The Kentucky Center Opens 35th Anniversary Season With Reese Witherspoon, Craig Ferguson and More
By: Stephi Wild Aug. 06, 2018
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The Kentucky Center is offering a wide variety of entertainment as it opens its 35th anniversary arts season. Fall performances will feature Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, rock band The Revivalists, late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson and many others. View the current season lineup at www.kentuckycenter.org/kcpresents.
New shows are booked throughout the year. Our calendar is constantly changing. To stay informed and receive presale invitations, create your Kentucky Center eClub account at www.kentuckycenter.org/login. Be sure to follow The Kentucky Center on social media platforms including on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the latest ticket availability updates.
Frequent attendees are encouraged to become Kentucky Center Members. Members save on every ticket purchased through the member hotlines and enjoy benefits like priority seating and waived handling fees. For more information about Kentucky Center Membership and to view a complete list of member benefits, please visit www.kentuckycenter.org/content/downloads/MembershipBenefits.pdf.
Here are some of the highlights of the Kentucky Center Presents 2018-19 performance lineup:
The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present
David Cross: Oh Come On
Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets start at $37.50. Tickets on sale now.
Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive actor, writer and producer. But on this comedy tour, David Cross will be returning to the stage solely as a performer, aiming to make his audience laugh in the most blatantly offensive way possible.
The Kentucky Center presents
Reese Witherspoon's Whiskey in a Teacup Tour
Friday, September 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
The Kentucky Center - Whitney Hall
Tickets start at $60. Tickets on sale now.
Reese Witherspoon's new book "Whiskey in a Teacup" gives readers a chance to see what growing up in the South taught her about life, love and work. At this event, fans will learn how Reese Witherspoon entertains guests, decorates her home and makes holidays special for her family. She will be joined by a special guest for the conversation, and audiences will learn how easy it is to bring a little bit of Reese's world into their home, no matter where they live.
Coors Light Iroquois Amphitheater Concert Series
The Revivalists
Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 8 p.m. Gate open at 6:30 p.m.
Iroquois Amphitheater
Tickets are $35. Tickets on sale now.
The Revivalists are an emerging rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana. In May 2017, their song "Wish I Knew You" reached No. 1 on Billboard Magazine's "Alternative Songs" chart, aided by the success of their latest album "Men Amongst Mountains." At this event, audience members will have the opportunity to witness why this jam band is gaining popularity with critics and music fans alike.
The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present
Brian Regan
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets start at $45. Tickets on sale now.
Brian Regan is an American stand-up comedian who turns the most mundane situations into side-splitting stand-up material. He has been praised by Vanity Fair as "the funniest stand-up alive" and Entertainment Weekly as "your favorite comedian's favorite comedian." Regan's performances are free of profanity and off-color humor, which means this event is perfect for any family wanting to have a good, hearty laugh.
Glenview Trust Enriching Life Series
An Evening with Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets start at $45. Tickets on sale now.
Lyle Lovett is an American singer-songwriter and winner of four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. Robert Earl Keen is an American singer-songwriter and entertainer whose songs have been covered by the likes of George Strait, The Highwaymen, Nanci Griffith, Joe Ely and the Dixie Chicks. For this special event, the college buddies-turned-lifelong friends will perform stripped-down songs and tell heartwarming and humorous stories to go along with them.
Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble
Take Me To The River: New Orleans Live
Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets start at $25. Tickets on sale now.
This celebration of authentic New Orleans music features The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Ivan and Ian Neville, George Porter Jr., Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Lost Bayou Ramblers Duo, 79ers Gang and Terrence Higgins. Audience members will learn about the musical history and heritage of The Big Easy while enjoying collaborative performances from musicians who call the city home.
91.9 WFPK presents
Lake Street Dive
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets are $35. Tickets are on sale now.
Lake Street Dive is a multigenre band from Boston, Massachusetts. Band members include Rachael Price (lead vocals), Mike "McDuck" Olson (trumpet, guitar), Bridget Kearney (upright bass), Mike Calabrese (drums) and Akie Bermiss (keyboards). The band formed in 2004 while attending New England Conservatory and have been touring non-stop ever since, growing from basement venues and garage bars to selling out Radio City Music Hall in New York City. For this performance, Lake Street Dive will be including CDs of their new album "Free Yourself Up" for every ticket purchase.
The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present
Anthony Jeselnik: Funny Games
Friday, October 26, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets are $38. Tickets on sale now.
Anthony Jeselnik is a popular stand-up comedian, most well-known for his appearances on Comedy Central's "Roasts" and "The Jeselnik Offensive," as well as for hosting season 9 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." His comedy specials "Caligula" (2013) and "Thoughts & Prayers" (2015) give prospective ticket-buyers a taste of the crude and boundary-pushing humor they will see at Jeselnik's show.
Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8 p.m.
The Kentucky Center - Whitney Hall
Tickets start at $25. Tickets on sale now.
For 50 years, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) has been dedicated to transforming lives through the power of its art and its vision of inclusion and access for all. DTH is a racially diverse, 17-member professional dance ensemble that tours across national and international stages. The DTH Company has performed in 41 countries on six continents, in 44 states and more than 250 cities across North America. On November 9, they will be bringing their talents to the Kentucky Center for what will surely be a thrilling performance.
The Kentucky Center presents
The Music of Cream - 50th Anniversary Tour
Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets start at $25. Tickets on sale now.
Fifty years after the release of Cream's debut album, the band's bloodline has gotten together to pay homage to one of the most innovative and explosive rock groups of the 1960s. Kofi Baker (son of drummer Ginger), Will Johns (nephew of singer and guitarist Eric) and Malcolm Bruce (son of bassist Jack) have come together so fans of Cream and rock n' roll alike can relive the band's legendary reign. The relatives of Cream's original members will play the iconic songs that made the band famous and share their own personal insights, stories and never-before-seen family footage and photos.
The Kentucky Center and NS2 present
Craig Ferguson: Hobo Fabulous Tour
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Brown Theatre on Broadway
Tickets start at $59.50. Tickets on sale now.
Craig Ferguson is an actor, writer and comedian and is most well-known for being host of CBS' "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," which set all-time viewer records during his ten-year run. As an acclaimed standup comedian, he has earned two Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album on behalf of his original standup recordings, "Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest" and "I'm Here to Help." Ferguson's "Hobo Fabulous Tour" will not be recorded for streaming outlets and will feature 100% original content, offering a unique experience for all attendees.
Also Coming Soon at The Kentucky Center
Coors Light Iroquois Amphitheater Concert Series - Lindsey Sterling with The Federal Empire - Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $44.50.
The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present - wellRED Comedy Tour: From Dixie With Love - Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present - Brian Regan - Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45.
The Kentucky Center presents - Hawktail - Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22.50.
The Kentucky Center presents - Eddie Izzard: Believe Me Tour - Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45.
91.9 WFPK presents - Welcome to Night Vale - Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $27.50.
89.3 WFPL presents - Snap Judgement LIVE! - Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $42.50.
The Kentucky Center and Live Nation present - Randy Rainbow Live - Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
The Kentucky Center presents - Dorrance Dance - Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
The Kentucky Center presents - DIAVOLO - Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.
The Kentucky Center presents - Malpaso Dance Company - Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
For more information, visit www.kentuckycenter.org.
The mission of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is to lead and enrich the artistic, educational and economic vitality of the region by providing unparalleled programming and cultural events. The Center serves Kentucky through education and initiatives which expand and diversify audiences while enhancing their understanding, appreciation and support for the arts.
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