Commonwealth Theatre Center remains an unparalleled training center and performance venue not just…read morein Kentucky but in the region as well. The productions are fantastic, yes, but instruction starts at a tender age for many young adults. While some do continue their studies in post-secondary settings, others build self-confidence, lifelong friendships and firm team-building skills that translate well in all facets of life.

What a great place for kids to learn, relate, and act. I've seen several things here and always…read moreenjoy it. Blue Apple Players are great as well. Art is worth the investment.

First time checking out this venue in August 2026 for a rescheduled Crashers free concert. Easy to…read morefind location, plentiful free parking, and wide smooth walkways for easy accessibility. We approached the amphitheater area and encountered many food vendors as well as merch shops. Restrooms were a 6/10 for being fairly well maintained and stocked; however, one of the four stalls in the ladies room was out of order. There is also a family restroom available around the corner of the building that is a little known secret option (brief to no wait). Ampitheater is multi-tiered grass and walkway levels with great sight lines to the stage. Wide aisles with some steps to navigate to reach the lower levels. Handicap accessible top row. We found seating about 7 rows up from the stage and pleased with sound system and views. Easy to navigate to the stage area to dance. We exited midway through the last song in the final set and had no issues getting out of the parking lot. Walkways are well lit. The Crashers pulled off a fantastic 2-hour performance once again and very worthwhile to follow their schedule. (Attaching some video snippets to this review).

This is an awesome amphitheater here in Mount Washington. It is located in our new sports complex…read morethat we have here in town. It features a stage where you could have plays and performances it's on a pond also in the back so you can sit out and listen to music and look at the water so it's a really nice addition.

I just went to my second WhoDunnit show at the Bristol on Main downtown. Both were fantastic and…read moreso well done. The meal service includes salad, bread, main dish and dessert (Chocolate cheesecake for me mmmmm). The ony thing I paid for was alcohol and they validate parking if you park right next door! The performance was entertaining, character engagement was so much fun and they stumped me on who did it. This is a great family, date, or just friends night out! We bought tickets for others as Christmas presents!

From the owner: WhoDunnit shows are original, lively and thoroughly entertaining, as well as a mystery lover's…read moredream! Clues are cleverly included in the scripted action, and in between scenes (as the audience enjoys a fine meal) the actors mingle with the audience in character, allowing guests to ask questions and get more clues. If you ask them if they are the killer, they will all say no, but that is the only time they are permitted to lie. To all other questions, they must either evade the question or tell you the truth. Audiences love interacting with the characters and trying to figure out who dunnit! In addition to our public performances, WhoDunnit also offers private performances for large groups, corporate events, etc. Let us bring the mystery to you! We even host fully interactive "YouDunnits," which are murder mystery parties where you and your guests guide the action and play the role of the suspects!

My friends and i love it. grateful to have the theater and nice buffet…read more shows are wonderful and music, dance and singers are just great. keep up the good work. paula:)

Derby Dinner Playhouse is such a fun environment! I saw Hairspray, and I honestly did not expect…read morethe production to be as impressive as it was. I went in expecting something smaller, but I was completely wrong. The show was entertaining, lively, and so well done. The performers were fabulous and truly made the experience memorable. I was not the biggest fan of the buffet, but since the meal is included with the ticket, it still felt worth it overall. The production alone made the ticket price worth it, and I would definitely consider getting a pass for next year!

The longest running free Shakespeare productions, plus it's in the setting of a gorgeous park. If…read moreyou're not already following their social media and website, make sure to do it now. The park offers lots of seating - BUT the bleachers are hard and for a short legged person, too tall. I encourage you to bring your camping chair and set up on the sides or back of the space. All seats are great. Highlights on the experience: - Bathrooms are available at the park. - Will's Tavern serves several drink options, including water and sodas. Cash or credit. - Food trucks rotate during the production schedule. You can also bring your own snacks and refreshments. - Bring some cash to drop into the donation bag during intermission. - The sound system and lighting is fantastic. Periodically a plane will fly over but the performers understand how to accommodate. - A merchandise table will be set up and stay open before and during intermission. - Parking is found on the street. - Opening acts may perform the hour prior to the performance. We saw two dance groups during our visit. - Pack bug spray, just in case you need it. Support the arts. You're never too old or young to annoy the shows!

