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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone: 25th Anniversary Screening
Aug
8

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone: 25th Anniversary Screening

Genre: Family, Fantasy

Rating: PG; Common Sense Media Age Rating 7+

Length: 2 hour 32 minutes

Bring your copy of the book or dress in costume for free popcorn!

An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world.

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Funny Girl - $5 Movie + a MEAL and a movie option
Aug
16

Funny Girl - $5 Movie + a MEAL and a movie option

Featuring a Lunch & a movie option with Capital City Grill!

Genre: Musical, Comedy

Rating: G; Common Sense Rating 10+

Year: 1968

Ticket Price: $5

In this bittersweet, classic musical drama, the vibrant and beautiful young Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) starts out as a bit player on the New York City vaudeville stage, but works her way up to stardom on Broadway. Valued for her vocal and comedic talents by the renowned theater impresario Florenz Ziegfeld (Walter Pidgeon), Fanny thrives, but her relationship with her suave, imprisoned businessman husband, Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), is another story.

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Walter Anderson - Free Screening, Panel, and Reception with LSU Museum of Art
Sep
17

Walter Anderson - Free Screening, Panel, and Reception with LSU Museum of Art

Genre: Documentary

Rating: NR

Year: 2026

A FREE EVENT!

Meal and a Movie Option Available!

Join the LSU Museum of Art and Manship Theatre for Walter Anderson: The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander, followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Anthony Thaxton, the artist’s son, John Anderson, and Mattie Codling, the Director of the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Film and panel in Manship Theatre. Reception and book signing to follow in the LSU Museum of Art.

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Sep
25

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

In Partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library

PAGES TO POPCORN: Bring your library card for free popcorn!

Genre: Adventure / Comedy

Rating: PG; Common Sense Media 13+

Year: 1975

A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

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Cat Video Fest with Cat Haven
Sep
27

Cat Video Fest with Cat Haven

Genre: Cat Videos; Shorts

Rated: PG

Ticket Price: $12.50, including fees, call for discounts.

Meet your new best friend! Enjoy on-site cat adoptions with Cat Haven, and know that a portion of every ticket sold supports their mission of finding loving homes for cats in need.

Cat Video Fest is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos pulled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

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Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (Documentary)
Oct
11

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul (Documentary)

Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Live after Five!

Genre: Music, Documentary

Rating: NR

Length: 1 hr 36 min

This visionary music documentary traces the turbulent, transcendent life of Gregg Allman — from a childhood ruptured by his father’s murder to the soulful emergence that reshaped American music. Through archival recordings, candid interviews, and electric performances, the film follows Gregg’s musical awakening amid the blues he worshipped, the creation of the Allman Brothers Band with his brother, Duane, that would birth Southern Rock, and the grief that followed Duane’s fatal motorcycle crash.

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Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: Día de Muertos
Nov
6

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: Día de Muertos

Nov. 6, 10:00 a.m.: School Day Matinee (only accepting large group applications at this time)

Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. - Evening Performance

Genre: Mariachi, Day of the Dead Performance

Immerse yourself in a true world music experience as this expansive ensemble brings beloved traditions to life while celebrating the enduring connections between generations. Perfect for the whole family, this performance is a heartfelt tribute to the memories that live on through song.

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The Okee Dokee Brothers
Nov
20

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Nov 20, 10:30 a.m. - Ticketed School Day Matinee

Nov 20, 6:30 p.m. - Ticketed Evening Performance
Kids Fest! begins at 5:00 p.m.

Genre: Kids Folk Music Duo

The GRAMMY Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers write and perform Americana folk songs that celebrate friendship, nature, and the joy of discovery.

Arrive at 5:00 for the evening performance to enjoy Manship Theatre’s Kids Fest!, a free indoor/outdoor festival where music grows wild. An evening full of live animal creature features, activities, music, stories, and more, all built for young and wild adventurers.

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Doktor Kaboom’s Science of Santa
Dec
6
to Dec 7

Doktor Kaboom’s Science of Santa

Sun, Dec 6, 2:00 p.m. - Sunday Matinee
Mon, Dec 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - School Shows

The Audience: Best for Grades 2-5 and Families

Genre: Live children's comedy theatre with science themes

For Fans Of: Bill Nye Science Guy, The Magic School Bus “Part Mister Wizard, part Mr. Rogers”

The Doktor Kaboom Holiday Extravaganza! Are science and magic the same thing? Is Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist? Join Doktor Kaboom as he attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders using basic physics. No holiday icons are damaged in this show!

