Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise

When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. Playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ wartime courtship.

October 09, 2026, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
+ Add to calendar 2026-10-09 5:30:00 PM 2026-10-09 9:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City BB's Stage Door Canteen 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 <em>Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise</em> When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. Playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ wartime courtship.
Location: BB's Stage Door Canteen

5:30 p.m. Dinner Seating | 7:00 p.m. Showtime

When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins.  

US Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the conflict continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts.  

Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship—and the results are anything but expected.

Starring Oriana Lada and Pete Winfrey | Directed by Risa Brainin

Runtime: 105 minutes, plus 15-minute intermission 

 

Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Alabama Shakespeare Festival 
Cast: Oriana Lada, Pete Winfrey | Director: Risa Brainin | Photos: Hillary Taylor 
Scenery: Sara Ryung Clement | Lighting: Michael Klaers | Costumes: Val Winkelman | Sound: Vincent Olivieri

Dinner Menu


CHOICE OF STARTER

Lobster Bisque

Creamed "House-Made" Lobster Broth

Salt Baked Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Arugula, Frisée Lettuce, Candied Pecans, Citrus, Raspberry, Beet & Walnut Dressing


CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

Blackened Red Fish

Sautéed Baby Spinach, Crispy Cajun Potato, Grilled Lemon Butter Cream

Veal Scallopine Normandie

Sautéed Button Mushroom, Apple Cider Cream Sauce

Free Range Chicken Breast

Free-Range Joyce Chicken Breast, Andouille and Cornbread Stuffing, Chicken Jus, Sweet Potato Puree


DESSERT

Bob Hope's Lemon Meringue Pie