The Joy Theater Blog

The Joy Theater reopened its doors in December of 2011. They have made it through a successful year and are looking forward to continuing bringing quality events to the New Orleans area. The Joy has celebrated all forms of live entertainment including music, dance, theater, dinners, and award shows. A lot of these performances and events have had a lot to do with New Orleans and New Orleans culture and they have really shed a light on the performance community.

This theater should be commended on its transformation from a single screen film theater to the power house of entertainment it is today. Starting its career in the late 40’s and struggling through hard times it has remained a landmark and a piece of history that is still alive today. The events and performances that take place here are both relevant and exciting and should not be missed. You can always find the latest information on their events on their website or by calling in and asking for information.

The Joy doesn’t just open its doors for public performances; they have upgraded everything including their stage and all audio/visual equipment, and their seating capacity. What this means for you is giving you the capability to schedule a private banquet or special event. The Joy can host different seating arrangements, and those seating charts are also available online with all the information you’ll need to decide who you can bring and what you can do with the space. It is an inspiration to know that there is an open theater that celebrates New Orleans performance art and shares that with all of us. It is important as a community for us to know all parts of our culture, and art is no exception.
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The Joy Theater there is no good reason to at least check out their events and see if you’re interested. You can always call for more information at (504)-528-9569. They are located at 1200 Canal Street in New Orleans and they are waiting to open their doors for you. So come join the celebration with them and get a taste of what you’ve been missing, I promise you won’t regret it and you’ll never miss it again.

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

Looking for a great place to play your next show? The Joy Theater has brand new sound and lighting equipment sure to fit your every need and they want you to perform with them! Come check out the new Joy Theater and book with them. They have a brand new face since they reopened in December of 2011. Along with brand new seating arrangements, balcony and floor seating capable of holding over 900 guests, The Joy now features a built in stage and three permanent bars so there’s room for entertainment and fun!

There is a simple form you can fill out online on their website if you’re interested. On the form are some simple questions which require a contact name and an email for general contact information so a line of communication can be opened. Of course specific information about your group must be submitted. This information includes the name of your group, band, or act as it is important for the Joy to know your name.

Equally as important, the date proposed for your performance, everything must be scheduled within what the theater has planned already. To leave a personal phone number is optional, but if you want to talk to someone rather than communicate electronically, leave it and Sandie will be in touch! And if all goes well the Joy has to know how the routes with which to promote the show!

They ask that you submit with your booking information any website link your band may have this includes: Facebook, Twitter, a personal website, or any other form of  social media you might be involved with so that you can be recognized and promoted. Last but not least on the form is a conservative estimate of your current draw, meaning how many people do you believe currently follow your act. You will be in contact with Sandie McNamara who can be reached by phone at 504.331.0722 or by email at talent@thejoytheater.com.

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

The Joy Theater always has great events and this month is certainly no exception. This month they are hosting a documentary on the January 22, with free admission. It’s a documentary about the life of the famous heart surgeon Michael E. Debakey. An inspiring tale for sure and you aren’t going to want to miss the heart moving tale. The Joy Theater welcomes the New Orleans Film Society to put on this documentary film and wants to share it with the city of New Orleans.

Dr. Tony Herring, a student of Debakey’s in the 60’s begins a journey to better understand his mentor and what him the way he was. Debakey’s mark on the medical community spans over seventy years and he touched the lives of millions of people. He is a man who has done amazing work from developing surgical principles which began the M.A.S.H. unit, and he helped lay the foundation for the Veterans Administration Hospital system and the Library of Medicine.

His presence helped build the largest medical center in the world, the Texas Medical Center. Debakey’s ambition and drive led to great tools in the field of cardiovascular surgery and legendary ones like the roller pump for cardiac bypasses. He’s helped in the treatment of complex aortic aneurysms, carotid and coronary bypass surgery, and most recently the left ventricular assist device. In 2007, Dr. DeBakey was awarded the Gold Congressional Medal of Honor. If you visit the Joy’s website you can see a video clip of one of the surgeries.

Technology is always evolving and teaching us new things, and Dr. DrBakey is one of the pioneers of modern medicine. He is one of the team who is constantly figuring things out how and why they work; a true genius that deserves respect and honor.

The Joy Theater is proud to host this event to glorify a great man and his contribution to the human race and to the world. Come on out and enjoy a night of learning about a man who very possibly came up with the idea to save one of your loved ones or someone close to you. Show starts at 6:00 pm, get down there and don’t be late!

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

The Joy Theater is a revitalized light in the city of New Orleans. Evolving from a single screen film theater to one of the hottest theaters in the city the Joy has revamped and broadcasted a new perspective on the arts community of New Orleans. With this new light has spread new growth and new interest in all the various facets of arts culture New Orleans has to offer. The Joy has made month after month since their reopening a success and full of great events for all to be a part of, and the new year will be no exception. Friday – February 08, 2013 the Krewe of Rocckus!, Better Than Ezra, and Sister Hazel will be at the Joy Theater and it is an event you will want to attend.

Mardi Gras undoubtedly finds its namesake in the Big Easy. New Orleans not only hosts the greatest party in the world, but it lives it. During the season of carnival the city transforms and becomes a completely different beast. The people are different, the parties are different and everything becomes more alive!

