Hands down the best community theatre in the Baton Rouge area is Theatre Baton Rouge. You may have…read moreknown it by it's prior name, Baton Rouge Little Theater, but either way- it's quite good. I have experienced well over 50 shows there as a patron and volunteer. The production standards are quite high for a place that relies on volunteers for their pool of talent. They put on over 10 shows a season, including musicals and plays that were on Broadway just a few years prior. The theater itself holds less than 300 patrons, so there's not really a bad seat in the house. They also have a smaller space next door where they put on more avant-garde pieces, which seats around 100. The ticket prices are in line with expectations and a fraction of what you'd pay for the same show in NY.

I've been coming to Theater Baton Rouge since 2002. They have season tickets which give you 5 plays…read moreand a summer musical. They have a great group of talented actors and actresses. Ronald Coats is one of the funniest actors they have. And Marion B sings amazing. The costumes are always authentic and the sets have great detail put into them. Every Halloween they put on Rocky Horror picture show. Christmas they do A Christmas Carol. The summer musical is usual great for kids. Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast were great. They do a variety of plays from dramas, comedy's, musicals and suspense. The theater does have a bar, so before the show and at intermission you can grab a drink. I enjoy my nights at the theater and will continue to be a member for a long time.

The small theater that could! This space (really 2 small…read moretheaters across a courtyard from each other) is a lovely space to catch local theater. They have a decent selection of shows that highlight local talent. In December I saw a local interpretation of It's a Wonder Life, entitled It's a Wonderful Life, Y'all and resets the action to New Orleans with many local nods and jokes. The production creativity was great. The whole show was put on by 5 actors which was amazing. And the sets and props were standouts. The main theater holds over 300 seats and the Lagniappe theater is smaller. The night I was there, the theater was packed but still comfortable and the theater is fully accessible for those using wheelchairs. There was also a concession stand selling snacks and mulled wine. Definitely a fun spot to spend an evening.

Highly love the Rivertown Threater in Kenner. The staff was excellent during a wonderful play that…read moreBecky Allen had written in the past when all of a sudden one of the viewers had what was thought to be a seizure. The actors stopped immediately. Staff came in and helped people in the audience went outside to direct the ambulance and police. While another young lady ran to a local fire station within the block. Love this community and the place here are definitely worth it for a local flair of theater with a Broadway flair.

I just returned from another Baton Rouge business trip. I usAually like to stay downtown. The hotel…read moreselection is short but nice, there's some nice restaurant choices, and I appreciate leaving the car behind. And with each visit, I learn or experience something new. For this visit, that would be attending a performance of the Baton Rouge Symphony and admiring the Old Capital complex as I walked there and back again. The evening's performance included: - Handel: Zakok the Priest (Coronation Anthem #1) - Bottesini: Concerto, Double Bass, No. 2, B Minor - Brahms: Symphony No. 2. op. 73, D Major. Here were my thoughts (in no particular order) during the concert: 1. The old Charley Tuna Sunkist commercial - Having good taste for being here? 2. Hall is a little over half full and a lot of these folks are older than me! 3. Loved the Handel Chorus. Time to pull out the Messiah CD for the Holidays! 4, John Madere was "The Bomb" on the Contrabass during the Battesini piece. 5. Only got a little sleepy during Brahms. 6. You know, this is a really nice performance space! 7. Best seats are lower level - middle rows. 8. Conductor sure has some energetic gestures! 9. Entire concert (including intermission) lasted only 90 minutes or so. 10. A community treasure. I look forward to being in town sometime in the future for another BRSO performance.

