Featuring a live cooking demonstration by Chef Kevin Belton and live music by John Papa Gros

An Afternoon of Louisiana Food, Music, and History

Presented and Produced by Manship Theatre

When and Where: Sun., Sept. 13, 2:00 p.m. in Manship Theatre

Genre: Culinary Experience, Live Music, Louisiana Culture, Storytelling

Fans Also Like: Cooking shows and demonstrations, cultural discussions and performances, live music

Genre: Bluegrass, Americana

Fans Also Like: Del McCoury Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs

Get ready for a high-energy night of modern bluegrass and Americana with the GRAMMY-winning Jason Carter Band at Manship Theatre. Led by award-winning fiddler Jason Carter, a longtime member of the iconic Del McCoury Band, the Jason Carter Band brings a fresh, hard-driving sound rooted in traditional bluegrass but powered by world-class musicianship and improvisation.

Genre: Indie/Americana/Folk Rock

Fans Also Like: The Avett Brothers, Shovels & Rope, The Head and the Heart

The Lone Bellow burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2013. The Nashville-based trio quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship and raucous live performance - creating what NPR calls, 'earnest and magnetic folk-pop built to shake the rafters.' This show will sell out, so grab your tickets!

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Season Passes available until October 7th: buy all four performances and save!

Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez
Wed., Oct. 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz

Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends
Wed., Nov. 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Traditional New Orleans Jazz

The Tierney Sutton Band 
Thurs., Jan. 14., 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Wed., April 7, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez
Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz

Season Passes available until October 7th: buy all four performances and save!

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.

Late Nite Catechism is an uproarious piece of theater that has been touring nationally after it successful off-Broadway run. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience).

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.

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends

Genre: Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Genre: 90s Rock

Fans Also Like: Eve 6, Marcy Playground, Everclear, Gin Blossoms

Fastball is a Grammy-nominated alternative rock band from Austin, Texas. The group rose to fame in the late 1990s with hit singles The Way, Out of My Head, and Fire Escape from their platinum-selling album All the Pain Money Can Buy. Their energetic performances and enduring catalog continue to make them a favorite with fans of alternative and pop rock.

A one-man show, based on the real relationship between the performer and his dad. One of the best fathers out there. Written and performed by John Mese.

Genre: Traditional Irish Music, Candlelight Holiday

Candlelight Celtic will transform Manship Theatre into a magical sanctuary with traditional Irish music performed amid 1000+ flickering candles. Come feel the warmth of the flickering golden candlelight and be one of the first to immerse yourself in the magic, wonder, and songs of Candlelight Celtic!

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.

Two performances: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Genre: Theatrical Performance, Literary Theatre, Holiday Programming

Fans Also Like: The Screwtape Letters, Churchill, Mark Twain Tonight!

Experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections from C.S Lewis. This show will stimulate a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears.

Get ready to fall in love with the holidays all over again! Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas takes you back to the 1970s, a golden era when John Denver's music lit up the airwaves and warmed hearts across America. Acclaimed performer Rick Schuler brings it all back to life in a holiday concert you'll be talking about long after the season ends.

This show is rated R, for mature audiences only.

You recognize Sean from: Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, IFC’s Maron, FX’s English Teacher, and more

Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2011, 2018), The Glasgow Comedy fest (2016), the Dublin Comedy fest (2017), and The Edinburgh Fringe (2017, 2019).

Genre: Louisiana Singer-Songwriters, Americana, Country, Folk

Celebrate the season with an unforgettable night of stories and songs at Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays at Manship Theatre.

This annual holiday tradition brings together a standout lineup of singer-songwriters for an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and collaboration. Hear the voices behind some of your favorite songs as they share the inspiration behind their work and perform stripped-down versions of hits and more original music.

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

The Tierney Sutton Band 

Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz

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.

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

Genre: Classic Rock

Fans Also Like: Ambrosia, Firefall, Pablo Cruise

Platinum hit-maker Orleans is now celebrating 50+ years of live performances! Don’t miss the last chance to see Orleans live on their final tour!

Genre: Electric guitar, slack key guitar, reversed slide neck guitar, triple neck guitar, classical guitar

For Fans Of: Guitar!

International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting.

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Genre: Jazz

For Fans Of: Jazz and Broadway Showtunes: Hamilton, Wicked, West Side Story and more!

Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.

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.

Genre: British Rock & Roll

Fans Also Like: Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Queen

Vox Britannia is a high-energy tribute to the golden era of British Rock & Roll. Spanning the 1960s through the 1980s, delivering electrifying performances and a dynamic stage show. The band brings to life iconic hits from legendary artists such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Faces, T. Rex, The Rolling Stones, Small Faces, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Cure, The Smiths, The Jam, and Joy Division.