Better Than Ezra aren’t strangers to partying and they have been known to have special Mardi Gras concerts full of surprises. This year the bank will be performing their third album, How Does Your Garden Grow? Sister Hazel is an alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida, and uses great Southern pop hooks and country rock harmonies. Both are great groups with great sounds! You can check out sources online for more information through the Joy Theater’s event posting where they have the “Road to Mardi Gras” and related Facebook pages including “Better Than Ezra” and the “Krewe of Rocckus”.

New Orleans doesn’t just throw a party, the city becomes a party that must not just be experienced, but lived. The Joy is offering its stage to be a part of that life and be an extension of the spirit of carnival. Get online and check out the event for February, make your plans and call in to get your tickets, or click on any of the “buy tickets” buttons and purchase your tickets online . Come and “live” the celebration and let the Joy and its inhabitants sweep you off your feet and carry you away. Get online for your tickets and don’t be late for the show, it’s going to be a blast!

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

The Joy Theater is very proud to be hosting a benefit for producer, Bill Johnston.  There will be a silent auction that is scheduled to being at 6:00 pm. Tickets are being offered through Ticketmaster (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B004970867437B3), or you can go to The Joy Theater’s website and get your tickets there.  Reserved seating begins at $35.00.

Bill Johnston was diagnosed with throat cancer on January 23, 212 and has been battling this disease all year long.  He has undergone 13 weeks of chemo treatments as well as 35 radiation treatments.  Bill’s recent biopsy indicated positive results; however, his doctor told him he ‘was not out of the woods yet’.  We appreciate your support and thank you so much for helping Bill and his family.  He has been a huge asset to New Orleans and bringing the music industry to New Orleans throughout the years, along with memories that are sure to be remembered for a very long time.

Bill Johnston was the founding partner of The Warehouse that opened down on the banks of the Mississippi River at 1820 Tchoupitoulas Street in January 1970 with The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and The Flock!  In the ‘70’s the decade of Creative Chaos, you could see the Allman Brothers, The Who, Rod Steward, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Humble Pie, The Eagles and many other national and international acts for three to five bucks!

The line-up for the benefit includes Emcee – Jodi Borrello, a great New Orleans comedian.  Also performing is Joint’s Jumpin’ which is a great celebration of classic New Orleans Rhythm and Blues.  A name most should know, The Yat Pack will also be gracing the stage.  They are a New Orleans based band that strives to bring back the Swing era with pizzazz of Vegas starlight.  Last, but certainly not least, is The Warehouse New Orleans, featuring the Smoke Patrol.  All of these have a very special meaning to Bill.

We really would like for everyone to come and join us, and give us the opportunity to assist Bill and his family through this rough time.  One thing we are well known for here in New Orleans, is helping each other out.  On top of doing that and going home with a good, warm feeling in your heart, you get to experience a wonderful mixture of music with the show that will be put on!

Don’t miss out on this one folks!  Get your tickets now!

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70012
504-528-9569

The Joy Theater presents, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner! They are proud to present award-winning producer/director Tommye Myrick’s phenomenal production of this show! There are 8 showings, running from February 22, 2013 through March 3, 2013! This is not a show to miss!

This is a classic dating back to 1967, about interracial marriage during an important era of our country’s history. The American Film Institute has it listed as one of the top 100 films in the last 100 years! The drama portrays a positive and, at times, comedic representation of the controversial subject of mixed marriages. It unfolds when the Civil Rights movement gripped the nation, and Americans were forced to face racial tolerance, acceptance and diversity.

The play, by Todd Kreidler, is based on the screenplay by William Rose. The storyline depicts the love between Jo Anna Drayton (portrayed by Vicky Illk), the young daughter of liberal White parents, and Dr. John Prentice (portrayed by Nicoye Banks), a distinguished and well-known physician from a prominent African American Family. The play examines the reaction from both sets of parents, the families’, friends and other household members about the news of a possible marriage between a Black man and a White woman.

Prices for the show range from $22.50 to $35.00. You can purchase your tickets in advance by going to The Joy’s website or you can go straight to Ticketmaster (http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Joy-Theater-tickets-New-Orleans/venue/222396).

The Joy Theater, since it’s reopening in December 2011 has worked hard to bring you some of the best shows to see. They have done an amazing job in making sure the performance arts community is heard and still has an audience. The theater has become a beacon for the New Orleans Arts Community to spread its new designs.

New Orleans has always been a city of entertainment and wonder and The Joy Theater was built in the country’s peak of movie attendance for the time. Settled on the corner of Canal Street and Elks Place, there was no missing it and today with its upgraded specs and a face lift, there is no need to miss it today. Keeping all of that in mind, this is just another reason to go ahead and get your tickets to “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”, as it is sure to be a show that will entertain and bring back memories for some! Get your tickets today!

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-528-9569

Since The Joy Theater has reopened its doors, it has embraced and celebrated New Orleans culture and its performing arts society as a whole. It has done an amazing job in making sure that the performing arts community is heard and still has an audience. From an entirely new inside equipped with state of the art audio/visual systems and seating to invite a large crowd, the Joy has done a great job at making itself into a theater to be respected and attended. What’s wrong with getting into the holiday spirit with a little Christmas themed performance and bringing the Christmas Spirit into the heart of New Orleans, well that’s just what they’re going to do!

