Lafon Arts Center

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
2024-05-19 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
