Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

The small theater that could! This space (really 2 small theaters across a courtyard from each other) is a lovely space to catch local theater. They have a decent selection of shows that highlight local talent. In December I saw a local interpretation of It's a Wonder Life, entitled It's a Wonderful Life, Y'all and resets the action to New Orleans with many local nods and jokes. The production creativity was great. The whole show was put on by 5 actors which was amazing. And the sets and props were standouts. The main theater holds over 300 seats and the Lagniappe theater is smaller. The night I was there, the theater was packed but still comfortable and the theater is fully accessible for those using wheelchairs. There was also a concession stand selling snacks and mulled wine. Definitely a fun spot to spend an evening.

I went here to see a Ricky Graham production "Broadway-New Orleans Style". The play itself was great. Their productions are always campy, fun, well run etc etc highly recommend. The Theater on the other hand leaves something to be desired. The bathroom situation is horrible. One small bathroom, the one stall doesn't lock, and one urinal. This was not enough for the amount of people. The seats are jammed together with uncomfortable folding chairs. First come seating and I'd say about 20% of the seats were pre-reserved for guests of Ricky Graham so get there early and claim your seats and then expect to be smooshed like sardines (if you don't know the person sitting next to you, you soon will as they overlap into your seat). And then the aisle way is filled with hightop bar chairs making it difficult to even get i and out. I'd be curious to know what the capacity for this place is supposed to be vs actual. Seemed liked a fire jazzed and people could barely get to the seats. It's a basic room, lighting and sound was fine. The other thing that's disappointing is the restaurant situation. I enjoy marking an evening out of theatre eating a meal and having some drinks before the show. But nothing around here. While the production was a hit I wouldn't bother to make the trip out of the city to see another play there.

I am a sucker for a good targeted ad, so when I saw one for a local theater production of Matilda the Musical at the Kenner Rivertown Theater, I knew I had to come and bought a ticket for a Sunday matinee. No regrets. Well the regret is not knowing about this before. Small theater, local actors in the play, clean everything! No dedicated parking lot, but it is too easy to find parking on the side streets. Ushers are very friendly and helpful. I am so very glad I came and look forward to coming to future shows.

Do you think you have to go all the way downtown and deal with traffic and parking to see some great live theatre in town? Not so! If that's what you think, then you are missing out on one of the biggest hidden secrets in the Greater New Orleans area! The theatre In Rivertown boasts an enormous talent pool and brings top notch musical theatre, plays, and talent showcases out to the suburbs. The theatre is intimate, with only about 15 rows deep so there are literally NO bad seats in the house. Every season they bring big name Broadway shows like Guys and Dolls, Music Man, and How to Succeed in Business just to make a few. If you're a fan of gut-busting Hysterical comedies like Noises Off or Boeing Boeing, this is your place! If homespun originals like the amazing shows from the mind of local icons, Ricky Graham and Becky Allen are more your cup of tea, they got you covered! Coming up in a few weeks is one I've been waiting for...Steel Magnolias!In case you can't tell, I'm a huge fan and I implore and encourage you to check out the Theaters at Rivertown! Check out a show...you'll be hooked!

My friends with whom I was visiting are season ticket holders of Rivertown Theaters and they suggested getting another ticket for me to join them to see the musical "Million Dollar Quartet" about Sun Records Founder Sam Phillips having at one point in time Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. The community theater holds a few hundred people and the acoustics are excellent plus all seats have clear sightlines to the stage. The performers portraying the musicians were wonderful, all singing and playing instruments in character. It was a stellar production that compared favorably to musical theater I've seen in NYC, Chicago, London, and Los Angeles.Dinner at nearby Gandusa's Italian Market before the theater makes for a great day.

I went here to see the play, Secondary Cause of Death. The play was excellent! The theatre is large and the seats are comfy. Plus, the acoustics are great. At intermission, you can buy drinks (water, soda and cocktails). The staff was friendly and the restrooms were clean (though they could use a few more stalls).They have a pre-show buffet, but I'll have to check that out next go-around. Parking is in the neighborhood areas and is relatively easy.

I had the pleasure of seeing Peter Pan at the Rivertown Theater and had a great time. The play had some really standout performances and the actors (even the young kids) were awesome! They really put on a professional and quality show. The sets and costumes were all very detailed and looked great. It's a small theater so they are no bad seats. We bought our tickets late so we got seats in the very last row and it wasn't bad at all! The seats are elevated so you don't have to worry about someone tall sitting in front of you. However, the ticket prices ($38) are the same whether you buy the first row or the last row so plan ahead and buy tickets early if you have a seat preference. They were selling minimal concessions of soft drinks and adult bevs. They also had a drink called Tinkerbelle Tea that was basically a Shirley temple. I thought it was a cute idea how they tied it into the theme and was a cute option for kids. Drinks had to be consumed in the lobby and were not allowed in theaters unless it was bottled water. The only thing this theater didn't have that sets it apart from other big productions was they did not have an orchestra pit so all music was piped through the speakers. Not a big deal though, you still get a great show for a good price.

Amazing! Every play I've seen here has been spectacular! Highly recommend coming here!

The whole cast for A Chorus Line were simply amazing!! What a play I saw this past weekend.....incredible singing, great acting, and wonderful dancing! I would recommend all to see this if you can. Tickets were $30 and it is worth every penny and more! The theatre is wonderful too. This place needs more exposure so others can experience this treasure in Kenner.

One of the biggest rip offs I've come across in this town! Charging that amount of money for a community theatre production that doesn't even have live music IS BEYOND ME!!!!! Not to mention the co-owner Gary is one of the worst people i've ever encountered in my entire life. What a narcissist. Don't waste your money over at Rivertown, I'd much rather give my money to theatre's that are actually worth it like Le Petit or JPAS.