The timeless storytelling of ABBA’s music will help present stories of love, laughter and friendship in the presentation of “Mamma Mia!” by Archbishop Hannan High School Blackfriars. at the Fuhrman Auditorium. 317 N. Jefferson St., in Covington March 17-26. A slew of cast members will keep the laughs and dance numbers coming as the musical tells the story of a young woman’s quest for her father in this musical jukebox written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on ABBA songs composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
All shows from March 17-29 and April 24-26 are at 7 p.m., except for a matinee at 2 p.m. on April 26. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com, $15-$25. The box office opens at 6 p.m. with screenings at 7 p.m.
SATIRE: The St. Paul’s Marian Players will perform the musical “How to Succeed in Business (Without Really Trying)” March 16-26 at the Alumni Memorial Theater on campus. Based on a 1952 book of the same name, the play won seven Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Satire is at the heart of the show, which tells the story of window washer J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a self-help book to quickly fuel his rise to the top of the business world. The cast includes students from St. Paul’s and St. Scholastica Academy. All shows are at 7 p.m.; tickets for reserved seating are $15 or $10 for students and are available at ticketpeak.co/stpauls/events.
THE COMEDY: ‘How the Other Half Loves’, a comedy about Alan Ayckbourn’s infidelity, is the next offering at the Playmakers Theatre. Directed by Arden Allen Dufilho, the play runs from March 26 to April 10. The comedy features a womanizing husband who invites trouble when he makes up a story about a co-worker’s marital problems to cover up his own date with his employer’s wife. The play stars Evette Randolph, Chris Eberle, Jonah Boudreaux, Summer Kavalir, Tanner Tomingas and Peyton Wilson. The assistant director is Naomi Wilson. Tickets are $20 at playmakersinc.com. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
LAUGHS: “Noises Off” is a classic play performed until March 20th at the 30th by Ninety Theater, 880 Lafayette St., in Mandeville. Written by Michael Frayn and directed by Andrea Elu, the R-rated show features a maniacal menagerie of traveling actors rehearsing a flop called “Nothing’s On.” Shows at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $11-$19+ on sale now at 30byninety.com/shows.
DREAM TEAM: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” opened March 11 at the Cutting Edge Theater, 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s first musical based on the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. only until April 2. Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite or get discounted tickets by calling (985) 285-6666. Tickets start at $30.
TO LAUGH: The sitcom “Moon Over Buffalo” runs through March 20 with performances at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Slidell Little Theater, 2024 Nellie Drive. The musical is set in 1953 Buffalo, and when it premiered on Broadway, the cast included Carol Burnett. Tickets on sale now at slidelllittletheatre.org; adults $22, students and seniors $18.
LIVE MUSIC
Boogies: There will be a St. Patrick’s Day party and concert featuring Four Unplugged at the Covington Trailhead on March 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dance to live music, participate in the costume contest and games, enjoy food trucks and more. at 419 N. New Hampshire St.
MUSIC: On March 19 at the Dew Drop Inn, jazz singer Ingrid Lucia and her all-star band will present a special evening of old jazz and blues, featuring music from the 1920s and 1930s, as well as new original tunes. Show from 6:30-9pm, plus home-cooked food for sale at the Ladies of First Free Mission Baptist Church next door. Soft drinks, water, beer and wine also on sale. Admission to the concert is $10 cash per adult; free students and children. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. Garden chairs can be used outside on the lot at 430, rue Lamarque in Mandeville.
PIANO: New Orleans pianist and music scholar Peter Collins will present a solo recital featuring works by Schumann, Messiaen and Fauré at 5 p.m. on March 20 as part of the Third Sunday Concert Series. The event location has been changed from Christ Episcopal to Christwood Atrium, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington. Collins is professor emeritus at Missouri State University, where he taught and served as keyboard area coordinator for 25 years. There is no admission to the concert; the public is invited and the doors open to seat 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (985) 892-3177.
A GUMBO OF EVENTS
RUN & HAVE FUN: Runners, teams, groups, friends and families should register now for the Northshore Families Helping Families’ 5K/10K Walk, Run & Roll Community Festival on March 26 at 7 a.m. at Cate Square Park, 279 N Oak St., in Hammond. This 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Community Festival aims to bring the community together to celebrate our children and adults with disabilities, special abilities and special needs. Get details at Fhfnorthshore.org. Strollers and racing/racing chairs are allowed, but the course is on the sidewalks around Southeastern Louisiana University. Dogs and support animals are also allowed on leashes, and owners must bring their own pooper scoopers and plastic bags.
TEE-UP: The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament will be held on March 24 at the Beau Chene Country Club in Mandeville. Proceeds will fund scholarships for St. Tammany students who plan to attend a Louisiana college or university. Tournament registration is at 10:30 a.m., followed by tee time at 11:30 a.m. A hole-in-one contest gives golfers a chance to win a Toyota Northshore. There will be a “to-go” lunch to eat on the course and a jambalaya dinner. To play or become a sponsor, email Anne Rheams at [email protected] or visit www.sttammanychamber.org.
CRISIS: The Military Road Alliance representing a dozen homeowner associations in East St. Tammany Paris will meet March 16 at 7:30 p.m. to provide an update on the new Safe Haven crisis reception center. Meet at the Boyet Jr. High Cafeteria with ample parking. Mary Burckell of St. Tammany Parish Government will describe the new facility near Mandeville to members of the public. Opened in November, the center is an alternative facility rather than an emergency room or jail for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. For more information, (985) 643-4565 or email [email protected].
FAMILY MEETING: Come all, come all to Fitzmorris Reunion on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bring a favorite dish to share. American Legion Hall Post 16 at 190 Ronald Reagan Hwy.
NON-PROFIT ACTIVITIES
SAT : The Good Samaritan Ministry is accepting grant applications through March 25 from local charities and nonprofits domiciled in Slidell, Alton, or Pearl River that need financial assistance to carry out their missions during this period of dwindling donations and fundraising opportunities due to COVID. The grant program aims to help these organizations help others, and the aid aims to stabilize an unstable situation and allow time to plan for a lasting solution. Grant application forms and more information available at saintlukeslidell.org/goodsams; email [email protected]; or the Good Samaritan Ministry office at 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell.
