Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Garage Rock, Punk An all ages new release show at the studio featuring local bands! New Music Release Party featuring Bozo Red with support from Scab Labor and Snowmiser Presented by Ladyrat Records
Showtimes: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screening. You'll join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry.
Genre: Bluegrass, Americana Fans Also Like: Del McCoury Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs Get ready for a high-energy night of modern bluegrass and Americana with the GRAMMY-winning Jason Carter Band at Manship Theatre. Led by award-winning fiddler Jason Carter, a longtime member of the iconic Del McCoury Band, the Jason Carter Band brings a fresh, hard-driving sound rooted in traditional bluegrass but powered by world-class musicianship and improvisation.
In Partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library PAGES TO POPCORN: Bring your library card for free popcorn! Genre: Adventure / Comedy Rating: PG; Common Sense Media 13+ Year: 1975 A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Tim Curry with a double feature of Clue (1985) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Buy tickets to Clue and Rocky Horror and save! Use Code “Tim Curry” at checkout for 25% off! Dress in costume for FREE popcorn! Genre: Comedy/ Mystery Rated: PG Six blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts. On arrival, each is given a pseudonym drawn from Cluedo before being introduced to the blackmailer. Each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the guests uncover the murderer before they all become victims?
Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction . It’s a face-off you won’t want to miss!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Season Passes available until October 7th: buy all four performances and save! Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez Wed., Oct. 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends Wed., Nov. 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Genre: Traditional New Orleans Jazz The Tierney Sutton Band Thurs., Jan. 14., 2027, 7:30 p.m. Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra Wed., April 7, 2027, 7:30 p.m. Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz Season Passes available until October 7th: buy all four performances and save!
Victor (Johnny Depp) and Victoria's (Emily Watson) families have arranged their marriage. Though they like each other, Victor is nervous about the ceremony. While he's in a forest practicing his lines for the wedding, a tree branch becomes a hand that drags him to the land of the dead. It belongs to Emily, who was murdered after eloping with her love and wants to marry Victor. Victor must get back aboveground before Victoria marries the villainous Barkis Bittern (Richard E. Grant).
Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Singer-Songriter, Folk The internationally acclaimed, bilingual singer/songwriter and 2021 Houston Chronicle "Musician of the Year," was born in New York City, and is based in Texas. Amanda has performed internationally, from the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to the European Union Parliament in Brussels, and her song Over the Sea was featured as the soundtrack to the opening scene of the new Italian film Indelebile (English title: Family First) (2024). Endorsed by the US State Department and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Fulbright Fellow, she pioneered the first comprehensive project to translate and revitalize Sicilian folk songs.
Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Jazz, Soul Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an intimate evening of jazz in the Black Box Studio as local vocalist Chloe Marie and her full band pay tribute to three of jazz’s greatest voices: Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday. From timeless standards to soulful ballads, Chloe brings her own style and energy to songs made famous by these legendary women. With the close-up atmosphere of the Hartley/Vey Black Box Studio, Love Notes is the perfect night for jazz lovers, music fans, and anyone looking for a romantic Valentine’s experience.
Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Soul Dusky Waters is the nom de plume of contemporary Americana songwriter and musician Jenn Jeffers, an artist whose work bridges the rich musical traditions of the South with a modern, genre-defying sound. As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BlackAmericana Fest, a New Orleans-based music festival celebrating Black artists in Americana, Folk, and Country music, she is at the forefront of fostering a more inclusive roots music landscape.
Comedy Shows at the Studio! The Couyons of Comedy aren't just a comedy show — they're an experience! Featuring DJ Rhett, Jeremy “J. Troutt” Troutt, Bee Gee and Dana Boucher, the Couyons bring Louisiana culture, Cajun humor and four completely different personalities together for a night where the audience becomes part of the fun. Led by social media personality DJ Rhett, whose online following has grown to more than 2 million, the Couyons have created a show that's interactive, unpredictable and uniquely Louisiana. Audience participation is a huge part of every performance — and no two shows are ever exactly the same.
Presented by Baton Rouge Area Foundation Join us at Manship Theatre for the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence! Rob Franklin has been named the recipient of the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for his debut novel Great Black Hope . Franklin will be honored during the ceremony. The evening will celebrate his remarkable debut and pay tribute to the legacy of Ernest J. Gaines, whose body of work helped shape the landscape of American literature.
