Louisville Theatre + Broadway News

THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE CELEBRATION Set for Kentucky Center, 4/20

(3/4/2013) - 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 3/03/2013

(3/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/03/2013 for Louisville

Historic Announcement for BroadwayWorld.com - Selected for Inclusion in the Library of Congress Web Archives for Performing Arts

(3/1/2013) - BroadwayWorld.com is thrilled to have been asked to be included in the United States Library of Congress as part of their Official Performing Arts Historical Web Archives.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Plays The Drama Studio, Now thru 3/3

(3/1/2013) - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, directed by Debbie Endris and John Finnegan and featuring Harrison Coffman, Paul Stiller and Grace Robertson will play The Drama Studio at St. Geneeius Theatre tonight, March 1, 2 at 7:30 pm and March 3 at 2:00 pm.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Opens GNIT, 3/17

(2/28/2013) - Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the world premiere of Gnit by Will Eno, directed by Artistic Director Les Waters. The play will run in the Pamela Brown Auditorium and will begin previews on March 15, open March 17 and run through April 7. Tickets are on sale now to the public and can be purchased at the Actors Theatre Box Office by calling 502-584-1205 or online at ActorsTheatre.org. The 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays is made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation. Gnit is presented as part of the Brown Forman Series, by special arrangement with Signature Theatre and was developed at The Pershing Square Signature Center, with thanks to the J.A.W. Festival, Portland Center Stage. Director is underwritten by Todd P. Lowe and Fran C. Ratterman; Bruce Merrick and Karen McCoy.

Looking for Lilith Theatre Presents ALICE IN BLACK AND WHITE World Premiere, Now thru 3/9

(2/28/2013) - Celebrate Women's History Month with a World Premiere Play, Alice in Black and White, presented by Looking for Lilith Theatre Company.

Indie Rocker Josh Ritter to Perform at the Brown Theatre, 3/19

(2/27/2013) - Josh Ritter has become an iconic American singer-songwriter, guitarist and author, and in 2006 he was named one of the '100 Greatest Living Songwriters' by Paste magazine. He regularly performs with the Royal City Band.

Thomson Smillie Hosts DEMYSTIFYING OPERA Event at The Bard's Town Today

(2/27/2013) - Many people are intimidated by the very word 'opera', yet would love to know more. IF University will team with Louisville writer and speaker Thomson Smillie to pull back the curtain on the complexity and meaning of opera. We'll delve into the music, the maestros, and the masterpieces and have fun learning the basics of the four hundred year-old art form.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Opens 37th Humana Festival with Sam Mark's THE DELLING SHORE Tonight

(2/27/2013) - The 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays, made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation, opens with the world premiere of Sam Mark's The Delling Shore, directed by Actors Theatre's associate artistic director Meredith McDonough. The Delling Shore is playing in the Bingham Theatre and begins previews tonight, February 27, opens March 1 and runs through April 7.

High School in the Spotlight: Campbell County High School, KY

(2/25/2013) - In this week's edition of 'School in the Spotlight', BWW is thrilled to feature the drama department at Campbell County High School in Alexandria, Kentucky!

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 2/24/2013

(2/24/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/24/2013 for Louisville

StageOne's JACKIE AND ME Opens at Kentucky Center Today

(2/23/2013) - Celebrate Black History Month with the children in your life by honoring Jackie Robinson in StageOne Family Theatre's JACKIE AND ME, playing today, February 23, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. in the Bomhard Theater (KCA).

Jim James Brings Sold Out Debut Solo Effort to Brown Theatre

(2/22/2013) - Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of My Morning Jacket. Through six studio albums, My Morning Jacket has grown into one of the most acclaimed rock and roll bands in the world.

Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition Set for 3/3

(2/22/2013) - Performers will take the stage of the Singletary Center for the Arts March 3 during the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition in hopes of claiming prizes and scholarships totaling more than a half-million dollars.