This is a very talented group of musicians! I babysit for the son of two of the musicians, so I've…read morehad the chance to attend many of the different concerts! The master series showcases some pretty talented guest musicians. One i loved was Wicked Divas. Two women from broadway came and sang with the orchestra. They were amazing! Even Kristen Chenowith has sang with them. I got to see a very talented violinist come play with the orchestra and an amazing piano player. Christmas time has a lot to offer as well. Home for the Holidays is a great Christmas performance for the whole family. It features a selection of new and old Christmas songs. They also have the sleigh ride selfie. When they play sleigh ride, you take a selfie with the orchestra and sleigh in the background and post it to the BRSO page. My favorite Christmas performance is the brass playing at St. Joseph's Cathedral downtown. It's a beautiful church and the music is so pretty. At the end, the orchestra goes up by the majestic organ in the balcony and plays Hallelujah. It gives me chills every time. The orchestra also has a Christmas performance at Houmas House every year. Then how can you miss the Nutcracker, a Tale from the Bayou. It's a must see for me every year. Beautiful dancing and music! Then in the spring, the orchestra does symphony pops. I went to the one at Rural life museum and they played music from the movies. We sat under the stars and listened. The symphony is a great place to go!

Hello, old timey theater of my dreams. The Saenger is everything, from its lavish environs to state…read moreof the art sound. I want to only see shows here from now on. The interior of the theater is ornate, with a beguiling ceiling of stars, lending itself to a feeling of endless night, which was the perfect backdrop to the Tori Amos concert I saw the other night. I felt practically spellbound in my seat (made for people of the past, of a smaller statue, so perfect for yours, truly). I appreciate bathrooms on every level (you exit the theater to a hallway, so sound is protected) and they are spotless. I didn't use the concessions, but these are on every level as well. Getting in was a breeze, and staff is polite and respectful so you don't feel like you're getting frisked or reprimanded. I loved it here so much, I feel compelled to return sooner rather than later, even though I don't go to shows a lot. Now I'm inspired!

Rating: 8.5/10 The…read moretheater is a beautiful restored building and is a great space for productions. The staff is helpful and The cons are that the seating in the theater are dated and not comfortable. Also the limited food/drink menu left a lot to be desired.

I enjoyed the first experience of Southern Rep's permanent home that's in progress of settling. The…read moreproduction, "A Doll's House Part 2" was funny and poignant, pitting the pros and cons of marriage versus feminist independence in alternating bouts of semi comical debate. The housemaid character was my favorite with blunt and biting comic timing. I will be back to see another performance and the development of this new space.

The theater is located on the 3rd floor of Canal Place. Food and drink offerings include wine,…read morespirits and tasty snacks from Whole Foods. The prices are quite reasonable and the fare is pretty tasty in a pinch. You can only bring drinks inside the theater-proper. So, eat your fare at their high top tables and then come on in! The theater is modest but serves its purpose. It appears to hold about 150 comfortably. The chairs remind me of of seating from a government office in the 80's. The chairs are quite worn, with plush cushions, burnt orange fabric with wood construction. The set is humble but workable. I like this well-used, comfy theater.

I see dozens of live theatrical productions each year. This theatre consistently does excellent…read morework. The shows are well-cast and well-performed. The sets are always incredible. The venue is intimate (no bad seats) and comfortable (cup holders for your drinks at your seat!). The staff is friendly and helpful. Single tickets are a bit pricey, but season tickets offer a significant discount and you get a discount on any additional tickets you purchase. Arrive early if you want to get a drink. There's no dedicated bar, and you have to wait in line at the bar in the adjoining restaurant.

Super fun location and the show was amazing. The performers were energized and interactive with the…read morecrowd. Would definitely come see another show.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy show was great. The Orpheum always has good sound, but the seats are very…read moretight. It's not for big people and they're very steep. You feel like you're gonna fall but the seats had a great view. The show was great big bad voodoo daddy put on an awesome pill. Orpheum is a beautiful place to see live music they probably even have Theatre. I don't know that I've seen Theatre there yet, but I'm sure they have it recommended check out the Orpheum. They don't have food as far as I know.

You haven't lived until you've seen Big Freeda and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra! We are…read morelocal New Orleanians and wish we go visit this iconic venue and see spectacular local acts like Big Freedia on a regular basis.

