The latest theatre news from Kentucky — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
“Wild Kratts – Live” will bring the Kratt Brothers’ signature blend of science, comedy, and audience participation to Brown Theatre in Louisville this November.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Producer Jeffrey Seller and PNC Broadway in Louisville have announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance in Louisville, KY at The Kentucky Center.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
BroadwayWorld's Teen Critics continues with Ava (13), Ellie (12), and Zander (13), who recently headed to the Bernard B.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
VOICES of Kentuckiana has announced an artistic leadership transition for the chorus.
Actors Theatre of Louisville has revealed its upcoming season, featuring A Christmas Carol,, Primary Trust and more, plus the return of the Storytelling Revolution Festival across its Louisville venues.
You can now get a first look at the cast of BORDEN: A New Musical in character ahead of the production's run at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center as part of the Voices HEaRd Festival.
Jaelon 'Majiggk' Harris discusses portraying Jesus in Market House Theatre's contemporary production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, exploring power, identity, and the human pressures behind an icon.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Kentucky Performing Arts held the 2026 KPA Bradley Awards at Louisville's Brown Theatre, honoring high school musical theatre students across 35 schools.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Earendel Theatricals announced the first Kentucky Emerging Playwrights Summer School, pairing eight early-career writers with professional mentors at the Dwelling Place Monastery in Martin, Kentucky.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Derby Dinner Playhouse will open its 52nd season with CALENDAR GIRLS, Tim Firth's comedy based on the true story of Women's Institute members who posed for a charity calendar.
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK announced 26 new cities for its upcoming season, including stops in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Houston, after welcoming over 500,000 patrons since its launch.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run.
BORDEN: A NEW MUSICAL will present a public workshop at the Downtown Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky, as part of the Voices HEaRd Women's Theatre Festival, with Lizzie Borden historian Cara Robertson serving as Dramaturg.
Derby Dinner Playhouse has revealed its 52nd season lineup, featuring eight productions including The Little Mermaid, 9 to 5, Heartbreak Hotel and more.
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