I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Presented in Collaboration with JPA
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-25 | Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA, 70070, United States
Join us for a laugh-out-loud musical journey through love, relationships, and everything in between! I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a witty and heartfelt celebration of the modern relationship, from first dates and awkward pickups to marriage, parenthood, and the trials of growing older together. With clever songs and hilarious vignettes, this beloved musical comedy reminds us that no matter how imperfect we are, love is always worth it.
Performed in the intimate Black Box Theater at the Lafon Arts Center, this production offers audiences a close-up experience of the humor and heart that have made I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change one of the longest-running musicals in Off-Broadway history.
This performance is part of our Community Series, proudly presented in collaboration with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society—whose mission to Educate, Entertain, and Enrich perfectly complements the Lafon Arts Center’s commitment to placing Arts Education Center Stage. Together, we bring stories that connect, inspire, and celebrate the shared joy of live performance.
Performance Dates & Times:

January 24 @ 2pm and 7pm
January 25 @2pm

JBM TT presents Number the Stars
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-29
During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Nazis closed down Jewish-owned businesses and began to round up the Jews for relocation to concentration camps for the final solution. Danish freedom fighters of all ages risked everything in daring, hurried attempts to rescue the entire Jewish population. In this stirring play, young Annemarie and Kirsti Johansen face soldiers, interrogations, fierce dogs, personal danger, the loss of loved ones and their own fears as they try to help their friend Ellen Rosen escape across the ocean to Sweden and safety. Courage, faith, ingenuity and even their fledgling acting skills eventually win the day. All the drama, pathos, adventure, terror and humor that have made Number the Stars a national best seller (and winner of the Newberry Award and the American Library Association Book of the Year Award) come to life in this powerful adaptation.
Performance Dates & Times:
Wednesday, Jan. 28 @ 6:30pm
Thursday, Jan. 29 @ 6:30pm

Pete the Cat
2026-02-08 15:00 (America/Chicago)
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.
But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Photo Credit: Jeremy Daniel
Bundle this show with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! on Sunday, March 8 in our Gift an Experience Story Time Stage Package and save!
Packages are available through January 6.

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul
2026-02-28 19:00
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!
Packages are available through January 6.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
2026-03-08 15:00
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!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel
Bundle this show with Pete the Cat on Sunday, February 8 in our Gift an Experience Story Time Stage Package and save!
Packages are available through January 6.

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.
Read Broadway World’s review of her recent appearance at Carnegie Hall.
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!
Packages are available through January 6.
