a free NOLA Brown Ale, as I sat in the Fringe tent and watched about an … Continue reading

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New Orleans Fringe Festival

I am so excited about Fringe Festival! It’s a little known fact that Good Liver, here, loves theater, did a turn in an experimental theater group back in the day, and pens plays these days. TMI? Anywho, last year’s Fringe … Continue reading

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Cirque Dreams

Okay, it’s super-cheesy, but I kind of want to go see Cirque Dreams:Illumination, which is starting a run tonight at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. From what I can tell it’s sort of like Cirque du Soleil does Rent. Tickets $20-$60. … Continue reading

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Avenue Q

So, Avenue Q is a puppet musical which draws inspiration from Sesame Street, but it is not for children. Let me repeat that, it is not for children. Please don’t take your nieces and nephews to see this, unless of … Continue reading

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New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

The annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience gets under way today.–You know, the past ten years of my life could be categorized as a “New Orleans wine and food experience.”–Anyway, the “experience” is a non-profit festival in its nineteenth … Continue reading

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