9:30 and 11:30 Field Trip options. Located at BRCC’s Magnolia Theatre.

Known for its electrifying glow-in-the-dark performances, Lightwire Theater brings a fresh and imaginative twist to the classic tale of The Ugly Duckling. Using cutting-edge puppetry, captivating choreography, and LED-lit costumes, the performance delivers an inspiring story about self-acceptance, resilience, and transformation.

Manship on the Move!

We are proud to announce a special family-friendly performance at Magnolia Theatre on Baton Rouge Community College’s Mid City campus on Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience the magic of New Orleans-based Lightwire Theater, a visually stunning production that combines storytelling, technology, and dance.

Manship Theatre’s Red Carpet Gala is our annual fundraiser. For the 2026 gala, LeAnn Rimes will be performing in an intimate setting for a small crowd of 325 people. Tickets include a meal and an open bar. At this time, only sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Contact us for more info.

Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a 4K restoration theatrical re-release! This special release features the iconic 2000 film alongside a rarely-seen 9-minute short film, In the Mood for Love 2001. The romantic classic stars Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung.

Never-before-seen footage and recordings feature Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career.

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Stars: Elvis Presley

Never-before-seen footage and recordings feature Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career.

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Stars: Elvis Presley

Rated R.

About Science on Screen: creatively pairs film with lively introduction lessons by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.

About the film: After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved.

About the Speaker: Emily M. Elliott, PhD., is a Professor of Psychology at Louisiana State University. Throughout her career, she has studied the theoretical underpinnings of working memory and attention, as well as how attention and memory interact.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.

Punk rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon: his fame, drug struggles, and powerful return to music.

Director: Jonas Åkerlund

Stars: Billy Idol

Punk rocker Billy Idol's journey from underground star to pop icon: his fame, drug struggles, and powerful return to music.

Director: Jonas Åkerlund

Stars: Billy Idol

From the folks who brought you Spoof Night! with Films at Manship comes a locally made, monthly Improv Comedy Show.

Ms. Myernick retired as a First Soloist in 2014 and transitioned into teaching shortly thereafter at the Houston Ballet Academy. In her current role as Principal Instructor, she oversees the school’s contemporary program, represents the Academy at national and international dance events, and serves as a primary coach for Houston Ballet II. As a repetiteur she has staged works by Artistic Director Stanton Welch, as well as ballets by choreographers Christopher Bruce, Ilya Kozadayev, Garrett Smith, and Alice Topp.

In addition to her teaching, Ms. Myernick has lectured and led workshops within the local community through Houston Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement programs and various nonprofit organizations, including Hope Stone Inc.  She married her husband, Kyle Kubin, in 2012. Together, they live in the Houston Heights with their two children, Edie and Leo.

Tickets for 2:00 and 8:00 performances are available. Houston Ballet II is the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fourth largest ballet company. Comprised of a stellar array of ballet students from around the world, Houston Ballet II Members perform a diverse range of works, including excerpts from great classics like The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker to contemporary works by Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM.

Step back into the ‘90s and spice up your comedy diet with Butterr, Baton Rouge’s own homegrown long-form improv team! Our unique “Living Room” format isn’t just a throwback—it’s a throw-down of heartfelt hilarity as we transform real-life stories into unscripted, laugh-out-loud scenes. Picture a 90s sitcom but way less predictable and with way more belly laughs.

Recommended for grades 4th-12th. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, founded by the acclaimed artist Carlota Santana in 1983, is a leading force in promoting flamenco in the U.S. Santana has created over 25 original works and is known for her passion and dedication to the art form. Santana’s work, including the 100 Years of Flamenco in New York exhibit, has earned her numerous awards, solidfying her legacy in flamenco.

Featuring live music! Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, founded by the acclaimed artist Carlota Santana in 1983, is a leading force in promoting flamenco in the U.S. Santana has created over 25 original works and is known for her passion and dedication to the art form. Santana’s work, including the 100 Years of Flamenco in New York exhibit, has earned her numerous awards, solidifying her legacy in flamenco.

Join us for Celebrate Architecture, one of AIA Louisiana’s signature events that brings together architects, designers, and industry leaders for a day of inspiration, education, and networking. Held each Spring at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge, this highly anticipated gathering features renowned speakers from the architecture profession who share insights, innovations, and bold ideas shaping the built environment.

Rated PG.

Max the terrier encounters canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey when he visits the countryside. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.

Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) ; his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman) ; struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) ; master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, Pumpkin (Tim Roth) and Honey Bunny (Amanda Plummer).

For nearly 30 years, William Lee Martin has been making America laugh with his fast-paced, “PG…in 1985” brand of comedy—fun, a little edgy, but never filthy. His new tour, Red Dirt Comedy Presents: William Lee Martin – Seemed Smart at the Time, delivers another round of original, heartfelt storytelling that turns everyday life into side-splitting laughter.

Free artist reception with the artist featured in the current Gallery at Manship.

Current exhibit: Brandon Lewis - When All God’s Children Get Together

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.

NATCHEZ captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town; a layered mosaic of people contending with the weight of the past in a place where it is always present. Equal parts amusing and disturbing, we journey through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history that is so thoroughly ingrained in its present, we’re left to wonder if it’s actually past at all.

This concert has been moved from Feb. 5 to March 11.

This performance is an intimate evening with Anders Osborne, featuring Brad Walker on the saxophone.

Ryan Coogler’s 2025 supernatural horror film Sinners follows twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore (Michael B. Jordan), WWI veterans and former Chicago gangsters returning to 1932 Mississippi to open a juke joint. They seek a fresh start, but their plans are thwarted by supernatural evil—vampires—and the harsh realities of the Jim Crow South. 

Bill’s comedy-filled, action-packed, presentation is highly interactive and makes science fun and exciting! Students will use the Scientific Method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and even learn how the science of reflection can make their homework magically disappear! In addition, Bill even performs some of his mind-blowing, grand-scale illusions with a scientific twist!

With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. Other notable residents of Addison have been the boxer Leon Spinks and a woman who wrote poetry about Beanie Babies.

Morgan James  has a voice that needs to be heard. Whether it’s tussling with unimaginative label executives, covering and owning songs by the likes of the Beatles, or casting a woman as Jesus, James has carved out an enviable career, always on her own terms.

For the 21st consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 20^th. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2^nd.