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Zakir Hussain & Niladri Kumar to Spar at The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
Tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain performs a duo concert with frequent collaborator and sitar master Niladri Kumar. Enjoy an evening of invention and interplay from these musical sparring partners.
Wendy Whelan Set for Intimate Conversation with Emily Bingham at The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
Kentucky to the World, in collaboration with The Kentucky Center, presents Wendy Whelan, one of America's premier dance artists, in an intimate conversation with award-winning historian and author, Emily Bingham, as they talk about Whelan's future and embracing her creative power.
The Liminal Playhouse to Open 2016-17 with THE NETHER
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew are excited to announce the opening of their 2016-2017 season with Jennifer Haley's "The Nether."
2016 Louisville Music Awards to Be Held at The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
The Louisville Music Awards provide the unique opportunity for artists from all genres to come together with each other and with the public to support and celebrate one another. In addition to the awards ceremony, a one-time live collaboration between 1200 and Rachel Grimes will be the featured performance of the evening, alongside sets by Louisville DJs. For more information, please visit www.kentuckycenter.org.
The Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall Ranked 20th Highest Ticket-Selling Venue Worldwide
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
?The Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall has consistently landed on the list of top selling venues in Pollstar, the only worldwide publication covering the concert and tour industry. This year's list of Top 100 Theatre Venues worldwide includes The Kentucky Center at number 20.
Two Kentucky Titles Named Finalists In Theatre Library Association Contest
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016
Two books in the University Press of Kentucky's Screen Classics series have been named award finalists by the Theatre Library Association.Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson was one of ten finalists for the George Freedley Memorial Award for an exemplary work in the field of live theatre or performance. In addition, Dalton Trumbo: Blacklisted Hollywood Radical by Larry Ceplair and Christopher Trumbo was one of eight finalists for the Richard Wall Memorial Award for an exemplary work in the field of recorded performance.
Guitar Army to Play The Kentucky Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2016
The Kentucky Center presents Guitar Army, featuring Robben Ford, Lee Roy Parnell and Joe Robinson on Today, August 27, 2016 at 8 p.m. at Kentucky Center, 501 W Main Street, Louisville, KY.
Director Janet Morris of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Mind's Eye Theatre Company
by Taylor Clemons - August 26, 2016
Director Janet Morris takes a minute to discuss Louisville's first community theater production of the Peter Pan prequel!
The Hunt Is On! DRACULA to Open Next Month at Actors Theatre of Louisville
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2016
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Kevin E. Moore are excited to announce Fifth Third Bank's Dracula, playing in the Bingham Theatre at Actors Theatre of Louisville, September 9 - October 31, 2016.
Guitar Army to Play The Kentucky Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
The Kentucky Center presents Guitar Army, featuring Robben Ford, Lee Roy Parnell and Joe Robinson on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 8 p.m. at Kentucky Center, 501 W Main Street, Louisville, KY.
Pandora Productions to Open 2016-17 Season with SWINGTIME CANTEEN
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
Pandora Productions begins the 2016-2017 season with Swingtime Canteen with book by Charles Busch, William Repicci and Linda Thorsen Bond.
BWW Review: THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Taylor Clemons - August 22, 2016
When a five down on their luck friends buy an abandoned church and turn it into a day spa, hilarity ensues! While building their friendship, they might also manage to find love along the way.
BWW Feature: Youth Repertory Theater Troupe of Louisville
by Keith Waits - August 19, 2016
Something's Happening On The West Side of Louisville
The Liminal Playhouse to Open 2016-17 with THE NETHER
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2016
Artistic Director Tony Prince and Producing Director Richard McGrew are excited to announce the opening of their 2016-2017 season with Jennifer Haley's "The Nether."
Larry Cordle, Kaitlyn Baker to Co-Headline Laurel County Homecoming, August 19
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
Bluegrass and country music legend Larry Cordle and singer/songwriter Kaitlyn Baker are among musical artists scheduled to perform at the Laurel County Homecoming in London, Kentucky, one of the state's oldest and largest community festivals, on Friday, August 19.
Open Mic Series to Kick Off This September at The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
The Open Mic, in its 6th season, has moved into The Bomhard Theater. Open to vocalists, spoken word artists, dancers and dance groups and musicians, the quarterly event provides an opportunity for local artists to participate in the performing arts and share their talent with others.
BWW Preview: LOUISVILLE BALLET - Shakespeare in Dance
by Keith Waits - August 09, 2016
Collaboration continues to be in the air in the Louisville arts community. This time around it's not just that Kentucky Shakespeare's community weeks embrace both a musical and ballet, but that the Louisville Ballet week features a brand new work, William's Folly, which brings together a selection of Shakespeare's sonnets, original live music and new choreography. What a combination!
The Kentucky Center Reveals Details for Fall/Winter Season
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
The Kentucky Center is offering a wide variety of entertainment as it opens its 33rd performing arts season. Fall performances will feature legendary musician Bob Dylan and His Band, country superstar Vince Gill, the interpretive dance troupe Pilobolus, host and creator of This American Life Ira Glass, local sensation and season nine winner of The Voice, Jordan Smith and many others.
Kentucky Arts Students 'Promised' One 'Boss' Experience
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2016
'Talk about a dream and try and make it real,' those are the words of one of the world's most popular rock and roll icons, Bruce Springsteen.
Louisville Repertory Company to Present SMOKE & MIRRORS
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2016
Smoke & Mirrors by WILL OSBORNE & ANTHONY HERRERA directed by GEORGE ROBERT BAILEY presented by Louisville Repertory Company will run August 5-14, 2016 at The Bard's Town Theatre, 1801 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
The Kentucky Center Presents AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RICKIE LEE JONES
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2016
Rickie Lee Jones is a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who has created music in a variety of styles, including jazz, pop, rock, R&B, soul and blues over the course of her five-decade career. She has won two Grammy Awards: Best New Artist in 1980, and Best Jazz Vocal Collaboration in 1991, for her cover of "Makin' Whoopee" with Dr. John. In June, 2015, the documentary The Other Side of Desire was released, which followed Rickie as she created a studio album of the same name, her first in ten years.
An Evening with Chris Botti Slated for The Kentucky Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2016
An Evening with Chris Botti is set for Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 7 p.m. at The Kentucky Center's Brown Theatre at 315 W. Broadway in Louisville. 
BWW Review: THE ALIENS
by Keith Waits - August 01, 2016
Anger, Anxiety, & Strangeness
SMOKE & MIRRORS Opens Thursday at Louisville Repertory Company
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2016
Louisville Repertory Company's production of Will Osborne and Anthony Herrera's, Smoke & Mirrors, will open this Thursday, August 5th, with performances continuing through August 15th.

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