Louisville Theatre Newsroom

Lexington native and Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy is coming home to where it all began! Bundy, best known for her Broadway roles in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Wicked, is set to take the stage at the Lexington Opera House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for a once-in-a-lifetime performance in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now-celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hairspray with a historic cast reunion.

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE at Whitney Hall At KPA?

What did our critic think of URINETOWN at Derby Dinner Playhouse? What is Urinetown? For the purposes of this review, I’m going to be referring to the musical, not the place. Urinetown premiered on Broadway in 2001 and was an early, popular example of meta-satire in the Broadway musical landscape. In the story, society has begun to run out of water, which means the once leisurely activity of relieving one’s self is no longer free. Private bathrooms are outlawed, and everyone has to pay to take care of their business. 

What did our critic think of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Aronoff Center?

Kentucky Performing Arts will present Morgan Wade: The Obsessed Tour on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at Old Forester's Paristown Hall.

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway Musical Comedy, Urinetown The Musical, beginning this week. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Emporium and Kentucky Performing Arts will present MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Brown Theatre. MANIA has played on all seven continents, including 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. MANIA delivers an authentic tribute to the legendary Swedish band.

(Un)known Project and Kentucky Performing Arts to present BROKEN WINGS STILL FLY on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center—Bomhard Theater.

Kentucky Performing Arts and 91.9 WFPK will present Faye Webster in Concert on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at Old Forester's Paristown Hall. Faye Webster is an Atlanta-based indie singer and songwriter.

Kentucky Shakespeare, the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth, just announced the 65th annual free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival May 28-August 10, 2025, at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville’s Central Park.  

Life of Pi was originally a novel by Yann Martel released in 2001, where our main character Piscine Molitor 'Pi' Patel and his family leave India to immigrate to Canada. While on the journey, there’s a shipwreck leaving Pi alone on a lifeboat with only a dangerous Bengal tiger named Richard Parker to keep him company. In 2012, the book was adapted into an Oscar winning film directed by Ang Lee.

91.9 WFPK to present Marc Maron: All In on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center—Bomhard Theater. Tickets are available now.

Kentucky Opera will premiere its first commissioned opera in over 25 years, 'This Little Light of Mine,' a new work inspired by the life and legacy of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer.

Kentucky Performing Arts will present comedian Trae Crowder on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center—Bomhard Theater. American comedian Trae Crowder, self-titled the “Liberal Redneck,” first gained national attention with his viral comedic “porch rant” videos.

The KPA Bradley Awards are introducing the creative team for the inaugural KPA Bradley Awards ceremony taking place at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more.

Outback Presents and Kentucky Performing Arts will present Matteo Lane: Can't Stop Talking on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Brown Theatre.

Kentucky Performing Arts and Icon Concerts will present JO KOY: JUST BEING KOY TOUR on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. at Brown Theatre. Jo Koy’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble Series will present DRUMLine Live on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m at Brown Theatre. This stage show is a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience.

Robert Barry Fleming is stepping down as the executive artistic director of Actors Theatre of Louisville after five years. Throughout his time in the position, Fleming faced the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders.

Liverpool Legends are four talented musicians and actors, handpicked by Louise Harrison - sister of George Harrison, to honor her brother's legacy and re-create the band that changed the world forever.

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Broadway Across America?

Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the comedy 'Love, Lies & the Lottery' in January. Buckle up for a fast-paced, joy ride of crazy characters, betrayal and disguises! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Keepers of the Dream: A Community Celebration of Dr. King’s Vision will return to The Kentucky Center in January. There will be preshow and post-show activities in the Main Lobby. Learn more and see how to attend.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Louisville Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Orchestra Kentucky will welcome Swedish sensation “Arrival” for an evening of ABBA hits in February! L