Dennis Assaf Tickets

Dennis Assaf is a renowned conductor and artistic director whose work with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) has shaped the Gulf South’s performing arts landscape. Founded in 1978 by Dennis Assaf and Hannah Cunningham in Metairie, Louisiana, JPAS has become a cornerstone for opera, ballet, and Broadway productions across New Orleans metro venues. Assaf leads the JPAS Symphony Orchestra and oversees JPAS productions, bringing a broad repertoire to audiences across the region.

Whether you’re a longtime JPAS supporter or new to the Gulf South scene, you’ll find Dennis Assaf’s programming engaging, educational, and reliably high in quality. He has balanced performance excellence with community partnerships, including notable educational initiatives with local institutions like Dillard University.

Carnegie Hall hosted Dennis Assaf for a memorable debut in May 1993 with the New England Symphonic Ensemble, performing Mozart's Mass in C minor. His career as a conductor and music director has continued to expand JPAS’s reach, including The Nutcracker productions at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie—an annual staple of JPAS’s season. The 2025-2026 JPAS season features Waitress, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Nutcracker, along with JPAS Theatre Kids productions staged across JPAC and Westwego venues. For those seeking a trusted guide to Gulf South live music and theatre, Dennis Assaf remains a reliable connection in the arts community.

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