Tulane's Summer Lyric Theatre 2026 Preview
Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane's box office is now open with a great summer lineup.
With three musicals to be expected, locals can catch a show this summer with their choice of a production showcasing either romantic or comedic themes.
Season 59, Summer 2026 Schedule
La Cage Aux Folles (July 9 through 12)
A Little Night Music (July 30 through August 2)
La Cage Aux Folles
La Cage Aux Folles is an exciting musical based on a play featuring the obstacles a gay couple face when pursuing ownership of a drag nightclub. The theater's Diane Lala will direct and choreograph the production. Lala has experience working with the CCM Musical Theater group.
A Little Night Music
The production of A Little Night Music will be directed by Ricky Graham and choreographed Jauné Buisson. Graham has worked with various local theaters in New Orleans. This musical is a work by Stephen Sondheim, with great complexity to compliment the Swedish romance storyline.
Tulane Summer Lyric Theater
The Summer Lyric Theater at Tulane University brings the Broadway experience to one of New Orleans' leading educational institutions. The university hosts the productions in Dixon Hall, a large venue with clear acoustics.
The theater's 2025 season featured A Chorus Line, Company, and Carousel. The current artistic director is C. Leonard Raybon, who has worked with Summer Lyric since 2022.
Ticket Information
Season ticket renewal opened on March 16, with new season subscriptions and single ticket purchases available April 20.
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, or in-person. Call (504) 865-5269 during business hours to purchase or visit 103 Dixon Hall in Tulane University for in-person service.