The Actor’s Theater of New Orleans is presenting “A Christmas Carol: The Whole Story” for the twentieth year running. The show opens in two days on December 15th and celebrates the classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’s tale of A Christmas Carol. This tale tells the remarkable story of a man who has grown cold and mean. Ebeneezer is taken by three spirits of Christmas through a journey of self-awakening and reinvention whereby the Scrooge is set upon a brighter path which warms his frozen heart. This story has characters you can fall in love with and truly follow through the events that unfold. Rene Piazza is starring as Scrooge for the twentieth year running and you don’t want to miss it!

There is a discount of ten dollars for students and tickets start at thirty dollars for every row in the balcony above the third.

The rest of ticketing is as follows:

• $35 for the first three rows of the balcony
• $40 for floor seating above the tenth row
• $45 dollars for the first ten rows of floor seating

The shows will run at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, so don’t miss your chance to see this great performance of Christmas redemption! This is certainly a story a lot of people can relate to, having the infectious spirit of Christmas lift them into a better place where they can truly enjoy the holiday season with their family and loved ones. The show is coming soon, get your tickets now and enjoy this classic performance. You can find more information at the Joy Theater’s website and more information on the Actor’s Theater of New Orleans at http://www.atnola.org. Have a Merry Christmas!

The Joy Theater has revitalized itself and celebrates the city of New Orleans by offering great performances that celebrate the city and encourages its community to thrive and grow. This theater has become a beacon for the New Orleans arts community to spread its new designs. Everything from dance to live theater, the Joy offers live music and a brand new sound and lighting system that is sure to amaze. The Joy always seems to have something going on and they post all of their upcoming events so you can get the scoop.

Coming soon, January 10, 2013, the Joy is holding a benefit for Bill Johnston. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in January of 2012 and has been fighting the disease for the last year. He has undergone radiation and chemotherapy treatments. His recent tests indicate positive results, but he is yet to be diagnosed as cancer free. There will be a silent auction that is scheduled to begin at 6 pm. Tickets are being offered through Ticketmaster and reserved seating begins at $35.00.

The show begins at 7pm and there is some great entertainment that has been scheduled. The line-up includes Emcee-Jodi Borrello a great New Orleans comedian. Also performing is Joint’s Jumpin’ which is a great celebration of classic New Orleans Rhythm & Blues. A name most should know, The Yat Pack will be gracing the stage. They are a New Orleans based band that strives to bring back the Swing era with the pizzazz of Vegas starlight. Last on the list but certainly not least is the Warehouse New Orleans featuring the Smoke Patrol. They like to relive the music and memories of the Warehouse, the legendary New Orleans music venue (1970-1982).

You can get a glimpse of these and more on The Joy Theater’s Facebook page. Come to the Joy and celebrate Bill Johnston on January 10, 2013 at 7 pm. The door opens at 6 pm and you can also view the seating chart online and get a glimpse of how the whole thing will be set up. Tickets are on sale now and will be on sale until up to two hours before showtime. Call now and make arrangements to come to this great benefit to enjoy the entertainment to celebrate Bill Johnston.

The Joy Theater has transformed since the first day that it opened its doors. December marks a year since its grand reopening and they have been full blast since last year. Celebrating all sorts of New Orleans talent from music to dance to comedy to live theater it has evolved into a multipurpose venue capable of many types of gatherings. The Joy hosts banquets, private parties, and any other type of gathering that fits within capacity for the building.

It’s the holiday season and Christmas is right around the corner. Everyone has Holiday parties and everyone has to find a place to have one! Are you trying to plan a corporate party or perhaps a large gathering of family and friends? The Joy Theater is definitely an option you should check into!

The Joy Theater is accepting bookings for holiday festivities and parties. It’s been beautifully renovated and offers a unique environment in the heart of downtown New Orleans. They offer flexible floor plans, three permanent bars, food and beverage catering and of course entertainment.

You can find their floor plans online as well the various types of entertainment they have had in the past and can provide you and your guests. The contact for these private events is Sandie McNamara and she can be reached either by phone or by email. Her contact number is 504-331-0722 and her contact email is sales@thejoytheater.com.

Bottom line, The Joy Theater has all you need and more. You don’t have to bring your own food, you don’t even have to bring your own entertainment, all you have to do is make one phone call and bring people. Some of these floor plans can hold over nine hundred people so I sincerely hope you have a lot of friends.

The Joy Theater has really blossomed since it reopened in 2011 and has sought to celebrate New Orleans culture and support the growth of New Orleans arts. Throw a great party here at the Joy Theater and be a part of that growth, give your hand in that celebration and not only have a good time, but take your part in helping make something better. Call or go online today to get more information and don’t wait, Christmas is right around the corner.

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-528-9569

The Joy Theater continues to prove itself the longer it stays open. Having reopened in December of 2011 as a multipurpose venue capable of hosting over nine hundred guests and with a stage capable of hosting any and all types of live entertainment the Joy has flourished and is providing Canal St. with entertainment. New Orleans is made greater by the Joy Theater’s presence as it celebrates New Orleans culture and helps facilitate local art. There is tons of information on the theater’s Facebook page where it has grown to have over five thousand followers.

This board is full of information like Irvin Mayfield making his own comment about the upcoming show “Say Hello to Old New Orleans”! These messages are reminders not to forget what’s going to try and keep the audience involved in Joy Theater events. There are great links to other pages including NewOrleans.com which is a great place to book all your travel and hotel needs. They always have the best prices and the best information for what’s going on in the city of New Orleans.

