by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 4, 2018 | KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS
Chris D’Elia is one of the most sought after performers in the comedy world. D’Elia is best known for his stand up and starring role on the NBC comedy series UNDATEABLE. His latest standup special, MAN ON FIRE, is now on Netflix. He currently hosts a highly successful weekly podcast CONGRATULATIONS WITH CHRIS D’ELIA, which launched in February 2017 and has since been a mainstay on iTunes’ comedy podcast charts. Chris is signed on for a major supporting role in the Mitja Okorn-helmed romantic drama LIFE IN A YEAR, joining topliners Cara Delevingne, Jaden Smith, Nia Long and Cuba Gooding Jr. D’Elia can also be seen in the Netflix horror comedy LITTLE EVIL opposite Adam Scott and Evangeline Lilly.
VIP Meet & Greet ticket includes a post-show meet and greet with Chris D’Elia. Patrons will receive an email a few days before the show with more details.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 4, 2018 | KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS, Uncategorized
A Christmas tradition like no other. Experience the joy of the holiday season as pianist, Kentucky native, and Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts alumnus, Kory Caudill brings his annual Christmas tour to The Kentucky Center. Joining Kory is an all-star cast of musicians, including world renowned drummer Chester Thompson (Genesis, Phil Collins, Weather Report). Bring your friends and family along to hear Christmas favorites and endearing originals in a way you’ve never heard before! (more…)
by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 2, 2018 | KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS
The Kentucky Center and KMEA present
Gheens Great Expectations Concert, featuring the Louisville Orchestra, Louisville Youth Orchestra, conductor Doug Elmore, and cellist Anne Richardson
Program:
Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme
Shostakovich: Festive Overture
Leonard Bernstein: Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
This concert is made possible with generous support from the Gheens Foundation, with additional support from Kentucky Music Educators Association, 90.5 WUOL Classical Louisville and from Dr. Laman Gray and Juliet Cooper Gray
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 2, 2018 | KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS
Overview: Craig Ferguson is an actor, writer and comedian and is most well-known for being host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” which set all-time viewer records during his ten-year run. As an acclaimed standup comedian, he has earned two Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album on behalf of his original standup recordings, “Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest” and “I’m Here to Help.” Ferguson’s “Hobo Fabulous Tour” will not be recorded for streaming outlets and will feature 100% original content, offering a unique experience for all attendees. (more…)
by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 2, 2018 | KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS
The show must go on for the Kentucky Center, and it officially will very soon.
According to William Landrum, the secretary of the state’s finance and administration cabinet, an “aggressive schedule” has been executed. The state owns the Kentucky Center.
“I think we can all agree (Sept. 1) is good news,” Landrum said.
There’s no clear date on when everything will be completed at the center, and the roof is anticipated to be completed by November. The roof will be worked on during times that shows are not going on.
Plaster in the barrel roof ceiling is being detached this week, which gives officials and crews a better idea of the structural work that needs to be done. (more…)
by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 1, 2018 | KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS
For the last week, a significant amount of work on The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts (KCA) has progressed to the point that KCA staff will be allowed to return to their offices on Monday, while work continues to resume performances as soon as possible, according to a press release from Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet.
“I want to commend my staff and contractors who are working tirelessly on clean-up efforts and getting mechanical and electrical systems up and running,” said Finance Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III. “We are still trying to determine a realistic timeframe for the overall restoration project, as well as phasing in different areas of the building as they become available.”
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