Welcome to PASA!
If you believe like we do that our community deserves to have exciting, live entertainment by the world’s greatest artists, then make a donation today and help Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA) bring great performances of dance, classical music, theater and more back to the stage of the Heymann Center for everyone, and open those doors to students, as well.
Past Shows
Nebu Nezey Sings the Blues
Nezey has sung non-stop since she was two years old. She is a highly skilled vocalist who has always had music in her veins. It was inevitable that she would be an entertainer. Her influences are widely diverse, inspired by such artists as Sybil, Queen, Donnie Hathaway, SWV, Selena, Cathy Dennis, Wilson Phillips, and Whitney Houston.
She has toured as an opening act for Avant, Jon B, Ginuwine, Urban Mystic and Bruh Man, the actor/comedian who was seen in Martin. She advanced to the second round of BET's syndicated Gospel show Sunday Best.
Friday, January 29, 2021, 7:00 pm
This is a virtual event.
André Courville Sings Songs of the Season
André Courville, the bass baritone who is gaining momentum as a rising star on stages throughout the world will sing Songs of the Season at 7 p.m. on December 18 in a virtual PASA in Your Casa concert offered by Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA). It's like a Comfy Couch Concert, only you watch from your comfy couch and you don't have to worry parking! Sort of like being at Carnegie Hall, only our halls (houses) are not that big.
Friday, December 18, 2020, 7:00 pm
An online event.
At Last!
At Last, you can hear Erica Fox sing torch songs with vocalist/pianist Jill Butler at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 5. Herb Pucci Green will join in on percussion.
Thursday, November 5, 2020, 7:00 pm
Streaming live on youtube.com with link.
Lyrica Baroque - Handel, Bach and More
If you love great, live music, you'll love Lyrica Baroque, a unique collective of artists who perform as a special kind of classical chamber ensemble. The concert, in the beautiful, overlooked Auditorium at Lafayette Middle, is set for 7:30 p.m. on September 26. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Lafayette Middle School is located at 1301 W University Ave., at the intersection of W. University and Versailles.The performance is offered by UpStage.
Thursday, September 26, 2019, 7:30 pm
The Auditorium at Lafayette Middle.
Ailey II
Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 7:30 pm
Heymann Performing Arts Center
Take Down the Letters
A BOX OF LETTERS FROM THE PAST BECOMES A PLAY -
TAKE DOWN THE LETTERS BY SUE SCHLEIFER DIRECTED BY CHRISTY LEICHTY
Wednesday, November 7-Lyle Comeaux Residence-103 Glynnwood Ave., Lafayette, LA
Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 7:00 pm
Lyle-Comeaux Residence
Sasha Sings Jazz
Join UpStage on Friday, May 12 when Sasha Massey—one of our community’s finest vocalists--sings jazz! She’ll be joined by Jake Spanella on piano and bassist Robert Nash for this intimate concert in a comfy environment. Doors open at 7 P.M. and show starts at 8 P.M. Grab a chair or a spot on a sofa and hear these three talents swing it out.
Friday, May 12, 2017, 7:00 pm
Aluminum
After over a decade of touring worldwide, Aluminum Group is thrilled to present the world premiere of the spectacular, new Aluminum Show. This new and unique show brings the material, the music and the artists together on stage in a magical, mystery-filled creation combining visual theater, dance, and humor into an exciting, multi-sensory experience, the likes of which audiences have never before seen. This is the story of one man’s incredible journey to a parallel universe – a futuristic planet made entirely of aluminum. Aluminum pipes come to life right before the audience’s very eyes, transforming into imaginary, mysterious, and playful characters.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 7:00 pm
Heymann Performing Arts Center
Jambalaya, the Musical
Jambalaya, the Musical, by acclaimed writer, director and choreographer Nancy Gregory, is a rollicking new musical that celebrates south Louisiana’s culture, music and dance. A stellar artistic team— Jeff Barry, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Songwriter (Leader of the Pack, Chapel of Love); and Production Designer and Emmy Award winner Joe Stewart (Friends, Two and a Half Men)—set the stage to tell the story of T, a young songwriter, raised by his grandparents and who is yearning for success in the music industry.
Thursday, September 8, 2016, 7:30 pm
Heymann Performing Arts Center
Regina Carter's Southern Comfort
Violinist Regina Carter, awarded a MacArthur Fellowship (genius award) is considered the foremost jazz violinist of her generation – a designation which doesn’t quite paint the picture. Her curiosity, passion, and quest for beauty is apparent, whether she is on the most important stages in the world are at home in an intimate jazz club.
Thursday, March 10, 2016, 7:30 pm
Heymann Performing Arts Center
1373 S. College Rd.
Parking also available in the LGMC Tower