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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Mar
22

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana

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.

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (School Show)
Mar
23

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana (School Show)

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.

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Houston Ballet II
Mar
28

Houston Ballet II

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.

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Lightwire Theater
Apr
19

Lightwire Theater

This performance uses larger than life puppets with LED lighting to tell stories. This unique performance captivates kids and adults of all ages with its visual complexity.

Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage utilizing light, music, and technology. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry and dance. Based in New Orleans, this internationally traveling theater production is a unique and truly incredible experience.

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Lightwire Theater(School Show)
Apr
20

Lightwire Theater(School Show)

Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage utilizing light, music, and technology. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry and dance. Based in New Orleans, this internationally traveling theater production is a unique and truly incredible experience.

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Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic (School Shows)
Mar
9

Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic (School Shows)

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!

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PBS Kids Odd Squad: World Turned Odd
Mar
1

PBS Kids Odd Squad: World Turned Odd

Join us on Free First Sunday for a free PBS Kids screening! Odd Squad will play twice: once at 1:00 then again at 2:00. Don’t forget to stop by LSU MOA’s free crafts and free museum admission!

Rated TV-Y

After using a gadget to travel back to 1983, Oona, Olympia, and Otis accidentally change the past, which alters the outcomes of all the cases that Odd Squad has ever solved.

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Science on Screen: Hidden Figures, featuring NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. K. Renee Horton
Feb
11

Science on Screen: Hidden Figures, featuring NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. K. Renee Horton

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

About the film: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

About the Speaker: K. Renee Horton, Ph.D. is a renowned advocate for full inclusion in STEM and a leading voice in STEM education and outreach.

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Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles (School Show)
Feb
10

Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles (School Show)

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles
Feb
7

Aquila Theatre: The Hound of Baskervilles

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

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Pete the Cat: The Musical (School Show)
Feb
2

Pete the Cat: The Musical (School Show)

Available for field trips! Bring your students to see Pete the Cat live on stage at Manship Theatre!

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, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. When Jimmy draws a blank in art class, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him work it out. Jimmy and Pete go on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris in a VW bus!

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Pete the Cat: The Musical
Feb
1

Pete the Cat: The Musical

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, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. When Jimmy draws a blank in art class, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him work it out. Jimmy and Pete go on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris in a VW bus!

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Santa’s Little Helpers
Dec
7

Santa’s Little Helpers

Follow our four little elves as they discover who they are, what true friendship is, and what purpose they have as one of Santa’s Little Helpers! This hour-long original musical will make you laugh, sing, dance, and laugh some more. Audiences young and young at heart will be dazzled by the colorful sets, beautiful costumes, and doo-wop’n live band!

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Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Dec
5

Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

$5 Movie

Presented by Films at Manship

Rating: PG

Genre: Family/Musical

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

Director: Henry Selick

Writers: Tim Burton | Michael McDowell | Caroline Thompson

Stars: Danny Elfman | Chris Sarandon | Catherine O'Hara


Check out our theatre!

Take a 3D tour of Manship Theatre! No matter where you sit, you'll feel close to the action. The first and second mezzanines are positioned over the orchestra ring, so every seat offers an intimate, exciting view of the stage. 

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