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Kentucky Center Receives NEA Grant
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts will receive a $15,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to present The Kentucky Center Integration of the Arts and Literacy Academy in June 2016 for Kentucky teachers. The NEA will make 1,023 awards totaling $74.3 million nationwide in this funding round. This is the second major grant announcement of fiscal year for the NEA.
Pandora Productions to Present YANK!, Begin. 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015
Taking a page from the Hollywood musical of the 1940's, YANK! is a gorgeous big band era musical drama that begins with our hero finding an old diary in a junk shop of one Private Stewart. Suddenly we are transported back in time to explore the tumultuous relationship between 'Stu' and his reluctant new 'friend' Mitch. The war is a backdrop for the war within as the two struggle to find themselves and accept that their love is possible and yet fraught with danger. 
Ferdinand's Ball Gala Returns Tonight to the Muhammad Ali Center
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2015
The sixth annual Ferdinand's Ball gala will kick off the Derby party season this year tonight, April 30.
Kentucky Center Hosts Thunder Over Louisville Celebration Today
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2015
This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. The Center will open its doors for Thunder Over Louisville today, April 18, at 2 p.m. The air show begins at 3 p.m. with the fireworks kicking off at 9:30 p.m.
Actors Theatre of Louisville to Premiere New Work by Sarah Ruhl at 2015 Humana Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are delighted to announce that Sarah Ruhl's For Peter Pan on her 70th birthday will receive its world premiere at Actors Theatre of Louisville during the 40th Humana Festival of New American Plays. For Peter Pan on her 70th birthday was commissioned by Actors Theatre of Louisville and will be directed by Les Waters and performed in the Pamela Brown Auditorium. The production will begin previews on March 8, open on March 10 and run through April 10, 2016.
BWW Reviews: 10-Minute Plays Bring Comedic Close to Humana Festival
by Todd Zeigler - April 14, 2015
The Humana Festival features an array of shorts that accomplishes the overarching mission of the format - and provides a rollicking good time in the process.
BWW Reviews: Inventive Production of INSPECTOR HOUND Entertains for a Cause
by BWW Special Coverage - April 14, 2015
The Real Inspector Hound is a classic piece of meta-theatre. Acting Against Cancer has decided to do Stoppard one better.
Rock Guitarist Jeff Beck Comes to Kentucky Center, 5/12
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2015
Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck has had one of the most influential careers in Rock history. His inimitable combination of primal shredding and cool perfectionism has earned eight Grammy awards, wide critical praise, and two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Beck will be performing at the Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
BWW Reviews: Mee's THE GLORY OF THE WORLD Celebrates Merton at Humana Festival
by Todd Zeigler - April 11, 2015
Actors Theatre of Louisville has devoted a substantial portion of the 39th Humana Festival to examinations of the local landscape. Fo Thomas Merton's birthday, they decided to throw him a party.
BWW Reviews: FINNIGAN'S FESTIVAL OF DERBY CITY PLAYWRIGHTS Engages and Inspires
by Robert Sisk - April 08, 2015
In a city as culturally rich and vibrant as Louisville, it's a true shame there aren't more opportunities for local playwrights to showcase their work. Without being spoken aloud by actors, brought to life by directors and ultimately performed in front of an audience, it seems difficult for a playwright to critically gauge the potential perception of their work. Thanks to "Finnigan's Festival of Derby City Playwrights," twelve local playwrights have such a stage, and the result provides much hope for some of these burgeoning playwrights.
Kentucky Shakespeare Presents the Second Annual SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
Kentucky Shakespeare has just announced the second annual - Shakespeare in the Parks Tour. The seven-actor, 90-minute Macbeth will tour to 18 area parks and bring free Shakespeare to various neighborhoods from March 28-May 17, 2015. It is the kick-off to the summer Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park.
BWW Previews: New Twist on FINNIGAN'S FESTIVAL OF DERBY CITY PLAYWRIGHTS
by Robert Sisk - April 02, 2015
It's no secret that Louisville has an abundance of theatre. With so many shows and production companies, there is no dearth of opportunity for actors, directors and designers to get involved and do what they love to do. What perhaps are lacking in the community are platforms for local playwrights to showcase their work. That's where Finnigan's Festival, founded by Brian Walker in 2007, comes in.
SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Opens at Derby Dinner Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
Derby Dinner Playhouse will close out their 40th Anniversary season with the musical SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, opening March 31 and running through May 10, 2015. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com
Kentucky Shakespeare Presents MACBETH on 'Shakespeare in the Parks' Tour, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2015
Kentucky Shakespeare is proud to announce the second annual - Shakespeare in the Parks Tour. The seven-actor, 90-minute Macbeth will tour to 18 area parks and bring free Shakespeare to various neighborhoods from today, March 28-May 17, 2015. It is the kick-off to the summer Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park.
Theatre Designer Jean Guy Lecat to Speak at Northern Kentucky University, 3/23
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2015
Internationally famed technical director, theatrical space designer and scenographer Jean Guy Lecat will give a presentation of his work at Northern Kentucky University, March 23 at 10am.
Bourbon Baroque's DIDO & AENEAS Comes to the Kentucky Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
Bourbon Baroque's DIDO & AENEAS to combine classical and contemporary music and dance tonight, March 14 at 8 p.m. at the Kentucky Center's Bomhard Theater.
Ferdinand's Ball Gala to Return 4/30 to the Muhammad Ali Center
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
The sixth annual Ferdinand's Ball gala will kick off the Derby party season this year on Thursday, April 30. For the first time, Ferdinand's Ball will serve as a joint fundraiser for the gala's venue, the Muhammad Ali Center, and Old Friends Equine Retirement Facility. This is the event's third year at the Ali Center and the sixth year supporting Old Friends.
Kentucky Shakespeare to Present MACBETH on 'Shakespeare in the Parks' Tour, 3/28-5/17
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2015
Kentucky Shakespeare is proud to announce the second annual - Shakespeare in the Parks Tour. The seven-actor, 90-minute Macbeth will tour to 18 area parks and bring free Shakespeare to various neighborhoods from March 28-May 17, 2015. It is the kick-off to the summer Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park.
BWW Reviews: Silverman's THE ROOMMATE Gives 39th Humana Festival a Stellar Start
by Todd Zeigler - March 10, 2015
Jen Silverman's "The Roommate' is as tragic as they come - and it's a tragedy that subtly grows beneath peals of uproarious laughter.
MOON OVER BUFFALO, SEUSSICAL, INTO THE WOODS and More NKU's 2015-16 Theatre Series
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University is proud to announce its 2015-2016 Academic Season.
Kentucky Center to Host Thunder Over Louisville Celebration, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. The Center will open its doors for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. The air show begins at 3 p.m. with the fireworks kicking off at 9:30 p.m.
Actors Theatre of Louisville's 2015-16 Season to Include SEVEN GUITARS, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER & More
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2015
Today, in the midst of preparations for one of the nation's most influential festivals of new work, the Humana Festival of New American Plays, Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein announces Actors Theatre of Louisville's 2015-2016 Season. The lineup features an exhilarating range of stories including; a work by famed playwright August Wilson, a madcap take on a Gilbert and Sullivan crowd-pleaser, a critically acclaimed hard hitting drama, a charmingly inventive Broadway hit for the whole family, and the return of two of the most popular and beloved holiday shows in the city.
BWW Reviews: Derby Dinner Goes Big With BONNIE & CLYDE
by Todd Zeigler - March 07, 2015
"We're fairly sure they didn't say 'Darn.'"
Pandora Productions' EDITH CAN SHOOT THINGS AND HIT THEM Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Pandora Productions presents Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat,a serio-comedy that explores the resilience and wisdom of children who are tossed out or tossed aside.
Dance and Broadway Legend Ruth Page to be Honored at St. Luke's 3/23
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
Dancers Over 40 honors the Chicago Ballet superstar Ruth Page in the tribute, 'A World Apart' on March 23, 2015 at St. Luke's Theatre, 308 West 46th St., NYC at 7PM.

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