The Joy’s Facebook page has great pictures and posts about events coming and events that have passed. This gives prospective customers a great look at what the Joy is capable of and what they have to offer. Facebook gives a great inside look to the Joy and offers a unique perspective that will certainly tell you if this is the theater for you to attend. There are also links to the theater’s personal website, contact information, and the address of the theater. Their Facebook has everything you’ll need to help find information about their next shows and upcoming shows so that the audience can figure out when they need to buy their tickets and make it to the next big event.

The Joy Theater is a genuine pillar of the community in New Orleans. From film festivals to hip hop music awards, this theater has become a voice for the arts community to talk to the city with. Everything about the Joy screams New Orleans culture even from when it was first built in 1947. There’s no denying that the Joy has outdone itself and it only wants to continue to share that success with the community. Get online, check them out and see if there’s a show coming up that you’d like to make. Don’t forget the Joy also offers booking for private parties, so call or go online and find out all the information you can today!

The Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-528-9569

The Joy Theater is coming up on celebrating its first year being reopened. Originally opened in 1947 as a single screen movie theater it was re-purposed and reopened in December of 2011. The venue now is able to host banquets, private parties, and all sorts of live art: dance, theater, comedy, and music can be performed on their stage. This month, they are hosting a tribute to the literary legend Ernest Gaines with an original Jazz score by Irvin Mayfield featuring the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. The show will be Friday, November 30th at 7:30 pm.

Irvin Mayfield is a Grammy Award-winning artist with fifteen albums in his lifetime. He is the founding Artistic Director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and serves as the Artistic Director for the Minnesota Orchestra. He was nominated to the National Council of the Arts by President George W. Bush and awarded the post by President Barack Obama in 2010. He has received the highest award from the University of New Orleans where he serves as a professor and has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Dillard University.

Ernest Gaines was born in the River Lake Plantation. He grew up in the south where storytelling and open speech was important to African American life. He absorbed the stories and they become a part of him and led to his ability. He is an accomplished writer and in 2007, the Baton Rouge foundation established the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence to recognize new fiction by African American authors. He is also an essayist and sought after public speaker. Today he lives in a house which he and his wife built on land that was once a part of the River Lake Plantation.

The Joy Theater is honoring a spectacular person with the talents of another spectacular person. Ernest Gaines is definitely an accomplished character worthy of praise, and Irvin Mayfield is equally equipped to honor him. The Joy Theater has definitely taken the torch and run with the cause of celebrating New Orleans and Louisiana heroes in the fields of art, music, dance, or any realm which furthers the growth of community and family. Come out and celebrate with the Joy on November 30th at 1200 Canal Street. Call or click here to book your tickets and make sure you don’t miss it.

The Joy Theater is a mastermind of transformation, coming from a single screen film theater in 1947 to now being a multipurpose venue with eyes on continuing to grow with the city of New Orleans. In keeping with the spirit of promoting New Orleans artistic values and artists when and where possible, the Joy Theater present “Say Hello to Old New Orleans” in November of 2012. This show will feature Cyril Neville, Grammy Award winning Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra plus special guests. It is sure to be a night of fun, and amazement as these great acts come to the Joy to perform.

Irvin Mayfield is a prominent figure in a variety of facets of New Orleans society. He serves on multiple boards including: the New Orleans Public Library Foundation (President), Louisiana State University’s Department of Psychiatry and Health Science, Unity of Greater New Orleans and so many more. He also serves as the Director of the New Orleans Jazz Institute.
Cyril Neville is the youngest of the four Neville brothers. He has had a rocky road to success but aside from his fractured beginnings in 1976, the four brothers joined together to form The Neville Brothers. Cyril has started his own record label, Endangered Species, and also founded the New Orleans Musicians Organized or NOMO to assist uprising musicians with career advice.
For more information you can visit the main website http://www.thenojo.com or their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nolaNOJO. The show is on November 17, 2012 and it begins at 8:00pm with an 18 or older restriction. You can view the seating chart online and don’t forget you can buy tickets at the door as they are available two hours before showtime.

Prices are as follows:
$15 for Students
$25 for General Admission
$40 for Priority

So call or get your tickets online and don’t miss this great concentration of talent as it sweeps across the stage. Don’t pass up this opportunity to be a part of something great and see some New Orleans faces as they perform live at the Joy Theater. Show your support for the continued growth of the Joy and embrace how they support local art and artists and help them thrive in a city so well known for its talent.

Everyone knows the story of the Christmas Carol. Old Scrooge is cruel and heartless and terrorizes the people of the town he lives in. He is a slave driver and gives no breaks to anyone including making a man work on Christmas Eve when he could be home with his family. Scrooge is visited by three ghosts that night that attempt to teach him the error of his ways and it’s a story which ends on a moral note. The Joy Theater presents the Actor’s Theater of New Orleans and their presentation of A Christmas Carol with a comedic spin on December 15th tickets go on sale October 6th.

For the twentieth year running, Rene Piazza stars as the lovable humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. Join the Actor’s Theater of New Orleans in December at the Joy Theater. The mission of the ATNO is to produce a broad range of theatrical presentations to the highest possible quality, to celebrate the achievements of volunteers and staff, to join with other community theaters for mutual assistance and enrichment and so much more.

