OK, guilty as charged for using Jackson Square instead of Canal Street in the picture...but the gist of this Gambit article Oyster pointed to is a VERY good idea.
I've thought for some time that NOLA could support a major theater, and having one--or several (more on that in a second)--would be yet another reason to visit the city...and plenty of New Orleanians would no doubt qualify for the various jobs a project like this would offer.
A genuine "Broadway South" might be a little much to bite off all at once--but establishing, or re-establishing, say, a major venue, a smaller stage, and perhaps an experimental space/workshop or two would be a start. Work out the tax incentives with the state, and then set up something with your major theaters/artists, and this could develop quite well.
Personally, it'd give me yet another reason to drive down, spend some money, and probably stay overnight: catch a show, go out for a decent dinner, maybe see some music afterwards...and, knowing me, not being in ANY condition to drive until the next day. Also, just to be selfish, the Gambit article mentions the riverfront tax incentives they're discussing could apply to places like Red Stick (I'm also thinking that a few shows might decide to check out BR's new facility, which is a short walk from where I live).
Damn, but here's hoping something comes of the concept...
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