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Uptown Music Theatre Kids Hoist Big Trophy at Jr. Theater Festival
On January 13–15, 2012, Uptown Music Theatre’s Broadway Babies—23 talented New Orleans youths competed in the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA along with over 2700 other students from around the nation. The event celebrated musical theater in its entire splendor, featuring professional actors, writers and producers specializing in theater. The first day was a … Continue reading
Distinguished ballet master Ceyhun Ozsoy visits Uptown Music Theatre
Uptown Music Theatre kids were treated to an impromptu clinic by the distinguished ballet master Ceyhun Ozsoy. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Mr. Ozsoy has performed and worked with the Ankara State Ballet Company, the Royal Ballet in London, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Joffrey Ballet and several others. Since 1992, he has staged and choreographed many … Continue reading
Help the UMT’s Broadway Babies get to the National Junior Theatrics Festival
Educator and Uptown Music Theatre founder Delfeayo Marsalis with some of the Broadway Babies–who are raising money for a trip to Atlanta in January to compete in the 2012 Junior Theater Festival. UMT is one of 60 groups from 18 different states have been selected for adjudication. To make a contribution on behalf of the … Continue reading
Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Leah Chase featured in Sweet Sounds of Music Benefit Set on November 20
The 1st Annual Sweet Sounds of Music fundraiser benefiting the Broadway Babies of Uptown Music Theatre (UMT) will be held on Sunday, November 20 at the Ashe Cultural Center. The proceeds from this event will help us send this troupe of talented, local youth to compete in the National Junior Theatrics Festival being held in … Continue reading
See the kids of Uptown Music Theatre October 22 at the French Market Boo Carre
Uptown Music Theatre will perform as part of the French Market’s Boo Carre on October 22. See us in the French Quarter on the Kid’s Stage in Dutch Alley at St. Phillip and Decatur Streets! Time TBA.
Get Ready for Broadway Babies!
Kidstown Summer Theatre will present Broadway Babies – featuring the greatest hits from Broadway, including works from Annie, Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, The Wiz and more. Performances Dillard’s Cook Theater July 30 and 31 2:30pm and 7:30pm 2601 Gentilly Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70122 Tickets $10 students, $15 adults available by calling 504 897-3033 … Continue reading
Our next performance – the Creole Tomato Festival!
The children of the Uptown Music Theatre have been invited to perform at the French Market’s Annual Creole Tomato Festival on Sunday, June 12th, at 3:30. See us in the French Quarter on the Kid’s Stage in Dutch Alley at St. Phillip and Decatur Streets!
Welcome to Uptown Music Theatre
Welcome to the Uptown Music Theatre. We are now registering for the Kidstown Summer Theatre Music Camp. Click here for more information and to download an application.