Saenger Theater
History and charm just steps from the French Quarter, the Saenger Theatre is the most unique venue in New Orleans. The cultural landmark has hosted a long list of world-renowned artists such as John Legend, Paul Simon, Arcade Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Seinfeld, LCD Soundsystem, Alabama Shakes, and Dave Chappelle among countless others. The Saenger is also home to Broadway in New Orleans, which has included state-of-the-art productions such as Hamilton, Wicked and The Lion King.
Food: The Saenger Theatre has food kiosks and bars situated throughout the theatre including, the arcade, orchestra level and balcony level to make your experience as convenient as possible.
History:
The Saenger Theater opened on February 4, 1927, as a 4,000-seat movie palace. Saenger Theatre on Canal Street was built by brothers Julian and Abe Saenger as a 4,000-seat "atmospheric" movie palace. Designed by architect Emile Weil to resemble a 15th-century Italian courtyard, it featured a starlit ceiling and cloud projections, serving as the crown jewel of their massive southern theater empire. After significant damage from Katrina, it underwent more than $50 million in renovations and reopened in 2013.
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