BWW's Top Louisville Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Louisville in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Louisville in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
Pandora Productions Presents '8,' 1/3-5
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012
Just 4 weeks after the Supreme Court's landmark decision to hear arguments regarding California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Pandora Productions proudly presents "8", an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now known as Perry v. Brown).
by Kelsey Denette - December 18, 2012
Just 4 weeks after the Supreme Court's landmark decision to hear arguments regarding California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Pandora Productions proudly presents "8", an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now known as Perry v. Brown).
Kentucky Center and 91.9 WFPK Present Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile, 2/5
by Samantha Vega - December 13, 2012
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass), are now being referred to as a "string-band version of Radiohead," with the release of their new album, Who's Feeling Young Now?
by Samantha Vega - December 13, 2012
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass), are now being referred to as a "string-band version of Radiohead," with the release of their new album, Who's Feeling Young Now?
THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS Plays Bard's Town Theatre, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
A Christmas-themed play sure to please even the Scrooge-iest types, The Kings Of CHRISTMAS, will play The Bards Town Theatre (corner of Speed and Bardstown Rd. in the Highlands), tonight, December 13 - 16 and December 20 - 23. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
A Christmas-themed play sure to please even the Scrooge-iest types, The Kings Of CHRISTMAS, will play The Bards Town Theatre (corner of Speed and Bardstown Rd. in the Highlands), tonight, December 13 - 16 and December 20 - 23. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Bunbury Theatre Presents THE LAST HANUKKAH CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
A world premiere comedy The Last Hanukkah Christmas will be presented by Bunbury Theatre Company at the Henry Clay Theatre (604 South Third Street, Louisville).
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
A world premiere comedy The Last Hanukkah Christmas will be presented by Bunbury Theatre Company at the Henry Clay Theatre (604 South Third Street, Louisville).
Bard's Town Theatre Presents THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre has announced it's final show of the 2012 season--Doug Schutte's The Kings of Christmas.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre has announced it's final show of the 2012 season--Doug Schutte's The Kings of Christmas.
Leslie Jordan And Varla Jean Merman To Come To Kentucky Center, 2/2
by Patrick Nugent - December 11, 2012
LEO A LITTLE OFF CENTER will bring an outrageous evening with Leslie Jordan and Varla Jean Merman to the Kentucky Center on Saturday, February 2, 8 pm at the Bomhard Theater.
by Patrick Nugent - December 11, 2012
LEO A LITTLE OFF CENTER will bring an outrageous evening with Leslie Jordan and Varla Jean Merman to the Kentucky Center on Saturday, February 2, 8 pm at the Bomhard Theater.
LEO A Little Off Center Presents Seth Rudetsky and His BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2012
Seth Rudetsky brings Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show to The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, tonight, December 1, 8 p.m. presented by LEO A Little Off Center.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2012
Seth Rudetsky brings Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show to The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, tonight, December 1, 8 p.m. presented by LEO A Little Off Center.
Derby Dinner Playhouse Presents Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, Now thru 12/31
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, the classic holiday musical is back by popular demand at the Derby Dinner Playhouse, running now through December 31, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, the classic holiday musical is back by popular demand at the Derby Dinner Playhouse, running now through December 31, 2012.
THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS Plays Bard's Town Theatre, 12/13-23
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
A Christmas-themed play sure to please even the Scrooge-iest types, THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS, will play The Bards Town Theatre (corner of Speed and Bardstown Rd. in the Highlands), December 13 - 16 and December 20 - 23. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
A Christmas-themed play sure to please even the Scrooge-iest types, THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS, will play The Bards Town Theatre (corner of Speed and Bardstown Rd. in the Highlands), December 13 - 16 and December 20 - 23. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Bunbury Theatre Presents THE LAST HANUKKAH CHRISTMAS, 12/13-23
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
A world premiere comedy The Last Hanukkah Christmas will be presented by Bunbury Theatre Company at the Henry Clay Theatre (604 South Third Street, Louisville).
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012
A world premiere comedy The Last Hanukkah Christmas will be presented by Bunbury Theatre Company at the Henry Clay Theatre (604 South Third Street, Louisville).