This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, and many more and is administered through the Arts Council of New Orleans. If you visit ATNO’s website you can check out some of the awards their actors have received over the years and realize they are definitely worth checking out. Not to mention that their comedic rendition of the Christmas Carol has been on for twenty years!

Pricing is as follows:
$10 off discount for Students
$45 for the first ten rows
$40 for the rest of the floor seating
$35 for the first three rows of balcony
$30 for the rest of the balcony

Don’t forget that ATNO has a special promotion going and this weekend only with the promotional code “humbug” you can get five dollars off admission.

This show has touched a lot of people. Others productions, movies, and more have lived through this story and ATNO have put their own spin on it. The Joy Theater is happy to host ATNO on their stage and invites you to come and see them perform. Tickets go on sale starting October 6th and you’ll be missing out if you don’t call right away and buy your tickets!

Looking for a great place to play your next show? Come check out the new Joy Theater and book with them. They have a brand new face since they reopened in December of 2011, including brand new seating arrangements, balcony and floor seating capable of holding over 900 guests.

The Joy now features a built in stage and three permanent bars so there’s room for entertainment and fun! They have brand new sound and lighting equipment sure to fit your every need and they want you to perform with them!

There is a simple form you can fill out online on their website if you’re interested. You will be in contact with Sandie McNamara who can be reached by phone at 504.331.0722 or via email at talent@thejoytheater.com. On the form are some simple questions which require a contact name and an email for general contact information so a line of communication can be opened. To leave a personal phone number is optional, but if you want to talk to someone rather than communicate electronically, leave it and Sandie will be in touch!

Of course specific information about your group must be submitted. This information includes the name of your group, band, or act as it is important for The Joy to know your name. Equally as important, is the date proposed for your performance, everything must be scheduled within what the theater has planned already. They ask that you submit with your booking information any website link your band may have, this includes: Facebook, Twitter, a personal website, or any other form of social media you might be involved with so that you can be recognized and promoted. Last but not least on the form is a conservative estimate of your current draw, meaning how many people do you believe currently follow your act.

All these questions are important to booking a show with The Joy Theater and of course there is a small forum for any additional information you may want to provide. Submit this form and see if you can perform here in New Orleans! It’s a wonderfully renovated venue and they want to host you so contact Sandie McNamara as soon as you can and get booked!

Blue October is coming to the Joy Theater on the “Quiet Mind Tour” September 30th. Their seventh full-length studio album, Any Man in America, is a new beginning. It was written following an unexpected personal shift from singer Justin Furstenfeld. This album is the product of an arduous process of growth and discovery. It is inspirational and meant to represent that there is always hope.

This record began as one man’s journey down a dark and lonely road. It evolved to be any man’s journey and has become a tool of empowerment for any and all going through similar circumstances. A dissolution of marriage, a custody battle plagues more than its fair share, and this album is a melodic understanding of how these individuals are not alone. On Joy’s website you can already read comments on the posting for the show and see how people who have seen them before are raving about being able to see them again. Personal strife makes a lot of good music, but having the ability to make it relatable to a much larger audience is what makes great music.

The Joy Theater has been completely redone and now offers a great deal of seating and new lighting and sound set ups for its stage. It is perfect for live music, dance, and even comedy shows. It is an excellent venue for New Orleans natives and travelers alike to come see a classic New Orleans theater jump into the now and embrace the city today and celebrate New Orleans music and culture. The Joy now has three permanent bars, so in true New Orleans style, it’s always sure to be a party.

The Joy is proud to present Blue October and their message to the city of New Orleans. They perform this Sunday, September 30th, at 8:00 pm. The door opens at 7:00 p.m., there are no age restrictions. Tickets begin at $32.00 for general admission and go up to $45.00 for reserved balcony seating. Ticket sales will continue if not sold out and be available at the door two hours before showtime. Buy your tickets today and plan to immerse yourself in this tour, let this music carry you away.

The Joy Theater is newly renovated with brand new spacious floor plans. Reopened in December of 2011 these new floor plans are perfect for planning your own private event or party. You can have catering, meet to discuss seating options and more. The Joy now celebrates its transformation from a single screen movie theater to a new age stage which allows for live music, dance, and even comedy shows.

The city of New Orleans is just as much about business as it is partying. This theater can accommodate both! Whether business or pleasure, they cater to all. They have flexible floor plans with balcony seating that has 250 permanent seats and the entire venue can hold up to 900 guests, 3 permanent bars, food and beverage catering and fantastic entertainment. For details and booking you should contact Sandie McNamara at 504-331-0722 or at sales@thejoytheater.com.

This has become a 10,000 square foot multi purpose venue with a brand new state of the art sound and lighting system and a built in stage. This new personality of the Joy is perfect for receptions, cocktail parties, awards, dinners, concerts, or your own productions! You can find pictures of the new design TheJoyTheater.com.

The Joy is rich with history; it opened on February 7, 1947, as a movie theater. Its opening film was Lover Come Back starring Lucille Ball and George Brent. It closed for a short time in 1978 and permanently in 2003. It was the first movie palace constructed in New Orleans following the Depression. Located on Canal Street, which for over a century has been the heart of commerce in New Orleans. This building stands as a symbol of the history of downtown New Orleans.

