#ICYMI Here's the second of four editions of "Mardis with Marty" on @wwltv-mirror.bsky.social with our own @gmmartygraw.bsky.social! Watch every Tuesday morning through Mardi Gras for helpful, easy Carnival costuming ideas! #Carnival2026 #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage

A little more lagniappe for you! This segment, from "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6," had to be cut for time, but answers some commonly asked questions! Enjoy! Watch "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6," streaming FREE on YouTube @nolavoicetheatre

Bringing you some Holly Daze Lagniappe for Christmas night. Another visit with A.C.E., performing a jazz fantasia of the classic Carol of the Bells. This number was recorded for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6," but had to be cut for time. We're happy to share it with you now!

Enjoy this year's Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6, streaming FREE now on YouTube! Presented annually as a gift to the people of Gulf South Louisiana, and New Orleanians around the world!!

Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6 begins streaming FREE Dec. 14th at 7 pm Central at: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre New Orleans ONLY locally produced annual video holiday special, given every year as a gift to the people of New Orleans around the world!

Watch for director Vatican Lokey tomorrow on the WWLTV Louisiana Morning News in the 8 am hour and catch a sneak peek at Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special! Streaming FREE beginning Sunday, Dec. 14th at 7 pm Central on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre

Louisiana actor Alan Lee joins us as our announcer for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6." Alan is a highly respected actor across the country, and currently residing in Nashville, TN. But, at heart he remains a Louisiana boy! 12/14/2025, 7 pm, YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to company member Margeaux Fanning, from your friends at NOLA Voice Theatre!

We were very fortunate to have all of our talents for this year's "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special", now in our sixth year. Thank you again, Professor and Grand Marshal!

First look at the cast for the "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6", streaming FREE starting Sunday, December 14th at 7 pm CDT on our YouTube channel @nolavoicetheatre

What's going on here? Just a few previews of "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6", streaming FREE on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre Dec. 14th at 7 pm CDT!!! It's an all-new show, new format, new guests & much, much more!! Check out our other specials on our channel & get ready!!!

Happy International Stage Managers Day, everyone!

Sending our congratulations to Ella Grace Francis! Her debut album "Waves" is under consideration for a Grammy AND she's making her second appearance with us in "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6" streaming free Dec. 14th at: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre Please share!

Finished recording today on "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6"! Thanks RIVER REGION DRAMA GUILD, INC. for having us. Dec. 14th, 7pm, free on our YouTube channel. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel, and enjoy our other specials and projects. YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre

Big announcement from the beleaguered Krewe of Oshun, announcing child riders as young as 6, and their royalty for #carnival2026, Terrance & Stephanie Osborne. The krewe is restructuring after legal problems. Thanks to @fox8live.com for this story. #mardigras2026 #OurCarnivalHeritage

What's all this about? Just a teaser for this year's Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6! We begin shooting at the end of this month, so watch for pictures from the shoot! Premieres Sun. Dec. 14, 7 pm on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre

We are thrilled to announce that New Orleans & Nashville actor Alan Lee will be our announcer for "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special 6," premiering Sunday, Dec. 14th on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre Welcome Alan! We're happy to have you in the madness for the Holly Daze!

Meet the cast of NVT Production's upcoming "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Days Special 6" premiering December 14th at 7 pm on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre It's a WHOLE NEW show, with a new format and a bevy of NOLA's best theatre & musical talents. On FB & IG @sprinklesandtinsel

Saddened to relay the news that iconic satirist and songsmith Tom Lehrer has passed away at the age of 97.

One of our favorite guests is West End musical star/international vocalist Lindsay Hamilton! She's hilarious, gifted, a musicians dream. She'll be back this year for a new segment! 6th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special premieres 12/14/2025 on YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre

Holly Daze in June continues with this commercial parody featuring Glitzy the Elf! The 6th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special premieres 12/14/2025, 7pm. Watch all our specials at: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre FB: @nolavoicetheatre FB & IG: @sprinklesandtinsel

It wouldn't be Holly Daze in June without Maria Hefte! A frequent guest on the VMHD specials, this video was from her first appearance in 2022. We love her! Watch all the Very Merry Holly Daze Specials: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre FB & IG: @sprinklesandtinsel FB: @nolavoicetheatre

Continuing Holly Daze in June, it's the cast of "Sister Act: The Musical" performing this hilarious, in-character performance from last year's special. See all the Very Merry Holly Daze specials: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre Follow on FB & IG: @sprinklesandtinsel FB: @nolavoicetheatre #NOLA

It's Holly Daze in June! NOLA musician/actor Danny Boy Rubio performs "Spirit of Christmas" for our 2024 special. Watch all the Sprinkles and Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Specials here: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre Facebook & Instagram: @sprinklesandtinsel FB: @nolavoicetheatre

We're celebrating the Holly Daze in June with some memories of our past specials. Enjoy this "commercial" by Glitzy, spokeself for Tinkleco. Watch all our Very Merry Holly Daze Specials on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@nolavoicetheatre And, follow us on Facebook @nolavoicetheatre

We're 6 mos away from the premiere of the 6th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special. We've got some of the city's brightest & most generous artists for this year's special! Show premieres on YouTube@nolavoicetheatre Sunday, December 14th at 7 pm CDT. Mark your calendars now!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our own Mitchell Kogan!! You can see him again in this year's "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special" premiering Dec. 14th on the NOLA Voice Theatre YouTube channel!

