Since 1916, visitors and locals alike have gotten their theater fix at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré. Located in the French Quarter just steps from St. Louis Cathedral, Le Petit Theatre is a true New Orleans treasure.
Full-season subscription packages are on sale now for their 2025-2026 season which starts in October, and flexible partial packages and single-show tickets on sale later this year. Here’s what we all have to look forward to.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, October 2 – 19, 2025
Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this epic theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees. THE LEHMAN TRILOGY is the quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family. Winner of five 2022 Tony Awards®, including Best Play. By Stefano Massini. Adapted by Ben Power.
BLITHE SPIRIT, January 8 – 25, 2026
Novelist Charles Condomine arranges a séance in his home with the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati as research for his upcoming novel and finds himself haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late wife, Elvira. This unexpected reunion causes conflict with Charles’ current wife, Ruth. Soon he finds himself caught in a supernatural love triangle, and his attempts to fix the situation only make things worse. BLITHE SPIRIT is Noël Coward’s beloved comedy showing how life – and the afterlife – get complicated. By Noël Coward.
GUYS AND DOLLS: A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY, March 5 – 29, 2026
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Brimming with gangsters, gamblers, showgirls, and holy rollers, GUYS AND DOLLS: A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY is an oddball romantic comedy that finds Nathan Detroit setting up the biggest craps game in New York while fending off questions of marriage from his fiancée of 14 years, Adelaide. Meanwhile, fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, finds himself unexpectedly in love with the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters by Damon Runyon.
GOD OF CARNAGE, April 30 – May 17, 2026
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with a playground altercation between their eleven-year-old boys? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and tears before bedtime? Kids will be kids, but the adults are usually worse – much worse. GOD OF CARNAGE won the Olivier Award® for Best Comedy and the Tony Award® for Best Play. By Yasmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton.
ONCE, June 4 – 21, 2026
On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. From the very first note, ONCE draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award®, a GRAMMY Award®, an Olivier Award®, and a Tony Award®. Book by Enda Walsh. Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney.
Subscriptions Packages for Sale Now
According to Le Petit’s Producing Executive Director Don-Scott Cooper, “This season promises to be our best yet, thanks to our patrons and community supporters. We’ve listened to their wants through audience surveys and designed a season filled with music, laughter, and rich language.”
Full-season subscription packages start at $160 for adults for Tier 2, $270 for adults for Tier 1, and $315 for adults for Premier seats. Discounts are available for students, seniors, young professionals, educators, and active military.
