Leyla's Photo Magic

10/23/2026

09/07/2026

As we wish one and all a Happy Labor Day, we continue to Meet The Muses of XANADU THE MUSICAL!

Next up, it's the Muse of Tragedy, Melpomene- played by Andi Beauchamp Carroll!

XANADU tells the story of Kira, leader of the Muses, and her sister Muses as they travel from Mount Olympus to Venice....California. Set in 1980, this fun, high energy show is a spoof of the movie by the same name. Our Muses try to inspire Sonny, a down on his luck artist who has a dream- to open his own roller disco. (Remember, we said it was 1980.)
With songs by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra ("Magic", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "Evil Woman", "Strange Magic" and more!), this show is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours out.
Tickets are on sale now!
www.evangelinetheater.com

Running 9/18-10/4 at our theater in Mandeville
Directed by Emily Antrainer Carmadelle and Gordon Carmadelle
Music Direction by Brandi Lopez
Costume Design by Jayna Manieri Young
Promotional Photos (taken on location at New Orleans City Park) by Leyla's Photo Magic

08/28/2026

We continue to Meet The Muses of XANADU THE MUSICAL!

Next up, it's the Muse of Comedy, Thalia- played by Barrett Baumgartner. Barrett also plays Hermes, the Messenger of the Gods, and perhaps another classic Greek character you'll have to see to believe...

XANADU tells the story of Kira, leader of the Muses, and her sister Muses as they travel from Mount Olympus to Venice....California. Set in 1980, this fun, high energy show is a spoof of the movie by the same name. Our Muses try to inspire Sonny, a down on his luck artist who has a dream- to open his own roller disco. (Remember, we said it was 1980.)

With songs by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra ("Magic", "Have You Never Been Mellow", "Evil Woman", "Strange Magic" and more!), this show is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours out.

Tickets are on sale now!
www.evangelinetheater.com
Running 9/18-10/4 at our theater in Mandeville

Directed by Emily Antrainer Carmadelle and Gordon Carmadelle
Music Direction by Brandi Lopez
Costume Design by Jayna Manieri Young
Promotional Photos (taken on location at New Orleans City Park) by Leyla's Photo Magic

08/26/2026

We continue to Meet The Muses of XANADU THE MUSICAL!

Next up, it's the Muse of Dance, Terpsichore, played by Patricia Lacoste!

XANADU tells the story of Kira, leader of the Muses, and her sister Muses as they travel from Mount Olympus to Venice....California. Set in 1980, this fun, high energy show is a spoof of the movie by the same name. Our Muses try to inspire Sonny, a down on his luck artist who has a dream- to open his own roller disco. (Remember, we said it was 1980.)

With songs by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra, this show is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours out. Tickets are on sale now!
www.evangelinetheater.com

Running 9/18-10/4 at our theater in Mandeville

Directed by Emily Antrainer Carmadelle and Gordon Carmadelle
Music Direction by Brandi Lopez
Costume Design by Jayna Manieri Young
Promotional Photos (taken on location at New Orleans City Park) by Leyla's Photo Magic

08/24/2026

It's time to Meet the Muses of XANADU THE MUSICAL!

First up is Marli Doll Freas, who brings Urania to life. She is the Muse of Astronomy, Astrology, and Philosophy, and she inspires those who study the heavens.

XANADU tells the story of Kira, leader of the Muses, and her sister Muses as they travel from Mount Olympus to Venice....California. Set in 1980, this fun, high energy show is a spoof of the movie by the same name. Our Muses try to inspire Sonny, a down on his luck artist who has a dream- to open his own roller disco. (Remember, we said it was 1980.)

With songs by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra, this show is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours out. Tickets are on sale now!

Running 9/18-10/4 at our theater in Mandeville

Directed by Emily Antrainer Carmadelle and Gordon Carmadelle
Music Direction by Brandi Lopez
Costume Design by Jayna Manieri Young
Promotional Photos (taken on location at New Orleans City Park) by Leyla's Photo Magic

www.evangelinetheater.com

08/21/2026

You can’t even tell that we had all melted by this point! Gorgeous cast, great location, and even the heat couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm!

"A place...where nobody dared to go. The love that we came to know- they call it XANADU!"

We teased the official image, and here it is! Our Muses in all their glory, and they're coming to our stage on Sept. 18! Get your tickets now for this fun, high energy, light-hearted musical that is filled with love, light, and memorable music.

Directed by Emily Antrainer Carmadelle and Gordon Carmadelle
Music Direction by Brandi Lopez
Promo photos shot on location in City Park by Leyla's Photo Magic
Costume Design by Jayna Manieri Young
With music by Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra

Running 9/18-10/4
Fri/Sat at 7:30pm
Sun at 2pm

Reserved seating tickets on sale now at www.evangelinetheater.com

07/16/2026

In honor of International Drag Day, here are some lovely queens who performed at a wedding we shot in New Orleans!

07/14/2026

Proposal shoot in Gulfport! These two were so sweet, and it was a delight to be in on the surprise ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Visit www.leylasphotomagic.com to book your shoot!

07/10/2026

It was a delight to celebrate these two in New Orleans. Gorgeous fits, lots of laughter, and two souls deeply in love 🥰 🏳️‍🌈

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06/09/2026

Our 2nd Weekend of shows begins on Friday night, and it's the perfect night out after a long work week. WIth songs by Dolly Parton and a fun, inspiring story, catch 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL now before those tickets are gone!

www.evangelinetheater.com
Reserved Seating tickets are $32
Directed by Gordon Carmadelle and Emily Antrainer Carmadelle
Music Direction by Reagan Hightower
Photo credit: Leyla's Photo Magic
(l-r): (Emily Antrainer Carmadelle as Doralee Rhodes, Nicole Hebert Barwick as Violet Newstead, and Brandi Lopez as Judy Bernly)