Stay for a Q&A after the film! Genre: Documentary by Louisiana Filmmaker Rating: NR Year: 2026 Junkanno Goddess Angelique McKay and The Genesis Warhawks navigate Junkanoo for the first time in 2 years as Christopher Davis introduces us to the story of Ahanta warrior Jan Kwaw aka John Canoe in a true display of black culture and its African Diaspora connections.
Genre: Indie/Americana/Folk Rock Fans Also Like : The Avett Brothers, Shovels & Rope, The Head and the Heart The Lone Bellow burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2013. The Nashville-based trio quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship and raucous live performance - creating what NPR calls, 'earnest and magnetic folk-pop built to shake the rafters.' This show will sell out, so grab your tickets!
Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Live after Five! Genre: Music, Documentary Rating: NR Length: 1 hr 36 min This visionary music documentary traces the turbulent, transcendent life of Gregg Allman — from a childhood ruptured by his father’s murder to the soulful emergence that reshaped American music. Through archival recordings, candid interviews, and electric performances, the film follows Gregg’s musical awakening amid the blues he worshipped, the creation of the Allman Brothers Band with his brother, Duane, that would birth Southern Rock, and the grief that followed Duane’s fatal motorcycle crash.
Double Feature + Baton Rouge Premiere Stay after the film for a Q&A with Greg Sestero! Genre: Drama Rated: R Experience the ultimate cult phenomenon on the big screen! The Room follows Johnny, a successful banker living what seems to be the perfect life in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée, Lisa. But when Lisa suddenly grows tired of Johnny and begins an affair with his best friend, Mark, a whirlwind of betrayal, melodrama, and unforgettable moments unfolds. Stick around after the screening for the Baton Rouge premiere of Tommy Wiseau's latest cinematic adventure, Big Shark ! When a colossal shark terrorizes New Orleans, three firefighters become the city's last hope in an outrageous action-comedy that only Tommy Wiseau could create.
Let's Do the Time Warp Again! Dress in costume for FREE popcorn! Genre: Horror / Musical Rated: R The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is a musical comedy horror film about a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, whose car breaks down in a storm. They seek help at a creepy castle, where they discover an eccentric convention of alien transylvanians led by a charismatic, gender-bending mad scientist named Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who unveils his custom-built, muscular artificial man named Rocky.
In Partnership with the New Orleans Film Society Genre: Louisiana Short Films Rating: NR Year: 2026 Ticket Price: $20 Celebrate local filmmaking with a curated Louisiana shorts festival at Manship Theatre in partnership with New Orleans Film Society. Featuring the 2026 NOFS Louisiana Shorts selections, this special event includes screenings of outstanding short films, a panel discussion with participating filmmakers, and a lively reception in The Gallery at Manship featuring a New Orleans DJ.
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends Genre: Traditional New Orleans Jazz
Sun, Dec 6, 2:00 p.m. - Sunday Matinee Mon, Dec 7, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - School Shows The Audience: Best for Grades 2-5 and Families Genre: Live children's comedy theatre with science themes For Fans Of: Bill Nye Science Guy, The Magic School Bus “Part Mister Wizard, part Mr. Rogers” The Doktor Kaboom Holiday Extravaganza! Are science and magic the same thing? Is Mr. Claus the world’s greatest scientist? Join Doktor Kaboom as he attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders using basic physics. No holiday icons are damaged in this show!
Genre: Big Band, Jazz, Holiday Fans Also Like: Christmas and holiday music The 15th annual Cool Winter Nights, Hot Jazz will feature local legends for a night of new smooth tunes and holiday classics during this beloved winter tradition. Come out to set the tone for a holiday season filled with music and joy!
Sold Out - VIP add-on still available for ticket holders. Thank you for your support! Genre: Pop, classical crossover One of the world's most exciting rising stars is coming to Manship Theatre. Matteo Bocelli brings his internationally acclaimed voice, magnetic stage presence, and a stunning blend of classical elegance and contemporary pop for an unforgettable evening of music. From soaring ballads to beloved favorites, every performance showcases the passion, charisma, and artistry that have made him a global sensation. Don't miss your chance to experience this extraordinary concert live—an evening of unforgettable music, timeless romance, and world-class entertainment.
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