BB's Stage Door Canteen

BB's Stage Door Canteen

At The National WWII Museum
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Bette Davis served the desserts. Marlene Dietrich and Lauren Bacall danced the night away. Red Skelton told the jokes and Bing Crosby crooned. The place was the Stage Door Canteen and the guests were the steady stream of GIs headed off to war. Many were leaving home for the first time and the Canteen offered a welcome opportunity to forget their anxieties—if only for a time—with entertainment, fellowship, and a little American spirit.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans honors this memorable wartime tradition in our very own BB's Stage Door Canteen, an exciting entertainment destination.

BB's Stage Door Canteen presents a wonderful series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of this incomparable era. Enjoy evening and matinee performances by headliner acts, signature musical productions, big bands, dancing, the Victory Belles vocal trio, and more! It's all at BB's Stage Door Canteen!

For more information or to book tickets by phone, please call 504-528-1943.

If you would like to be seated with someone that is not included in your order, please contact us at least three hours before the event.

BB's Stage Door Canteen

Dine & Dance with the Victory Swing Orchestra

Let the Victory Swing Orchestra put a spring in your step as you experience a live 1940s-style big band.

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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night

Join the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.

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BB's Stage Door Canteen

Wartime Piano Happy Hour

Guests of all ages can join us for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.

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BB's Stage Door Canteen

The Victory Belles Matinee Luncheon

Enjoy a buffet-style lunch followed by the Victory Belles trio performing the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony. 

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BB's Stage Door Canteen

Dinner with a Curator

Dinner with a Curator is an evening of dinner and history hosted by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar culinary team and National WWII Museum professionals.

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BB's Stage Door Canteen

The Rat Pack Now

Experience the music, style, comedy, and camaraderie of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.—the Rat Pack—at this world-class tribute show.

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For more information or to book tickets by phone, please call 504-528-1943.

If you would like to be seated with someone that is not included in your order, please contact us at least three hours before the event.

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Auditions & Employment Opportunities

Find out about audition information for future productions or learn more about employment opportunities at BB’s Stage Door Canteen.

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The story of how Bob Hope gave levity and laughter to troops during one of the most brutal conflicts in human history is a crucial component of the history of the war—and a demonstration of how humanity can shine through in the darkest of times. The National WWII Museum is proud to have BB's Stage Door Canteen performances supported by Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation. If you are a veteran of any war, you may be eligible for free show only tickets to BB's Stage Door Canteen performances through our Tickets for Troops program. Please call our box office at 504-528-1943 for more information. 

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Now Playing: So Ready for Laughter

An 11-minute documentary, featured in the recent special exhibit dedicated to Bob Hope’s tireless efforts to entertain servicemembers during World War II, now plays continuously in BB’s Stage Door Canteen. Look for it on your next visit.

Supported by the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation.

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The Original Stage Door Canteen

Where could a GI enjoy the best big bands, dance with the ladies, and rub elbows with the likes of Marlene Dietrich? Only at the Stage Door Canteen.

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Victory Belles Birthday Serenade

Do you know a WWII veteran or Home Front worker who’s about to celebrate a birthday? Invite The National WWII Museum’s 1940s songbirds to the party!

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