COMING SOON
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.
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.
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!
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.
Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers - in Mid City!
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
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.
Ocean Blue by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
When & Where: School Day Matinees!
April 30, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Manship Theatre
Show length: One hour
Genre: Live theatre and puppetry, educational
Fans Also Like: Deep sea adventures, mermaids, and marine life!
Appropriate for all ages. Suggested for pre-K through third grades.