Actors Theatre of Louisville Presents CRY OLD KINGDOM as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays

(2/21/2013) - Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the world premiere of Jeff Augustin's Cry Old Kingdom as part of 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays. The play will be directed by Tom Dugdale and runs in the Bingham Theatre. Cry Old Kingdom begins previews March 8, opens March 10 and runs through April 7. Tickets are on sale now to the public and can be purchased at the Actors Theatre Box Office by calling 502-584-1205 or online at ActorsTheatre.org. The Humana Festival of New American Plays is made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation.

SESAME STREET LIVE 'ELMO'S SUPER HEROES Coming to Brown Theatre, 4/12-4/14

(2/21/2013) - Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his super-ness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Ignites CenterStage at JCC, Now thru 3/3

(2/21/2013) - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, will ignite CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, tonight, Feb. 21, 23, 25, 28 & March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 & March 3 at 7:00 p.m.

The Bard's Town Theatre Presents CHASING OPHELIA, Now thru 3/3

(2/21/2013) - 'Chasing Ophelia' will play The Bard's Town Theatre, tonight, February 21 - 23 at 7:30 p.m., February 24 at 5:30 p.m. and February 28 - March 3 at 7:30 p.m. The Bard's Town Theatre is located at 1801 Bardstown Rd. (in the Highlands).

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' APPROPRIATE to Play Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival, 3/5-4/7

(2/18/2013) - Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein have announced the world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Appropriate, directed by Gary Griffin, appearing as part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays. Appropriate begins previews on March 5, opens March 7 and runs through April 7.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 2/17/2013

(2/17/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Louisville

Kentucky Opera Presents DON GIOVANNI at Brown Theatre, 2/15 & 17

(2/15/2013) - Kentucky Opera presents its final production of the 60th Anniversary Season with Mozart's Don Giovanni. Performances run tonight, February 15th at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. in the Brown Theatre.

Actors Theatre of Louisville to Open 37th Humana Festival with Sam Mark's THE DELLING SHORE, 2/27

(2/14/2013) - The 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays, made possible by a generous grant from the Humana Foundation, opens with the world premiere of Sam Mark's The Delling Shore, directed by Actors Theatre's associate artistic director Meredith McDonough. The Delling Shore is playing in the Bingham Theatre and begins previews on February 27, opens March 1 and runs through April 7. Tickets are on sale now to the public and can be purchased at the Actors Theatre Box Office by calling 502-584-1205 or online at ActorsTheatre.org. The Delling Shore was developed, in part, with the assistance of the Sundance Institute Theatre Program.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) to Play The Drama Studio, 3/1-3

(2/11/2013) - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, directed by Debbie Endris and John Finnegan and featuring Harrison Coffman, Paul Stiller and Grace Robertson will play The Drama Studio at St. Geneeius Theatre March 1, 2 at 7:30 pm and March 3 at 2:00 pm.

DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS: THE CEASE AND DESIST MUSICAL to Open at Monmouth Theatre, 3/15

(2/11/2013) - A popular '80s movie about ghosts and the people who bust them becomes a stage musical. Then the lawyers find out.

The Bard's Town Theatre to Present CHASING OPHELIA, 2/21-3/3

(2/10/2013) - 'Chasing Ophelia' will play The Bard's Town Theatre, February 21 - 23 at 7:30 p.m., February 24 at 5:30 p.m. and February 28 - March 3 at 7:30 p.m. The Bard's Town Theatre is located at 1801 Bardstown Rd. (in the Highlands).

Thomson Smillie to Host DEMYSTIFYING OPERA Event at The Bard's Town, 2/27

(2/10/2013) - Many people are intimidated by the very word 'opera', yet would love to know more. IF University will team with Louisville writer and speaker Thomson Smillie to pull back the curtain on the complexity and meaning of opera. We'll delve into the music, the maestros, and the masterpieces and have fun learning the basics of the four hundred year-old art form.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Ignite CenterStage at JCC, 2/21-3/3

(2/10/2013) - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, will ignite CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center, Feb. 21, 23, 25, 28 & March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 & March 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 2/10/2013

(2/10/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Louisville

Actors Theatre of Louisville Adds Performance to GIRLFRIEND, 2/17

(2/9/2013) - Audiences and critics are in love with Girlfriend and in response, Actors Theatre of Louisville will be adding an additional performance at 2.30 p.m.on Sunday, February 17. Tickets to the performance are now on sale by calling 502-584-1205 or visiting ActorsTheatre.org. Featuring music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet and a book by Todd Almond, this irresistible rock musical, directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters, has been charming Louisville with its heartwarming boy-meets-boy love story.

