Shakespeare Plays in New Orleans (2026)

Experience the power of Shakespeare's words spoken aloud this season in New Orleans, where the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane is bringing two of the playwright's most gripping tragedies to the stage: Macbeth and King Lear. Whether you're a lifelong Shakespeare enthusiast or discovering these plays for the first time, there's something uniquely compelling about encountering these 400-year-old stories performed live, in the moment, with all the unpredictability and human connection that only theater can offer. Explore the productions happening right now and find showtimes that work for your schedule.