For travelers and natives alike, this building is full of history and has been redone with the sole purpose of being bigger and better. Celebrating New Orleans culture in the heart of downtown New Orleans, there’s no better place to catch a great glimpse of New Orleans history. This theater is rich in where it’s come from and its ability to now serve multiple purposes to serve all types of clientele. Call or message Sandie today and see what you can work out, this is definitely not an opportunity to be missed.

Here at the newly renovated Joy Theater dinner and a show is only a phone call away. The Joy Theater was originally designed as a single screen movie theater but has been redesigned and re-opened into a vibrant multi purpose theater equipped with three different seating plans, a maximum capacity to service up to nine hundred guests, and all sorts of live shows to entertain you and your guests. These new layouts combined with the new spectrum of possible entertainment the Joy is one of the most exciting place in the city to host your next private party or event.

The Joy Theater features a flexible seating plan on the first floor, and the balcony has two hundred and fifty permanent seats. The Joy offers both reception seating and banquet seating, having different setups and capacities to be flexible as to you and your guests needs. The reception arrangement can hold up to five hundred and fourteen guests, and the banquet seating can hold one hundred and fifty. Along with updated seating, they also offer brand new state of the art lighting and sound to better equip you and your guests with the best experience possible.

The Joy Theater is open to receptions, cocktail parties, awards, dinners, or productions, and would love to be the site of your next private party. You can view the specifications and layouts for the different seating arrangements online at the Joy’s website.

Having featured live music such as Etta James and Percy Sledge, dance shows, and live theater, it is a perfect location for a private event to share between you and your guests. The Joy Theater provides live entertainment which can be more exciting than a film. There’s something about the experience of hearing the emotion in someone’s voice, or hearing music live that is just better.

Being originally designed in the 1940′s and renovated in 2011, the Joy Theater has brought back an iconic form of “JOY” to New Orleans. The purpose of live entertainment is to draw you away from your seat and bring you into the world they’re producing, whether it is music, theater, or dance. The Joy offers a unique experience to share with you and your guests and books shows unique to New Orleans, which celebrate New Orleans culture.

Having a flexible floor plan and hosting New Orleans talent, there is no reason not to bring your next private event not only to the city of New Orleans, but right here to The Joy Theater.

If you’re an event planner, contact Sandie at 504-331-0722 or email: sales@thejoytheater.com

The Joy Theater has come a long way since 1947; reopening in December of 2011 it has stepped into the twenty first century. Starting as a single screen movie theater, the Joy has evolved into a space capable of holding upwards of 950 people! With various floor plans to accommodate different types of gatherings they can cater to almost anyone. They now hold live music, comedy shows, and even dance shows. And in November they have Chucho Valdes coming to throw some jazz style in their line-up.

He is the winner of over eight Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards. Born in 1941, he began his musical training under his father when he was very young. At age five, he began piano lessons and music theory with Oscar Boufartique, and then he continued studying at the Municipal Music Conservatory of Havana at fourteen.

He really began at fifteen when he formed his first Jazz Trio with Emilio del Monte and Luis Rodriquez. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents a fabulous concert featuring the legendary Cuban jazz pianist. All year long the Foundation produces cultural events that highlight local culture and the artists that create it. All of the functions they put together: concerts, festivals, educational programs, lectures, and gallery exhibits all serve one function, and that is to rebuild New Orleans through cultural development.

In 1973, Chucho Valdes founded “Irakere”, which is highly regarded as the most important group in Cuban Musical History. It’s an explosive mixture of jazz, rock, classicism, and traditional Cuban music. This group produced a sound that had never been heard before and they revolutionized the entire spectrum of Latin music.

This man has created a legacy for his genre. And many credit New Orleans with the creation of Jazz music, and the originator of the culture. Chucho Valdes took his ability for music and created his own Jazz, and has come from the work of his movement to share his talents with the city of New Orleans.

The Joy Theater is doing well with providing amazing entertainment, and as it is produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation admission is free. So if you love Jazz as much as Chucho and the city itself, you should find yourself at the Joy November 19, 2012 show starts at 7:30!

Blue October is a rock bank from Houston, Texas formed in 1995 by lead singer Justin Furstenfeld, his brother Jeremy, and Ryan Delahoussaye. They were discovered by Kid Rock’s manager Michael Rank at the Atchafalaya River Cafe and booked 350 dates while still unsigned. Major publicity and artist development was put into place and this work led them to Universal Music Group’s CEO Doug Morris. Releasing their first album in 1998 and working hard ever since they’ve made it to 2012 releasing Any Man in America in August 2011.

This album is a representation of the unsettling personal shift their lead singer underwent. Justin found himself at the end of a bad marriage and in the middle of a hard custody battle. He began to document his hardship and produced thirteen tracks of healing. He called it his “Audio Journal” and the music that ensued serves as an emotional roller coaster of infectious melody.

The band didn’t abandon Justin, but instead supported him and from that unity came stronger and fuller music to share with their fans. This album represents one man’s hardest times and he and his band have taken that hardship and turned it into something completely relatable.

Blue October has always been a refuge for its fans, but this album and these songs represent the most honesty Justin has put forward. In New Orleans, we appreciate honesty and trust because we all depend on one another to move ahead. We are not strangers to trials and tribulations and having this album, this show, come to the city is going to be amazing.

