We utilized the recently advertised BOGO promotion for the "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"…read moreproduction. Several of our friends coordinated the purchase of 3 sets of 2-ticket pairs to fill a table of 6 for a Sunday evening performance. The pre-show buffet is fantastic with a well stocked selection on the fresh salad bar (typical options as well as broccoli salad) and then a delicious hot dish buffet. We had green beans, corn, quinoa, Mac 'n cheese, baked potato, pulled pork (very, very good!), baked fish, fried fish, fried chicken (also very good!), and rolls. Our server, Eliza, is also one of the Footnotes (formerly AKA as Barnstormers) and was so fabulous with taking care of us and prompt. We ordered various desserts (selections include bread pudding, flourless chocolate torte, strawberry shortcake, rocky road chocolate brownie, hummingbird cake, peanut butter pie, ice cream) to enjoy during intermission and they were all so rich that my advice would be to share if at all possible. Gift shop at entrance had so many cute items. Lobby and restrooms were all well maintained. Support staff were welcoming and all seemed to operate as a team and like a well oiled machine. Parking lot is large, well lit, and very easily accessible for anyone with mobility concerns. Looking forward to the 2026-2027 season!

This was our first time seeing a play at Derby Dinner Playhouse after a friend gifted us a pair of…read moretickets, and we had a great time! The meal is served buffet style before the play begins, and there are plenty of options available on the salad and hot food bars. Everything was the correct temperature and safety gloves are provided to prevent the spread of germs when touching the serving spoons. We were conveniently seated close to the buffet tables which meant there was a bit of traffic going past us, but we were able to get our food early in the process. Servers bring your preferred drink to the table, including alcoholic drinks from the bar, and they also serve dessert and drinks (an extra cost) during one of the play intermissions. The play, The Bunco Squad Rolls Again, was a funny, locally-written play with a twist at the end. Some friends from college used to perform at the theater and now the daughter of a former classmate is performing there. I think we will definitely return to see other plays.

It's been years since I've been to the Kentucky Center and I love what they've done for upgrades…read more The quintessential art (crushed cars? flattened train?) that I remember from my childhood remain fixtures in the walls while the new (new to me) conductor's podium in Whitney Hall is dreamy and modern. The acoustics are well designed, carrying singers or orchestral performances to every seat. AND I haven't had to wait too long in a line for the ladies' room during intermission for the shows I've attended.

So many wonderful years attending shows here! I love our center seats in Row T and never want to…read moregive them up. What should you know? - the theater gets cold! Wear long sleeves or bring a layered jacket. - some seats are tighter than others, especially in the curve - they have an attached garage, but the Ali Center and Galt House offer great alternatives - come early for a drink or book a reservation at their newly renovated lounge - the smaller Bomhard Theater is great, and not really a bad seat - downtown traffic can stink! Give yourself extra time driving to the show and securing parking. - lots of restrooms, so don't let a long line worry you - book online or stop by the box office to secure seats - consider booking meal reservations at nearby restaurants, before or after your show - security is present and you'll pass through a scanner, at times being wanded or have your purse checked - check your tickets to learn which floor and which side to enter - if your seats are mid row, stop waiting to enter at the last minute. The rest of us are judging you and the drink you almost spilled on us. Enjoy the show!!