Bourbon Baroque Joins BUSTER VS CHARLIE 6-Month Film Series, Now thru 2/10

(2/8/2013) - Bourbon Baroque teams up with the Louisville Film Society and Dreamland Film Center in their second installment of 'Buster Vs Charlie' an ongoing 6-month series that profiles two of the great silent era comedians. This program contains short films by Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin featuring live music by Bourbon Baroque with selections specifically programmed for each film including the compositions of Handel, Rameau, Couperin, and Telemann.

Bourbon Baroque Joins BUSTER VS CHARLIE 6-Month Film Series, 2/8-10

(2/6/2013) - Bourbon Baroque teams up with the Louisville Film Society and Dreamland Film Center in their second installment of 'Buster Vs Charlie' an ongoing 6-month series that profiles two of the great silent era comedians. This program contains short films by Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin featuring live music by Bourbon Baroque with selections specifically programmed for each film including the compositions of Handel, Rameau, Couperin, and Telemann.

The Kentucky Center's ArtsReach Program Receives Grant from the Dizzy Feet Foundation

(2/6/2013) - For its dedication to providing arts education to under-served youth in community settings The Kentucky Center's ArtsReach program was recently awarded a Community Program grant from the Dizzy Feet Foundation (DFF). The Dizzy Feet Foundation was founded in 2009 by Nigel Lythgoe, Adam Shankman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Katie Holmes, among others, to support, improve, and increase access to dance education in the United States.

Kentucky Center and 91.9 WFPK Present Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile Today

(2/5/2013) - Bluegrass band Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile (mandolin), Gabe Witcher (fiddle/violin), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Paul Kowert (bass), are now being referred to as a 'string-band version of Radiohead,' with the release of their new album, Who's Feeling Young Now?

NEWSIES Launches Nationwide Audition Tour in Philadelphia, 2/8

(2/4/2013) - Newsies has just announced nationwaide auditions that start this weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Accoridng to the casting notice the show is seeking: males, 16-22, of all ethnicities, who are strong and technically trained dancers who also tap and sing well. Acrobatics/tumbling a plus. For additional information, click here.

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Now Accepting Applications for 2013 Institute for ECE

(2/4/2013) - In partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Institute for ECE (Exception Child Education, or Special Education) & Arts Integration for Kentucky public school teachers of ECE and Arts & Humanities in grades 3-8.

Fractured Atlas Launches Tour of Major Arts Hubs Across Southern U.S., Now thru 2/12

(2/4/2013) - Aiming to both empower local artists and better address the challenges facing them, Fractured Atlas, the nation's largest arts service organization, will kick off a tour of major arts hubs across seven Southern states today, February 4th in Jackson, Mississippi (All event information below).

Now Playing Onstage in Louisville - Week of 2/03/2013

(2/3/2013) - Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/03/2013 for Louisville

Leslie Jordan and Varla Jean Merman Come to Kentucky Center Tonight

(2/2/2013) - LEO A LITTLE OFF CENTER will bring an outrageous evening with Leslie Jordan and Varla Jean Merman to the Kentucky Center tonight, February 2, 8 pm at the Bomhard Theater.

WhoDunnit? Murder Mystery Theater to Stage REFLECTIONS: THE MASQUE OF DEATH, Now thru 3/16

(2/2/2013) - Enjoy a fun Today evening dinner theater production with WhoDunnit?'s REFLECTIONS: THE MASQUE OF DEATH, running tonight, February 2 through March 16, 2013.

StageOne's JACKIE AND ME to Open at Kentucky Center, 2/23

(2/1/2013) - Celebrate Black History Month with the children in your life by honoring Jackie Robinson in StageOne Family Theatre's JACKIE AND ME, playing Saturday February 23, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. in the Bomhard Theater (KCA).