Season 38 of The Strand Theatre of Shreveport

619 Louisiana Street

Shreveport, LA 71101

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Melissa Errico

Sondheim Sublime : The Music of Stephen Sondheim

Friday, September 30, 2022 – 8:00pm

"The Maria Callas of American musical theatre," as Opera News has called her, referencing both her silken voice and dramatic, expressive intensity, Melissa Errico, a Tony Award-nominated Broadway star, is an actress, singer, and author. First known for her starring roles on Broadway, she has since become a concert, cabaret, and recording artist as well; her 2018 album Sondheim Sublime was called by the Wall Street journal "The best all-Sondheim album ever recorded."

Produced by Rob Mathes (Sting), with Sondheim Sublime, Melissa Errico shows us a side of Stephen Sondheim's music that no singer has explored so completely before. It's not the satiric or slyly disillusioned Sondheim - it's the soulful Sondheim, the heartfelt, hungering Sondheim, author of songs of aching love and slowly dawning wisdom, the exalted, and reflective Sondheim: Sondheim Sublime.

Accompanied by pianist Tedd Firth, Errico sings in a tone by turns hushed, electric, and ecstatic, giving us a new understanding of the emotional intensity that has always equaled Sondheim's virtuosic verbal magic.

Tickets: $49, $39, $29

Anastasia the Musical

Friday, November 18, 2022 – 7:00pm

Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia arrives at The Strand Theatre at last!

From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann.

Tickets: $82, $65, $49, $30 (student)

A Christmas Carol

Thursday, December 1, 2022 – 7:00pm

A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future.

With script adaptation by Clayton Phillips–who’s impressive credits include directing “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” for International and US tours–this new adaptation of Dickens’ ever popular classic fills the stage with first class professional actors, lush costumes, stunning sets and puppetry, song and dance, a heavy dose of humor, and a timeless message. With the music of many beloved traditional carols of the season woven throughout this classic tale, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to begin this season’s holiday festivities!

Tickets: $55, $45, $35, $30 (student)

My Fair Lady

Thursday, December 8, 2022 – 8:00pm

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady.

Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1).

Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?

Tickets: $82, $65, $49, $30 (student)

The Texas Tenors Celebrate Broadway and America

Saturday, February 4, 2023 – 8:00pm

The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 2 PBS Specials, 4 DVDs, multiple singles and a children’s book that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical Artist in the World.

The tenors most recent albums Outside the Lines, Rise and A Collection of Broadway and American Classics all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts.

The Texas Tenors ’ concerts appeal to all ages and have been wildly successful from performing arts centers, casinos and symphony halls to outdoor festivals and corporate events. These classically trained, versatile tenors have been honored to celebrate our nation at such prestigious events as The White House National Tree Lighting, The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremonies, but some of the most rewarding moments for JC Marcus and John are honoring our nation’s veterans at every concert across the country.

Recently, they were honored to be included among the top 50 acts in the world and the only vocal group from the U.S. invited to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions.

Tickets: $57, $49, $39, $30 (student)

Chicago the Musical

Sunday, March 19, 2023 – 8:00pm

After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

No wonder Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary —you’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still... Chicago.

Tickets: $82, $65, $49, $30 (student)

Music City Hit-Makers

Sunday, April 23, 2023 – 8:00pm

Nothing represents Nashville better than a songwriter and a musical vision. Music City Hit-Makers are award winning songwriters that offer acoustic performances of songs they penned for Nashville’s most notable stars and household names such as Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flats, The Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Wynonna Judd, Brad Paisley and Chris Stapleton among many others!

Who is the heart and soul of the Music City Hit-Makers? The stars are the songwriters themselves. These talented individuals are considered "the most famous people you’ve never heard of". They are Grammy Award winners and nominees with numerous ASCAP, BMI, CMA and ACM awards under their belts and an impressive number of 75 number one hits.

This show features intimate, acoustic performances of Nashville’s most beloved songwriters as they perform the iconic hits for country’s biggest pop stars and living legends, all while sharing the unique, entertaining, comical and surprising tales of how each hit got made with each country star, bringing the audience back to the moment they first heard these songs. They're sure to deliver a never before seen, intimate, unplugged experience with a list of hits, including "Strawberry Wine" (Deana Carter), "Last One To Know" (Reba McEntire), "Bless the Broken Road" (Rascal Flats), "Whiskey and You" (Chris Stapleton), and "I Know You Won't" (Carrie Underwood).

Originally carried out with a symphony orchestra and featuring arrangements by award-winning music director Charles Judge, Music City Hit-Makers has played over 80 shows in 25 different states, performed with the Hollywood Bowl and Ravinia Festival Orchestras, and was featured in Blake Shelton’s “Not-So-Family Christmas Special” on NBC TV Network.

Tickets: $47, $39, $29, $25 (student)

The Black Jacket Symphony

Presents The Dark Side of the Moon

Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other asThe Black Jacket Symphony recreates Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits. For over thirteen years, The Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians has been selected for this specific album performance—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another!

Tickets: $55, $45, $35, $25 (student)