Music is supposed to touch people, move people, it is supposed to express the artist in a way so that their fans can live through their lives and find resolve. If you are one of those that can truly be moved by music, feel it in your soul and walk away knowing you feel better because of it, then this is a show that should not be missed. Both the people of New Orleans and their universal fans can appreciate this connection and celebrate it. Blue October forms that connection, and they are coming to the Joy Theater at the end of September. Don’t miss your chance to hear this amazing music and get to see the new theater!

Theater in New Orleans has been around forever and has been a great source of entertainment to everyone in the city. Live theater and movie theaters have grown in popularity over generations and New Orleans has had its share of the pie.

In February of 1947 The Joy Theater was opened on the southwest corner of Canal St. and Elks Pl. It was designed by Favrot and Reed architects and completed in 1946. It is an 11,000 sq. ft. building encompassing about 8,500 square feet of auditorium and 2,500 sq.ft. at the upper levels.

It was first a movie palace designed around optimism and economic expansion of post war America. For over a century Canal Street has been a center of commerce in New Orleans and over that century Canal St. and the Joy have grown.

Today the Joy Theater has been rebuilt and completely redone. Reopened in December 2011 the theater is now equipped for live theater and a lot more guests. The Joy now knows how to throw a party with banquet seating available and arrangements capable of handling up to almost 1,000 guests for any type of event you can fit comfortably. They also host all kinds of entertainment now including live theater, live music, comedy shows, and even dance shows.

This theater has come a long way from a single screen film theater to offer the city of New Orleans real exciting entertainment on a higher scale. They also like to book true New Orleans talent to help promote local artists and really embrace true New Orleans culture and help celebrate where the city has come from and represent where it’s going.

From meager beginning, to miraculous rebirths, today the Joy Theater has walked a tough road. But they are doing everything they can to make sure that they are supported by a great event schedule, flexibility for their guests, and reasonable prices to attract everyone to their new routine. This theater has come a long way to ensure that a classic theater from New Orleans can stay alive and thrive in a new age. Don’t forget to check the schedule online and call to reserve for a group or a private event today.

The Joy Theater has been completely remodeled and prides itself on bringing quality entertainment to the New Orleans area. Having live music since December of 2011 they haven’t stopped yet and have an exciting show planned for the end of September.

Blue October is coming to the Joy, September 30th of this year and are sure to excite. Tickets start at $32 dollars and there is no age restriction for this event, doors open at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets go on sale July 27th at 10 am!

Blue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas formed in 1995. The band was formed by a trifecta of creative minds including the lead singer Justin Furstenfeld, his brother Jeremy, and Ryan Delahoussaye, and they were discovered by Kid Rock’s manager Michael Rand.

Having run through hard times, the band has used their music as a form of empowerment. They have achieved platinum sales with singles like “Hate Me” and “Into The Ocean”. This  partnered with constant touring has solidified the band’s name in the music world. The band has had film and television placements in The Sopranos, Saw III, and NCIS. What they’re bringing down here to New Orleans is “Any Man In America”.

On June 1, 2010 the band announced the beginning of their next studio album. It debuted August 16th, 2011 and they haven’t stopped since. This album is a compilation of trials and tribulations staying strong and coming through as a group to continue to produce something people can enjoy. Just like New Orleans, where life can be a struggle and we can come together to help anyone get through anything, this is a perfect group with a perfect message.

The Joy has had all kinds of New Orleans natives who play all kinds of New Orleans music. Blue October has a great message for New Orleans and it is to be celebrated and enjoyed. This city can relate to hard times and needs to see how there is always a way. I am very excited to see this band at this theater in this city and I won’t miss the show, you shouldn’t either!

Have you ever wanted to have dinner and a show? Here at the newly renovated Joy Theater, that and more is only a phone call away. The Joy Theater was originally designed as a single screen movie theater but has been redesigned and reopened into a vibrant multipurpose theater equipped with three different seating plans, a maximum capacity to service up to nine hundred guests, and all sorts of live shows to entertain you and your guests.

The Joy Theater features a state of the art sound and lighting system, new stage, dressing rooms and a flexible seating plan all on the first floor, and the balcony has two hundred and fifty permanent seats.

They are open to receptions, cocktail parties, awards, dinners, or productions, and would love to be the site of your next private party. You can view the specifications and layouts for the different seating arrangements online at the Joy’s website.

The Joy offers both reception seating and banquet seating, having different set ups and capacities as far as your guests are concerned. The reception arrangement can hold up to five hundred and fourteen guests, and the banquet seating can hold one hundred and fifty.

Having featured live music such as Etta James and Percy Sledge, dance shows, and live theater, it is a perfect location for a private event to share between you and your guests. The Joy Theater helps you host a perspective of the city that doesn’t involve copious amounts of alcohol or deafening music, dare it be said that it’s a slightly more sophisticated way to entertain than a standard night on Bourbon St.

Being originally designed in the 1940′s and renovated in 2011, the Joy Theater has brought back an iconic form of “JOY” to New Orleans. There aren’t many feelings better than being lost in live performance, whether it is music, theater, or dance. The Joy offers a unique experience to share with you and your guests and books shows unique to New Orleans, and some developed and which celebrate New Orleans culture.

Having a flexible floor plan and hosting New Orleans talent, there is no reason not to bring your next private event not only to the city of New Orleans, but right here to The Joy Theater.