JERSEY BOYS Rock The Kentucky Center, Now thru 12/2
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2012
The Kentucky Center presents the National Tour of the Broadway hit JERSEY BOYS, playing tonight, November 20 through December 2, 2012.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2012
The Kentucky Center presents the National Tour of the Broadway hit JERSEY BOYS, playing tonight, November 20 through December 2, 2012.
Bard's Town Theatre Presents THE KINGS OF CHRISTMAS, 12/13-23
by Kelsey Denette - November 16, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre has announced it's final show of the 2012 season--Doug Schutte's The Kings of Christmas.
by Kelsey Denette - November 16, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre has announced it's final show of the 2012 season--Doug Schutte's The Kings of Christmas.
Pandora Productions Presents VELMA & LOUISE'S HOLIDAY BALLS, Beginning 11/29
by Kelsey Denette - November 13, 2012
Tis the season for Pandora's annual all out, over the top original yuletide production, and this year's gift to Kentuckiana audiences is a laugh your-a**-off yuletide rollicker, Velma & Louise's Holiday Balls.
by Kelsey Denette - November 13, 2012
Tis the season for Pandora's annual all out, over the top original yuletide production, and this year's gift to Kentuckiana audiences is a laugh your-a**-off yuletide rollicker, Velma & Louise's Holiday Balls.
Works by Will Eno, Sarah Ruhl and More Set for Actors Theatre of Louisville's 37th Humana Festival; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the lineup of plays, playwrights and directors for the 37th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville, running February 27-April 7, 2013. The Festival, underwritten for the 33rd consecutive year by the Louisville-based Humana Foundation, will feature fully-produced world premieres by Jeff Augustin, Mallery Avidon, Will Eno, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Sam Marks; a suite of three one-act plays by Rinne Groff, Lucas Hnath and Anne Washburn commissioned by Actors Theatre and performed by the Acting Apprentice Company; and an evening of ten-minute plays featuring a new play by Sarah Ruhl, among others yet to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2012
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the lineup of plays, playwrights and directors for the 37th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville, running February 27-April 7, 2013. The Festival, underwritten for the 33rd consecutive year by the Louisville-based Humana Foundation, will feature fully-produced world premieres by Jeff Augustin, Mallery Avidon, Will Eno, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Sam Marks; a suite of three one-act plays by Rinne Groff, Lucas Hnath and Anne Washburn commissioned by Actors Theatre and performed by the Acting Apprentice Company; and an evening of ten-minute plays featuring a new play by Sarah Ruhl, among others yet to be announced.
The Bard's Town Theatre Presents 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS, Now thru 11/10
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre at Corner Speed & Bardstown Rd. in The Highlands presents 44 Plays For 44 Presidents, tonight, November 1 and November 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre at Corner Speed & Bardstown Rd. in The Highlands presents 44 Plays For 44 Presidents, tonight, November 1 and November 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
The Kentucky Center Announces New Board Appointments and Reappointments
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
Governor Steve Beshear recently appointed a new member to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Board of Directors, and reappointed two others. Dave Calzi, managing partner of of the Louisville office of Ernst & Young, has been appointed to the Board for the first time. Former Metro Louisville First Lady Madeline Abramson has been reappointed as chairman, and consultant Don Parkinson has been reappointed as vice chairman.
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
Governor Steve Beshear recently appointed a new member to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Board of Directors, and reappointed two others. Dave Calzi, managing partner of of the Louisville office of Ernst & Young, has been appointed to the Board for the first time. Former Metro Louisville First Lady Madeline Abramson has been reappointed as chairman, and consultant Don Parkinson has been reappointed as vice chairman.
