John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold.
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds brings his sharp lyrics, dynamic piano style, and genre-blending sound to Louisville for a one-night-only performance with the Louisville Orchestra. Featuring hits from Ben Folds Five, solo favorites, and orchestral arrangements, this concert showcases his signature mix of musicianship and storytelling.
Experience the magic of Michael Jackson like never before with MJ The Musical. This electrifying, multi Tony Award®-winning Broadway sensation takes you behind the scenes, celebrating the King of Pop’s creative brilliance, iconic moves, and legendary sound. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical journey in Louisville!
On June 1, 2025, Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) will present the inaugural KPA Bradley Awards, an official Regional Awards Program of The National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), otherwise known as The Jimmy Awards®. With a goal of celebrating young artists and elevating the importance of theatre arts education, The KPA Bradley Awards partners with high schools across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to adjudicate a musical production at each participating school, culminating in an awards ceremony at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Louisville, KY where awards in various categories will be provided to winning students, educators, and ensembles. Two students will be selected at the awards ceremony to represent the region at The Jimmy Awards in New York City, which includes a week of private coaching, master classes, and rehearsals with theatre professionals prior to participation in the national awards ceremony in a Broadway theater.
Michael Feinstein brings to life the iconic songs and legacy of Tony Bennett in a heartfelt tribute. Supported by the Louisville Orchestra, Feinstein pays homage to the legendary Tony Bennett, delivering a symphony of sound that celebrates Bennett’s timeless music. The performance will feature beloved hits such as “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Best is Yet To Come,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Stranger in Paradise,” and many more.