If you’re an event planner, contact Sandie at 504-331-0722 or email: sales@thejoytheater.com

If you think New Orleans is all about food and music, you’re dead wrong. Here in the city we want you to leave us entertained, and we are willing to die trying. Located at 1200 Canal Street in New Orleans is The Joy Theater, a wonderful place that has evolved from a simple movie theater in 1947 to a multipurpose venue in December 2011.

It was the first movie palace after the depression era, with its first screening of Lover Came Back featuring Lucille Ball. The Joy Theater now offers live music, comedy shows, dance performances, and live theater. If you’re not a native or if you have yet to hear about The Joy Theater we are going to take a look at some of the events they have had to see what might tickle your fancy.

In the past, the theater has had Irma Thomas, a Grammy award winning singer from New Orleans. Also, the Soul Rebels, a seven-piece ensemble mixing the sounds of Mardi Gras funk, soft rock, and reggae.

Live theater has graced the Joy as Glitz took the stage in January; Glitz is a stage production that celebrates the art of female impersonation. Let’s say you prefer the beauty and finesse of dance, the Joy has had two dance presentations: Rick Delaup Presents: The Queens of Burlesque and City of Hope: NOLA Cares.

Although the Joy offers a main-stream variety of shows, since their reopening in December 2011, they’ve had mostly live music: Percy Sledge known for “When a Man Loves a Woman” in January, Cowboy Mouth, who is New Orleans rock and roll, the Little River Band having a modest beginning in Australia sought to conquer the world via America and got a little piece of New Orleans here at the Joy Theater, and much more.

Since December 2011, The Joy Theater has had an array of big hitting acts to liven up New Orleans night life. Here at the theater, they understand that New Orleans isn’t always all about loud nights and morning headaches, and they are here to help. The Joy Theater is yet another wonderful place in the city to bring you and a group of people. Spanning an amazing 10,000 square foot venue, the theater is able to hold up to nine hundred guests. The theater is available for receptions, parties, dinner, or productions. You can view photos of the facility on the theaters website.

The Joy Theater originally opened in 1947 at 1200 Canal St. It has approximately 8,500 square feet of auditorium at the main level and another 2,500 square feet for balcony seating. It was designed by Favrot and Reed Architects and was originally used as a single screen movie theater. It was the first movie palace in New Orleans following the Depression.

New Orleans has always been a city of entertainment and wonder and The Joy Theater was built in the country’s peak of movie attendance for the time. Settled on the corner of Canal St. and Elks Place there was no missing it and today with it’s upgraded tech specs and face life. There’s no need to miss it today.

Standing today, re-opened and back in business, The Joy Theater now comfortably can accommodate 900 guests. If you visit their website (http://www.thejoytheater.com/) you will find that the theater has itself broken down for banquet seating, reception seating, and of course, the theater seating. So, you can see they can handle anything thrown at them.

Brought to the modern day, The Joy Theater is still a standalone building with a fixed stage, but features three permanent bars and flexible floor plans. However, it isn’t just atmosphere the new Joy Theater brings to the table; they also have a completely updated audio/visual system! From speakers that will blow your mind to 42”-70” LCD TV screens The Joy Theater has a very intriguing system that will leave you satisfied. Do not forget lighting, any good stage needs appropriate lighting and The Joy Theater has 95 lighting fixtures, that’s at least one for every ten quests they can bring in.

If you want a blast from the past, The Joy Theater has plenty of pictures from the days of old on their website, but who would not want to have a refreshing evening of live music or stage play in this beautiful new theater. Lights, camera, action, The Joy Theater has it all and having only reopened in December of 2011, they are dying to share it with you. Don’t forget you can find the Joy Theater on Twitter and Facebook, where you can find others’ reviews and of course once you set foot in the theater yourself, share it with the rest of the world.

In New Orleans we have everything from the French Market to major retail to satisfy your shopping needs. For more than a century, Canal Street was a main stopping point for shopping in New Orleans. Local stores and well-known retailers including Maison Blanche, Rubenstein’s, and Werlien’s Music were major stops and dazzled natives and tourists alike. New Orleans has always been a center for opera, theater and concerts hosting such venues as the Varieties Theater which later became the Grand Opera House. Movie palaces were centered on the intersection with Rampart Street, where the neon marquees of many, including the Joy, cast multicolored light onto sidewalks.

The Joy Theater opened February 7, 1947 as a movie theater, located on the corner of Canal St. and Elks Place at 1200 Canal St. It was designed by Favrot and Reed Architects and is one of the few remaining examples of the post-war movie palace. Canal St. has been a booming location for commerce in New Orleans for well over a hundred years.

Reopened in December of 2011 the Joy Theater now serves as a multipurpose entertainment venue completely recast and ready to serve New Orleans. Everything about the Joy is new and exciting, and coming from being a single screen movie palace to now hosting live music, comedy shows, and live theater. It has so much more to offer the exciting and always growing community of New Orleans. Canal St. today hosts so much more than just shops including: The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, The Saint Hotel, the rehabilitated Joy Theater, and the Astor Crowne Plaza. Prize hotels only add to the richness of New Orleans style and being expertly located, serve New Orleans tourism on a silver platter. Entertainment, food, drinks, people, and the unique culture of the city, everything you could want, are within walking distance

One of the main points of entertainment on Canal St., the Joy Theater, is certainly doing what it can to keep up with the times. Having closed permanently in 2003 it has been reintroduced! To quote The Joy’s website, “This ain’t your Grandparent’s move theater. Hell, it ain’t even a movie theater.”