We are working hard on the 6th annual "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special!" The cast of Ricky Graham's New Orleans Fairy Tales has recorded a greeting for this year's show! This year's special premieres Sunday, 14 December on: YouTube.com/@nolavoicetheatre

Your parade preview for today, April 6th! Share, Like & Follow for more on our culture, traditions & #OurCarnivalHeritage here and on FB @profcarlnivale

Our thanks to the cast of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' recent production of "Once Upon a Mattress" for their performance of "Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season". Our first recorded performance for the 6th annual "Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special"! 14 Dec. 2025!

Your parade preview for today, April 1st! Share & Like! And, follow me on FB @profcarlnivale for more on #OurCarnivalHeritage & culture throughout the year!

Wishing our own Michelle Plaideau a very Happy Birthday!!

We are already working on the Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special, debuting in December on our YouTube channel! We've got some new cast members and new performances! But, for now it's Carnival Time with @profcarlnivale.bsky.social & @gmmartygraw.bsky.social!!! Happy Mardi Gras!!!

Tomorrow at 1 pm is the final performance of "The Professor Carl Nivale Show" at Rivertown Theaters! We hope you will join us. You'll be home in plenty of time for the big game, and have a new appreciation of our Carnival heritage! www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6514221 Cash only at the door.

Congratulations to our dear friend Angela Vance, the new executive producer of the @wwltv.bsky.social Louisiana Morning News! Well deserved!!!

Tomorrow night, it's the opening of "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw" Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tix at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6514221 CASH ONLY at the door. No cards, sorry! Reserve seats for pickup: [email protected]

We have discovered a problem with the original ticket link. The direct link is: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6514221 Due to this issue, we WILL have at-the-door ticket sales, cash only at the door. To reserve will-call tickets, email: [email protected] See you this weekend!!!

Seats are available for "The Professor Carl Nivale Show" Feb. 7-9, 3 shows only. There's not a show like this anywhere!! Go to: profcarlnivaleshow.brownpapertickets.com today! Online tickets only. No at-the-door ticket sales for this production. @profcarlnivale.bsky.social @gmmartygraw.bsky.social

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Tickets are selling well for The Professor Carl Nivale Show, so get yours today! Only 3 performances of this informative and entertaining romp through our shared Carnival and Mardi Gras history, legends, and lore!

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Tickets on sale NOW for "The Professor Carl Nivale Show featuring Grand Marshal Marty Graw", in a special 3-show engagement at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. TV's favorite Professor & Grand Marshal take on Mardi Gras history, culture & lore! profcarlnivaleshow.brownpapertickets.com

Thrilled to announce that New Orleans actress & award-winning theatre educator Kristi Jacob-Stanley has joined the cast of The Professor Carl Nivale Show! She will play Professor Lucia Liuzza! 3 shows only, Feb. 7-9, Rivertown Theaters. Tickets at profcarlnivaleshow.brownpapertickets.com

Say goodbye to 2024 with another viewing of the 5th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special, streaming FREE now on our YouTube channel! Support New Orleans Theatre, and check out all our videos. Like & Share!

in 2022, we were fortunate to have 2 legendary NOLA icons, Ricky Graham & Becky Allen for the Very Merry Holly Daze Special! Here's their interview with Sprinkles & Tinsel. Follow us on FB & YouTube @nolavoicetheatre Follow Sprinkles & Tinsel on FB & IG @sprinklesandtinsel youtu.be/n5esA6I16cY

We're celebrating the Holly Daze season with looks back at our fantastic guests. Here's Loose Cattle performing "Shepherds in a Parking Lot" for our 2022 Very Merry Holly Daze Special. Follow us on Facebook & YouTube @nolavoicetheatre Follow Sprinkles & Tinsel on FB & IG @sprinklesandtinsel

We are so proud of this year's Very Merry Holly Daze Special, streaming free now on our YouTube channel. Every year is a labor of love by some exceptionally talented New Orleans theatre artists, at home and around the world. We hope you enjoy the special. We wish you Very Merry Holly Daze!

Streaming FREE now, the 5th annual Sprinkles & Tinsel's Very Merry Holly Daze Special! Made for every New Orleanian, at home, abroad, & at heart! @nvtproductions.bsky.social Presented annually as a gift to the people of the greater metropolitan New Orleans area, & around the world!