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RIOULT: The Ravel Dances
Feb
26

RIOULT: The Ravel Dances

Fri, Feb 26, 10:30 a.m. - School Day Matinee

Fri, Feb 26, 7:30 p.m. - Evening Performance

Genre: American modern and contemporary dance

Fans Also Like: Martha Graham Dance Company

Experience an evening of bold movement and musical precision with RIOULT Dance NY: The Ravel Dances at Manship Theatre. Set to the timeless and richly textured music of Maurice Ravel, this stunning program showcases RIOULT’s signature style—clean lines, athletic choreography, and deeply expressive storytelling through movement. The company transforms Ravel’s iconic compositions into a vivid, physical experience, where rhythm and emotion are expressed with striking clarity and energy.

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Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers - in Mid City!
Feb
28

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers - in Mid City!

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Manship on the Move!

We are proud to announce special family-friendly and field trip-friendly performances at Magnolia Theatre on Baton Rouge Community College’s Mid City campus on Sun., Feb. 28, 2027 and Mon. March 1.

Location: Magnolia Theatre on the Baton Rouge Community College campus

Ages: Recommended for ages kindergarten through fourth.

Genre: Musical

For Fans Of: Family-friendly theatre and musicals, STEAM

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Lightwire Theater's Dino-Light
Apr
11
to Apr 12

Lightwire Theater's Dino-Light

When:

Sun., April 11, 2:00 p.m. - Matinee Performance

Mon. April 12, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - School Day Matinee!

Monday Tickets: At this time, we are only accepting large group and field trip reservations. Please fill out the large group request form or check back soon for individual ticket sales for the Monday shows.

Genre: Larger-than-life theatrical puppet production and light show, kid-friendly

For Fans Of: Live theater, STEM, larger-than-life puppetry

Parent and Teacher Note: The theatre will be completely dark to best experience the electroluminescent light and laser show.

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Dance & Neurodiversity Summer Camp + Performance tickets
Jul
27
to Aug 2

Dance & Neurodiversity Summer Camp + Performance tickets

This camp is full, but the final performance on Aug. 2 at 3:00 is free to attend! Arrive early for more Free First Sunday activities happening in our building!

Please RSVP to the free Sunday performance.

An all-ability inclusive initiative encouraging sensorimotor skill development through dance.

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Central Community Theatre presents: The Lion King, Jr.
Jun
4
to Jun 7

Central Community Theatre presents: The Lion King, Jr.

Multiple Performances.

Please note: There are two casts for this show. Please make sure you are purchasing tickets for the correct performance. 

Step into the Pride Lands and experience the unforgettable journey of The Lion King Jr.! This heartwarming musical follows young Simba, a spirited lion cub destined to be king, as he navigates friendship, loss, and the courage to embrace his true identity. With beloved songs, colorful characters, and a powerful message about responsibility and belonging, this family-friendly production brings the magic of the savanna to life on stage. Don’t miss this roaring adventure for audiences of all ages! 

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Revolution Dance Co. 19th Annual Performance
May
23

Revolution Dance Co. 19th Annual Performance

Date and Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Revolution Dance Company celebrates 19 years! We are thrilled to bring 5 shows to the Manship Theatre stage. REV's Pre Pro shows, Friday 5:00 pm & Saturday 11:30 am will feature our youngest dancers ages 3 to 7 and select company routines. REV's Main shows, Friday 7:15 pm & Saturday 2:00 / 6:00 pm will feature ages 7 and older and all company routines. "Take Flight" with us as our students fill the stage with an incredible passion for dancing!

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Revolution Dance Co. 19th Annual Performance
May
22

Revolution Dance Co. 19th Annual Performance

Date and Time: Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Revolution Dance Company celebrates 19 years! We are thrilled to bring 5 shows to the Manship Theatre stage. REV's Pre Pro shows, Friday 5:00 pm & Saturday 11:30 am will feature our youngest dancers ages 3 to 7 and select company routines. REV's Main shows, Friday 7:15 pm & Saturday 2:00 / 6:00 pm will feature ages 7 and older and all company routines. "Take Flight" with us as our students fill the stage with an incredible passion for dancing!

