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Derby Dinner Playhouse will open A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS on November 18, 2017 as part of their Children's Musical Theatre Series. Public performances run November 18, 24, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 18, 22, 23, 2017. For ticket information please call 812-288- 8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the lavish and thrilling Broadway version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL, opening November 15 and running through December 31, 2017. For ticket information please call 812-288- 8281 or visit derbydinner.com.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a spooky story about the triumphs, trials, and tribulations of love and family, is coming to Kentucky. The production is presented by Jenny Wiley Theatre.

Those who are afraid of seeing Shakespeare because of the oft abstract language and confusing plot twists should fear not. This production is a total delight, with a nice mash-up of comedy and outlandish farce, mixed in with a little lover's stardust. It's definite must see!

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the highly requested classic musical, THE MUSIC MAN, opening July 12 and running through August 20, 2017.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit   

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway musical comedy, SISTER ACT, opening April 12 and running through May 28, 2017.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the macabre Broadway musical comedy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, opening February 22 and running through April 9, 2017.

Over the last number of years Great Lakes Theater has cobbled together seasons consisting of Shakespearean classics, musicals and mystery plays. The combination has proven to be very successful, with many award winning productions and audience pleasing shows being produced.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the macabre Broadway musical comedy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, opening February 22 and running through April 9, 2017.

For the 3rd year, Arts-Louisville.com and Vault 1031 presented the Arts-Louisville.com/Broadway World Theatre Awards honoring excellence in local theatre. In a ceremony attended by over 100 people, competitive awards in 4 divisions were given out to local theatre companies and individual theatre artists after a public vote administered through the Broadway World website. The period of qualification for these categories was November 1, 2015 and October 31, 2016.

His Eye is on the Sparrow, Larry Parr's stirring one-woman musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking artist Ethel Waters, opens at The Armory on February 10, with previews beginning February 4 and performances running through March 19.

It's been a crazy year, Dear Readers. Lots of ups, lots of downs, and LOTS of emotions. And I'm not just talking about on stage. But let's not dwell on the bad things that may have happened in the world and focus on some of the amazing things Seattle theater companies gave us this past year, and let me tell you there were quite a few. So many in fact that in some categories I simply had to call out more than the usual Honorable Mentions as some performances just needed to be noted. You'll see what I mean especially when you get to the female categories as the ladies were certainly bringing it this year. But let's get started shall we? Out of the myriad shows I saw this year in Seattle, here are the shows and performances that truly stood out to me.

Derby Dinner Playhouse opened ONCE UPON A SNOWFLAKE on November 19, 2016 as part of their Childrens Musical Theatre Series.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the musical comedy THE HONKY TONK ANGELS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR, opening November 16 and running through December 31, 2016.

One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' takes up residence on the Boston Common July 20 - August 7, 2016, presenting William Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost, directed by Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the musical LEGALLY BLONDE, opening April 6 and running through May 15, 2016.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com 

At heart, theatre is simply one group of people in a room trying to connect to another group of people in that same room. All around Louisville and the surrounding areas, this sacred exchange is taking place; in venues large and small, with extravagant production values or with the barest minimum of sets and costumes, executed by trained professionals or by amateurs driven by passion to devote long hours to it for little or no pay - it is ALL theatre. It is ALL theatre worth celebrating. - Arts-Louisville Managing Editor Keith Waits in his opening remarks.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway musical INTO THE WOODS, opening February 23 and running through April 3, 2016.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Louisville winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!