Comedian Nikki Glaser Coming to Kentucky Center October 3

Comedian Nikki Glaser has announced The Stunning Tour, making 29 stops across Europe and North America beginning in June, including The Kentucky Center in Louisville Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Tickets for the newly added shows go on sale Friday, January 9 at 10am (local time) with presale beginning Wednesday, January 7 at 10am (local time) at NikkiGlaser.com and KentuckyPerformingArts.org.

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You’re the Star of the Show!

We would love to hear about your recent live entertainment experience — whether it was a Broadway in Louisville performance, a concert at the Palace, or a night under the stars at Kentucky Shakespeare, let us know what you thought!

Share your thoughts below — we may feature your review (and your first name and city) in Audience Magazine or on Audience502.com!

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Kentucky Center Celebration: 40 Years of Memories

The Kentucky Center opened in November of 1983 under the direction of Gov. John Y. Brown and a combined project budget from the state as well as local donors. Brown was quoted as saying there hasn’t been a more productive investment by the state than that of the arts center. He might be correct! 

 

Over the years, The Kentucky Center has been the anchor for the arts and home to the major productions of Broadway in Louisville, the magical concerts of the Louisville Orchestra, the elegance of the Louisville Ballet and some of the biggest names in music, comedy, and entertainment. The Kentucky Center has hosted world leaders, presidential debates, and town halls on its stages. For 40 years, the flagship venue has proven to have been a great investment for the community, the city of Louisville and the entire commonwealth. 

 

Looking back over the years, memories were made that will last a lifetime. We caught up with some friends of The Kentucky Center to find out what they love about the venue, as well as some of their favorite memories. 

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Audience Magazine is a monthly digital publication dedicated to the performing arts and entertainment in Louisville. Each issue is emailed to subscribers and shared on social media and includes exclusive interviews, performance previews and reviews for PNC Broadway in Louisville, Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, Kentucky Shakespeare and Fund for the Arts.

And the best part about it is … it’s FREE!

 

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Golden Girls U.S. Tour Brings Laughs To Louisville March 26

Thank you for being a…fan! Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2023, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a brand new stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor.

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will head to more than 40 cities in 2024 including a stop at Louisville’s Brown Theatre on March 26 for One Night Only.

Tickets are on sale Friday, October 13, starting at $38.50 and can be purchased at KentuckyPerformingArts.org. A very special VIP photo experience add-on includes photos with the actors on the Golden Girls set after the show.

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Audience Interview: Greg Proops, Whose Live Anyway – April 2 – The Brown Theatre

“Whose Line is it Anyway” is an improv TV show adapted from a British show of the same name. It first aired in America in 1998 and has been popular ever since. Hosted by household names like Drew Carey and Wayne Brady, it features a group of actors and friends taking suggested themes from audiences and featured guests, and acting them out on stage.  

In Whose Live Anyway coming to the Brown Theatre on April 2, cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping for air at the witty scenes they invent before your very eyes. Audience participation is key, so you might be asked for suggested themes or even to join the cast on stage. 

We caught up with Proops, an actor-comedian who has appeared on many of the televised shows and is now immersed in the Whose Live tour, to talk about what we can expect from the show. 

Listen to the full interview below:

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