GOV'T MULE @ THE MAHALIA JACKSON THEATRE
April 30th, 2010 - New Orleans, LA

Gov't Mule's night show during Jazzfest is a tradition dating back over 10 years. Following a a one year absence last year, The Tradition Continues Friday April 30, 2010 when Gov't Mule returns to New Orleans and plays the gorgeous Mahalia Jackson Theatre across from The French Quarter. As the first theatre to reopen since Hurricane Katrina, The Mahalia Jackson recalls the vibe, beauty and spirit of The Saenger Theatre and The Orpheum, two of the band's (and fans') favorite venues and sites of truly memorable shows. Joining us will be 7 Walkers Featuring Bill Kreutzmann & Papa Mali.



***PRE-SALE TICKETS*** will be available through Mule Ticketing starting Friday February 12th @ Noon.

The Public On-Sale Through Ticketmaster will be this Saturday.



More Info About The Mahalia Jackson

On August 29, 2005, the face of the City of New Orleans was forever changed. Casualties of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina included many of the historic buildings and performing arts facilities that have defined New Orleans through the decades. While not as tragic as the loss of lives and homes, the devastation to these buildings was a loss to the cultural fabric of the city. Among these venues, the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, located in Armstrong Park, was only a shell of its former self after Hurricane Katrina. Over 14 feet of water in the basement damaged the motor control center, orchestra lifts, HVAC controls and sewerage ejector pumps. Wind damaged the roofs, rear doors, the stage and other fixtures, as well as shattered an 8x16 window panel.

Under the leadership of Mayor C. Ray Nagin, combined with the efforts of the City of New Orleans Chief Administrative Office and the Capital Projects Group, funding was finally secured and construction began in April 2008 on the Mahalia Jackson Theater. The grand reopening in January 2009 is only as a result of the bold efforts of Mayor Nagin, the New Orleans City Council, hundreds of City Staff, contractors, workers, and artists that have tirelessly dedicated themselves to this project. The Mahalia Jackson Theater comes alive once more with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Opera Association, the New Orleans Ballet Association, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Broadway Shows. World renown entertainers from the realm of Comedy, Gospel, Blues, R&B and Rock have once again opted to add New Orleans back on their tour schedules. The reopening of this venue is indeed a Triumphant Return for all.

What is Mahalia Jackson Theatre?
The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts began its life as the New Orleans Theater of the Performing Arts in January 1973.Though ravaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, in 2008 the theatre received a state of the art renovation. This New Orleans landmark in Louis Armstrong Park is once again a cultural center of our unique city. The theatre is located across from the French Quarter and is also a short distance down Esplanade from the Jazzfest Fairgrounds.

Where is the Mahalia Jackson Theatre?
The theatre is located in Louis Armstrong Park. The park is a 32-acre greenspace that contains both the Municipal Auditorium and the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts. Located just across from the French Quarter on N. Rampart St, the park is named for New Orleans’s “favorite son” and is now recognized as the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

Is the theatre general admission?
Yes, the Gov’t Mule show will be general admission.

Will alcohol be served? Can we drink in the seats?
Yes, alcohol will be served and you can drink in your seats.

Is there parking?
Yes, there is a parking lot attached to the Mahalia Jackson Theatre where you can park your car during the shows.