THE KENTUCKY CENTER
Winter/Spring 2017/2018
PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR
EAT. DRINK. EXPERIENCE. SCENE at the Center offers a seasonal menu featuring eclectic dishes and locally sourced ingredients with hand-crafted cocktails and craft beer. SCENE opens 2 hours prior to most performances in The Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall and Bomhard Theater. To plan your visit go to KentuckyCenter.org or call 502.566.5297.
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Chicago PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue January 5-7 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway.
Elvis Tribute Spectacular January 13 The Brown Theatre The Elvis Tribute is a concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, the greatest entertainer of all time. The show begins with the early Rockabilly years and continues era by era ending with the Las Vegas concert years.
Louisville Orchestra Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto January 12-13 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall JEAN SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 7 (in one movement) PYTOR TCHAIKOVSKY: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra GABRIEL LEFKOWITZ, violin JAYCE OGREN, conductor
Louisville Orchestra Mambo Kings January 20 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall The LO sizzles with electrifying Latin jazz combo, the Mambo Kings. BOB BERNHARDT, conductor
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January 23-28 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. There is no better time to experience this sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz!
JANUARY
PNC Broadway in Louisville
JANUARY - February
Louisville Orchestra
War + Peace
February 2-3 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall StageOne Family Theatre Hamlet January 26-February 3 The Kentucky Center–Bomhard Theater StageOne joins with Kentucky Shakespeare to present this contemporary take on William Shakespeare’s classic tale of revenge.
2018 Speed Concert Series Jamie Barton, mezzo-sporano and Kathleen Kelly, piano January 28 The Kentucky Center–Bomhard Theater Internationally renowned American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has been described by The Guardian as “a great artist, no question, with an imperturbable steadiness of tone”
Themes of heroism, bravery, lost companions and even life and death come together in a dramatic and moving program. CHARLES IVES: They Are There RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Dona Nobis Pacem, Mvt. 2 “Beat! Beat! Drums!” CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI: Madrigals of War and Love (selections) SERGEI PROKOFIEV: Waltz from War and Peace SEBASTIAN CHANG: Heaven and Earth [WORLD PREMIERE] ARNOLD SCHOENBERG: A Survivor from Warsaw
University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum David Frum January 31 The Kentucky Center–Bomhard Theater David Frum discusses his book Trumpocracy, a study of the Donald Trump presidency.
Yamato-The drummers of Japan February 3 The Brown Theatre Heart-thumping rhythm, thunderous sounds and explosive beats, Yamato – The drummers of Japan push their limits in this staggering display of physical strength and ferocious skill.
GUSTAV MAHLER: “Revelge” from Des Knaben Wunderhorn ARVO PÄRT: Summa SAMUEL BARBER: Adagio for Strings MAURICE RAVEL: La Valse TBA, soloists U of L Cardinal Singers, choir TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor Program subject to change.
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RENT 20th Anniversary Tour February 16-17 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production.
The Kentucky Center and KMEA present Gheens Great Expectations Concert 2017 February 7 The Kentucky Center–Whitney Hall
Ace Metaphor Productions, LLC presents The Ace of Hearts Tour February 9 The Kentucky Center-MeX Theater
Featuring The Louisville Orchestra, the Louisville Youth Orchestra and Gheens artists Nicholas Recktenwald, Spur of the Moment jazz quintet and conductor Doug Elmore.
This Valentine’s season, experience an up close and personal engagement with Ace Metaphor. Enjoy an intimate evening of discussion on the topics of romance and love. Perfect for girls’ night out, date night or hanging solo. Mature Content
Kentucky Opera The Barber of Seville February 16 and 18 The Brown Theatre
Louisville Orchestra The Planets: An HD Odyssey February 23-24 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Even if you haven’t seen it live, you already know its famous music from cartoons and contemporary culture. Now, experience the world’s greatest comic opera in person! Performed in Italian with English supertitles
A breathtaking HD video presentation of images from NASA rovers and satellites with computer-driven graphics that bring the awe-inspiring music a new, mind-boggling dimension.
Matthew Ozawa, director
GUSTAV HOLST: The Planets
Robert Tweten, conductor
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
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February
PNC Broadway in Louisville
February - march
Louisville Ballet + Kentucky Opera
The Beyond March 2 and March 4 Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble Urban Bush Women presents Hair & Other Stories February 24 The Brown Theatre
Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble Jonny Lang with special guest Doyle Bramhall II February 28 The Brown Theatre
The Urban Bush Women Company and the audience work together to construct a live experience that elicits conversations around self-image, race, and gender inequality through the lens of hair, primarily that of African-American women.
One of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation, Grammy Award®-winning blues guitarist Jonny Lang has shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, B.B. King, Aerosmith and Buddy Guy.
The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall This exciting double bill between Louisville Ballet and the Kentucky Opera, joined by the Louisville Orchestra, brings a collaboration to the Whitney Hall stage like you’ve never seen before.
