The Nutcracker at Jefferson Performing Arts Society

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Opens March 15 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center

February 06, 2024

'Jesus Christ Superstar' opens on March 15 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie. Don't miss this special touring performance in Hammond on April 5, 2024.

THE NUTCRACKER to Return to Jefferson Performing Arts Center This Month

December 11, 2023

Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present the Jefferson Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker, directed by Kenneth Beck, and choreographed by Kimberly Matulich-Beck. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools Kick Off Winter Coat Drive

December 06, 2023

Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need. Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Encourages Community Donations At Its Inaugural JPAC Tree Lighting Ceremony!  

December 01, 2022

Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will host a public tree lighting ceremony to celebrate the installation of the beautiful 20-foot tree in the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) lobby on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN Comes To Jefferson Performing Arts Center Next Month

November 29, 2022

Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the musical Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn for a two-week run. Performances run December 2-11.

IRVING BERLIN'S HOLIDAY INN Comes To Jefferson Performing Arts Center, December 2-11

November 09, 2022

Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the musical Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn for a two-week run, from December 2 through December 11, 2022.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces Directors for 45th Season

May 29, 2022

Jefferson Performing Arts Society proudly announces its 45th season mainstage directors, featuring directors based in New Orleans, New York, and San Antonio. Several directors are returning to JPAS after directing or performing with JPAS in recent seasons; two make their JPAS directorial debut this season. The following overview includes shows that are part of JPAS mainstage season subscription packages, currently on sale. Single ticket sales open June 6th for all 45th season shows. For a full schedule of the entire 2022-2023 season which includes season specials such as ballets, concerts, and other special performances in addition to those listed below, please visit www.jpas.org.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents THE NUTCRACKER

December 08, 2021

Jefferson Performing Arts Society returns to Jefferson Performing Arts Center for the first time since before Hurricane Ida with The Nutcracker for two shows only on Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m.

GOD OF CARNAGE To Open JPAS 44th Season

August 18, 2021

Jefferson Performing Arts Society opens its 44th season with the dark comedy God of Carnage, a 2009 Broadway hit originally written in French by internationally acclaimed playwright Yasmina Reza.

Musicals Return To The Stage In Jefferson Performing Arts Society's 44th Season

May 06, 2021

Jefferson Performing Arts Society will open its first full season since 2019 with Yasmina Reza's The God of Carnage at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre on September 17, 2021.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents THE NUTCRACKER

December 03, 2020

Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing live performance back to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center with Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, The Nutcracker, directed by Kenneth Beck, co-director of Jefferson Ballet Theatre. 

All-New Production Of THE NUTCRACKER Announced At JPAS

December 10, 2019

Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the classic ballet The Nutcracker at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. The Nutcracker is presented in two acts with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, based on E.T.A. Hoffman's 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'.