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Lightwire Theater in Mid City!
Apr
19

Lightwire Theater in Mid City!

Manship on the Move!

We are proud to announce a special family-friendly performance at Magnolia Theatre on Baton Rouge Community College’s Mid City campus on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience the magic of New Orleans-based Lightwire Theater, a visually stunning production that combines storytelling, technology, and dance.

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Houston Ballet II
Mar
28

Houston Ballet II

Tickets for 2:00 and 8:00 performances are available. Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, Houston Ballet II Members perform a diverse range of works, including excerpts from great classics like The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM.

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (School Show)
Mar
23

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (School Show)

Recommended for grades 4th-12th. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, founded by the acclaimed artist Carlota Santana in 1983, is a leading force in promoting flamenco in the U.S. Santana has created over 25 original works and is known for her passion and dedication to the art form. Santana’s work, including the 100 Years of Flamenco in New York exhibit, has earned her numerous awards, solidfying her legacy in flamenco.

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Mar
22

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

Featuring live music! Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, founded by the acclaimed artist Carlota Santana in 1983, is a leading force in promoting flamenco in the U.S. Santana has created over 25 original works and is known for her passion and dedication to the art form. Santana’s work, including the 100 Years of Flamenco in New York exhibit, has earned her numerous awards, solidifying her legacy in flamenco.

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Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic (School Shows)
Mar
9

Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic (School Shows)

Bill’s comedy-filled, action-packed, presentation is highly interactive and makes science fun and exciting! Students will use the Scientific Method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and even learn how the science of reflection can make their homework magically disappear! In addition, Bill even performs some of his mind-blowing, grand-scale illusions with a scientific twist!

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PBS Kids Odd Squad: World Turned Odd
Mar
1

PBS Kids Odd Squad: World Turned Odd

Join us on Free First Sunday for a free PBS Kids screening! Odd Squad will play twice: once at 1:00 then again at 2:00. Don’t forget to stop by LSU MOA’s free crafts and free museum admission!

Rated TV-Y

After using a gadget to travel back to 1983, Oona, Olympia, and Otis accidentally change the past, which alters the outcomes of all the cases that Odd Squad has ever solved.

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Science on Screen: Hidden Figures, featuring NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. K. Renee Horton
Feb
11

Science on Screen: Hidden Figures, featuring NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. K. Renee Horton

About the Series: ‍Science on Screen creatively pairs film with lively introduction lessons by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.

About the film: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

About the Speaker: K. Renee Horton, Ph.D. is a renowned advocate for full inclusion in STEM and a leading voice in STEM education and outreach.

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Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles (School Show)
Feb
10

Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles (School Show)

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles
Feb
7

Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Pete the Cat: The Musical (School Show)
Feb
2

Pete the Cat: The Musical (School Show)

Available for field trips! Bring your students to see Pete the Cat live on stage at Manship Theatre!

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. When Jimmy draws a blank in art class, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him work it out. Jimmy and Pete go on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris in a VW bus!

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Pete the Cat: The Musical
Feb
1

Pete the Cat: The Musical

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. When Jimmy draws a blank in art class, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him work it out. Jimmy and Pete go on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris in a VW bus!

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Santa’s Little Helpers
Dec
7

Santa’s Little Helpers

Follow our four little elves as they discover who they are, what true friendship is, and what purpose they have as one of Santa’s Little Helpers! This hour-long original musical will make you laugh, sing, dance, and laugh some more. Audiences young and young at heart will be dazzled by the colorful sets, beautiful costumes, and doo-wop’n live band!

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Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Dec
5

Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

$5 Movie

Presented by Films at Manship

Rating: PG

Genre: Family/Musical

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

Director: Henry Selick

Writers: Tim Burton | Michael McDowell | Caroline Thompson

Stars: Danny Elfman | Chris Sarandon | Catherine O'Hara


Check out our theatre!

Take a 3D tour of Manship Theatre! No matter where you sit, you'll feel close to the action. The first and second mezzanines are positioned over the orchestra ring, so every seat offers an intimate, exciting view of the stage. 

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