Theater & Shows
Stages, puppets, and matinees
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Clever stage adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes mystery at Actors Theatre.
The Haunting
Shakespeare's chilling play at Kentucky Shakespeare—perfect for young theater fans.
The Ogle Center Presents: HAUNTED ILLUSIONS Starring David Caserta
Family magic show with illusions, comedy, and spooky fun by master illusionist David Caserta.
Jack's Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail at Iroquois Amphitheater
Beetlejuice (1988)
Beetlejuice on a 4-story screen at Kentucky Science Center—immersive Tim Burton classic.
PNC Broadway in Louisville - Jersey Boys
Beloved Broadway musical about the iconic '60s rock group, perfect for families.
ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL
Arthur steps onto the stage in a brand-new musical adventure at Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Jersey Boys
The original Broadway hit about four Jersey guys who became music legends.
Daniel In The Lions' Den featuring Queen Esther
Faith-based theatrical production featuring biblical stories at historic Louisville Palace.
Jersey Boys (Touring)
Classic Broadway musical about four Jersey boys and their rise to fame.
Kentucky Opera: The Barber of Seville
Kentucky Opera brings Rossini's comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville to life.
Casper (1995)
Casper the Friendly Ghost on Kentucky Science Center's giant 4-story IMAX screen.
Chris Collins presents A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER
Award-winning tribute band celebrates John Denver's music and legacy at the Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Dead as a Dodo
Actors Theatre of Louisville presents Dead as a Dodo.
Goosebumps: The Musical
Goosebumps comes to life as a spine-tingling musical at the Kentucky Center.
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas on a 4-story IMAX screen—Tim Burton's dark holiday classic.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Disney's Hocus Pocus on Kentucky Science Center's 4-story IMAX screen—witchy Halloween fun.
Louisville Ballet presents Frankenstein
Louisville Ballet reimagines the classic monster tale—theatrical artistry and dark romance in motion.
Frankenstein
A gothic take on Mary Shelley's classic brings Halloween chills to the stage.
William Shatner Live On-stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
William Shatner live on-stage introducing Star Trek II—sci-fi nostalgia meets live theater.
Collage Dance Collective
Award-winning modern dance collective performing at The Kentucky Center.
Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at Brown Theatre—adventure-packed live show inspired by the hit kids' series.
Disney's The Lion King
The iconic Broadway musical brings the Serengeti to life with stunning spectacle.
Stand By Me: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later
Classic film screening of Stand By Me with cast reunion—nostalgia and storytelling for families.
Disney Presents The Lion King (Touring)
Disney's iconic musical The Lion King comes to Louisville at Whitney Hall.
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Teen-focused musical reimagining Greek myths through modern folk and jazz.
"King Lear" presented by SoIN to Shakespeare
Free Shakespeare performance of King Lear by community actors at Arts Center.
STOMP
Explosive percussion show STOMP delivers inventive, witty entertainment for all ages.
Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
Comedian Henry Cho delivers clean, family-friendly Southern humor in a high-energy show.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Heartwarming holiday play "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" kicks off the season.
Magic Inc. presents Nutcracker In A Nutshell
Magic Inc.'s inventive take on Nutcracker at the historic Louisville Palace.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Hilarious musical parody celebrating holiday movie clichés and Hallmark charm.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
The magical Nutcracker ballet—a holiday tradition bringing enchantment and artistry to the stage.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet at Kentucky Center — a timeless family tradition with stunning sets and dancers.
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
Kentucky Performing Arts brings the classic Nutcracker to life with an enchanting cast and spectacular magic.
Speed Family: Film + Fun
Family film screening and activities at Speed Art Museum.
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang come alive on stage in this beloved holiday classic.
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
Holiday dance spectacular by Derek Hough at the Louisville Palace.
Boop! The Musical (Touring)
Touring musical production at Whitney Hall in Louisville—live theater entertainment for families.
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
Classic adaptation of Little Women at Actors Theatre of Louisville.
The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short
Comedy showcase with legendary performers Steve Martin & Martin Short.
Cirque Alice
Acrobatic spectacle Cirque Alice at the historic Louisville Palace.
Louisville Ballet Carmen
Louisville Ballet's classic production of Carmen, a dramatic and visually stunning tale.
Bluey's Big Play
Live stage show featuring the beloved Bluey characters at The Louisville Palace.
StageOne Family Theatre If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Family theatre adaptation of the beloved picture book 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.'
Carousel: In Concert
Louisville Chorus performs Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical Carousel in concert form.