The Popes of Farragut Street by Melanie Maria Goodreaux

Premiering at Theater for the New City Following the success of RITA IS THE GOAT, ENOUGH VO5 FOR THE UNIVERSE, and THE WHITE BLACKS, Goodreaux returns with her latest work for a limited 12-performance engagement, November 6–23, 2025 (Thurs–Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 3 PM). Blending the mix-ups and crossed affections of Shakespeare’s finest comedies with the soulful storytelling of August Wilson, THE POPES OF FARRAGUT STREET is a lively exploration of regret, romance, family, faith, and identity set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans’ cultural and spiritual life. In Conrad's “Shade Tree” auto shop, a group of mechanics, dreamers, and spiritual seekers wrestle with belonging and belief as a hurricane looms. At its heart are searches—for acceptance, forgiveness, and self-knowledge-- spanning generations and genders: a nonbinary child yearning to be seen, parents torn between duty and desire. Infused with Creole culture and Catholic ritual, it beckons Pope XIV back to his roots.