BWW Review: EVERYBODY BLACK at Actors Theatre Of Louisville
by Keith Waits - March 25, 2019
Everybody Black is a play. On a stage. But it actually comes off like a series of television programs that one might come across channel surfing in a fit of insomnia; a fever dream of sorts in which the sleepless viewer has mysteriously slipped into a different world than they remember.
by Keith Waits - March 25, 2019
Everybody Black is a play. On a stage. But it actually comes off like a series of television programs that one might come across channel surfing in a fit of insomnia; a fever dream of sorts in which the sleepless viewer has mysteriously slipped into a different world than they remember.
BWW Review: JUST LIKE US/JUSTO COMO NOSTROS at Looking For Lilith/Teatro Tercera Llamada
by Keith Waits - March 22, 2019
The best collaboration happens organically, perhaps an arguable point, but this production of Just Like Us, co-produced by Looking for Lilith and Teatro Tercera Llamada seems such a natural pairing, less an innovation than the appropriate result of relationships built over time. Teatro Artistic Director Haydee Canovas has a history of working with Lilith, and the theme of how young women's lives are affected by larger societal forces fits right into the Lilith mission.
by Keith Waits - March 22, 2019
The best collaboration happens organically, perhaps an arguable point, but this production of Just Like Us, co-produced by Looking for Lilith and Teatro Tercera Llamada seems such a natural pairing, less an innovation than the appropriate result of relationships built over time. Teatro Artistic Director Haydee Canovas has a history of working with Lilith, and the theme of how young women's lives are affected by larger societal forces fits right into the Lilith mission.
BWW Review: HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF at Actors Theatre Of Louisville
by Keith Waits - March 21, 2019
There is nothing more infuriating than attempting several times to solve the same problem over and over again. Trying different methods and seeking advice from assorted perspectives might help lighten the burden but yields satisfying conclusions and closure. What about when it's in our culture? Where smiles are demanded of girls, hugs are forced upon children, a sexual assault prompts finger pointing at everything including what was worn by the victim, yet the assailant walks away with a slap on the wrist. How do you fix this culture? How do you solve this systemic problem? How to Defend yourself, the most recent installment at the 43rd annual Humana Festival of New American Plays asks these questions while acknowledging hard realities.
by Keith Waits - March 21, 2019
There is nothing more infuriating than attempting several times to solve the same problem over and over again. Trying different methods and seeking advice from assorted perspectives might help lighten the burden but yields satisfying conclusions and closure. What about when it's in our culture? Where smiles are demanded of girls, hugs are forced upon children, a sexual assault prompts finger pointing at everything including what was worn by the victim, yet the assailant walks away with a slap on the wrist. How do you fix this culture? How do you solve this systemic problem? How to Defend yourself, the most recent installment at the 43rd annual Humana Festival of New American Plays asks these questions while acknowledging hard realities.
Preacher Lawson Comes to The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Preacher Lawson: Big Sounds and Loud Faces Tour comes to The Kentucky Center's Bomhard Theater on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2019
Preacher Lawson: Big Sounds and Loud Faces Tour comes to The Kentucky Center's Bomhard Theater on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 8 p.m.
USITT Announces New Fund-Raising Campaign
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
This morning at the Annual Meeting of the USITT membership, a major fund-raising initiative was announced that will culminate with the Institute's 60th anniversary in 2020. The campaign, Setting the Next Stage, was announced by Immediate Past President Mark Shanda.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2019
This morning at the Annual Meeting of the USITT membership, a major fund-raising initiative was announced that will culminate with the Institute's 60th anniversary in 2020. The campaign, Setting the Next Stage, was announced by Immediate Past President Mark Shanda.
BWW Review: THE THIN PLACE at Actors Theatre Of Louisville
by Keith Waits - March 18, 2019
As soon as I saw Lucas Hnath's name on the docket for this current season's Humana Festival, I knew immediately which show I most wanted to see. The fact that there was a supernatural aspect to it was an added bonus. I'm happy to report that I don't feel that my anticipation was wasted.
by Keith Waits - March 18, 2019
As soon as I saw Lucas Hnath's name on the docket for this current season's Humana Festival, I knew immediately which show I most wanted to see. The fact that there was a supernatural aspect to it was an added bonus. I'm happy to report that I don't feel that my anticipation was wasted.
BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET! at The Kentucky Center For The Arts
by Taylor Clemons - March 17, 2019
A fresh new addition to the jukebox musical genre gets so much needed flare with ON YOUR FEET.
by Taylor Clemons - March 17, 2019
A fresh new addition to the jukebox musical genre gets so much needed flare with ON YOUR FEET.
