Sweet Georgia Brown

In this original musical, the diva Georgia Brown has thoroughly trampled upon her pop culture cred. Rumor has it she physically assaulted Etta James, had some choice words for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and she may have even stolen the Tree of Hope from the Apollo Theatre. To save her reputation, she takes a gig in a hole-in-the-wall club, where she meets a pack of misfits sure to shape her up and get her back on top. 

Written and directed by New Venture Theatre's managing artistic director Greg Williams, Jr., this show will feature a live on-stage band, who will perform memorable renditions of '60s and '70s blues favorites like "I Put a Spell on You," "Let the Good Times Roll," and "Down Home Blues." 

All at LSU's Shaver Theater, for four days only. Performances at 7:30 pm Thursday–Saturday, with a 2 pm Saturday matinee and a 3 pm Sunday matinee. $30; $25 for children and students. nvtarts.org.