We attended a July 2026 production of Two Gentlemen of Verona at Central Park and the weather and…read moresetting were terrific. The actors were great and it was a nice escape. Bench seating can be a bit uncomfortable by the end of the show, so we try to remember to bring seat pads or a blanket for more comfort. There is an intermission to allow for a stretch, which does help. Food trucks are typically on site, but we've decided to bring a picnic basket in the future since selection and service have been somewhat inconsistent. Pets are welcome if well-behaved AND leashed. Still have some rare entitled attendees who don't adhere to the rules though, so be aware. Had a dog rush the stage last night and disrupt the performance, as well as some owners who use 30-foot leashes and are a trip hazard.

My daughter and I went to see Ken Ludwigs,: Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery this afternoon…read more I had Actors Theatre subscription tickets for 35 years prior to Covid and this was my first visit back since then. It was a very well produced play with 6 Actors playing dozens of roles. Many quick costumes changes and plenty of laughs. I recently watched the movie and the play did an excellent job of mostly sticking to the script. The play was fast moving and engaging. The Theatre is old and nostalgic with a grand lobby, plenty of bathrooms and an attached parking garage.

I saw Jesus Christ Superstar at Actor's Theatre last night. The staff and facility were very nice…read more Everyone was so friendly. I've seen several Redline Productions at Actors and am always happy with the production. I would definitely recommend.

Went to see the band All-In. They were wonderful. This is a great place for good food and…read moreentertainment! The prices are reasonable and the staff was on top of it. When I ordered a certain menu item, I was told that I would be better with another one I was looking at. They believed it was the better of the two. I appreciate things like that, I want a good experience and if I can be guided to that then tp me that is 100% great.

Service was poor, wife and I got there 6:45pm waited till 7:20pm nobody came over to our table,…read moreand said anything. Had to get up and go to bar for drinks. Owner was behind us to busy with sound check. Two regular customers came in at 7:30pm waitress ran over with menus in hand. Still no one came to our table. This is the third time going there. First time was ok. Second time salad was sad very little bacon bits, hand full of lettuce. Plus pizza was warm not hot. When it was pizza place your pizza came out so hot you had to eat it with a fork. Matt And his band were great, everything else sad. I like to support local businesses. But this place is awful. Rowdy come back and save this dump. Toilets remind me of old gas stations. Smell like urine and dirty sink. Still smell like grease when you come out of Mercurio's. We wouldn't be back. Wick's pizza may not have a band, but you can get seated, and the pizza is hot. $u(k Mercurio's may your doors close soon

My son had a wonderful experience at School of Rock. The instructors were great and the…read moreopportunities to perform were something you don't get other places. He made it into the All Stars group and played at lots of festivals and venues around Louisville. Since he's aged out, he has been signed by an agent and has over 62 thousand downloads on Spotify and just got back from a tour in Great Britain. Plus, he's still friends with lots of his old SOR bandmates. We highly recommend becoming part of this program to gain opportunities you will not find anywhere else!

My kiddo did a trial lesson here and had a blast. First was a sample 1:1 and then the Roolkies…read moreGroup. Both instructors were energetic and clearly geared towards giving the kids a fun experience. The staff by and large made the experienced personalized and frictionless. My child was beaming at the end and loved being part of a band. My only qualm is the site needs a bit of a cleanup. Overall it was a pleasant experience tho.

