Lafon Arts Center

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
2026-02-28 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL — a one-of-a-kind concert event!
This spectacular celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era (“Ring My Bell,” “Best of My Love”) to Broadway (“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”) and Pop (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “I’m Every Woman”).
Adding to this unforgettable evening, students from Destrehan and Hahnville High School choirs and show choir will join CeCe Teneal on stage for a powerful rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” This special collaboration showcases the incredible talent of our local students and adds an inspiring community touch to the performance.
An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the titles for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’”) and 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song (“Danger”). She was chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl, and in 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual CeCe Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange County, respectively, honoring her twenty years of contributions to arts and entertainment.

“[CeCe Teneal] forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.”– Presenter, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando FL

Bundle this show with Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings the Music of Lin-Manuel Miranda on Saturday, March 14 in our Gift an Experience Legends of Soul and Song Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
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Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!
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Bundle this show with Pete the Cat on Saturday, Feb. 8 in our Gift an Experience Story Time Stage Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.
Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel

Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda with LPO
2026-03-14 20:00
An exciting new musical presentation that celebrates the synergy between Mandy Gonzalez’s incredible vocal talent and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s iconic songwriting. This combination promises to deliver a fresh and captivating live experience through the power of song.
Presented with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Mandy Gonzalez’s powerhouse Broadway vocals and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s extraordinary compositions combine in an unforgettable experience, bringing the music to new heights. Audiences will discover these songs anew, with a rich and dynamic sound that enhances the emotional depth of each piece.
Adding to the excitement, students from the four middle schools of St. Charles Parish Public Schools will join Mandy Gonzalez on stage for this remarkable performance in a unique collaboration that highlights the talent and spirit of our local young musicians.
A celebration of friendship and heritage, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda weaves together stories, rhythms, and melodies that resonate with audiences of all ages around the world.
A celebration of friendship and heritage, “Everything I Know, Mandy Gonzalez Sings Lin-Manuel Miranda” weaves together stories, rhythms, and melodies that resonate with worldwide audiences of all ages.
Mandy Gonzalez will perform an extraordinary songbook featuring the melodies and lyrics of Lin-Manuel Miranda, including selections from “In The Heights”, “Hamilton”, “New York, New York”, “Encanto”, “Vivo”, and more. This musical journey is a vibrant celebration of diversity, identity, friendship and the universal power of music to unite us all.
Bundle this show with CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul on Saturday, February 28 in our Gift an Experience Legends of Soul and Song Package and save!
The Gift an Experience packages are available now through January 6, 2026.
