by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 18, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Orchestra will present a free tribute concert for the community following the tragic loss of UPS Airlines Flight 2976. The program is intended to honor the memory of those who lost their lives, recognize the courage of the first responders who answered the call, and acknowledge the efforts of the many UPS employees who supported the company’s response.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 17, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Derby Dinner Playhouse is excited to host the holiday musical “A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas” thru December 20th as part of their Children’s Musical Theatre. Don’t miss this classic Musical where Christmas presents come to life as a very special toy discovers what it truly means to be real and is changed forever in this enchanting holiday musical based on the classic book by Margery Williams. Santa leads us back to the 1920’s to experience this classic tale in a new and vibrant way, and helps us realize the true spirit of Christmas.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 13, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, KENTUCKY OPERA, LOUISVILLE BALLET
The Kentucky Opera recently named Ben Robinson as its General Manager and CEO. The acclaimed director and arts leader returns to his roots to lead Kentucky Opera’s next chapter. An accomplished singer, stage director, and arts executive, Robinson brings creative vision, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to opera as a community-building force.
Most recently, Robinson was General Director of Anchorage Opera and Managing Director of Lyric Fest in Philadelphia. In Anchorage, Robinson led a season that expanded community programming, forged new artistic partnerships, and closed with a six-figure operating surplus.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 5, 2025 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, FRONT PAGE, Kentucky Performing Arts, LOUISVILLE BALLET, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
The holidays are shining bright in Louisville! From dazzling light displays and heartwarming stage productions to concerts that bring the spirit of the season to life, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Whether you’re laughing along with Elf at Derby Dinner Playhouse, taking in the timeless beauty of The Nutcracker, or rocking out with JD McPherson and Sara Evans, Louisville’s stages are bursting with seasonal joy.
So grab your coat, gather your friends and family, and experience the magic of the holidays all across the city — because there’s no place like Louisville for the holidays!
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 5, 2025 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Neill Robertson as Scrooge. (Photo credit Philip Allgeier)
It’s the homecoming Louisville has been waiting for. After years away from the stage, Actors Theatre’s A Christmas Carol returns to the Pamela Brown Auditorium, December 4–21, in a heartwarming, spirit-lifting production that rekindles the magic, memory, and meaning of the holidays. Tickets are on sale now at actorstheatre.org starting at $30.
After years of anticipation, it’s the return of a Louisville institution. For generations, families have gathered at Actors Theatre to share Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and joy. Now, A Christmas Carol is back where it belongs—on the mainstage.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 4, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, PNC BROADWAY IN LOUISVILLE
If Water for Elephants is a sweeping epic, Kimberly Akimbo is its delightfully offbeat counterpart: a small-scale story with enormous heart.
Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, along with four other Tonys including Best Score and Best Book, Kimberly Akimbo has been hailed as one of the most original, funny, and touching musicals in years.
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