Crowns: A Gospel Musical

New Venture Theatre kicks off its 12th Season with Regina Taylor's gospel musical Crowns, performed at the LSU Studio Theatre. Adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry, Crowns presents the story of Yolanda, a young African American woman mourning her brother's tragic death. She travels to the South and is taught a life lesson or two by her grandmother's circle of hat queens. A story of sisterhood, suffering, joy, and fabulous headwear, Crowns explores and celebrates the history and identity of African American women. 7:30 pm performances each night, with another at 2 pm on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. $30, $25 for students. newventuretheatre.org