HOT JAMBALAYA
by Matt Hobbs & Travis Sharp
“A TRIUMPH…SAVORY, LAYERED, AND SURPRISING…FUN” -AJC
“SUCH A CLEVER, ORIGINAL STORY” -ArtsATL
“AN ELECTRIFYING NEW MURDER MUSICAL COMEDY” -Newsbreak
“INCREDIBLY FUNNY” -ArtsATL
Family ties, lies, secrets, and treachery of old New Orleans boil over in this wildly popular, Suzi-nominated murder mystery musical comedy from Dad’s Garage. A break-out hit last summer, it’s back for seconds at Horizon!
When wealthy patriarch Papa Joe takes a fatal spill from a French Quarter balcony, his family, friends and enemies gather for his elaborate funeral aboard an aging steamboat.
Then they uncover the chilling truth: Papa Joe was murdered, every single person on board wanted him dead, and they must uncover whodunit and why before the killer strikes again!
The Big Easy just got a whole lot hotter! Don’t miss this “very funny” (Arts ATL) rollicking mix of murder mystery, screwball farce, tasty tunes and New Orleans spirit!
Performance Dates
MAY 22-JUNE 21, 2026
Press Opening: May 29
with a possible extension—stay tuned!
Show Times
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8PM
Saturday 2PM and 8PM
Sunday 5PM
TICKETS: Call 404-584-7450. Box office hours are 12-5 Tuesday through Saturday. Or CLICK HERE!
Show Run Time
This play runs about 2 hours, 10 minutes including act break/intermission.
General Admission
Tickets start at $40 on Wednesdays & Thursdays, $45 for Friday nights, Saturday nights, and weekend matinees. Reserve now for best prices! Prices will increase as the run continues.
3-Play Season Tickets Still Available – Best Deal!
Student tickets available for $20. Contact our box office to place an order.
Prices listed do not include tax/fee.
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Bring your neighbors!
Group pricing is available for parties of 10+. Groups of 10-24 receive $5 off the general admission ticket price. Groups of 25+ receive $7 off the general admission ticket price. Call 404.523.1477 x100 or e-mail our box office for more information.
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Ticket prices are subject to change. Buy early for best pricing. Internet convenience fee added to all online orders. No refunds, exchanges, or late seating. Cannot combine discount offers.
TICKETS: Call 404-584-7450. Box office hours are 12-5 Tuesday through Saturday.
Cast & Creatives
FEATURING
Benny Broussard: Sully Brown*
Posie Davenport: Charis Sellick
Dorothy Van Horn: Marcie Millard
Mary Van Horn: Noelle McIntyre
Teddy Van Horn: Trevor Rayshay Perry*
Rose Catalano: BriAnne Knights
Captain Pierre St. Pierre: Alexander Hudson
Deck Hand/Crew & Dance Captain: Mya Burns
Deck Hand/Crew: Riley Given
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Understudies/Swings:
Dorothy Cover: Christina Cusack-Curbelo
Female Swing: Amy Duffy
Male Swing: Jonah Harmon
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Written by Matt Hobbs & Travis Sharp
Directed by Candy McLellan Davison
Choreographed by Kari Twyman & Candy McLellan Davison
Music Direction by Javar La’trail Parker
Scenic Designer: Gavin Mosier
Costume Coordinator: Liz Singleton
Lighting Designer: Rachael N. Blackwell
Special Effects: Vii Kelly
Props Designer: Melisa DuBois
Sound Designer/Engineer:Dan Bauman
Stage Manager: Davan Glynn
Asst. Director: Avery Sharpe
Asst. Stage Managers: Ticket Knowlton, R. Cameron Smith
Production Director: Jamie Warde
Creative Director: Tim Stoltenberg
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association
Production Photos
(2025 production)
(Photographer: Casey Gardner Ford)
Press & Reviews
(2025 production)
- INTERVIEW: Broadway World: Matt Hobbs And Travis Sharp, creators of HOT JAMBALAYA at Horizon Theatre Company
- MORNING NEWS SHOW FEATURE/INTERVIEW: Atlanta News First: Interview with Matt Hobbs & Candy McLellan Davison—Hot Jambalaya Returns with More Chaos!
- REVIEW: ArtsATL: Dad’s Garage delivers a tasty musical stew with ‘Hot Jambalaya’
- REVIEW: TheatreReviewsKurahashi: Spicy and Bloody: Dad’s Garage Presents ‘Hot Jambalaya’
- REVIEW: NewsBreak: Murder, Music, and Mayhem: Dad’s Garage Serves Up a Steaming Bowl of Hot Jambalaya
- REVIEW (PDF): Atlanta-Journal Constitution