Ambassador Theatre
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Features & Highlights

• First Class Service

  The Saenger Theatre will welcome hundreds of thousands of patrons each year and excellent customer service is a hallmark of our operations. The Saenger philosophy emphasizes that service to our patrons begins long before they reach the front door and continues beyond the final curtain. Professional management staff will be available at all events to ensure that those with questions, concerns or complaints are provided the very best service possible. 

• Amenities

  Recreating the luxury and grandeur from a time gone by is both a skill and an adventure for us. Elevating the experiences of our patrons beyond the nostalgic memories of the recent past is a thrill. Producing first class entertainment on stage is what we live for and bringing all of these elements together at the same place and time is the magic of the Saenger Theatre.

  No detail has been spared in the renovation of the Saenger, including the following features:

  • New, plush, vintage styled theatre seating, including new ADA accommodations
  • Authentically recreated theatre carpeting
  • Restored 1927 paint scheme throughout
  • Restored historic lighting fixtures throughout
  • Recreated grand chandeliers in the Arcade lobby
  • Expanded, accessible public restrooms
  • Elevator transfer between levels
  • Expanded concessions facilities
  • New Grand Suite and Club Seat VIP Lounge
  • New Theatre Box Office on Canal Street
  • Renovated marquee signs including new vertical sign on Canal Street

• Broad Based Programming

  The Saenger Theatre will provide a wide variety of programming to serve the entire community. The facility will be available for use by performing arts organizations, presenters and promoters from across New Orleans, the region and the nation. Emphasis will be placed on providing a mix of performance genres and disciplines, with active partnership with local agency groups.

  Categories of Programming:

  • Theatrical Productions
  • Dance & Performing Arts
  • Musical & Comedy Concerts
  • Family Shows
  • Community Events
  • Special Events in Convention, Film, and Television Industries
  • Private Events

• Sponsorship

  The Saenger Theatre provides a highly desirable platform for business to expand market share, exploit branding opportunities and create goodwill with their customers and for their employees. For more Information, click here.
  

• Technological Upgrades

  Installing the proper technological improvements and upgrades is critical to attracting the very best national and international performing arts attractions to the Saenger stage. The new expanded theatre stage house will increase the functionality of the venue to accomplish this task.

  The modernization and upgrading of the Saenger’s technical systems includes:

  • New and expanded stage house to include a deeper stage, higher gridiron and new fly system
  • New backstage support facilities to include new dressing rooms, equipment storage, production offices and other back of house support)
  • New loading facilities
  • New orchestra pit and lift
  • New freight elevator
  • New performance sound & lighting systems
  • New HVAC and electrical service
  • New administrative offices