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High Schools Selected For Inaugural Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards


by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2024

16 high schools from 10 counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana have been selected for the inaugural Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) Bradley Awards, taking place June 1, 2025 at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. ...

Kentucky Performing Arts Presents A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS


by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts will present A Magical Cirque Christmas, running Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center—Whitney Hall....

Chevy Chase Talkbalk and Screening of NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION Comes To Kentucky Performing Arts


by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts will present An Evening With Chevy Chase following A Screening Of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center—Whitney Hall....

Kentucky Performing Arts And Louisville Public Media Present TAIKOPROJECT


by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts and Louisville Public Media will present Taikoproject. ...

Kentucky Performing Arts Presents Craig Ferguson: PANTS ON FIRE


by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024

Craig Ferguson brings his PANTS ON FIRE tour to Kentucky Performing Arts, offering audiences a night of comedy and storytelling. ...

Kentucky Performing Arts Initiates Structural Replacement Work On Front Steps Of The Kentucky Center


by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts HAS announced the start of structural replacement work, aiming to enhance the safety and longevity of its facilities. ...

Kentucky Performing Arts to Present Inaugural KPA Bradley Awards


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts will present the inaugural KPA Bradley Awards to honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky. Learn more!...

LES MISERABLES & More Set for Broadway In Louisville's 24/25 Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 07, 2024

Broadway in Louisville has revealed the upcoming opening of the 2024/2025 Season which includes the eagerly awaited return of four Louisville favorites and four premieres. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....

The Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts Hosts CONTINENT TO COMMONWEALTH Exhibit


by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts has been selected as one of several venues across Kentucky to host the Kentucky Arts Council's traveling exhibit “Continent to Commonwealth: Asian/Asian American Kentucky Art,” presented in partnership with Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chine...

Kentucky Performing Arts To Host Inaugural Bradley Awards Recognizing Young Emerging Theater Artists


by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024

Kentucky Performing Arts has announced the inaugural Bradley Awards to honor young emerging theater artists in Kentucky and Southern Indiana....

Past Shows

The Planets


Let the immersive sound of The Planets transport you through the cosmos, from the blood-red might of Mars  to the mystical serenity of Neptune , ...

Anastasia
8/2 - 8/7/2022

Mean Girls
3/22 - 3/27/2022


Featuring a book by Tina Fey, MEAN GIRLS tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Entertainment ...

Come From Away
2/15 - 2/20/2022


book: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; lyrics: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; music: David Hein and Irene Sankoff; dir: Christopher Ashley. World Premiere...

Cats
1/18 - 1/23/2022

Hamilton
1/7 - 1/19/2022

Waitress
11/9 - 11/14/2021

Cats
1/18 - 1/23/2021

Disney's Newsies
Disney's Newsies
6/22 - 6/23/2018


For the first time since its national tour in 2014 the smash hit Disney Musical Newsies is coming to The Kentucky Centers, Whitney Hall! In ...

Story Tellers
Story Tellers
10/7 - 3/10/2018


Saturday’s just got a lot more fun as StageOne Family Theatre presents StoryTellers! This storybook program takes your favorite children’s books and brings them to ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


The Herdmans are the worst kids in the whole history of the world; they lie, steal and cheat. Now they have bullied their way into ...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical


Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three time Tony Award-winning director ...

Our Mother's Brief Affair
Our Mother's Brief Affair
11/2 - 11/12/2017


Our Mother’s Brief Affair introduces Anna who makes a shocking confession to her children as she faces death for the umpteenth time. While her children ...

Finding Neverland
Finding Neverland
10/24 - 10/29/2017


Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. ...

The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls


Once upon a time, in 2005, a young Russian-American dyevushka sets off to Moscow to reconnect with her homeland. She finds instead a magically unreal ...

The Potter's Field


What happens to the homeless when they die? The Potter’s Field documents high school students in Louisville, KY, who volunteer to give funeral services for ...

Lyle the Crocodile
Lyle the Crocodile
4/12 - 5/12/2012


When the Primm family moves into their new apartment, they are very surprised to find Lyle the Crocodile living in the bathtub. Lyle, however, is ...

Béla Fleck & The Flecktones - The Original Line-up


Béla Fleck & The Flecktones - The Original Line-up. Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble. For tickets and more information, visit the website....

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields


The Academy of St Martin in the Fields - one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world - is renowned for its polished and ...

Louisville Ballet Presents 60th Anniversary Celebration


The spring of 2012 marks the Louisville Ballet’s 60th Anniversary – our Diamond Jubilee. We will commemorate this momentous occasion at one of our early ...

Red Baraat
Red Baraat
4/12


Red Baraat is the first and only dhol ‘n’ brass band in North America, melding the infectious North Indian rhythm Bhangra with brass funk and ...

1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends


Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends! It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 Imagine!” ...

Cinderella
Cinderella
3/9 - 3/10/2012


One of the most beloved works in our repertoire, our version of Cinderella has enchanted audiences of all ages since its premiere in 1979. This ...

Celtic Crossroads


This unstoppable group that started off performing on the streets of Galway city is now headlining festivals and arena concerts around the world. Not many ...

Shen Wei Dance Arts


Hailed by The New York Times as “startlingly imaginative,” Shen Wei Dance Arts has been heralded around the world as one of the most exciting ...

Dark Side of the Wall
Dark Side of the Wall
2/24 - 2/25/2012


The Dark Side of the Wall returns with their most ambitious production to date, two different and unique shows as a part of an entire ...

