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Pandora Productions to Stage EDITH CAN SHOOT THINGS AND HIT THEM, Begin. 3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 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.
Kentucky Shakespeare Kicks Off SHAKESPEARE ON STAGE Film Series Today
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
Kentucky Shakespeare and Baxter Avenue Theatres are pleased to bring five films of live Shakespeare stage productions from the Stratford Festival of Ontario, Canada and the Royal Shakespeare Company of Stratford-upon-Avon England with their 'Shakespeare on Stage Film Series'. The theatrical productions will be screened in cinemas around the world in 2015 and Kentucky Shakespeare is proud to partner with Baxter Avenue Theatres to bring this event to Louisville.
StageOne to Present LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE at the Kentucky Center This May
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2015
StageOne Family Theatre's Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is coming to the Kentucky Center this May!
BWW Reviews: Theatre [502]'s 'Mr. Burns' Feast For Mind, Little Else
by Todd Zeigler - February 24, 2015
The essential experience of "Mr. Burns," written by Anne Washburn and locally produced by Theatre [502]: either feeling as smart as the play for getting it, or smarter than it for not.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Northern Kentucky University's LES MISERABLES Starring Professor Jason Vest
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2015
Jason Vest, Northern Kentucky University Professor, will play the role of Jean Valjean in the Department of Theatre and Dance's upcoming production of the smash-hit musical, LES MISERABLES, directed by Department Chair, Ken Jones. Vest, an accomplished tenor, is on faculty in the Department of Music as an Assistant Professor of Voice.
BWW Previews: Theatre [502] Goes Apocalyptic with MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
by Todd Zeigler - February 19, 2015
Playwright Anne Washburn answers an apocalyptic hypothetical by turning to a major source of our modern cultural mortar in the darkly comic 'Mr. Burns, a post-electric play,' which receives its Louisville premiere this week from local champions of recent and relevant plays, Theatre [502].
NKU Professor Stars as 'Jean Valjean' in LES MISERABLES, Now thru 3/1
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
Jason Vest, Northern Kentucky University Professor, will play the role of Jean Valjean in the Department of Theatre and Dance's upcoming production of the smash-hit musical, LES MISERABLES, directed by Department Chair, Ken Jones. Vest, an accomplished tenor, is on faculty in the Department of Music as an Assistant Professor of Voice
Kentucky Shakespeare to Present SHAKESPEARE ON STAGE Film Series This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2015
Kentucky Shakespeare and Baxter Avenue Theatres are pleased to bring five films of live Shakespeare stage productions from the Stratford Festival of Ontario, Canada and the Royal Shakespeare Company of Stratford-upon-Avon England with their "Shakespeare on Stage Film Series". The theatrical productions will be screened in cinemas around the world in 2015 and Kentucky Shakespeare is proud to partner with Baxter Avenue Theatres to bring this event to Louisville.
BWW Reviews: ATL Revisits Butchertown in Revival of 'At The Vanishing Point'
by Todd Zeigler - February 10, 2015
'At The Vanishing Point' is a tribute to the drama of struggling to sanctify the ordinary. Iizuka brings together characters and stories that form the tissue of Butchertown's history while observing the awe-inspiring tragedy in how much is missed.
Kentucky Center Governor's School for the Arts Alum and Pentatonix Member Kevin Olusola Wins 2015 GRAMMY Award
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015
The Kentucky Center Governor's School of the Arts continued the rich tradition of helping to produce great young Kentucky-born/based artists with alumni Kevin Olusola winning a Grammy for the Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella category for his group, Pentatonix's, medley titled "Daft Punk." The award was presented during the 57th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, prior to the live broadcast of the awards show on CBS.
Actors Theatre of Louisville to Host The New Voices Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2015
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are excited to announce the 2015 lineup of the New Voices Young Playwrights Festival, an evening of new ten-minute plays written by local high school students and produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Kentucky Shakespeare to Launch New Ira Aldridge School Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2015
Kentucky Shakespeare is proud to debut a new touring production ­- Ira Aldridge: Pioneer of the Stage. The one-man production follows Aldridge's journey as he breaks from the confines of racism in the 1800's to become one of the most prominent Shakespearean actors of his time. The production is currently touring Jefferson County Public Schools, however is available to any organization.
NKU Professor to Star as 'Jean Valjean' in LES MISERABLES, 2/19-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
Jason Vest, Northern Kentucky University Professor, will play the role of Jean Valjean in the Department of Theatre and Dance's upcoming production of the smash-hit musical, LES MISERABLES, directed by Department Chair, Ken Jones. Vest, an accomplished tenor, is on faculty in the Department of Music as an Assistant Professor of Voice
Bourbon Baroque's DIDO & AENEAS Comes to the Kentucky Center, 3/14
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2015
Bourbon Baroque's DIDO & AENEAS to combine classical and contemporary music and dance on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. at the Kentucky Center's Bomhard Theater.
BWW Previews: StageOne Brings Ali's Origins to Stage with 'And In This Corner...Cassius Clay'
by Todd Zeigler - January 24, 2015
The latest project in StageOne's New Play Development Series will reach over 25,000 schoolchildren with a story that may well resonate with circumstances they face today - and open their eyes to possibilities they may never have imagined.
StageOne Presents World Premiere of AND IN THIS CORNER...CASSIUS CLAY, Now thru 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2015
Keeping strong roots in new play development, StageOne presents And In This Corner…Cassius Clay written by playwright, Idris Goodwin.
Mayor Greg Fischer to Present Louisville Metro's Freedom Award to Ed White This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Ed White, the founder of the River City Drum Corps is the 2015 recipient of Louisville Metro's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Award.
'AND IN THIS CORNER' to Premiere in Louisville Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
StageOne Family Theatre, Louisville, KY's professional theatre for young audiences, presents a new look at the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali with the world premiere production of And in This Corner…Cassius Clay, on January 17, 2015, Ali's 73rd birthday. Dubbed "Play it Forward: Champions Night," the evening will feature a gala dinner as well as the play, and a post-show champagne reception honoring the Champ and the new production. The event will be co-hosted by StageOne Family Theatre, The Muhammad Ali Center and The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Performances will continue atThe Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts from January 19th to February 14th.
2014 BroadwayWorld Louisville Winners Announced - Monty Fields, Matthew Brennan, Sara King & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Louisville winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
NKU Announces Three World Premiers for Y.E.S. Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Kentucky University has selected the three plays that will receive their world-premiere productions this April in the 17th Biennial Year End Series (Y.E.S.) Festival.
Actors Theatre of Louisville Presents Evening of World Premiere Plays With THE TENS, Now thru 1/17
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are pleased to announce the lineup of The Tens, an evening of world premiere ten-minute plays. The Tens runs tonight, January 13 - 17, 2015 in the Victor Jory Theatre.
BWW Reviews: THE BROTHERS SIZE is Theater of Mythic Portions at Actors Theatre
by Todd Zeigler - January 12, 2015
Tarell Alvin McCraney's "The Brothers Size" may be the closest thing the modern stage offers to a drama that approaches the level of ritual, transubstantiating the mythic into flesh, blood, words, and rhythms before our rapt eyes.
BWW Previews: Kentucky Shakespeare Brings RSC and Stratford to Screen with 'Shakespeare on Film' Series
by Todd Zeigler - December 29, 2014
Fresh off a season of company-wide renewal and world-class theatre, Kentucky Shakespeare is bringing even more world-class productions to Louisville theaters. One slight difference: the theaters will be of the motion picture variety.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!

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