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The latest news on live theater in Kentucky from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Actors Theatre of Louisville
After years away from the stage, Actors Theatre’s A Christmas Carol will return to the Pamela Brown Auditorium in a heartwarming, spirit-lifting production that rekindles the magic, memory, and meaning of the holidays.
Just One Week Left to Vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Election Day may be over, but voting is still open for the first round of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage! Each week, contestants will be voted on by the general public and judged by an all-star panel of judges.
Alyssa Edwards & Frankie Grande Set for 'Slay Ride' Holiday Spectacular Tour
OUTLOUD will present Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, a live holiday tour starring drag icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, Alyssa Edwards, music artist Frankie Grande, and drag queen sensation Kori King.
THE WOOD BROTHERS: PUFF OF SMOKE TOUR is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts Center
The Wood Brothers will bring their Puff of Smoke Tour with DUG to Paristown Hall.
Herbie Hancock To Perform At The Kentucky Performing Arts Center November 5
Legendary jazz icon Herbie Hancock will bring his 2025 North American Fall Tour to The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.
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Applications Now Open For The 2026 Kentucky Governor’s School For The Arts
The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is now accepting applications for its 2026 class.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
STARDEW VALLEY: SYMPHONY OF SEASONS is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons will be presented at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts – Whitney Hall.
Straight No Chaser Brings HOLIDAY ROAD TOUR To Louisville’s Brown Theatre This Weekend
Kentucky Performing Arts will present Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour on Saturday, October 25, at 8:00 p.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
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Cast And Band Set for DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL 2025 National Tour
The cast and band members have been set for Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a toe-tappin', heartstring-tuggin' holiday musical featuring songs by eleven-time GRAMMY Award winner Dolly Parton.
Feature: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL at Mind's Eye Theatre Company & Art Sanctuary
Mind’s Eye Theatre Company will present Evil Dead the Musical.
Final Days to Submit For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
I’m happy to report that Water for Elephants has come out swinging - Not since the 2013 revival of Pippin has there been so much acrobatic work onstage at Whitney Hall! Based on the novel and film of the same name, this brand new circus-centric musical is now embarking on its national tour, wit
FDR’S VERY HAPPY HOUR To Launch National Tour Following World Premiere At Actors Theatre Of Louisville
Producer Dominick Balletta’s High Hard Heat will present a national tour of FDR’s Very Happy Hour, an immersive civics experiment conceived by Regan Linton and M.
Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: Broadway in Cincinnati presents THE NOTEBOOK at The Aronoff Center
Last night’s performance of The Notebook at the Arnoff Center for the Arts in Cincinatti felt like an evening I spent feeling the gambit of emotions.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
2026 KPA Bradley Awards Unveils Participating Schools
Kentucky Performing Arts has unveiled the Kentucky and Southern Indiana High Schools participating in the 2026 KPA Bradley Awards.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Derby Dinner Playhouse (7/01-8/09) |
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Misery Ramsey Theatre Company (3/19-3/20) |
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Leanne Morgan KFC Yum! Center (11/20-11/20) |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Ramsey Theatre Company (6/26-6/27) |
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97.5 WAMZ Acoustic Jam The Louisville Palace (12/09-12/09) |
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97.5 WAMZ Acoustic Jam Louisville Palace (12/09-12/09) |
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Rock The Dam 9 Beaver Dam Amphitheater (8/01-8/01) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell SKYPAC (10/15-10/15) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell The Louisville Palace (10/03-10/03) |
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Disney Presents The Lion King Whitney Hall (11/12-11/29) |