Theatre

It's probably been too long since you had a good, gut-busting laugh. So this September, go do that. Head to the Bard's Town to hear great comedy at the Thursday Night Comedy Bites. It's time to have a few good laughs. Comedy Bites At Thursday Night ...

All the experts say that Shakespeare is the greatest playwrights. There are like, a thousand movies that are based on his plays, even a whole bunch of ones that most people don't even know are based on him. So it's probably a good idea to see a ...

The problem with going to plays is often that you have to get all dressed up. Well, not at the Little Colonel Playhouse. This is a relaxed, casual environment and this is a fun play. Go see it and have a night at the theater that isn't elite or ...

Which medieval war was so epic that it inspired not just Shakespeare, but “Game of Thrones" writer George R.R. Martin? It was called the War of the Roses and this March, Kentucky Shakespeare will bring it to life. Thrones and Roses Henry VI is ...

This January, go to a different kind of comedy show. Instead of just listening to some funny people tell jokes, enjoy a whole night of laughing along with some really funny moments. Head to The Bard's Town in the Highlands for good food, good laughs ...

The first plays were staged in ancient Greece more than 2,000 years ago. Essentially, the plays featured people on stage talking. Essentially, that's still what most plays are like. The show you could see this January isn’t like that at all. ...

Are you ready to laugh yet? Sometimes, the best way to blow off steam during the holidays is to go laugh. Head to the Bard's Town for the Improv Faceoff that will pit comics against each other in a mix of improv and stand-up. A Night for ...

A young governess in a grand, old-timey estate, hired by the mysterious master of the manse to look after two somewhat odd children. They seem innocent at first, but then, dark secrets begin to come to light. It's the "Turn of the Screw," a ...

Go to the Sunday Showcase at Planet of the Tapes this September to enjoy comedy from local comedians and have an evening full of laughter. Laughter Showcase You'll hear the comedy stylings of Andy Imlay, a local guy from Evansville. He's a Superman ...

In comedy circles, Louisville is very well known. There’s a good comedy scene in Louisville and many, many comedians have come here to make locals laugh. This August, get a look at some of the up-and-coming talent on the comedy scene at the ...

The Louisville Ballet has joined the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, one of the city's popular and proud cultural traditions, to create a unique show in Central Park. See the Louisville Ballet perform a Shakespearian-themed dance completely for free ...

When was the last time you had a night full of laughter? This July, go to the Comedy Caravan to get it. Have a night out and have a night full of joy. Haven't you earned it? Laugh the Night Away Comedy Caravan has shows booked every Wednesday, ...

Canceled completely last year, Shakespeare in the Park is finally back. It's not the same as it used to e but in some ways, you might like that better. Go see a stirring performance of "Romeo and Juliet, one of the most time-honored and famous love ...

Going to the theater to enjoy a performance is a little different during the days of COVID-19. It’s not as easy to experience culture these days. That’s why Kentucky Shakespeare has come up with something brand-new. This October, go see ...

You may not know how you know it or where it’s from, but you've definitely heard someone scream “Stella” at some point. Well, it’s more like “Stellaaaaaaaaa!” That famous line is in “A Streetcar Named ...

Go see “A Soldier’s Tale” at the beautiful Jeffersonian. This is a folk tale that will be presented in a highly unique way thanks to Music Without Borders. See and hear this tale come to life this March. A Soldier’s ...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to belly dance? Now is the time! Learn the basic movements of Fusion Belly Dance at Horizon’s Dance Theatre with a skilled instructor. The class is beginner-friendly and open to anyone who would like to learn ...

Meet the Kittredges. They're a wealthy couple in New York and they have just been visited by Paul. He's the son of a Hollywood bigwig, or so he says. Watch Six Degrees of Separation at the University of Louisville this February and watch how a ...

Why should Christmas and New Year be the only holidays that are celebrated for two days? Kick off February by celebrating Groundhog Day Eve with Improv Anonymous. Laugh, drink some woodchuck cider and enjoy this holiday at the Bard’s Town. A ...