USITT Brings Technical Theatre Community To Louisville
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
USITT's 59th Annual Conference & Stage Expo will bring more than 5,000 members of the technical production and live entertainment industry and plenty of action to the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, March 20-23, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2019
USITT's 59th Annual Conference & Stage Expo will bring more than 5,000 members of the technical production and live entertainment industry and plenty of action to the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, March 20-23, 2019.
Kentucky Shakespeare Announces 2019 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Kentucky Shakespeare announces the 2019 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour. Their 6-actor, 90-minute production of MACBETH will tour to 28 parks in Louisville, Indiana, and other Kentucky cities this spring, bringing free Shakespeare to neighborhoods April 6-May 25, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Kentucky Shakespeare announces the 2019 SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS tour. Their 6-actor, 90-minute production of MACBETH will tour to 28 parks in Louisville, Indiana, and other Kentucky cities this spring, bringing free Shakespeare to neighborhoods April 6-May 25, 2019.
The Liminal Playhouse Presents SMART PEOPLE By Lydia R. Diamond
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew are excited to open the third production of the The Liminal Playhouse's fourth season, "Smart People" by Lydia R. Diamond, directed by Tony Prince.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2019
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew are excited to open the third production of the The Liminal Playhouse's fourth season, "Smart People" by Lydia R. Diamond, directed by Tony Prince.
Theatre Lawrence Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
THEATRE LAWRENCE announces a brand new season filled with surprises, a musical favorite, and some brand new shows to tempt you.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
THEATRE LAWRENCE announces a brand new season filled with surprises, a musical favorite, and some brand new shows to tempt you.
BWW Review: CABARET at Commonwealth Theatre Center
by Keith Waits - March 11, 2019
The idea of two companies in one community doing the same show within a few months of each other poses many questions. Sometimes the rights to a popular musical become available and there is something of a feeding frenzy - a dedicated theatergoer could have availed themselves of no less than four productions of Mamma Mia! in this area in the last year. Perhaps they were all stellar productions. I certainly didn't hear any complaints about poor attendance, which indicates either an insatiable appetite for an ABBA jukebox musical or the payoff of careful cultivation of core audience support by each company. In any case, nobody appeared to suffer any ill effects from the repetition.
by Keith Waits - March 11, 2019
The idea of two companies in one community doing the same show within a few months of each other poses many questions. Sometimes the rights to a popular musical become available and there is something of a feeding frenzy - a dedicated theatergoer could have availed themselves of no less than four productions of Mamma Mia! in this area in the last year. Perhaps they were all stellar productions. I certainly didn't hear any complaints about poor attendance, which indicates either an insatiable appetite for an ABBA jukebox musical or the payoff of careful cultivation of core audience support by each company. In any case, nobody appeared to suffer any ill effects from the repetition.
Robert Barry Fleming Named Artistic Director Of Actors Theatre Of Louisville
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Robert Barry Fleming will join Actors Theatre of Louisville as Artistic Director. The appointment was announced Monday by Mac Thompson, President of the Board of Directors, and Managing Director Kevin E. Moore. Fleming comes to Louisville by way of Cleveland where he serves as Associate Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House; previously, he was the Director of Artistic Programming at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. His tenure at Actors Theatre begins June 1, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
Robert Barry Fleming will join Actors Theatre of Louisville as Artistic Director. The appointment was announced Monday by Mac Thompson, President of the Board of Directors, and Managing Director Kevin E. Moore. Fleming comes to Louisville by way of Cleveland where he serves as Associate Artistic Director of Cleveland Play House; previously, he was the Director of Artistic Programming at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. His tenure at Actors Theatre begins June 1, 2019.
The Kentucky Center Presents Voices Of Kentuckiana - WE BELONG TOGETHER
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Voices of Kentuckiana - WE BELONG TOGETHER on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 5 p.m. at The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater. Tickets start at $20. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Voices of Kentuckiana - WE BELONG TOGETHER on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 5 p.m. at The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater. Tickets start at $20. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
The Liminal Playhouse Announces 2019-2020 Season - SMART PEOPLE, PUNTS, and More!
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2019
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew has announced the 2019 - 2020 season of The Liminal Playhouse, again consisting of four Louisville premieres.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2019
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew has announced the 2019 - 2020 season of The Liminal Playhouse, again consisting of four Louisville premieres.