I had originally heard about this play Titanic: the Musical from a friend of a friend from social…read moremedia. I had never knew Theatre Works of Southern Indiana existed before but was curious to check it out since New Albany has been revitalizing its main street businesses. The #SoIn movement is in! I honestly didn't know what I was expecting when I bought the tickets. I figured, it's one Friday that I never have off so I may as well attend a theatre show for some entertainment. The building is situated right on main street adjacent to Gospel Bird (hint hint, hit this eatery up for some pre show eats!) and is very easy to find. There are many public parking spaces to find and it's just a short 3 minute walk to the theatre. The space is VERY small. It is an older, historic building that has some art deco themes running through it and is rich and full of eye candy with the architecture. They somehow make the space work. My first thought was how they were going to put on a production such as Titanic: the Musical, the grandest, largest ship, in such a small space. Answer: They are theatre and stage hand geniuses! All the built in spaces that they utilized throughout the play amazed me. The performers varied in age and all were absolutely amazing, their voices, singing, and acting were all spot on. The staff was superb! Everyone was friendly and very inviting. When you walk into the theatre to be seated you have the option of preordering a treat/dessert that is served at intermission. Intermission allows for the second floor to be opened where there are restrooms, a large gathering area, and refreshments that are available for purchase. There was a bar open on the first floor before the show and a bar open on the second floor during intermission. I am so glad I ventured out on this whim of a curiosity purchase became I love any type of theatre and this one specifically is an inclusive, non-profit theatre company. Theatre Works of Southern Indiana really works with local artists, performers, and technicians to be able to bring this amazing cultural experience to a part of downtown New Albany. I think it is a great addition to the #SoIn experience! I will definitely be looking into season ticket purchases as they are decently priced! Great experiences and such a great performance! The cast from the show even stayed outside to meet with the patrons!

Theaterworks is another downtown New Albany gem. The productions I've attended have been of…read moreshockingly high quality. The theater is small but lovely, providing for an intimate evening of theater. The Theaterworks people are really doing some commendable work here.

My husband and I returned after a decade to see A Christmas Carol. The nostalgia of being there, a…read morespot we grew up in as kids and later as volunteers and subscribers, made us giddy. Being at that specific production in the Pamela Brown made it that more enjoyable. Actors was great about sending reminders for our tickets, which we booked online. They also sent an overview of what to know when visiting the theatre. They have an attached parking garage that is $15. It can take you to various floors of the theatre; however, last night all guests had to enter through the main lobby to pass security. The main lobby is still gorgeous with its high ceiling. The bar offered wine, beer and cocktails plus a few snacks. Helpers stood at the entrance to help guide us to our seating area. Our show was in the Pamela Brown, which has floor and balcony seats. It is small and intimate (yes, a bit tight as well for adults with broad shoulders and thicker thighs than when we were 20 yrs!). No bad seat - and I appreciated the placement of each row being staggered and slightly lifted for better visibility. Actors also offers two other theaters - one is very, very small and you're on the floor with the actors. The other is round and amazing! I want to go to a show just to experience both venues again. I'm so happy to be back and I'm inspired to watch their programming in the future.

First time at this venue. We went to see the CandleLight Tribute to Queen & The Beatles. There's…read morenot a bad seat in the house. Great acoustics and a great show. The arrangements really were inspiring. The instruments mimicked the brass sections of many of the Beatles tunes they were playing. Yes, there a small "bar" for snacks and drinks. Another great plus? Parking is attached to the theater building.

A Clarksville gem since World War II‼‼ This establishment has provided the theater and the culture…read moreto a small town and given so many of its residences a chance to be a part of the production. It is something everyone that lives in Clarksville should be proud of‼

I've recently attended a couple of productions here and had lovely experiences both times. Yes,…read moreit's community theater. So you're not going to see Broadway level talent. But you will see some people who are quite good and there is clearly love behind the shows. I have not been disappointed and will gladly return when they do another show I want to see.