Number the Stars


During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Nazis closed down Jewish-owned businesses and began to round up the Jews for relocation ...

The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
2/17 - 2/19/2012


True love reigns as a wealthy young widow looks for love in the glittering world of turn-of-the-century Paris. Fun and frothy delights await audiences with ...

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience


Terrance Simien returns to Bomhard Theater to raise the roof and let les bon temps roulez! Terrance and the Zydeco Experience have been ambassadors of ...

Nellie McKay


Nellie McKay arrives with her first CD of original music in four years. She has opened for Lou Reed at Carnegie Hall, sung Woody Allen ...

Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend


In Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Mike shares a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would spend a lifetime trying to forget. ...

Complexions Contemporary Ballet


Founded by the two former Alvin Ailey members and a favorite of the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix ...

An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis


One of country music’s most sparkling stars comes to The Kentucky Center for a very personal performance. Multiple Grammy and CMA award winner Pam Tillis ...

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra


Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prodigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) enjoys an international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first-class performances and ...

KentuckyShow!
KentuckyShow!
1/1 - 1/1/2012


KentuckyShow! is an exciting, emotionally compelling large screen multi-media experience narrated by Ashley Judd that captures Kentucky’s people, culture, history, music, spirit and more!...

Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Brown-Forman Nutcracker
12/10 - 12/23/2011


The Louisville Ballet has heralded in the holidays for almost fifty years with this yuletide favorite. Generations of local youngsters have grown up with Marie ...

Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
11/29 - 12/19/2011


The Herdmans are the worst kids in the whole history of the world; they lie, steal and cheat. Now they have bullied their way into ...

The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
11/18 - 11/20/2011


Love blooms for one couple, while souring for another; yet all is not lost in Mozart’s comedy of misdirection, farce and ultimately love for all. ...

Tin Can Buddha


This eclectic blues cooperative returns to Bomhard Theater for another wild and wonderful exploration of American music. Embracing a lifetime of influences, including Chicago and ...

Straight No Chaser


Straight No Chaser returns after their huge 2009 performance to thrill you with some of the coolest, hottest a cappella ever. Their new release With ...

DRUMLine Live


DRUMLine Live, a show-stopping attraction created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movie Drumline, brings show-style marching bands to the theatrical stage. ...

Brian Regan


Returning to the Brown Theatre, Brian Regan is sure to leave his fans howling with his hilarious observations and incredible physical comedy. A favorite with ...

The Music Box


With the full support of Peter Gabriel and Genesis, The Musical Box recreates the now legendary concert experience The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Now, ...

An Evening with Britishmania


Britishmania is known for "not repeating the same EXACT show" so the fans WILL see and hear some DIFFERENT classics! The concert, “An Evening with… ...

National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China


China’s premier acrobatic company makes its FIRST EVER TOUR OF AMERICA! For 61 years, the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China has been ...

Ferdinand the Bull
Ferdinand the Bull
10/15 - 10/22/2011


A young reader's tale brought to life! With Spanish influences, Ferdinand the Bull is a musical infused with Spanish language, music, dance and art! "Ferdy" ...

Shaquille O'Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam


The tour brings many of the hilarious comedians presented at Shaq’s All-star Comedy Jams shot during NBA All-star Weekends over the last three years. These ...

Divas Ascending
Divas Ascending
8/1 - 10/15/2011


E.V. Day’s Divas Ascending is presented by artwithoutwalls and hosted by The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. This installation of suspended sculptures, featuring retired ...

Trailer Park Boys


Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are back with a BRAND NEW live show - and this time they don't have parole officers with them and they're ...

Compania Flamenca José Porcel


Under the artistic leadership of one of the shining stars of the flamenca stage, Compañia Flamenca José Porcel explores the fiery, passionate soul of flamenca. ...

Carmen
Carmen
9/23 - 9/25/2011


Carmen, that most passionate of gypsy women, has made it clear that she lives by her own rules; she loves who she will and those ...

Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata


What have they done to my favorite things? The mad geniuses at the Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (with the enthusiastic support of the Rodgers & Hammerstein ...

The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
9/16 - 9/17/2011


Louisville Ballet presents The Three Musketeers. Travel back in time to the grandeur and opulence of the 17thc French Court and meet Athos, Porthos, and ...

Grace Surpasses


Grace Surpasses is a mixed media event, wedding a thrilling docudrama about perseverance in a country where peace is a relic and hope is a ...

An Evening with Gillian Welch


Gill and Dave met at Berklee College of Music; Gillian was studying songwriting, while Dave studied guitar; they met at an audition for a country ...

For Colored Girls


For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf expresses the many struggles and obstacles that African-American women face throughout their lives. ...

Colbie Caillat


Armed simply with her dusky vocals and acoustic guitar, Colbie Caillat and her homespun music continue to resonate with listeners and win new fans. Little ...

Videos


A WONDERFUL LIFE in Louisville A WONDERFUL LIFE
Derby Dinner Playhouse (11/13 - 12/31)
The Importance of Being Earnest in Louisville The Importance of Being Earnest
Actors Theatre of Louisville (1/11 - 1/19)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Louisville Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Carson Center (3/6 - 3/6)
A Christmas Story in Louisville A Christmas Story
Market House Theatre (12/5 - 12/22)
A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS in Louisville A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS
Derby Dinner Playhouse (11/16 - 12/21)
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