The Blue Moon Theatre is a 60-seat theatre classroom in the parking lot of East Jefferson High…read moreSchool. It was first established in a garage space in 2000 to serve as an alternative to the Main Auditorium on campus, which is not readily available to the school's theatre students. The space has a small stage & backstage area, concessions stand, & basic stage lighting & sound system. At this time I'm the facility manager/drama faculty, & since 2014 we've had regular programming such as a student drama showcase in the fall, & a fully-produced play every spring. (These are distinct from the non-EJ theatre events that frequently occur in the Main Auditorium.) The space is modest, needs some upgrades, & is even a little rough but we've produce high-quality work by exceptionally talented students for low ticket prices. Do a YouTube search to check out some footage.

Not sure why this is marked closed, but this is the alternate name for the theater at East…read moreJefferson High School. I think this alternative name was to try to make folks forget they were going to a school. I'm not sure what the Jafa bit is about. And for a HS based theater it's really pretty good. It has good sound and is pretty large (seats 1500 people). I've seen broadway shows and operas and kid performances in this theater. (As an aside if you're ever invited to see the musical Titanic, don't. Oh so boring.) Once upon a time, I even auditioned here...only because my friend wanted to. The parking is alongside the length of the school and do not block driveways on the surrounding streets because residents have tow trucks on speed dial. It's definitely still open since I just saw a listing for performance happening later this month.

What a wonderful lil playhouse in a small town. Growing up here, there wasn't anything like this…read more It seats about 100 people. They serve wine, beer and water. Not a bad seat in the house. If you or someone you know is from South Louisiana, you or that someone will appreciate the plays here. All are usually about Cajun culture. You'll just "get it". I have a special appreciation for this place because my daughter has been in two productions. The one currently running, Torn Page is a must see. So funny, so touching and rather suspenseful. Check out their website for season tickets and upcoming shows.

I have never really been a "theatre" (make sure to say this word with a really bad British accent)…read moreperson. My oldest daughter, who was 12 at the time, wanted to go to New York a year ago and one of her requests was a Broadway Play. I said ok sounds like a plan....before I looked up the prices. We decided upon Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre, again before I looked at the prices. When I saw it was 200.00 each, I screamed, cursed, yelled and I think cried but a promise is a promise. Low and behold this beer guzzling, sports loving, crotch scratching, manly man LOVED IT!! Worth every penny. Fast forward about a year or so and my girlfriend asked if I wanted to go to a play featuring her daughter as one of the stars. Of course, I was willing to go to support her but I had no idea I would enjoy it as much as I did again! Holy Crap if this continues, I'll be singing showtunes and talking about fashion!! Ok may be not that exteme. Ok let's get back on track. This is a small community theatre down in "Da Bayou" that caters to the people of the area. The play we saw was written by a local man that works at Nicholls State and performed by professional local actors. Yes they get paid to perform so it's top notch stuff. There are about 80-100 seats in the place all of which came from the old Saenger Theatre. Tickets are relatively inexpensive for what you get in terms of entertainment. Plus they have beer and wine to enhance your enjoyment. I look forward to the girlfriend "dragging" me back here again.

This theater is AMAZING! I can't say enough positive things about it. My husband and I discovered…read moreit 4 years ago when someone I knew had a part in A Few Good Men. We've been patrons for the last 3 years and everyone involved are volunteers. You can become a patron for as little as $25 and take advantage of discounted tickets and pre-sales which give you first dibs on seats before performances go on sale to the public. One of the things we like the best is the intimate theater. Rather than the cavernous theaters and faraway stages of Broadway performances, this is a tiny theater where there is no bad seat. Importantly, the acting is first rate for a small community theater. You can tell the actors (and stage hands, sound person, etc.) put their all into creating first rate performances. Also, it is a non-profit. Snacks and drinks, including wine (maybe beer? Not sure) are available for purchase. After each performance the actors come out into the front area to greet audience members as they leave. There are typically nighttime shows at 8 pm on Friday and Saturday nights and matinee performances on Sunday afternoon. Also, sometimes they hold one time events like a comedy night or patron parties. Can you tell I'm a fan? Treat yourself by attending one of their shows...it's highly likely you'll be glad that you did.

So I signed my kiddo up this summer hoping she would have a blast and gain self confidence…read more Mission accomplished! Emily Carmadelle is such a talented director and is so great with the kiddos. Will definitely be signing up for workshops during the school year to stay engaged!