J.R. Stuart News

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the hit comedy OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS, opening May 30 and running through July 8, 2018.

I'll be honest. I was not a huge fan of the musical Oklahoma! In my opinion, it's one of those creaky old chestnuts that gets done to death by every theater company at some point or another, right up there with other overdone 'classics' like The Music Man, My Fair Lady, or Oliver! I appreciate the historic value of these oldies, but I feel like newer and lesser-known fare gets shoved aside.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the lavish and thrilling Broadway version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL, opening November 15 and running through December 31, 2017. For ticket information please call 812-288- 8281 or visit derbydinner.com.

For the 3rd year, Arts-Louisville.com and Vault 1031 presented the Arts-Louisville.com/Broadway World Theatre Awards honoring excellence in local theatre. In a ceremony attended by over 100 people, competitive awards in 4 divisions were given out to local theatre companies and individual theatre artists after a public vote administered through the Broadway World website. The period of qualification for these categories was November 1, 2015 and October 31, 2016.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the comedy, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, January 11 through February 19, 2017. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the comedy, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, January 11 through February 19, 2017. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Happy Halloween! This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature all the spooky stories in Washington, DC, St. Louis, South Africa and more. Check out our top 10 ghoulish stories around our Broadway World below, which include FREAKY FRIDAY in DC, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in St. Louis, and DEAD YELLOW SANDS in South Africa, just to name a few.

Based on the classic Hitchcock film of the same name, Dial M for Murder has arrived at Derby Dinner Playhouse just in time to get your horror fill this Halloween!

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the thriller DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER, opening October 5 and running through November 13, 2016.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Derby Dinner Playhouse kicks off their 2016-2017 season with the popular comedy ARSENIC & OLD LACE, opening May 18 and running through June 26, 2016.  For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the comedy, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL, January 12 through February 21, 2016.

Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.