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Best Plays in Baton Rouge

Potted Potter at Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Potted Potter

Former BBC hosts Daniel Clarkson and Jeff Turner condense all seven of the famous books by J.K. Rowling into a 70-minute farce for audiences of all ages. Already seeing success in London and New York, these two will be 'apparating' into town quicker than you can say "Expelliarmus!"

Clue at Columbia Theater

Clue

Based on the board game and the cult movie classic, Clue is a fiendishly funny murder mystery, where everyone is a suspect, and the next potential victim! Featuring all the colorful characters from the game, from Colonel Mustard to Mrs. White, Clue leads us from room to room in a whirlwind of slapstick comedy and real theatrical verve.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Varsity Theatre

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, join Charlie Buckett as he wins a trip into the mysterious Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, where nothing, including reclusive Wonka himself, is as it first seems. A candy land fantasy that quickly turns awry, discover Wonka's strange secrets alongside Charlie and his Uncle Joe in this delicious local production, making its way to you this season!