BRINGING THE FUN

from Audience Magazine | Louisville Arts & Entertainment | May 2023

A CITY OF ARTISTS

G. Douglas Dreisbach Publisher

The Kentucky Derby — and all that that implies — is arguably the single biggest milestone the Louisville area experiences on an annual basis. Our whole lives from January to the mid-summer can be divided into two distinct categories: Before Derby and After Derby.

At Audience Magazine, we know the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports is a big deal. That’s a given, and we love it as much as the next person. But it is, at most, a really fun few weeks. But our beloved performing arts organizations deliver incredible entertainment all year long!

That’s why, for our May issue, we’re highlighting all the fantastic things happening on the calendar after the Thoroughbreds have retired to their stables, and the colorful hats and fascinators have been nestled back in their boxes.

For starters, the devil is coming to town — Hadestown, that is. A reimagined Greek myth with modern themes comes to life with a New Orleans-inspired soundtrack. If you don’t already have tickets, get you some! For lovers of Led Zepplin, you don’t want to miss the tribute band to beat all tribute bands, Get The Led Out, on stage at the Brown Theatre.

This month also brings more thrilling announcements about the upcoming 2023-24 season. In his 10th season, Music Director Teddy Abrams continues to lead the Louisville Orchestra with innovative performances and superstar guests. The Kentucky Opera is making the arts more accessible that ever, with all four marquee shows in its upcoming season performed in English.

Thanks to our generous advertisers for allowing us to bring you all the big news and fun happenings in the Louisville performing arts community free of charge.

Before you know it, the Run for the Roses will have ran, the kids will be out of school, and vacation season will have started. Make sure you include a theater performance, concert, or other live show in your plans for summer fun. You won’t regret it.

Let us entertain you, Amy

& Doug