Choir Boy

Rescheduled from January 2022 is the 2019 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, Choir Boy, written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, who won the 2017 Academy Award for his adapted screenplay of the film Moonlight. In the soaring, music-filled Choir Boy, the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is dedicated to the creation of strong, ethical black men.

Pharus wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school’s legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key?

Choir Boy Dates: June 16 – 26, 2022

Thursday, June 16^th is a preview performance. All Tier 2 and Tier 3 seats are $25. The official opening is Friday, June 17^th.

The show performs Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm.

Choir Boy is directed by Nicholas Ashe (“Queen Sugar”). Music Direction is by Clif St.Laurent. The cast includes Averis Anderson as Pharus, LeBaron Thorton, Jeffrey Lackey, Rosha Washington, Joshua Griffin, Vincent Banks, and Nicholas Walker.

SINGLE TICKETS: $35-65 Adult | $15 Students 

GROUPS: Save 20% on groups of ten or more with code Group

BLUE STAR FAMILIES: Le Petit participates in the Blue Star Families Program and offers 50% off tickets and subscriptions for active military personnel

WHERE: Le Petit Theatre – 616 St. Peter St. New Orleans LA 70116 | 504.522.2081

BOX OFFICE: 504.522.2081 or lepetittheatre.com

CONTACT:  For inquiries contact Don-Scott Cooper: 504.522.2081 x5, [email protected]

Located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Le Petit Theatre, a 501(c)3 organization, is passionately dedicated to presenting the highest quality theatrical performances to entertain and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of the greater New Orleans area.