Lafon Arts Center

DRUMLine LIVE
2025-02-02 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
DRUMLine Live, the show-stopping attraction created by the musical team behind 20th Century Fox’s hit movies, Drumline and Drumline: A New Beat, has paraded onto some of the biggest theatre stages in America, Japan, and Korea, and performed more than 300 shows sincee 2009. Now it’s time for a BRAND NEW show, with new music and choreography. The legendary Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band experience comes alive with this world-class cast of percussionists, musicians and dancers. Be prepared to laugh, sing, dance, and cry, because DRUMLine Live is a high-octane musical roller coaster ride that is guaranteed to touch every emotion in your body.
With riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear-grabbing energy, DRUMLine Live is a synchronized musical showcase of the legendary HBCU experience that will also feature various genres of music from Hip-Hop, American Soul, Gospel, Jazz, and more. DRUMLine Live brings a unique style of drumming, mesmerizing musicianship, and energetic choreography NEVER seen on stage before.

Jen Kober
2025-01-31 19:00 | LA
From the heart of Louisiana to the bright lights of Vegas, Jen Kober electrifies audiences with her uproarious brand of comedy. With a knack for blending stand-up, storytelling, and improvised hilarity, Kober commands the stage, leaving crowds roaring with laughter. Garnering acclaim, she clinched NPR’s Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year Award two years in a row. From Netflix hits to Disney adventures, Jen’s versatility shines. Now, she’s gearing up for more laughs, with a Vegas comedy special on the horizon, a spot in Cirque Du Soleil’s MAD APPLE, and a hilarious turn on HBO Max’s BOOKIE. Catch her on tour soon – one unforgettable night guaranteed!

The Remember Balloons
2025-01-24 18:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together.
But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa lets go of the silver balloon— and he doesn’t even notice!
Grandpa no longer has balloons of his own. But James has many more than before. It’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.
Created by Director/Choreographer Dominic Moore-Dunson, recognized in Dance Magazine’s prestigious “25 to Watch” list for 2023, this dance production breathes life into “The Remember Balloons” story by bringing it to the stage! Beautifully accompanied by an original score composed by Theron Brown, the show incorporates digital projections and voiceover narration to complement Moore-Dunson’s theatrical choreography, resulting in an experience built for the entire family.

CANCELLED
2025-01-20 19:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
We regret to inform our patrons that the performance of Mean Girls scheduled for Monday, January 20 at the Lafon Arts Center has been canceled due to inclement weather. Your safety is our top priority!
Refunds will be processed to the original form of payment.

Voctave's It Feels Like Christmas
2024-12-08 18:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
A cappella sensation Voctave has had over 160 million social media views of their videos, and their albums frequently debut in the top 10 on the Billboard and iTunes charts. Last season Voctave released a brand-new holiday album It Feels Like Christmas, and embarked on a North American holiday tour. Other recent highlights include an album of lullabies entitled Goodnight, My Someone and tours of their popular show The Corner of Broadway & Main Street. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Hailing from Central Florida, the eleven members of Voctave have performed across the globe and appear on countless recordings. The group has performed with GRAMMY, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer. Voctave’s ten albums are digitally available on all platforms.

Lightwire Theater's Dino-Light
2024-11-03 14:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
DINO-LIGHT, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.
In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world.

Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul!
2024-10-20 18:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today. The perfect mix of Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. You’ve never seen anything like Uptown!
Each member of the collective is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor of performance that will have any crowd on their feet dancing and singing along. Regardless of the genre or era of music, The Uptown Show exudes freshness and fun in a way that everyone will enjoy.
Choreography, Vocals and Stage Presence…You do not want to miss out on Uptown.

BalletX
2024-10-05 19:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned over 70 choreographers from around the world to produce 130 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, hailed as “among America’s best” by The New York Times, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion, creativity, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting, captivating audiences at prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Vail Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances, international touring, and meaningful community outreach, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.
Photo Credit: Photographer: Gabriel Bienczycki Featured: Itzkan Barbosa

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
2024-09-22 14:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear – now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies.
Following extended runs in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, this “colorful, engaging and charming” production (Huffington Post) returns to New York City every year, with its most recent 8-month run being its biggest yet.

Funny Women of a Certain Age featuring Caroline Rhea
2024-09-20 19:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
What began as a fun way to work with her friends has exploded into a comedy brand of its own. When Carole Montgomery (a stand up comedy veteran of over 40 years) started in the business, you would never see two female comics on the same show. Fast forward to today’s comedy scene and nothing has changed, even though there are way more women in comedy.
WOACA was created to give older women comics a chance to be seen and be heard. Frustrated by how women are portrayed in show business once they hit the age of 50, Carole decided to do something about it. It was only a few years ago that she had the idea to create a show that would travel to different cities and showcase a rotating cast of older female comedians. In no time at all, Carole’s idea became a Showtime special that made history and broke ratings records. It was Showtime’s highest rated premiere of a stand up show in 2019! Two more specials followed and a national tour is now being planned.
The women who appear in WOACA are all brilliant, funny, and vibrant – and it just so happens that they are all of a certain age. These are the women who paved the way – blazed the trail – for the female comedians you see performing today.