BWW Review: FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY at The Bomhard Theater
by Taylor Clemons - March 09, 2019
Could I BE anymore in love with this show?
by Taylor Clemons - March 09, 2019
Could I BE anymore in love with this show?
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Broadway In Louisville
by Keith Waits - March 08, 2019
HELLO! The Book of Mormon is in Louisville for the third time since the production started touring. The 2011 Broadway Tony Award-winning smash stands up well, and Thursday night's audience was ready to roar with delight at all the outrageous humor that skewers many religions, Western stereotypes of Africa - and the reverse - and many cultural touchstones.
by Keith Waits - March 08, 2019
HELLO! The Book of Mormon is in Louisville for the third time since the production started touring. The 2011 Broadway Tony Award-winning smash stands up well, and Thursday night's audience was ready to roar with delight at all the outrageous humor that skewers many religions, Western stereotypes of Africa - and the reverse - and many cultural touchstones.
BWW Review: THE CORPSE WASHER at Actors Theatre Of Louisville
by Keith Waits - March 08, 2019
A young man is raised with the expectation that he will follow in his father's footsteps, working in the trade and carrying on an important tradition, but instead, he wants to follow his own path and become an artist. It is a classic coming-of-age narrative of a generational and cultural shift that is common enough in Western literature. By finding the same conflict in an Iraqi family, Sinan Antoon's The Corpse Washer shows just how universal fundamental storytelling forms can be.
by Keith Waits - March 08, 2019
A young man is raised with the expectation that he will follow in his father's footsteps, working in the trade and carrying on an important tradition, but instead, he wants to follow his own path and become an artist. It is a classic coming-of-age narrative of a generational and cultural shift that is common enough in Western literature. By finding the same conflict in an Iraqi family, Sinan Antoon's The Corpse Washer shows just how universal fundamental storytelling forms can be.
The Kentucky Center Presents Jo Koy: Break The Mold Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Kentucky Center presents Jo Koy - Break the Mold Tour, Today, March 8, 2019 at 8 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2019
Kentucky Center presents Jo Koy - Break the Mold Tour, Today, March 8, 2019 at 8 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway.
The Kentucky Center And KB Productions Present WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Whose Live Anyway? Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 8 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Whose Live Anyway? Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 8 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway.
The Kentucky Center And Emporium Present Puddles Pity Party
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Puddles Pity Party, Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. at The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater, 501 W. Main St.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Puddles Pity Party, Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. at The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater, 501 W. Main St.
BWW Review: WE'VE COME TO BELIEVE at Actors Theatre Of Louisville
by Keith Waits - February 28, 2019
I keep finding that theatre, even revivals of classic plays, is more often than not, about the moment. Whatever side of the aisle you find yourself, we all seem to agree that America is as divided as it has ever been, and each side has taken to viewing the other with collective disbelief. 'How can they THINK that?' has become a daily reaction.
by Keith Waits - February 28, 2019
I keep finding that theatre, even revivals of classic plays, is more often than not, about the moment. Whatever side of the aisle you find yourself, we all seem to agree that America is as divided as it has ever been, and each side has taken to viewing the other with collective disbelief. 'How can they THINK that?' has become a daily reaction.
BWW Review: 2019 ARTS-LOUISVILLE BWW THEATRE AWARDS at Arts-Louisville.com
by Keith Waits - February 27, 2019
On February 25, in a ceremony held at Spalding University's Columbia Theatre Ballroom, Arts-Louisville Managing Editor Keith Waits presided over an awards presentation for excellence in theatre in Louisville and the surrounding area. Categories for student, professional, and locally produced productions were chosen by participants voting through Broadway World.com's online awards portal.
by Keith Waits - February 27, 2019
On February 25, in a ceremony held at Spalding University's Columbia Theatre Ballroom, Arts-Louisville Managing Editor Keith Waits presided over an awards presentation for excellence in theatre in Louisville and the surrounding area. Categories for student, professional, and locally produced productions were chosen by participants voting through Broadway World.com's online awards portal.
The Kentucky Center And Live Nation Present Iliza: Elder Millennial Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Iliza: Elder Millennial Tour, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $38. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents Iliza: Elder Millennial Tour, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $38. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
The Kentucky Center Presents FRIENDS! The Musical Parody
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, Friday, March 8, 2019 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater. Tickets start at $30. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2019
The Kentucky Center presents FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, Friday, March 8, 2019 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at The Kentucky Center - Bomhard Theater. Tickets start at $30. Kentucky Center members can call the member hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets are available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502) 584-7777, (800) 775-7777, and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.
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