Louisville Theatre + Broadway News

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 5/19/2013

(5/19/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/19/2013 for Louisville

Tickets Go on Sale Today for GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY National Tour!

(5/17/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale today, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

Louisville Rep Stages GREAT AMERICAN SEX PLAY, Now thru 5/26

(5/16/2013) - Proudly ending its 20th season, Louisville Repertory Company presents the comical, sexy romp Great American Sex Play by Brian Walker. Directed by Gil Reyes, the show will run at the Kentucky Center, tonight, May 16 - 18, 20, 23-25 at 8:00pm and May 26 at 2:00pm.

KY Center Announces Plans for 'Charter for Compassion'

(5/13/2013) - This month, as the city prepares to welcome the Dalai Lama, several special events will be held to celebrate Louisville's status as a "Compassionate City" and Mayor Greg Fischer's mission to make the city a friendlier, more caring place to live and visit. The Kentucky Center will be participating in, hosting, and supporting many of these events.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 5/12/2013

(5/12/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/12/2013 for Louisville

Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett's GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY to Kick Off National Tour, Oct 2013

(5/10/2013) - AEG Live has announced that the southern gothic, supernatural musical Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, written by Stephen King, with music by John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett, has confirmed a tour of 20 American cities throughout the Midwest and Southeast beginning October 10 in Bloomington, IN, and ending November 6 in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17 at 10am at aeglive.com.

Pandora Productions Opens THRILL ME, 5/9

(5/7/2013) - Pandora Productions presents the musical drama Thrill Me about the infamous Leopold-Loeb "thrill killers" of the 1920s and their twisted tale of money, murder & mayhem...and how this sordid, so-called 'perfect murder' was anything but.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 5/05/2013

(5/5/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 5/05/2013 for Louisville

Voting Opens for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Awards! Vote Now for the Best of the 2012-13 Theatre Season...

(5/2/2013) - The Tony Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 11th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Louisville Rep to Stage GREAT AMERICAN SEX PLAY, 5/16-26

(4/30/2013) - Proudly ending its 20th season, Louisville Repertory Company presents the comical, sexy romp Great American Sex Play by Brian Walker. Directed by Gil Reyes, the show will run at the Kentucky Center, May 16 - 18, 20, 23-25 at 8:00pm and May 26 at 2:00pm.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 4/28/2013

(4/28/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/28/2013 for Louisville

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville Presents TRIAL BY JURY, Now thru 4/27

(4/26/2013) - The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisvillepresents a staged production of the hilarious one-act comedy Trial By Jury. The evening will start with selections from other G&S favorites.

Pandora Productions Presents THRILL ME, Opening 5/9

(4/23/2013) - Pandora Productions presents Thrill Me, a musical drama that proves some romantic relationships are indeed murder. It's the chilling true story of the notorious Leopold-Loeb duo, the 1920s "thrill killers" responsible for one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th Century, and the backdrop for a tale that will take audiences on a gripping journey to discover the secrets that made this so-called 'perfect crime' stunningly unravel.

The Barter Players Present THE CAT IN THE HAT, 4/30-5/25

(4/22/2013) - The Barter Players will present 'The Cat in the Hat' at Barter main stage April 30-May 25. There are 14 performances scheduled, including three Saturday performances. Tickets are $12. Group rates are available.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 4/21/2013

(4/21/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/21/2013 for Louisville

Kentucky Center Hosts THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE Today

(4/20/2013) - This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. This year, there will be an expanded viewing area from the Belvedere.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 4/14/2013

(4/14/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/14/2013 for Louisville

City and Colour Comes to the Brown Theatre, 11/3

(4/12/2013) - City and Colour is the recording alias for Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, who was also the guitarist and vocalist of the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire.

AVENUE Q Comes to Jewish Community Center's Center Stage, Now thru 4/28

(4/11/2013) - 'Avenue Q' is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent comedy. The show comes to Center Stage at the Jewish Community Center, tonight, April 11 - 28, 2013 (varied days/times).

Kentucky Center Hosts THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE, 4/20

(4/10/2013) - This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. This year, there will be an expanded viewing area from the Belvedere.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 4/07/2013

(4/7/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 4/07/2013 for Louisville

Nat Chandler, Sal Viviano and Eric Jordan Young's THE RAT PACK Performs with Evansville Phil, 4/6-7

(4/6/2013) - Broadway stars Nat Chandler (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Sal Viviano (The Full Monty) and Eric Jordan Young (Chicago) star as the RAT PACK with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra tonight, April 6th and the 7th, 2013.

Derby Dinner Playhouse Takes on 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL, Now thru 5/19

(4/2/2013) - '9 to 5 - The Musical' will play Derby Dinner Playhouse, tonight, April 2-May 19, 2013. Put on your power suit and enjoy a tale of laughter and premeditated workplace revenge.