Penny lane at the park is a Beatles festival held annually that is the sister event of ten other…read morebig Beatles event in the southern Indiana and Lousiville area called abbey road on the river. This event was held this past Memorial Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the big 4 station park on Jeffersonville Indiana. I'm not sure if this is the first year for this sister event or not because it did mainly feature signs for the abbey road on the river but either way it was a successful event. Me, my wife and 3 of my 4 daughter went with some family friends and there two daughters and had a blast! I'm personally not the biggest Beatles fan (I'm familiar with a lot of there music and like most of it but I've never been hit with the Beatlesmania bug). However, my oldest loves them so we had to take her to this event. Pricing for This event isn't bad at all. $10 per person for the day and ages 10 and under are free. You can street park for free in downtown Jeffersonville or if you are adventurous you can park for free at the Lousiville waterfront park and take the big 4 walking bridge over the event. Filed with live music from several high profile Beatles tribute bands that played over 2 big stages and one small one. Some of my favorite ones we heard at Thai event was the jukebox Beatles who are a Latin American but do a great job looking like and covering the Beatles. The other band we liked a lot was from Cleveland and called hard days night. Very good and entertaining. The festival also had several local food trucks such as "all thaied up", "fistful of tacos", "skyline chili", "that's my dog" , "winks ice cream" and a bbq place whose name I'm forgetting right now. We sampled quite a bit. I got the "fistful of tacos", the wife and oldest got "all thai'ed up", the second oldest got "that's my dog", our friends ate the bbq and we all ate "winks ice cream". They also had some cool art and photo ops, some merchandise booths and some henna artwork. My oldest daughters both got henna art work done and both got a purse from Zambia from the merch booth. The second oldest got her a couple Beatles shirts (2 for $25 was cheaper then the ones we got from hot topic then night before) and the oldest had a painter paint her a photo picture of Elton John right in front of her. So they both used and loved all the merch booths setup Overall this was a great event and big 4 station and then city of Jeffersonville did a wonderful job hosting this event. We had a great time and schedule permitting we will return for the lather event abbey road on the river in September. I mentioned I'm not a huge Beatles fan earlier and while I may not be ready for Beatlesmania level I think this event has made me like them more.

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.

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.

It's Magical! This…read moresmall theater is located in Whiskey Row Lofts on the first floor. It is a small shotgun space that has great seating. Each row of seats is stadium style with a small shelf area to place your drinks or purse on. It allows everyone a perfect view of the nights performance. The stage is quite small for performers so you are likely to see one man acts or smaller plays that require more imagination then set. The only downside is that because this space is wedged between multiple restaurants and apartments you can here a lot of outside noise. The whole second act of the show I saw had muffed band music bleeding through from the bar next door. The ticket prices seem to be pretty reasonable and there is enough room for a bar. It is a great found space with a lot of history since many magicians have performed in the space.

I'm giving this place a solid 4 star review when it could easily be a 5 star venue. Taking 1 star…read moreaway is strictly a logistics reason. I've been here a few times to see Theatre 502 productions. It's a small theatre on Whiskey Row. I normally get there earlier to sit in the front row, but I honestly don't think there's a bad seat in the house. It's a great space and Theatre 502 always finds new and creative ways to use the space. I've only been here for Theatre 502 shows, but I can't imagine that other acts don't use the space. You should definitely see something here if given the chance. My only complaint? A local pizza place is downstairs. On the weekends, you can hear live music coming from downstairs. Be aware of that before going here. I can usually tune it out, but there have been a few times where it was a nuisance. To offer incentive, I'm always told that the pizza place offers drink discounts to the theatre patrons. I've never took them up on the offer but it is a nice addition(if needed).

Motion Studio is an amazing place! It houses dance, yoga, music, and theatre all under one roof…read more There are classes for adults and kids. With its nurturing and friendly instructors, it is a safe zone for kids to learn and express themselves. The staff is very friendly, and the students and parents you meet are very friendly and family-oriented. You and your children are sure to make friends and enjoy furthering your education here. It is easy to locate, and there is plenty of parking. The staff is always helpful, and the teachers are very willing to answer any questions you may have. I love motion studio! I'd never go anywhere else.

From the owner: As the elite performing arts school in the area, it is our mission to maintain a nurturing…read moreenvironment, to empower students by providing excellent technical training and the encouragement of artistic development and personal growth, and the confidence building experience of cooperative, non-competitive production and performance opportunities. Motion Studio's dance department is a noncompetitive, learning centered program focused on a creating a solid foundation of classical ballet technique, upon which to build strong and diverse dancers that can easily adapt to many styles of dance. For those dancers that are dedicated and focused, we offer a pre-professional company program by invitation only. Dance offerings include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, toddler, and preschool dance. Motion Studio also provides private piano, guitar, and voice lessons and group musical theater vocal classes with performance opportunities for budding musicians and theatrical performers. Performance opportunities are an integral part of dance, music, and theatre education. Our Performance Division students take part in an age appropriate, non competition showcase at the end of each semester and have the opportunity to perform in additional optional performances within the community throughout the year. Watch your children develop poise, self confidence, responsibility, and creative, positive self expression. Contact us today to receive your unlimited week pass on us.