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Forever Simon and Garfunkel
Aug
6

Forever Simon and Garfunkel

Genre: Singer-songwriter, folk, rock

Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute celebrates the best selling duo in rock’n’roll history. With humor, soaring energy, charm, and laser precise harmony, Sean Altman & Jack Skuller lead the audience on a concert journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s teenage roots, their early success as a groovy folk act, their global dominance as hit-makers, and even some of Paul Simon’s solo career.

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The Streisand Songbook performed by Ann Hampton Callaway & SHELLY BERG
Aug
23

The Streisand Songbook performed by Ann Hampton Callaway & SHELLY BERG

Platinum Award Winning singer-songwriter and friend/mentee of Barbra Streisand, Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the music of one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists.

Singing timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand’s multi-faceted career, Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the icon who began as a role model for her and evolved as a mentor.

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Concert Kitchen Live!
Sep
13

Concert Kitchen Live!

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

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BoDeans
Sep
16

BoDeans

Genre: Roots rock, heartland rock, and alternative rock

Fans Also Like: Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Gin Blossoms, The Jayhawks, Cracker, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and John Hiatt.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the BoDeans critically acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams. In honor of the 40th anniversary, BoDeans will perform two-and-a-half-hour shows featuring a video retrospective that will include songs from their 14 studio records covering five decades of music- 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and the 2020s.

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Jason Carter Band
Sep
24

Jason Carter Band

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.

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The Lone Bellow: What A Time To Be Alive Tour
Oct
4

The Lone Bellow: What A Time To Be Alive Tour

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!

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River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Season Pass
Oct
7

River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Season Pass

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

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River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez
Oct
7

River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez

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!

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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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Fastball
Nov
13

Fastball

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.

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Candlelight Celtic Christmas
Nov
18

Candlelight Celtic Christmas

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!

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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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Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz
Dec
8
to Dec 9

Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz

Genre: Big Band, Jazz, Holiday

Fans Also Like: Christmas and holiday music

The 15th annual Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz will feature local legends for a night of new smooth tunes and holiday classics during this beloved winter tradition. Come out to set the tone for a holiday season filled with music and joy!

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Rocky Mountain high Experience: A John denver Christmas, starring Rick Schuler
Dec
10

Rocky Mountain high Experience: A John denver Christmas, starring Rick Schuler

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.

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Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays
Dec
29

Hitmakers Come Home for the Holidays

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.

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Rhythm and Blues Revue
Jan
28

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Genre: Rhythm and Blues

Fans Also Like: Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Alicia Keys

Get ready to groove and move with R&B Revue - the ultimate celebration of rhythm and blues that'll have you dancing in your seat and singing along all night long!

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International Guitar Night 2027
Mar
11

International Guitar Night 2027

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.

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World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway
Apr
22

World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway

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.

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Vox Britannia
Jun
3

Vox Britannia

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.

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That 70s Band of Louisiana
Jul
25

That 70s Band of Louisiana

Genre: 1970s popular music

For Fans Of: The Carpenters, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, The Doobie Brothers, and Gladys Knight

Tickets: Start at $25

 That 70's Band of Louisiana is a popular nine-piece band of local legends that specializes in 1970s pop, funk, and disco. The group features a full rhythm section, horns, and both male and female lead vocalists to faithfully recreate hits from artists like Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, Chicago, and more!

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Spirited Away + Short Film- $5 Movie + Happy Hour set by DJ Buktooth
Jul
9

Spirited Away + Short Film- $5 Movie + Happy Hour set by DJ Buktooth

Genre: Anime, Fantasy

Rating: Rated PG; Common Sense Media Age Rating: 9+

In this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku, who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents.

Arrive early for a free Happy Hour set by DJ Buktooth!

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Victory Belles
Jul
3

Victory Belles

The Victory Belles concert is sold out.
All are still welcome to attend the Happy Hour in our lobby featuring David St. Romain at 6:15 p.m.

Happy 250th, America!

Genre: Popular and patriotic music of the 1940s; Three-part harmony

Fans Also Like: The Andrews Sisters, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra

The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike—and the Victory Belles keep that tradition alive in rich, three-part harmony.

Arrive at 6:15 for a free David St. Romain Happy Hour performance, honoring our country’s veterans!

AND be the first to find out the new season of Manship Theatre events, and have an opportunity to get tickets before they go on sale to the public!

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Andrew Duhon
Jun
25

Andrew Duhon

Genre: Folk, Blues, Singer-Songwriter

For Fans Of: Jon Cleary, Ray LaMontagne, Turnpike Troubadours

A show with Andrew Duhon is less like a performance and more like being welcomed into a quiet room where stories matter. Rooted deeply in Louisiana’s musical and cultural stories, Andrew’s newest album “The Parish Record” paints honest portraits of small-town life, love, resilience, and reflections. This show will sell out, so grab your tickets!

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The Monsters We Sometimes Become featuring Nathaniel A.J. Landry - An Interactive Art Exhibition Event - Sold Out
Jun
13

The Monsters We Sometimes Become featuring Nathaniel A.J. Landry - An Interactive Art Exhibition Event - Sold Out

An interactive art and music exhibition unveiling event for the upcoming exhibit in the Gallery at Manship, curated by ellemenop.art, featuring Nathaniel A.J. Landry’s new work, The Monsters We Sometimes Become.

This event is sold out, but the exhibit will be available for free a self-guided tour during Shaw Center hours beginning June 14.

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Live from Laurel Canyon: James and Joni
May
14

Live from Laurel Canyon: James and Joni

Genre: Songs and stories of American folk rock‍

For Fans Of: Neil Young, James Taylor, Carol King, Joni Mitchell

Songs and stories of American Folk Rock: Join us for a unique evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s and 70s.

