MARK YOUR CALENDAR!August 17 BritBeat

September 7 Not So Classical

21 The Improvised Shakespeare Company

28 The Three Little Pigs

October 4 The Wizard of Oz

5 The Wizard of Oz

6 The Wizard of Oz

10 LPO presents Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone

26 Charlotte's Web

November 8 The Summer Club

9 The Summer Club

16 A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 7 Lightwire Theater Presents: A Very Electric Christmas

14 River Region Ballet’s The Nutcracker

15 River Region Ballet’s The Nutcracker

January 10 Artrageous

28 Voctave

30 Ken Waldman

February 1 Pinocchio

8 That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody

15 Ailey II

March 21 Step Afrika!

28 Rapunzel

Saturday, September 21 7:30 p.m.

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, African traditional dance and influences from a variety of other dance and art forms. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.

Back to an era when life was cooler and music was snappier, this swinging evening of singing, dancing and fantastic fun features four crooners along with an incredible 17-piece, live Big Band. Join us at this hip, exclusive “joint” to experience an evening of live entertainment that you’ll never forget and can’t get anywhere else!

Friday, November 8 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the magic of the season.

Saturday, December 14 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 15 2 p.m.

River Region Ballet’sThe Nutcracker

Not So Classical is a hybrid film/concert experience that redefines the classical concert format. A series of short pieces are introduced with narrative driven video vignettes. The result is a fast paced, multi-media concert that tells a compelling story. The Louisiana premiere of Forte’ (featuring students from St. Charles Parish Public Schools) will debut before the concert that evening.

Saturday, September 7 6 p.m.

Friday, October 4 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 5 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 6 2 p.m.

Dorothy Gale is swept away from a farm in Kansas to the magical land of Oz in a tornado. She embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the Wizard who can help her return home while helping her newfound friends as well. This professional production, designed by the team at Madison Square Garden, is sure to surprise and delight audiences of all ages!

2019-2020 | SEASON of MUSIC • DANCE • THEATRE

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday, October 10 7:30 p.m.

The Harry Potter™ film series is one of those one-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. This concert will feature the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performing every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score.

A l l S e a s o n S h o w s P e r f o r m e d I n

Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company® creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you're wondering where the story is going...so are they!

All of these shows are included in your season subscription! For more details, please visit our website at lafonartscenter.org or call 985-331-3670 during box office hours.

Saturday, March 21 7:30 p.m.

Imagine an artist creating a masterpiece before your very eyes in mere moments. With a palette that also mixes captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting audience interaction, Artrageous takes you on a unique visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity and fun! The Artrageous troupe of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, pop icons, and musical genres culminating in a gallery of fabulous paintings.

Friday, January 10 7:30 p.m.

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We invite you and your young audience members to open up your imagination and get lost in the worlds we create together with professional performances designed to educate, entertain, and inspire. Audiences ages three to nine will love this season! Come and enjoy about an hour of fun with your favorite characters, and have them sign your program at the meet and greet!

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PSATURDAY, September 28

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

PSATURDAY, March 28

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

PSATURDAY, February 1

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

PSATURDAY, October 26

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

PSATURDAY, November 16

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Thursday, January 30 7:30 p.m.

BritBeat is a 'Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History' and tells the story of the Beatles from their early days at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, their dynamic debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, the attendance busting concert at Shea Stadium and onward to the psychedelic Sgt. Pepper era and finally the later years of Abbey Road and the White Album. The entire concert plays to the backdrop of immersive and captivating moving multimedia that intertwines with the moods and emotions of the Beatles’ iconic music catalog.

Set in that sassy Miami house in 1985, ‘That Golden Girls Show!’ is one of Off Broadway’s biggest smash hits that parodies classic Golden Girls moments with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down.

That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody

The Lafon Performing Arts Center welcomes Ken Waldman & The Secret Visitors for a family-friendly show unlike any ever seen in St. Charles Parish. Ken Waldman has been a full-time touring artist since 1995, o�en performing as Alaska's Fiddling Poet. A�er spending the day working with St. Charles Parish students, he'll stay through the evening where he'll be joined by two ace New Orleans musicians, Dan Wally Baker, a guitarist, bass player, and dancer, and Natalie Mae Palms, a guitarist, banjo player, and singer. Ken Waldman's shows combine toe-tapping Appalachian-style string-band music, original poetry, and Alaska-set storytelling. The Austin Chronicle says Ken Waldman's shows "feel like a Ken Burns movie . . . Always recommended." According to the Denver Post, his shows are "renegade Americana."

Tuesday, January 28 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 8 7:30 p.m.

Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the direction of Sylvia Waters from 1974 to 2012, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.

Saturday, February 15 7:30 p.m.

Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family as they begin their journey south for the winter. However, when Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole, the adventure truly begins! Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettias light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits, including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky. Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for their electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling and performances in complete darkness. Brighten your holidays this year with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas.

Lightwire Theater Presents:A Very Electric ChristmasSaturday, December 7 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group from the Central Florida area known for their gorgeous performances of Disney and Broadway hits. Formed in the winter of 2015, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Group members have professional roots with Walt Disney World entertainment, but their range does not stop there. From gospel music to musical theater, contemporary Christian to barbershop, pop music to choral specialists, Voctave voices have covered it all both in and out of the a cappella realm.

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