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Kentucky to the World: Elizabeth Mayhew August 23 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater Contributing style editor at NBC’s Today Show shares how being Kentucky born and raised has helped propel her success in some unexpected and amazing directions.
Small Time Napoleon Too Big To Fail Release party August 26 The Kentucky Center-Todd Hall Bolstered by a horn section and pianist, Too Big To Fail marks the group’s most ambitious project to date. The band will be joined on stage by special guests and friends at this rare and intimate event.
An Evening with Gerald Albright
August 26 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
Two-shows with Billboard chart topping, and two time GRAMMY® nominee, jazz musician brings his smooth sound to Louisville. Tickets available at www.iroquoisamphitheater.com.
89.3 WFPL presents Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home “Love and Comedy” Tour September 7 Iroquois Amphitheater With Fred Newman, Richard Dworsky & The Roadhounds, and Aoife O’Donovan. Garrison Keillor returns with poetry, stories and music from his classic Prairie Home show.
StageOne Family Theatre Miss Nelson is Missing September 9-23 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater This musical, based on the much-loved classic book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, teaches important lessons about appreciation and respect.
September
Kojak Entertainment Presents Dem Wild Boyz and Friends September 10 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall With DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller & Chico Bean. Three of the funniest comics from MTV & Nick Cannon’s Wild’N Out squad together for one night of laughs.
Rally for our Heroes September 14 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall An evening of country music featuring TRACE ADKINS, comedy, and inspirational messages to raise funds for two military-related charities: Active Heroes and USO- Ft. Campbell/Nashville Chapter.
Louisville Orchestra Sgt. Pepper at the Pops September 16 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Louisville Orchestra Yuja Wang Plays Rachmaninoff September 23 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
The LO and Beatles tribute band, Classical Mystery Tour, celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, No. 4 PYOTR TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 YUJA WANG, piano TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
BOB BERNHARDT, conductor
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Kentucky Opera Ariadne auf Naxos September 15 and 17 The Brown Theatre An unexpected mash up of traditional tragic opera and romantic farce in this dazzling opera-withinan-opera. Performed in English and German with English supertitles.
IdeaFestival 2017 September 26-28 The Kentucky Center A three-day non-linear event that attracts and invites curious minds from around the globe to celebrate innovation, imagination and world‑changing ideas.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis September 26 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, led by the legendary Wynton Marsalis, present an evening of classic and original jazz compositions.
91.9 WFPK presents An Evening with The Paul Thorn Band September 29 The Brown Theatre
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience October 6 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
Paul Thorn brings his signature sound back to the Brown Theatre celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album Hammer & Nail.
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience embodies Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones in their spirit, talent and authenticity to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing.
Lionel Hampton Tribute Concert October 7 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
The Simon & Garfunkel Story October 8 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
The showcase celebrates the life of Hampton, a Louisville native jazz great and innovator who popularized the vibraphone and played with the Benny Goodman Quartet before becoming a successful band leader.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including “Mrs, Robinson”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.
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September - October
Glenview Trust Enriching Life Series
October
PNC Broadway in Louisville
Finding Neverland
October 24-29 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall Louisville Orchestra Why Beethoven? October 13-14 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Brown Forman Midnite Ramble Complexions Contemporary Ballet October 13 The Brown Theatre
Teddy Abrams deconstructs a beloved symphony and explores the mind of Beethoven. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor
Complexions Contemporary Ballet brings their new work Star Dust, a transfixing tribute to the life and music of David Bowie, to Louisville for the first time.
Louisville Orchestra The B-52s October 21 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
LEO Weekly-A Little Off Center Dixie’s Tupperware Party October 26-28 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
Rocking for nearly 40 years, the B-52s are a beloved and enduring band.
Fast talking Dixie Longate weaves outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation into the most fabulous Tupperware party ever held on a theater stage.
BOB BERNHARDT, conductor
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Directed by visionary Tony winner Diane Paulus, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan.
This one man show tells the story of Graham’s 25-year journey to track down, meet and ultimately make peace with his birth father, a man Graham laid eyes on for the first time when his father appeared on the CBS Evening News.
Kentucky Opera Dead Man Walking October 27 and 29 The Brown Theatre One of the most performed contemporary American operas, Dead Man Walking explores the spiritual journey of a nun who advises a convicted killer on death row.
Louisville Orchestra
The Greatest: Muhammad Ali
November 4 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall WORLD PREMIERE! A musical celebration and tribute to the extraordinary life and impact of a legendary athlete and humanitarian. JUBILANT SYKES, baritone JECOREY ARTHUR, vocalist TEDDY ABRAMS, conductor + composer
Jenna and Barbara Bush: Sisters First November 1 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater Former First Daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush share stories of their family, their adventures and the sisterly bond that fulfills them.
