The Kentucky Center: Magnificent Milestones and Memories

As we embark on a new chapter for The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, we wanted to celebrate by looking back at monumental moments, milestones and supporters over the years that have made The Kentucky Center what it is today.
It all started back in 1980 when The Kentucky General Assembly helped to establish a major public/private partnership to create The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Just like it continues to do today, it was originally created to promote state culture and tourism, provide a home for Louisville’s prominent performing arts groups, and enable citizens to see international and nationally renowned artists.
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The Louisville Orchestra Presents: POPS: The Midtown Men – Saturday, Feb. 16 at 8 PM – The Kentucky Center

The high-octane musical tour de force that took the Jersey Boys phenomenon to Broadway and beyond, brings to life the greatest hits of the Sixties, rocking performing arts centers and symphony halls across the continent. THE MIDTOWN MEN are the four lead cast members from the original Broadway show and they bring the hits of the Sixties with their crisp Rat-Pack style to our stage for a Valentine treat. (more…)

The Kentucky Center and 91.9 WFPK presents: An Evening with Béla Fleck – Feb. 17 @ 7 PM – Bomhard Theater


Béla Fleck has reinvented the image and sound of the banjo through his remarkable performing, recording, and composing career. He has won 16 GRAMMY Awards across Folk, Pop, Jazz, Classical, and World music categories. He has received 30 GRAMMY nominations in more categories than any other instrumentalist.
Having participated in many different musical ensembles – New Grass Revival, Strength in Numbers, and the Flecktones, to name a few – and collaborated with artists including Chick Corea, Edgar Meyer, and Zakir Hussain – this Louisville performance will give our audience the opportunity to enjoy Béla “solo.”

Location:
The Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St
Date: Sunday, February 17th @ 7:00 PM
Ages: All ages
Price: Tickets start at $35.00* *sales tax not included
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The Kentucky Center presents DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion® – Feb 15 @ 8 PM – Whitney Hall

DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion® uses dance to explore the relationship between the human body and its architectural environment. Artistic Director Jacques Heim steers DIAVOLO’s diverse team of dancers, designers, choreographers and engineers to create visceral and awe-inspiring works that reveal how we are affected emotionally, physically and socially by the spaces we inhabit.

Location: The Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St
Date: Friday, February 15th @ 8:00 PM
Ages: All ages
Price: Tickets start at $25.00*
*sales tax not included
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Kentucky Center Presents: FRIENDS! The Musical Parody – March 8th – March 10th – Bomhard Theater

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is the comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20-something friends as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s Manhattan.
It’s a typical day at New York’s only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear! The new musical recreates our favorite moments from all 10 years of Friends through an uncensored, fast-paced, music filled romp. Recommended for mature audiences.
Location: The Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St 
Date(s): Friday, March 8th – Sunday, March 10th
Ages: Recommended for ages 13 and up due to adult humor and language.
Price: Tickets start at $30.00*   *sales tax not included


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