LPO Goes to Hollywood
2024-09-14 19:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Step into the magical world of cinema with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Goes to Hollywood! Immerse yourself in the iconic melodies from blockbuster films such as Star Wars, Fiddler on the Roof, The Wizard of Oz, Forrest Gump, E.T., Wicked, Rocky, and the unforgettable Theme from 007. Experience the timeless allure of these cinematic treasures as they come to life through the exquisite performance of the LPO. Don’t miss this extraordinary journey through the silver screen’s most beloved soundtracks!

Pop 2000 Tour
2024-09-07 19:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
POP 2000 TOUR features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera and LFO.
Who says #Throwbacks are reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour delivers the TRL moments that will bring you right back to the early 2000s.

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
2024-05-19 15:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series.
This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!

The Boys of D63
2024-05-04 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
This phenomenal show features four powerful vocalists whose voices, moves, and wit will have you captured before you have a chance to catch your breath. With everything from Billy Joel to Earth Wind and Fire and more, with just a little Frankie Valli thrown in for good measure, The Boys of D63 fill theaters around the world and create lifelong fans on every gig!

Alice...Dreaming of Wonderland
2024-04-19 19:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Get ready to experience an amazing journey in the crazy world of Wonderland! Based on the classic by Lewis Carroll, “Alice” is an action-packed theatrical circus full of surprises, amazing acts, video projection with 3-D mapping and live music. Alice’s adventures are a manifesto to fantasy and free spirit, as well as a profound philosophy towards respecting all opinions, including those that may be different from your own.

Derina Harvey Band
2024-03-08 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
The Derina Harvey Band has left many an audience out of breath and hollering from their seats! This high-energy Celtic Rock group delivers on entertainment with Derina Harvey’s soaring vocals combined with the band’s impeccable musicianship featuring guitar, bass, fiddle, and drums.The band has been likened to Great Big Sea (if fronted by Adele), and Derina’s vibrant personality is on full display with humour and storytelling-a key part of this unique show, which is as theatrical at times as it is musical. You’ll hear a wide variety of pieces in their show, including rollicking sea shanties, lively instrumentals, and an emotive solo ballad. The musical selections are interspersed with snippets of storytelling, bringing Derina’s charm and unique brand of humor centerstage.

Come From Away
2024-02-24 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Broadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Newsweek cheers,
“It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
On 9/11, the world stopped.
On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

Ailey II
2024-02-22 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Since its 1974 inception, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with new Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.

Sons of Serendip
2024-02-18 15:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Billboard charting quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With four successful albums (Sons of Serendip, Christmas: Beyond the Lights, Life + Love, and Mosaic) and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences to a sublime experience both nationally and internationally. Their most notable performances include collaborations with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Cynthia Erivo, as well as a performance for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (FXX). In 2019, Sons of Serendip returned to the America’s Got Talent stage, as they were selected to compete in the first ever America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The quartet competed alongside 50 of the winners and finalists from America’s Got Talent and Got Talent’s worldwide. Most recently, the group performed for Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision Tour’s closing celebration in Denver, CO.

On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
2024-01-27 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY. On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent – and each other – to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their story is an all-ne exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring, “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room seems to vibrate in the undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!”

Rhinestone Cowgirls
2024-01-19 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Pay homage to the iconic female vocalists of yesterday and today with RHINESTONE COWGIRLS: Legendary Ladies of Country Music! Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic journey celebrating the evolution of country music’s humble beginnings to the giants of today’s music industry. Relive classics like Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man,” and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” as well as new favorites like Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” and Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name.” This high-energy show is a celebration perfect for audiences of all ages!

An Evening with Megan Hilty
2024-01-06 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama “Smash,” Tony nominee Megan Hilty is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. Hilty most recently played Lily in “Annie Live!” On NBC. Before that, Megan had the great pleasure of filming “Patsy & Loretta,” directed by Callie Khouri for Lifetime. Megan was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her performance as Patsy Cline. Hilty received critical acclaim for her role of Brooke Ashton in the revival of “Noises Off.” A native of Seattle, Hilty moved to New York City after graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, and quickly made her Broadway debut as Glinda in “Wicked.” She went on to perform the role in both the national tour and in Los Angeles.

The Nutcracker
2023-12-16 19:30 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. River Region Ballet’s combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the magic of the season.

Sugar Plum Ball
2023-12-16 15:00 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
This will be an abbreviated one hour performance of The Nutcracker. The performance will be followed by a “Sugar Plum Party”. The audience members will be invited to join the Sugar Plum Fairy onstage and experience “The Kingdom of the Sweets” for themselves. They can meet and talk to their favorite characters, experience what it is like to be on the stage under the glowing lights, and take pictures. Each young audience member will be given a special gift to remember their Nutcracker performance.
