Kentucky Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Kentucky from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band To Bring CREOLE CHRISTMAS To The Kentucky Center
Kentucky Performing Arts will present Preservation Hall Jazz Band in their Creole Christmas program on December 10.
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 5 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 10
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 10 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 10 Revealed
Who will make the Top 10 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 5 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Square.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
Original musicals that aren’t based on movies are becoming all too rare these days.
Jake David Smith and Senzel Ahmady Will Lead North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY
The North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY will star stage veterans Jake David Smith as Jay Gatsby and Senzel Ahmady as Daisy Buchanan.
How To Support Over 200 Non-Profit Theatres on Giving Tuesday
BroadwayWorld is sharing our Giving Tuesday Regional Theatre Database, a resource to connect theater lovers with nonprofit theaters nationwide, for the second year in a row.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 10 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts
Dog Man: The Musical will be presented at the Brown Theatre.
Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach To Present THE BLACK BOY NARRATIVES
The Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach program will present THE BLACK BOY NARRATIVES on November 30 at the Kentucky Center’s MeX Theatre.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL At The Lexington Theatre Company
The Lexington Theatre Company brings Broadway and rising stars to the stage.
Gary Owen to Embark on 'No Hard Feelings' Tour in 2026
Following a wave of sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country, comedian and actor Gary Owen has announced his first major North American theater tour, No Hard Feelings.
Louisville Native Sonya Hensley To Debut Her New Show At The Kentucky Center - Mex Theater
Multidisciplinary artist Sonya Hensley is giving her hometown the opportunity to see her world premiere, 'A One Woman Show : The Scat Life' at The Kentucky Center - Mex Theater.
THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW is Coming to Brown Theatre
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show will return to the Brown Theatre.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 15 of Next On Stage: Season 6
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Premiere
Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned with its first live shows, revealing the Top 30 performers in both age groups.
Watch the Premiere of Next On Stage: Season 6
Who has made the Top 30 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? Tune in to the episode here to find out!
A VELVETEEN RABBIT CHRISTMAS to Open at Derby Dinner Playhouse
Derby Dinner Playhouse will open the holiday musical 'A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas' as part of their Children's Musical Theatre Series.
Kentucky Opera Names Ben Robinson As General Director And CEO
Kentucky Opera has appointed Ben Robinson, an accomplished singer, stage director, and arts executive, as its new General Director and CEO following a national search.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Will Open in Rochester in Fall 2026
BOOP! The Musical will embark on a North American Tour, opening for its 50-week run in Rochester, NY at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Derby Dinner Playhouse (7/01-8/09) |
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Liverpool Legends "The Complete Beatles Experience!" The Capitol (8/13-8/13) |
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97.5 WAMZ Acoustic Jam Louisville Palace (12/09-12/09) |
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97.5 WAMZ Acoustic Jam The Louisville Palace (12/09-12/09) |
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Disney Presents The Lion King Whitney Hall (11/12-11/29) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Paramount Arts Center (11/04-11/04) |
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Leanne Morgan KFC Yum! Center (11/20-11/20) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell SKYPAC (10/15-10/15) |
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Misery Ramsey Theatre Company (3/19-3/20) |
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The Outsiders Whitney Hall (8/18-8/23) |