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Louisville Ballet to Re-Open Doors for 70th Anniversary
by Gabrielle Gervais - October 08, 2021
The Louisville Ballet is thrilled to be re-opening for in-person audiences for their upcoming 70th anniversary season.
The Liminal Playhouse Announces The Opening Of THE HOUSEGUESTS
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew have announced the opening of The Liminal Playhouse's latest show – “The Houseguests” by Harry Kondoleon. Originally scheduled for late spring of 2020, “The Houseguests” is finally coming to the stage with the original cast and designers.
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Pandora Productions Continues 21-22 Season With SCROOGE IN ROUGE
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Pandora Productions, Louisville’s only theatre company dedicated and most trusted to tell the stories of the LGBTQ+ community, proudly continues their 2021-2022 Season with the raucous holiday treat, SCROOGE IN ROUGE, with book and lyrics by Ricky Graham and music by Jefferson Turner.
Country Music Drama A BETTER MAN Comes To Henderson
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
The original country musical drama from Nashville, A Better Man comes to Henderson, KY on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 at the Preston Arts Center, 2660 S. Green Street. Showtime is 6:30 PM.
Northern Kentucky University Hosts Engaging Dance Workshop
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2021
Northern Kentucky University's School of the Arts welcomes William Charles Crowley to campus on Sunday, Oct. 10, to host a lecture and demonstration entitled 'Beyond the Labyrinth: The Dance Legacy of Martha Graham' which will be followed by a masterclass introducing students to the Graham Technique. This session is free to the public, but advanced registration is required.
TORCH SONG Kicks Off NKU's Theatre & Dance Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
Northern Kentucky University's School of the Arts presents Harvey Fierstein's 'Torch Song' as the start of their 21/22 Theatre + Dance academic season. “Torch Song” will run Sept. 29-Oct. 9, 2021 at NKU's Stauss Theatre. “Torch Song” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW!: A PUPPET PARODY is Coming to The Kentucky Center- Bomhard Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2021
This brand-new show brings the audience the classic Golden Girls moments everyone knows and loves, but this time with puppets. Devoted fans will fondly remember the four girls from Miami, and for first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of the series.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Kentucky Shakespeare Presents TURN OF THE SCREW
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2021
Continuing its tradition of a fall site-specific production for Halloween, Kentucky Shakespeare will present Jeffrey Hatcher’s two-actor adaptation of the Henry James horror novella THE TURN OF THE SCREW in their new headquarters in historic Old Louisville.  
Kentucky Performing Arts Presents Drum Tao 2022
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2021
More than 800 million around the world have watched DRUM TAO turn drumming and acrobatics into magic through skill, technique and synchronization that leaves audiences in awe. The stage is created through phenomenal performances consisting of Wadaiko-drums and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps.
Closing Reception Scheduled for RESIDUE Exhibition at The Carnegie Galleries
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2021
The exhibition RESIDUE, now on view at The Carnegie, explores the links between artists, the works they exhibit and the viewers in the gallery. As the exhibition comes to a close, the public is invited to join several of the participating artists for a final look at the show and also a special panel discussion.
Black Violin: Impossible Tour Comes to the Brown Theatre in February 2022
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2021
Black Violin is led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music, often described as “classical boom,' to overcome stereotypes and encourage people of all ages, races and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers. 
Kentucky Performing Arts To Require Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test Result
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2021
Kentucky Performing Arts, with support from Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, PNC Broadway in Louisville, and StageOne Family Theatre, has announced that guests attending indoor performances at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, the Brown Theatre, and Old Forester's Paristown Hall will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
NS2 and Kentucky Performing Arts Present Billy Prine and The Prine Time Band
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2021
Billy Prine is a natural-born storyteller just like his late, great brother John Prine was a natural-born songwriter.  A Chicago native of the sixties, Billy Prine grew up performing blues and rock bands, later moving to California in pursuit of a music career.
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
The Opera Center Debuts as New Home of Kentucky Opera
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2021
Kentucky Opera today debuted its new home, the Opera Center – a 16,000 sq. ft. space in downtown Louisville that will serve as a community hub for Kentucky Opera to rehearse, audition, build costumes, provide educational programming, gather for special events, and conduct business operations.
Pandora Productions Opens 2021-22 Season With BIRDS OF A FEATHER By Marc Acito
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2021
Pandora Productions, Louisville's only theatre company dedicated and most trusted to tell the stories of the LGBTQ+ community, proudly announces the opening of their 2021-2022 Season with a production of Marc Acito's BIRDS OF A FEATHER.
The Liminal Playhouse Announces 2021 – 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2021
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew have announced the sixth season of The Liminal Playhouse, again consisting of four Louisville premieres.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS to be Presented at Live at the Brown Theatre This December
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2021
Louisville Public Media will present An Evening with David Sedaris for one night only at the Brown Theatre on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 8:00PM, following the release of his newest books The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery.
The Liminal Playhouse Will Open its 2021-2022 Season With The U.S. Premiere of PUNTS By Sarah Page
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2021
In this British comedy from 2017, a London couple Alastair (Brian Hinds) and Antonia (Teresa Willis) hire a prostitute (Sloan Malone) to help their mentally disabled 25-year-old son (Wes Yunker) lose his virginity. 
Actors Theatre of Louisville Seeks Radical Hospitality Coordinator
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2021
Principal responsibilities include actively creating a welcoming environment for all people, but especially for those belonging to marginalized communities and identities and may not have felt welcomed at the Theatre before. and responsive experience for collaborators and patrons in all the Theatre’s locations before, during, and after a performance.
Kentucky Opera Presents Summer Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2021
Kentucky Opera General Director and CEO, Barbara Lynne Jamison, announced three summer concerts happening in August of 2021.
Rickey Smiley to Perform at Louisville's Brown Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2021
RICKEY SMILEY announced he will be performing at Louisville's Brown Theatre on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7PM.  Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, July 23rd at 10:00am.
Tickets Go On Sale For Orchestra Kentucky's 2021-22 Season on Monday
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2021
The lineup includes The Texas Tenors, Music of Billy Joel, Motown Legends, and more. Check out the full list of shows here, and learn more about how to purchase tickets!

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