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River City Jazz Masters: Vincent Herring
May
13

River City Jazz Masters: Vincent Herring

Jazz supergroup Something Else! is led by acclaimed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring and features some of today’s finest jazz musicians playing the most iconic, toe-tapping Soul Jazz classics. This septet delivers a high-energy mix of beloved rhythmic tunes and original compositions, all with fresh arrangements that keep the spirit of the genre alive and vibrant.

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The Songs She Sings: A Joyful Jazz Tribute to the Women Who Raised Us with Ashley Orlando
May
9

The Songs She Sings: A Joyful Jazz Tribute to the Women Who Raised Us with Ashley Orlando

Genre: Jazz

For Fans Of: Nina Simone, Norah Jones

The perfect Mother’s Day gift! Bring mom and all of the women who helped raise you to enjoy the music that raised us all, produced and performed by Ashley Orlando.

An intimate evening of music honoring the women who shape our lives. Jazz vocalist/ukulele artist Ashley Orlando and her band weave together heartfelt storytelling with timeless classics like “Feeling Good” (Nina Simone), “Over the Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy) and “Don’t Know Why” (Norah Jones) brought to life. Warm, nostalgic, and joyful, this concert invites audiences to celebrate love, memory, and connection through song.

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CJ Solar & The Old Souls + Rick Huckaby
May
8

CJ Solar & The Old Souls + Rick Huckaby

Genre: Country, Southern Rock, Delta Blues, Singer-Songwriter

For Fans Of: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Hank Williams Jr., Katie Pruitt

CJ Solar is announcing his new project, CJ Solar & the Old Souls, with a brand new record releasing later this year. He will be debuting some of the new music slated for that release in this show!

Long time friend & collaborator, Rick Huckaby, will open the show.

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Luca Stricagnoli: Groundbreaking Guitarist
Apr
30

Luca Stricagnoli: Groundbreaking Guitarist

Genre: Fingerstyle, Acoustic Rock

For Fans Of: Bruce Springsteen

Now with Special Guest Meg Pfeiffer!

With more than 200 million views on his music videos and concerts in over 30 countries, Luca Stricagnoli has established himself as one of the most innovative and unique guitarists in the world. Known for pushing the boundaries of the acoustic guitar, he has invented groundbreaking instruments such as the Reversed Triple Neck Guitar, the Reversed Slide Neck, and The Guitar Ring, each of which has contributed to redefining the modern acoustic landscape.

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Red Carpet Gala: LeAnn Rimes
Apr
16

Red Carpet Gala: LeAnn Rimes

Manship Theatre’s Red Carpet Gala is our annual fundraiser. For the 2026 gala, LeAnn Rimes will be performing in an intimate setting for a small crowd of 325 people. Tickets include a meal and an open bar. At this time, only sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Contact us for more info.

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Morgan James
Mar
5

Morgan James

Morgan James  has a voice that needs to be heard. Whether it’s tussling with unimaginative label executives, covering and owning songs by the likes of the Beatles, or casting a woman as Jesus, James has carved out an enviable career, always on her own terms.

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Red Dragon Presents: Paul Thorn Band in Concert
Feb
20

Red Dragon Presents: Paul Thorn Band in Concert

Paul Thorn spent his early life as a nationally ranked prizefighter. After retiring from boxing, Paul began a second career as a singer / songwriter. In 1997 Thorn signed to A & M Records and released his acclaimed debut," Hammer and Nail" and began touring large venues as the opening act for Sting. Since that time, Thorn has amassed a national following and has released nearly 20 albums including live recordings and rarities collections. "Pimps and Preachers" was a breakout hit album in 2010 and began a run of records that made several of the Billboard charts. Paul is currently touring in support of his latest release," Life is a Vapor." He will be accompanied by his stellar band for a show full of great songs and a large slice of humor. The concert will be opened by singer / songwriter and legendary fiddle player Gina Forsyth.

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Live Movie Concert: Right in the Eye
Feb
4

Live Movie Concert: Right in the Eye

Live Music and Cinematic Event featuring the productions of Georges Méliès”

Right in the Eye is a show to experience that embarks audiences, from youngster to seniors, through a fantastic journey. Reviews said about this Five-Star-Show at the Edinburgh Fringe “A magical hour where films, light and music weave a rich tapestry. A unique experience.”

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Steep Canyon Rangers
Jan
22

Steep Canyon Rangers

Genre: Bluegrass

Steep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals, Mike Ashworth on drums and vocals, and Barrett Smith on bass, guitar, and vocals.

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The Klezmatics
Jan
21

The Klezmatics

Genre: Klezmer

The Klezmatics are the only Grammy Award-winning klezmer band and one of the most iconic and adventurous groups in modern Jewish music. Since emerging from New York City’s East Village in 1986, they have led a global revival of klezmer, combining centuries-old Yiddish tradition with radical contemporary sensibilities.

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RIVER CITY JAZZ MASTERS SERIES with John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell
Jan
13

RIVER CITY JAZZ MASTERS SERIES with John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell

Genre: Jazz / Great American Songbook

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell joins world-renowned guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader John Pizzarelli for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Dubbed “the essential duo,” they transport audiences to the golden era of jazz with unmatched artistry.

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Groovin' 'Round the Christmas Tree
Dec
11

Groovin' 'Round the Christmas Tree

Groovin’ ‘Round the Christmas Tree

A Holiday Revue

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Mike Esneault - musical director/arranger/keyboardist

Victoria Cave - vocals

Margaret Milam - vocals

Brandy Johnson - vocals

Ed Perkins - vocals

Don Vappie - vocals/guitar

Clarence Johnson - sax

Kieth Simoneaux - drums

Dave Ellis - bass

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