LEO Weekly-A Little Off Center CirqueLouis-Kaleidoscope November 3-4 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater Louisville’s own CirqueLouis presents a unique, contemporary circus experience exploring the world of pattern and color. Under the artistic and choreographic Direction of Jordan Clark.
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October - November
Graham Shelby-The Man on TV October 26-27 The Kentucky Center-MeX Theater
November
Simply Three November 5 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater Simply Three is a classical crossover phenomenon with an ever-expanding online community of enthusiastic fans, including over 497,000 YouTube subscribers!
Louisville Ballet Stravinsky! November 10-11 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall Rubies: Choreography by George Balanchine Firebird: Choreography by Lucas Jervies Scenic and Costume Design by Elizabeth Gadsby Lighting Design by Trad A Burns
Travis Wall’s SHAPING SOUND: After the Curtain November 5 The Brown Theatre SHAPING SOUND, under the artistic direction of So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Travis Wall, dazzles audiences as these visual musicians tell the story of a man fighting to find his creative voice after the death of his one true love.
A Night with Janis Joplin November 8 The Brown Theatre A musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin’s life and legacy, featuring such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Cry Baby” and “Summertime”.
LEO Weekly-A Little Off Center The Second City’s Cure for the Common Comedy November 10 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
Louisville Orchestra Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert November 17-18 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
The world’s the most influential and prolific improv comedy theatre brings their traveling performance to Louisville.
CineConcerts brings the beloved film to life with the Louisville Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score. JEFFREY SCHINDLER, conductor
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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a day! November 19 The Brown Theatre
91.9 WFPK presents St. Vincent Fear The Future Tour November 21 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
The hit NPR show Science Friday is recorded LIVE on the Brown Theatre stage. We like to say it’s brain fun, for curious people.
Two showings! Based on the #1 PBS Kids TV series, Daniel Tiger and all of his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make‑Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King.
One of the most distinctive artistic voices and arrestingly original guitarists of her generation, St. Vincent’s recent self-titled album won her “album of the year” designations from the NME, the Guardian, and Entertainment Weekly.
Louisville Orchestra Home for the Holidays November 25 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble Straight No Chaser-The Speakeasy Tour November 26 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
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Two thrilling talents from Broadway light up our The captivating sound of nine a cappella human stage and kick-off the holidays! Share this Yuletide voices comes together to make extraordinary music tradition with your entire family. that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and LISA VROMAN, vocalist with a sense of humor. DOUG LaBRECQUE, vocalist BOB BERNHARDT, conductor KentuckyCenter.org | 502.584.7777 | 800.775.7777
November
Louisville Public Media welcomes Science Friday November 18 The Brown Theatre
Noveber-december
The Kentucky Center and NS2 present Tommy Emmanuel CGPClassics & Christmas Tour November 30 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater Guitar virtuoso and composer Tommy Emmanuel performs his classic acoustic songs and a full set of Holiday favorites with Pat Bergeson, John Knowles CGP, and Annie Sellick.
StageOne Family Theatre The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 2-16 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater The Herdmans are back by popular demand! This raucous holiday event is perfect fun for the whole family. PNC Broadway in Louisville
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Emporium Presents & The Kentucky Center Shopkins Live! Shop it Up! December 5 The Brown Theatre
91.9 WFPK presents An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine December 6 The Kentucky Center-Bomhard Theater
This premiere live production is packed with showstopping performances featuring the Shoppies as they perform the coolest dance moves, sing the latest pop songs, and show off the trendiest fashions.
Over the Rhine mixes songs from their holiday album Blood Oranges in the Snow with selections from their musical catalogue to create a unique holiday concert experience.
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November 28-December 3 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Originally conceived by the three time Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker December 9-23 The Kentucky Center-Whitney Hall
Choreography by Val Caniparoli Music by Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky Sets and costumes by Peter Cazalet Our uniquely Louisville telling of the classic story of Marie and her journey with her nutcracker prince is a festive fairy tale for both the young and young at heart.
Emporium Presents & The Kentucky Center HOME FREE A Country Christmas Tour 2017 December 7 The Brown Theatre
Outback Concerts presents Sebastian Maniscalco Why Would You Do That?!?! Tour December 8 The Brown Theatre
This 5-man band, known for their show-stopping performances, are back with new music, new production, more country and holiday favorites.
Saying what we’re all thinking has always been Sebastian Maniscalco’s specialty. Except when he says it, it’s a whole lot funnier.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage December 9 The Brown Theatre
An Evening with NEEDTOBREATHE All the Feels Tour (Acoustic) December 15 The Brown Theatre
Your favorite Peanuts characters come to life in this touring stage adaptation of the classic animated television special - all set to Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable music.
With their unique mix of infectious pop melodies and signature Southern rock, NEEDTOBREATHE has “carved out a niche in rock music” (Billboard).
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December
Louisville Ballet
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