The Kentucky Center Announces New and Reelected Endowment Board Members
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
One new member was elected, one member was elected to the position of chair of the Endowment Board, and two past members were re-elected, at the Oct. 3 meeting of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Board. Eric Slavinsky, chief information officer of LG&E and KU was elected for the first time, member Rick Guillaume was appointed to the position of chair of the Endowment Board, and Mary Stone, founder of the Convention Connection, and Joy Yudofsky, of Yudofsky Furriers, were reelected.
by Kelsey Denette - October 30, 2012
One new member was elected, one member was elected to the position of chair of the Endowment Board, and two past members were re-elected, at the Oct. 3 meeting of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Board. Eric Slavinsky, chief information officer of LG&E and KU was elected for the first time, member Rick Guillaume was appointed to the position of chair of the Endowment Board, and Mary Stone, founder of the Convention Connection, and Joy Yudofsky, of Yudofsky Furriers, were reelected.
American Repertory Ballet Presents First Emerging Artists Showcase, 10/26 & 27
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2012
American Repertory Ballet will present its first 'Emerging Artist Showcase' with performances at 8:00 PM tonight, October 26th, and Saturday, October 27th at Princeton Ballet School's Studio A, 301 North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center, above McCaffrey's Supermarket. The performances will feature choreography created and performed by the dancers of American Repertory Ballet and the ARB/Princeton Ballet School Trainee Program. While no one will be turned away at the door, a suggested donation of $10 will go directly to the artists.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2012
American Repertory Ballet will present its first 'Emerging Artist Showcase' with performances at 8:00 PM tonight, October 26th, and Saturday, October 27th at Princeton Ballet School's Studio A, 301 North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center, above McCaffrey's Supermarket. The performances will feature choreography created and performed by the dancers of American Repertory Ballet and the ARB/Princeton Ballet School Trainee Program. While no one will be turned away at the door, a suggested donation of $10 will go directly to the artists.
CenterStage: Jewish Community Center Presents RAGTIME, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
Ragtime, The Musical sweeps into CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, running tonight, October 25 - November 11, 2012. For tickets, call (502) 459-0660 or go online at www.CenterStageJCC.org.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
Ragtime, The Musical sweeps into CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, running tonight, October 25 - November 11, 2012. For tickets, call (502) 459-0660 or go online at www.CenterStageJCC.org.
The Drama Studio at St. Genesius Theatre Presents FRANKENSTEIN, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
The Drama Studio at St Genesius Theatre (128 E Bell Ave, Clarksville, IN) will present the thriller FRANKENSTEIN by Victor Gialanella, from the novel by Mary Shelley, directed By John Campbell Finnegan, tonight, October 25, 26, 27 @ 7:30PM and October 28 @ 2:00PM.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012
The Drama Studio at St Genesius Theatre (128 E Bell Ave, Clarksville, IN) will present the thriller FRANKENSTEIN by Victor Gialanella, from the novel by Mary Shelley, directed By John Campbell Finnegan, tonight, October 25, 26, 27 @ 7:30PM and October 28 @ 2:00PM.
The Bard's Town Theatre Presents 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS, 11/1-10
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre at Corner Speed & Bardstown Rd. in The Highlands presents 44 Plays For 44 Presidents, November 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012
The Bard's Town Theatre at Corner Speed & Bardstown Rd. in The Highlands presents 44 Plays For 44 Presidents, November 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
LEO A Little Off Center Presents Seth Rudetsky and His BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2012
Seth Rudetsky brings Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show to The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, on Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m. presented by LEO A Little Off Center.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2012
Seth Rudetsky brings Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show to The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, on Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m. presented by LEO A Little Off Center.
Savage Rose Stages MACBETH at Iroquois Amphitheater, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2012
William Shakespeare's MACBETH opens Savage Rose Classical Theatre's 2012-13 season, running tonight, October 18-28, 2012 at Parkside Studio: Inside at Iroquois Amphitheater.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2012
William Shakespeare's MACBETH opens Savage Rose Classical Theatre's 2012-13 season, running tonight, October 18-28, 2012 at Parkside Studio: Inside at Iroquois Amphitheater.
CenterStage: Jewish Community Center Presents RAGTIME, 10/25-11/11
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012
Ragtime, The Musical sweeps into CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, running October 25 - November 11, 2012. For tickets, call (502) 459-0660 or go online at www.CenterStageJCC.org.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012
Ragtime, The Musical sweeps into CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, running October 25 - November 11, 2012. For tickets, call (502) 459-0660 or go online at www.CenterStageJCC.org.
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