Derby Dinner Playhouse to Take on 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL, 4/2-5/19

(3/31/2013) - '9 to 5 - The Musical' will play Derby Dinner Playhouse, April 2-May 19, 2013. Put on your power suit and enjoy a tale of laughter and premeditated workplace revenge.

AVENUE Q Comes to Jewish Community Center's Center Stage, 4/11-28

(3/31/2013) - 'Avenue Q' is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent comedy. The show comes to Center Stage at the Jewish Community Center, April 11 - 28, 2013 (varied days/times).

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville to Present TRIAL BY JURY, 4/26-27

(3/31/2013) - The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisvillepresents a staged production of the hilarious one-act comedy Trial By Jury. The evening will start with selections from other G&S favorites.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 3/31/2013

(3/31/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/31/2013 for Louisville

Nat Chandler, Sal Viviano and Eric Jordan Young's THE RAT PACK to Perform with Evansville Phil, 4/6-7

(3/29/2013) - Broadway stars Nat Chandler (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Sal Viviano (The Full Monty) and Eric Jordan Young (Chicago) star as the RAT PACK with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra April 6th and 7th, 2013.

SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY Comes to the Kentucky Center in May

(3/29/2013) - SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody plays Thursday-Saturday, May 23-25, 8 p.m. at the Bomhard Theater.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 3/24/2013

(3/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/24/2013 for Louisville

Actors Theatre of Louisville Presents O GURU GURU GURU as Part of 2013 Humana Festival, Now thru 4/7

(3/20/2013) - Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced O Guru Guru Guru, or why I don't want to go to yoga class with you by Mallery Avidon, directed by former Actors Theatre directing intern Lila Neugebauer. The play will run in the Victor Jory Theatre beginning tonight, March 20, opening March 22 and running through April 7th.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces 50th Anniversary Season Lineup

(3/18/2013) - In the midst of hosting one of the nation's most influential festivals of new work, the Humana Festival of New American Plays, Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are thrilled to announce Actors Theatre of Louisville's 50th Anniversary Season lineup. From a grassroots theatrical venture housed in a small loft space on Fourth Street, Actors Theatre has grown into one of the most important regional theatre companies in America, and occupies almost an entire square block in the heart of downtown Louisville. Actors Theatre's 2013-2014 Brown-Forman Series,demonstrates the theatre's commitment to engage and inspire its community with a diverse lineup of work that includes American theatre classics, fresh adaptations, Broadway hits and a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 3/17/2013

(3/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Louisville

DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS: THE CEASE AND DESIST MUSICAL Opens at Monmouth Theatre Tonight

(3/15/2013) - A popular '80s movie about ghosts and the people who bust them becomes a stage musical. Then the lawyers find out.

Pandora Productions Stage ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A FAGGOT World Premiere, Now thru 3/24

(3/14/2013) - From Pandora's 2013 New Play Project Winner Bixby Elliott comes the serio-comedy Abraham Lincoln Was a Faggot, a smart and wry take on an imaginative teenager and a big-time 'what if' regarding a revered national icon. Presented onstage last spring along with the other finalists, this winning entry - which garnered sold out, standing room only crowds - was selected by Pandora's audience for inclusion in the current season's lineup.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces New Voices Young Playwrights Festival

(3/13/2013) - Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the New Voices Young Playwrights Festival, a fully produced evening of new ten-minute plays written by students throughout the region and presented by the 2012-2013 Apprentice/Intern Company. The New Voices Young Playwrights Festival runs April 22-23 at 7 p.m. in the Bingham Theatre. Tickets are free and now available to the public by calling 502-584-1205. Limit six tickets per household.

Kentucky Center's Elle Fuller and Nick Covault Accepted to YPAL Emerging Leaders Program

(3/11/2013) - The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts has announced that two of its employees have recently been accepted to the YPAL Emerging Leaders Program. Elle Fuller, associate marketing manager, as well as Nick Covault, programming manager, will both be participating in the program, which begins in March and will continue through June.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 3/10/2013

(3/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/10/2013 for Louisville

Actors Theatre of Louisville to Present O GURU GURU GURU as Part of 2013 Humana Festival, 3/20-4/7

(3/7/2013) - Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced O Guru Guru Guru, or why I don't want to go to yoga class with you by Mallery Avidon, directed by former Actors Theatre directing intern Lila Neugebauer. The play will run in the Victor Jory Theatre beginning on March 20, opening March 22 and running through April 7th. The production is part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays, made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation.

Pandora Productions to Stage ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS A FAGGOT World Premiere, 3/14-24

(3/5/2013) - From Pandora's 2013 New Play Project Winner Bixby Elliott comes the serio-comedy Abraham Lincoln Was a Faggot, a smart and wry take on an imaginative teenager and a big-time 'what if' regarding a revered national icon. Presented onstage last spring along with the other finalists, this winning entry - which garnered sold out, standing room only crowds - was selected by Pandora's audience for inclusion in the current season's lineup.