Kentucky — Plays

by Taylor Clemons - May 14, 2026

It is always baffling to me, the things that history books don’t teach us. How can something so important within the history of our country be overlooked? This was one of many conversations I had last night after attending the opening night performance of Suffs in Cincinnati. ...

by Taylor Clemons - April 30, 2026

Having first seen Water for Elephants: The Musical on an early tour stop in Louisville, KY, I came to the Arnoff Center with a sense of familiarity for the show. But also, very curious about how it might resonate a second time....

by Taylor Clemons - April 11, 2026

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Derby Dinner Playhouse?...

by Taylor Clemons - April 05, 2026

What did our critic think of WAVE AFTER WAVE at Actors Theatre Of Louisville?...

by Taylor Clemons - March 15, 2026

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Derby Dinner Playhouse?...

by Taylor Clemons - March 12, 2026

Beauty and the Beast undoubtedly has a very important place in Broadway history. For Disney Theatricals, it was the show that started it all, and proved that there was an appetite on Broadway for family fare. ...

by Taylor Clemons - February 11, 2026

The idea of a Great Gatsby musical has been circulating for years, many thinking the story’s opulence and deeper themes would be ripe for a musical stage adaptation. When the book finally entered the public domain, The Great Gatsby’s Broadway premiere wasn’t far off....

by Taylor Clemons - February 07, 2026

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Broadway Live A The Lexington Opera House?...

by Taylor Clemons - December 05, 2025

Original musicals that aren’t based on movies are becoming all too rare these days. Most of the fare tends to be adaptations of popular films, and these musicals can vary in quality. However, every once in a while, something fresh or unique breaks through and becomes a success. It makes me so happ...