Requiem Choreography by Stephen Baynes Scenic Design by Richard Roberts Costume Design by Anna French The Kentucky Center and Production Simple present The Dark Side of the Wall-Decade: A Tribute to Pink Floyd March 3 The Brown Theatre Join The Dark Side of the Wall as the band celebrates its 10th anniversary by taking listeners through a remarkable audiovisual journey of Pink Floyd’s most amazing decade.
Glenview Trust Enriching Life Series RAIN-A Tribute to the Beatles March 6 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Project Faust
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band¸ RAIN brings the historic album to life in its entirety for this multimedia spectacular in addition to all your early favorites!
Scenic and Lighting Design by Trad A Burns
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Directed by Sally Blackwood Choreography by Adam Hougland
March
PNC Broadway in Louisville
School of Rock-The Musical March 13-18 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie.
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus March 9 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater The Off-Broadway hit comedy is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray.
2018 Speed Concert Series Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native + Martha Redbone Trio March 10 The Kentucky Center–Bomhard Theater Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee and Kentucky-born blues and soul singer Martha Redbone join forces on a unique blend of musical storytelling steeped in Bluegrass roots.
Louisville Orchestra Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper March 10 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Louisville Dance Series presents INTERSECT March 11 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
One of the most important fiddle players of our time, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper make their debut with the Louisville Orchestra.
Louisville Dance Series is a curated performance series featuring a unique selection of area dance companies and artists. Featuring works such as Kasari Dance, Flamenco Louisville, Keen Dance Theater, Jasmine Snellen and Suspend Performing Arts.
TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
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March Kentucky to the World Republic Bank Foundation Speakers Series Phillip A. Sharp March 12 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater Phillip A. Sharp, Nobel laureate and Co-Founder of Biogen, one of the world’s first biotech companies, shares how his upbringing in the foothills of Eastern Kentucky propelled him to change the way science is done.
StageOne Family Theatre American Tales John Henry, Pecos Bill and Brer Rabbit March 24-April 14 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater In this latest collaboration between StageOne and award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin (…And in This Corner Cassius Clay), some of America’s most beloved folk tale heroes spring to life in a world premiere play.
Looking for Lilith Theatre Company presents The Patron Saint of Losing Sleep March 15-24 The Kentucky Center-MeX Theater Written in an unconventional narrative style that mirrors the disruption of insomnia, the play follows the actions of a sleep-deprived call center rep whose well-meaning interventions in the lives of clients and others snowball out of control.
Louisville Orchestra Peter and the Wolf featuring Squallis Puppeteers March 17 The Brown Theatre
Louisville Orchestra Kentucky Classics: Festival of American Music I March 24 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall Celebrating American roots with music featuring both Kentucky-centered music and featuring Kentucky-based composers and performers.
“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Ridiculously SelfIndulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour March 28 The Brown Theatre
AARON COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo MICHAEL CLEVELAND, fiddle TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
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A family favorite that will entertain and educate the newest orchestra fans. Squallis Puppeteers
For the first time in his storied career, the world’s foremost musical satirist and four-time Grammy-winner foregos his usual high-octane, big-production show for an intimate evening of music, focusing on original (nonparody) songs from his catalog as well as his big hits.
April
PNC Broadway in Louisville
Les Misérables
April 10-15 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway.
Louisville Orchestra PLAY: Festival of American Music II April 6-7 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Louisville Ballet Giselle April 13-14 The Brown Theatre
Jim James collaborates on a new song set performed with orchestra. Plus two important new works get their LO premiere. Teddy Abrams conducting.
Choreography by Robert Curran and Uwe Kern after Petipa Music by Adolphe Adam Scenic Design by Peter Cazalet Costume Design by David Heuvel
VOICES of Kentuckiana We Belong April 15 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
Louisville Orchestra The Music of Prince April 20 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
VOICES of Kentuckiana makes its Kentucky Center debut with We Belong — a concert of hope, love, and finding strength together in a diverse community. “We belong to the light, we belong to the thunder...we belong together.” -Pat Benatar
Purple Experience sensation Marshall Charloff and Windborne Music’s musicians combine with a full orchestra to present a night honoring the prolific works of The Purple One. Performing hits, like “Little Red Corvette” and “Purple Rain.”
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April
Save the Date Louisville Orchestra The Rite of Spring May 11-12 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
An Evening with David Sedaris April 24 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. Join Mr. Sedaris for an evening featuring all-new stories and observations as well as an audience Q&A and book signing.
Glenview Trust Enriching Life Series The Beach Boys May 13 The Kentucky Center–Whitney Hall 2018 Speed Concert Series Jennifer Koh, violin and Shai Wosner, piano May 13 The Kentucky Center–Bomhard Theater
Louisville Orchestra Beethoven Piano Concerto April 27-28 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, No. 4 ROBERT SCHUMANN, Symphony No. 2 in C major ANDREW HSU, piano COURTNEY LEWIS, conductor
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Jessica Lang Dance May 18 The Brown Theatre PNC Broadway in Louisville Waitress June 26-July 1 The Kentucky Center–Whitney Hall
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