Louisville Ballet is bringing one of the most celebrated names in dance back to Louisville as part of its 75th Diamond Anniversary celebration. Legendary dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov will return for an exclusive series of special events surrounding Andrea Schermoly’s production of Carmen in February.
Genre: Jam Band / Rock / Jazz / Blues / Funk
Age: 61
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Instruments: Bass guitar, drums, piano, bass clarinet, banjo
Bands: Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit
Coming to Louisville: Oteil will play Iroquois Amphitheater Thursday, May 28. Recent shows included famed musicians including Steve Kimock (lead guitar), Jason Crosby (multi-instrumentalist), Johnny Kimock (drums), Tom Guarna (guitar), Melvin Seals (keyboard and organ), Lamar Williams Jr. (vocals), and two-time Grammy Award–winning musician Oteil Burbridge (bass) set-lists include a mix of Grateful Dead favorites and other high energy jam pieces.
When The Book of Mormon arrives in Louisville as part of the PNC Broadway in Louisville season May 5-10, audiences can expect an evening of bold satire, dazzling musical theater, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Since its Broadway debut in 2011, the smash-hit musical has become one of the most celebrated shows of the modern Broadway era, entertaining more than 20 million people worldwide with its infectious score, outrageous humor, and surprising heart.
Created by South Park masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Frozen songwriter Robert Lopez, the musical follows two young Mormon missionaries sent from Salt Lake City to Uganda on a mission to spread their faith. What begins as a straightforward religious assignment quickly spirals into a wildly funny adventure filled with culture shock, unlikely friendships, and plenty of absurd situations along the way.
Big hair, big dreams, and even bigger heart take center stage this spring as Derby Dinner Playhouse brings the high-energy Broadway sensation Hairspray to life. Opening April 1 and running through May 17, 2026, this toe-tapping production promises a vibrant night of music, laughter, and feel-good storytelling just across the river.
The 2026–2027 PNC Broadway in Louisville season was recently announced and offers one of the most dynamic and crowd-pleasing lineups in recent years, blending blockbuster classics, pop-music driven biographies, inventive new musicals, and visually spectacular productions. Anchored at the historic Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, this seven-show season brings together Tony Award® winners, beloved jukebox hits, and fresh Broadway storytelling that spans generations and genres.
