New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane

06/16/2026

Make your night at the Festival even more memorable with our DINNER & A SHOW promotion. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our Uptown restaurant partners and receive 15% off when you show your ticket for that day’s performance (yes—this offer applies to matinees, too) !

Participating restaurants:
Uptown Louisiana Pizza Kitchen
📞 (504) 866-5900
Chais Delachaise
📞 (504) 510-4509
Vincent’s Uptown
📞 (504)-866-9313

Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead and mention the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival promotion when booking.

06/12/2026

A crown is stolen. Power is seized. Order collapses.

Step into the darkness with MACBETH at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. This visceral new production plunges audiences into a chilling descent of ambition, paranoia, and moral ruin.
Fast-paced. Gripping. Unforgettable.
June 26 – July 12 | Lupin Theatre
Don’t miss this haunting tale of power’s devastating cost.
🎟️ Secure your seats today - www.neworleansshakespeare.org

06/03/2026

Deeply grateful for our community of artists and friends.

The Scottish Play
First Read Thru- June 2nd.
Opens June 26th
www.neworleansshakespeare.org

05/31/2026

The cast, crew, and management of the Shakespeare Festival mourn the untimely loss of our friend, castmate, and colleague- Michael C. Forest.

It is difficult to imagine this world we created without Mike's shining presence. Easy with a smile and a kind word, he approached each day with generosity, joy, and dedication to both the craft and the company. His role in this production was integral, not only in the moments seen onstage, but in the countless moments behind the scenes that bind a cast together and make a theatrical family.
As we continue these performances, we carry him with us, honoring the passion, kindness, and beautiful spirit he brought to this sacred space and the work he so loved. His presence endures in this world we built together and in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know and love him.

05/29/2026

Due to an emergency within the King Lear company, tonight’s performance has been canceled.
Our box office team will contact all ticket holders for the May 29th performance within the next 24 hours to arrange an exchange or provide a full refund.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

05/26/2026

Few plays showcase Shakespeare’s mastery of language like King Lear.

From haunting imagery to razor-sharp dialogue, the text itself is a marvel—layered, lyrical, and emotionally devastating. This is Shakespeare at his most daring and profound.

See the words come alive on stage at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane.

Now playing for two more weeks—running through June 7 at the Lupin Theatre on Tulane’s Uptown Campus.
Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sundays at 1:30 PM matinee.
www.neworleansshakespeare.org

05/24/2026

THE RETURN OF THE FOOLS!

The most noble company of actors, THE FOOLS ENSEMBLE, returns to the Lupin Theatre this Wednesday. May 27th for a raucous night where Shakespeare meets Improv comedy. Guided by the audience, The Fools will bring one of the Bard’s “lost works” to the stage for one night only.
Limited tickets- get them while you can!
www.neworleansshakespeare.org

05/21/2026

TOMORROW: The Storm Begins.

The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane opens its 2026 season with one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies—KING LEAR.

A kingdom on the brink. A family torn apart. A ruler facing the limits of power, love, and sanity.

Directed by Jana Mestecky, this gripping new production brings Lear to life with striking visuals, bold performances, and razor-sharp emotional intensity in the Lupin Theatre.

Opening May 22

Lupin Theatre, Tulane University
Runs through June 7

🎟️ Tickets are for opening are going fast—don’t wait. https://neworleansshakespeare.org

05/20/2026

What a thrill to celebrate legacy of Pat Bourgeois with the whole New Orleans theatre community at the first annual Bougies Awards Show in her honor.
Pat- you would have loved that party.
https://patbourgeoisawards.square.site

05/19/2026

Check out Jana Mestecky interview with Will Coviello in the latest Gambit Weekly and then get grab your tickets for KING LEAR's opening weekend.

The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival opens its summer series with the epic tragedy "King Lear."