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UNDER THE STREETLAMP: HIP TO THE HOLIDAYS is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Kentucky Performing Arts will present Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays. Under the Streetlamp brings their signature retro-cool charm to Louisville for a holiday show packed with doo-wop, Motown, and rock ’n’ roll favorites.
Kentucky Performing Arts To Present JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Kentucky Performing Arts will present JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at the Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater. The concert will feature original holiday material, classic Christmas selections, and highlights from McLaughlin’s catalog.
AN ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS WITH OVER THE RHINE Coming To The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
91.9 WFPK will present Over the Rhine in an acoustic holiday performance at the Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater. The longtime folk duo is known for reflective songwriting, rich harmonies, and a distinctive seasonal catalog.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards; Ramsey Theatre Company at the SKYPAC Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Preservation Hall Jazz Band To Bring CREOLE CHRISTMAS To The Kentucky Center
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Kentucky Performing Arts will present Preservation Hall Jazz Band in their Creole Christmas program on December 10. The concert will feature New Orleans jazz standards and holiday selections arranged in the band’s signature style.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
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 happy that is what happened with the 2023 Best Musical Tony Winner Kimberly Akimbo.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards; WIZARD OF OZ Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Dog Man: The Musical will be presented at the Brown Theatre. This epic musical romp captures the humor and heart of Dav Pilkey's beloved characters, including the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach To Present THE BLACK BOY NARRATIVES
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
The Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach program will present THE BLACK BOY NARRATIVES on November 30 at the Kentucky Center’s MeX Theatre. The community-centered event will feature staged table readings, a writing workshop, live music, and a vendor market.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL At The Lexington Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
The Lexington Theatre Company brings Broadway and rising stars to the stage. A Christmas Carol, The Musical. Check out first look photos of the production.
Louisville Native Sonya Hensley To Debut Her New Show At The Kentucky Center - Mex Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Multidisciplinary artist Sonya Hensley is giving her hometown the opportunity to see her world premiere, 'A One Woman Show : The Scat Life' at The Kentucky Center - Mex Theater.
THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW is Coming to Brown Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show will return to the Brown Theatre. Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag powerhouses BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon bring back their internationally acclaimed holiday extravaganza.
A VELVETEEN RABBIT CHRISTMAS to Open at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Derby Dinner Playhouse will open the holiday musical 'A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas' as part of their Children's Musical Theatre Series. Christmas presents come to life as a very special toy is changed forever in this enchanting holiday musical.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Actors Theatre of Louisville
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
After years away from the stage, Actors Theatre’s A Christmas Carol will return to the Pamela Brown Auditorium in a heartwarming, spirit-lifting production that rekindles the magic, memory, and meaning of the holidays.
THE WOOD BROTHERS: PUFF OF SMOKE TOUR is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
The Wood Brothers will bring their Puff of Smoke Tour with DUG to Paristown Hall. The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for 15 years.
Herbie Hancock To Perform At The Kentucky Performing Arts Center November 5
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
Legendary jazz icon Herbie Hancock will bring his 2025 North American Fall Tour to The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Glenview Trust Enriching Life Series.
Applications Now Open For The 2026 Kentucky Governor’s School For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2025
The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is now accepting applications for its 2026 class. The three-week, tuition-free summer program offers Kentucky high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to immerse themselves in rigorous arts training, cross-disciplinary learning, and community engagement while accessing valuable college scholarship opportunities.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
STARDEW VALLEY: SYMPHONY OF SEASONS is Coming to Kentucky Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons will be presented at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts – Whitney Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Straight No Chaser Brings HOLIDAY ROAD TOUR To Louisville’s Brown Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2025
Kentucky Performing Arts will present Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour on Saturday, October 25, at 8:00 p.m. at the Brown Theatre (315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202). Tickets are available now.
Feature: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL at Mind's Eye Theatre Company & Art Sanctuary
by Taylor Clemons - October 19, 2025
Mind’s Eye Theatre Company will present Evil Dead the Musical. Evil Dead the Musical combines the elements of The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 for one of the baudiest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Presented by Broadway Across America at Kentucky Performing Arts
by Taylor Clemons - October 17, 2025
I’m happy to report that Water for Elephants has come out swinging - Not since the 2013 revival of Pippin has there been so much acrobatic work onstage at Whitney Hall!  Based on the novel and film of the same name, this brand new circus-centric musical is now embarking on its national tour, with early stops here in Louisville.

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The Temple - Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom (12/17 - 12/17)
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Lexington Opera House (2/28 - 2/28)
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Derby Dinner Playhouse (11/15 - 12/20)
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