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Mahalia Jackson Theater

Theater of the Performing Arts

Mahalia Jackson Theater

The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts is a theater located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans. The theater reopened in January 2009, after being closed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.

Since 1973, the Mahalia Jackson Theater has been a beacon for the performing arts in New Orleans. The theater, designed by architect William Bergman, is home to the New Orleans Ballet Association and the New Orleans Opera Association. Seating 2,100 patrons, the theater hosts some of the best in live performances in the city from local performers to top acts like Diana Ross.

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