Jefferson Performing Arts Center (Louisiana)

The Jefferson Performing Arts Center is a 1,041-seat live event venue located in Jefferson Parish in Metairie, Louisiana.[1] The venue was designed to host grand operas, musicals, symphonies, choral concerts, ballet and private or corporate events.[1] The venue is currently managed by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society.

Jefferson Performing Arts Center
JPAC
Address6400 Airline Drive
Metairie, Louisiana
United States
OwnerJefferson Parish, Louisiana
TypeLive Event Venue
Capacity1,041
Current usePerforming arts venue
OpenedJune 19, 2015
Website
https://www.jeffersonpac.com/

The $54.5 million performing arts center features an acoustically designed interior, a 51-ft. proscenium arch stage with a mechanical orchestra lift, a theatrical fly rigging system, four star-dressing rooms and six ensemble-dressing rooms.[2][3] The theater inside the arts center is named after former Louisiana State Senator Ken Hollis, who helped secure funding for the theater.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. "The Jefferson Performing Arts Center". jeffersonpac.com/. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  2. "Jefferson Performing Arts Center to host gala June 20". bestofneworleans.com. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  3. "Jefferson Performing Art Center is finally open". wgno.com. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  4. "Jefferson Performing Arts Center to open with June 19 open house". theneworleansadvocate.com. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
  5. "Jefferson Performing Arts Center finally opens today, with free tours". wwl.com. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
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