The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat: Carmen Miranda!

Celebrate the “Brazilian Bombshell” who brought samba to the United States.

May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
+ Add to calendar 2026-05-16 7:00:00 PM 2026-05-16 8:30:00 PM America/Mexico_City 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 <em>The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat: Carmen Miranda!</em> Celebrate the “Brazilian Bombshell” who brought samba to the United States.
Location: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Join us at BB’s Stage Door Canteen for an immersive experience celebrating Carmen Miranda, the “Brazilian Bombshell” who brought the sensational sounds of samba to the United States! Backed by the dynamic Bando da Lua, Miranda reminisces on her life and career as the sultry star who broke barriers and crossed borders to mesmerize audiences around the globe.

Carmen Miranda rose to stardom samba performer in her native Brazil in the 1930s. Her talent and vitality quickly made her a media sensation in the United States in the 1940s, especially as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor policy looked to strengthen ties with Latin America. During the war years, Miranda starred in over a dozen films—becoming the highest-paid women in the country by 1945 and a symbol of intercontinental culture. Credited with bringing Brazilian music to audiences worldwide, Miranda’s legacy as a singer, actress, and dancer endures.

Pricing:

  • Members: $47
  • Nonmembers: $50
  • For group rates, call 504-528-1943.