Theatre
Steel Magnolias
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, Thurs.-Sat. 7p.m., Sun. 2:30p.m. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre Company. Same story as the hilarious and heartwarming movie filmed inNatchitoches, these fiery Southern ladies are ready to talk marriage, husbands and hair in this Southern fried classic. Perfect for a family night out! Cost: $10-$15. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE.
ONSTAGE2012 Awards Gala
Convention Hall, 7-11p.m. Sponsored by City Park Players-Central Louisiana Community Theatre. JoinCityParkPlayers as the casts and crews of the 2012 Shows celebrate the conclusion of the 64th Season. Snippets of the shows and music by the 2nd Street Band will accompany the festive evening which will feature food, a silent auction and dancing. Cost: $50 per person. Call: 484-4478.
Drama Classes for all Ages
Lagniappe Theatre location in the Alexandria Mall, time: varies. Classes for ages 3 through college aged. Many of the classes will perform in the Cenla Christmas Spectacular in December. Go to www.lagniappetheatre.com for a listing of classes. Cost: varies. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE.
Annie the Musical
Coughlin-Saunders PerformingArtsCenter, Thus.-Sat. 7p.m., Sun. 2:30p.m. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre Company. Wonderful musical about little orphan Annie. Huge and talented cast of 70 kids and adults, and one dog. All ages will enjoy this popular family musical. Cost: $10-$15. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE.
Annie the Musical
Coughlin-Saunders PerformingArtsCenter, Thus.-Sat. 7p.m., Sun. 2:30p.m. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre Company. Wonderful musical about little orphan Annie. Huge and talented cast of 70 kids and adults, and one dog. All ages will enjoy this popular family musical. Cost: $10-$15. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE.
FOREVER PLAID
City Park Players is pleased to present the 2012 season summer musical Forever Plaid. Written by Stuart Ross, with musical arrangements by James Raitt, this deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in 1964 on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was.
Threads
September 29: Threads, Alexandria Riverfront Center, 5p.m. Sponsored by CHRISTUS Cabrini Cancer Center. Join us for a special fashion show featuring survivors as models. Proceeds benefit the Patient Assistance Fund at CHRISTUS Cabrini Cancer Center. Hors d’oeuvres at 5p.m. Fashion show at 6p.m. Cost: $25 per person, $350 table of eight. Call Cabrini Cancer Center: 448-6917.
Registration for Fall Drama Classes and Voice Lessons
August 1: Registration for Fall Drama Classes and Voice Lessons, Lagniappe Theatre in Alexandria Mall, time: varies. Drama classes offered for ages 3-college. Voice lessons offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: Varies. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE. www.lagniappetheatre.com
Dog Auditions for Annie the musical
July 28: Dog Auditions for Annie the musical, Alexandria Mall Center Court, Noon. Sponsored by Lagniappe Theatre. Bring your medium to large sandy colored dog to audition for Sandy in the musical Annie. Must have basic training skills. Cost: Admission free. Call Karen Burns: 48-STAGE. www.lagniappetheatre.com