This week in NOLA theatre: murderous drag queens, trickster fairies, a legendary pianist, a famous gospel singer, and two coyotes!
The Henchmen: A Shakespeare Story presented by the NOLA Project. Running May 8-31 at NOMA Sculpture Garden. A sequel to A Midsummer Night's Dream. $12-$28 Wednesday PROMO CODE: HUMPDAY504
Flowers for Halie written by and starring Troi Bechet. Running May 8- 26 at Southern Rep Theatre. A new play about Mahalia Jackson's journey in faith and courage. $25-$45
The Pianist of Willesden Lane Running May 10- 26 at Le Petit Theatre. A young Jewish musician whose dreams are interrupted by the Nazi regime. $15-$55
Dos Coyotes by Kurt Opprecht. Running May 10-26 at The Fortress of Lushington. A new play about Carlos, the lone survivor of a catastrophic border crossing, and Piper, a woman trying to escape the "American Dream." A romantic comedy in two acts and one border. $10-$20
DeBauchery New Orleans’ only live, ongoing soap opera following the family drama of sisters Chanel and Cartier at Southern Rep Theatre. May 15. $10
Inferno The Seven Deadly Sins are brought to life onstage by D'Project, Inc.'s choreographers. May 17-18 at Art Klub. $15
The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad A dark comedy, drag musical written by local playwright and composer Trey Ming. Running May 17-20 at the Allways Lounge. $20 See the show with NOBO may 17th - PROMO CODE: NOBO
City Wide Auditions New Orleans Theatre Network announce City-Wide Auditions! Open call audition for AEA and non-AEA actors, singers, and actor-musicians in New Orleans. May 18th and June 16th. This weekend at Southern Rep Theatre.
Full calendar for the month can be found at TheNewOrleansBoxOffice.com