The Alley is a great little theatre. It's located right off Main Street in the heart of…read moreLouisville's Whiskey Row - so it would be super easy (and convenient) to get a bite & a bourbon somewhere within walking distance before or after the show. (highly recommend Dish on Market) Also, most of the performances are in the evenings -- which means meter parking is FREE! (woo-hoo!) The shows are all pretty low-key performances with a focus on the play's content, (really) creative use of props and often, audience interaction -- versus grandiose sets and special effects. The theatre is small -- maybe seats 60? 90 if they bring in extra seats.. which they sometimes do. (check out their Evil Dead Musical -- it put them on the map for me) The actors are typically not using microphones but they are easily audible from every seat. If you love to be in the middle of the action with an actor literally within reach (or blood being sprayed on you (evil dead musical "splatter zone") -- then sit on the front row, or at the end of a row. The $18 advance/$20 day-of-show price is pretty reasonable considering -- there are no bad seats in the house, the shows are highly entertaining and often involve some amount of pop culture relevance and improv. BUT -- if you love frequenting the Alley & saving money, they offer a "SIXTIX" card for $80. It gets you 6 tickets ($120 value). You can use it to redeem up to 2 tickets at a time to any show. You can do this online, by calling the box office or emailing them. If you don't use the sixtix within a season, no problem -- the 6 tickets stay on your card until you redeem; like rollover minutes (but without all the fine print & secret charges) The theatre company offers lots of variety in performances (musicals & comedies mostly), but most involve off-color, NSFW content-- so leave the kiddies at home. This is the cards-against-humanities of theaters -- wonderful theatre for terrible people (and alcoholics, hipsters and locals). The snack bar features really cheap drinks, a few snacks and $3?, unlimited refillable popcorn! Beers range from $5 Sam Adams & on draft pours to $2 PBRs (to feed the hipsters)... and if you're into knick-knacky, nerdy things or local art -- there is a gift? shop full of these things right off their entrance on Main Street. Take the elevator or stairs up to the 4th floor & you're in for a fun & fairly cheap 2 hours of entertainment!

I wouldn't take me places in public but Karen is a glutton for punishment so off we went to the…read moreAlley Theater to see, "The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged." Once you get over parking down town it isn't a bad place to be! You enter on a first floor into a gift shop and ride an elevator to the theater. I am not a fan of elevators; luckily Captain Awesome let me walk down on our way out. One should only push his luck so hard. Once on the floor with the theater you encounter displays of upcoming shows and programs from shows that have run their course, there is also a bin for the programs you'd like recycled. They also have clean bathrooms and a bar that provides appropriately priced beers, sodas, wine, and snacks. Dude, you can get popcorn with free refills. I was as hungry and hangry as a fourteen-year-old. Karen made sure that I had popcorn and beer to prepare me for CULTURE! The only thing I didn't like about the Alley Theater was the seats were tiny/close together and I was cuddled up to Karen who was clearly not into it. Oh, the show was good and it wasn't uncomfortable in the theatre (in terms of temperature) and I had a great time outside of sitting in the seat where the audience participation happened. I'm high functioning autistic; I just want to blend into the woodwork when I leave the house. This was so painful and I hope I didn't ruin the show for people. They called it the "Bob seat" which was funny because that's what my buddy calls his penis and that buddy texted me a couple times during intermission. I'm sharing this because if I we hang out you'll wonder, "which friend?" If it's in my head it should be in yours, too. Let's suffer together. The acting was good and the play was fantastic. I didn't feel like I was at some uncomfortable, stuffy, avant-garde kind of thing and it wasn't overly formal. I can usually endure the theater pretty well if the show is good (I can't do with the droves of humans, the expected behaviors, the sitting) but I was able to enjoy myself at this show. That's just my personal issue but it was one that was accommodated by the design of the place. My friends love going to shows and this should be a way for me to participate instead of always turning them down. After the show the actors come out and interact with the audience which is so much fun, if you're into that. I am not. I don't like interacting with me and I don't expect other people to either. There are people who have good questions for actors or want to congratulate them on a good show. I did, of course, tell them I enjoyed the show and pretended I wasn't painfully uncomfortable participating so much. They had no idea and I did sit in the Bob seat. I'm not telling YOU where the Bob Seat is. You'll just notice me not sitting in it again. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to experience culture, especially people like me who aren't good at it. Tip your bartender, that's the only money they make.