Established in the year 1918, the Orpheum Theater has been listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places. It was built in the Beaux Arts Style of architecture under the guidance of the architect G.Albert Lansburgh. The property was damaged due to the Hurricane Katrina, however, it was re-built and re-opened in 2015 with a performance by Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
A success story of sorts, Tipitina's began as a simple juke joint and has since flourished into a popular music club with multiple outlets in New Orleans. The ardent fans of celebrated blues singer Professor Longhair would once come just to watch him perform. Today, Tipitina’s is an established music venue with a capacity of almost 1000 and stages concerts throughout the year. In past, the likes of Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kermit Ruffins, Tim McGraw, Goo Goo Dolls, and Widespread Panic have performed here.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center works towards the dissemination of arts in the community through art presentation, production, encouraging artists and so on. This center is a creation of a non-profit organization that caters to doing social work. Events here include art exhibitions, music and dance shows and performances by the Southern Repertory Theatre. The center provides creative space and freedom for emerging artists and helps them in art productions and collaborations. Post Hurricane Katrina, the center has worked even more for the welfare of the community.
The Historic Carver Theater is a landmark on the NoLa cultural scene. It is named after renowned scientist George Washington Carver and features on the National Register of Historic Places. With state-of-the-art facilities and varying capacities, this versatile 16,000 square-foot (1486 square-meter) venue is ideal for hosting private and public events. From live music concerts, stage productions, musicals and dance recitals, to corporate and social functions, guests are guaranteed hospitality and entertainment.
If you're looking for a high energy Broadway musical in the New Orleans area, then you will definitely want to check out Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. Some big name shows that have graced the stage here include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Producers and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Rivertown also host many child and family-friendly shows, from The Wizard of Oz to Peter Pan and many more.
Seating 87,500, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is one of the largest stadiums in the country. The dome is home to the New Orleans Saints football team and the Tulane University Green Wave. This stadium also hosts conventions, exhibits, concerts, and the occasional Super Bowl game.