Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, Performing arts center in Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, United States.
Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts is a modern performance venue in Louis Armstrong Park with approximately 2,100 seats. The hall features advanced acoustics and technical equipment for concerts, theatrical productions, and dance performances.
The theater opened in 1973 as a venue for high-quality artistic performances. It suffered severe damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 but underwent thorough restoration and reopened in 2009.
The venue is named after a singer whose music shaped this city's cultural life. Today it hosts ballet performances and touring productions that draw people from across the region.
The venue is located within a park and easily accessible with ample parking nearby. Visitors should arrive early to explore the location and facilities at a relaxed pace.
The building withstood extreme flooding and is now seen as a symbol of the city's resilience. Its quick return to operation became an important moment for the region's cultural recovery.
Location: New Orleans
Inception: January 1973
Official opening: January 1973
Capacity: 2100
Website: http://mahaliajacksontheater.com
GPS coordinates: 29.96312,-90.06931
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46
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