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Rivertown Theaters: A Spectacular Season of Timeless Tales and Musical Marvels

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner, LA, is bringing a spectacular lineup of shows that promises to captivate audiences with cherished tales and musical delights. With a mix of classic narratives reimagined and original stories that will inspire, this season features everything from a New Orleans take on 'It's a Wonderful Life' to the roller-skating dynamism of 'Xanadu' and the hilarious antics of 'Something Rotten'. Whether you're in the mood for a holiday classic, a nostalgic musical, or a comedic romp, Rivertown's 2024-2025 season offers something for everyone.

Nov 29, 2024
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1. It's a Wonderful Life, Y'all
It’s the Holiday classic – New Orleans style! It’s Christmas time in New Orleans and George Bailey is saved by the love and support of his friends and family, with a little heavenly assistance. This classic story is now told with the humor and warmth of true New Orleans characters. Written by Ricky Graham, it's a home grown holiday show for the whole family!
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6 - 22 Dec, 2024
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2. Xanadu
This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.
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10 - 26 Jan, 2025
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Kenner, LA · Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

3. Xanadu
This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.
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10 - 26 Jan, 2025
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Kenner, LA · Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

4. Once Upon a Mattress
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
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14 - 30 Mar, 2025
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5. Once Upon a Mattress
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
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14 - 30 Mar, 2025
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Kenner, LA · Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

6. Something Rotten!
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years"
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9 - 25 May, 2025
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7. Something Rotten
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
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9 - 25 May, 2025
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8. Annie, the Musical
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations... and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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10 - 20 Jul, 2025
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Kenner, LA · Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Conclusion
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is more than just a venue; it’s a cornerstone of cultural celebration in Kenner, LA. This season’s lineup is a testament to the power of theater to entertain, inspire, and bring communities together. With a harmonious blend of humor, nostalgia, and heart, these productions invite audiences into worlds of imagination and emotion. Whether you’re a long-time theatergoer or a newcomer, Rivertown’s vibrant performances offer something for everyone, promising unforgettable experiences that echo long after the curtain falls.
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