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.

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.

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!

1-The Director of the facility is incredibly rude and hateful. I am not sure how someone with that…read moredemeanor can hold such a position. 2-The ushers were so loud in the hallway that it disrupted the performance. 3-The Director of the facility is incredibly rude and hateful. I am not sure how someone with that demeanor can hold such a position. 4-The auditorium is not very well maintained/upheld. 5-The Director of the facility is incredibly rude and hateful. I am not sure how someone with that demeanor can hold such a position.

Beautiful flag collection, and can sense the history of the place as walk through. Only down side…read moreis it is not air-conditioned so very hot in the summer month.

Little Colonel Playhouse opened its 68th season this Fall. I went to see Three Musketeers. Tickets…read morewere easy to view online and I reserved a specific seat for the performance. I got confirmation right away. Not having been there before I didn't 100% know the layout of the room. Several are on the floor and they have a first and second riser. It's a small theater and a bad seat would have more to do with the height of people in front of you. I sat in the front row but would've preferred second or third row or maybe the first row of the first riser. The stage is very close to first row so you are viewing with your neck in an incline. Check in went smoothly. Sound and lighting were great. At intermission the theater served drinks and cookies plus gave time for a quick restroom break. Seats are close together and padded well for sitting awhile. Performers gather in the lobby after the play. It's a good opportunity to give kudos. Parking is tight. I arrived 30 minutes early and found a spot but am guessing it's interesting if you show up directly before the show.

The cast and staff are super friendly... The play overall was fantastic as they bring the audience…read moreinto the show and really interact with them. I would go back to the next show as well.... O BOY------

College theater is a joy, and UofL's program is worthy of public support, with their MFA program…read moreoffering a backbone for their productions. The Thrust Theater is wedged into the school's voluminous sports complex, not an amazing facility, with a lobby that feels like a college building more than a performance hall, but the theater itself is a good one. Big enough to hold an audience of 150, small enough so there's not a bad seat to be had. Great layout, great sound, impassioned shows. Come see the young people.

So, being as this is both my first review on Yelp, as well as the first review for the Thrust…read moreTheater, I may be biting off more than I can chew. But here goes nothing! First off, this review really needs to be broken down into two parts: the physical theater space and the play itself. It is impossible to judge both as one and the same. That being said, the "place": First off, I've been in this city for a year and I never knew that University of Louisville had a Department of Theater Arts! Let alone that this theater existed! Needless to say, I was looking forward to a few things - checking out yet another new place in Louisville and trying my hand at a small theater venue here. The theater stage didn't disappoint. It had 3 of 4 walls used for seating and is small and quaint. It seats probably about 200. (I tried to find the actual number on the website, but to no avail!) It is easy to hear everything well and makes for an incredibly intimate setting. The actors in the play I saw actually interacted directly with the audience (which ended up being both awkward and funny at the same time.) I happen to love small venues for theaters, so this place fit the bill perfectly for me. That being said, onto the "play": As a disclaimer, I'm not an artist, don't claim to be, and sometimes artsy things go over my head. Apparently dark comedies fall into that category. We saw "Flu Season" - and it was, as it so perfectly proclaimed to be, a dark comedy. It started out a little slow, and somewhat confusing (it was very vague, poetic, artsy, etc.), but led to more entertaining scenes. Now the venue lends well to small crowds, but can also be a detriment at times. If something is funny, the laughter in the place ends up being contagious. But when something isn't funny, yet a few audience members laugh, it tends to feel awkward or uncomfortable. This happened a few times, and it was both awkward and uncomfortable. I don't want to give away anything to the play, but I left unsatisfied. And somewhat sad. Why the "three stars"? Because I'd go back. Not to see "Flu Season" again, but I'll be keeping an eye out for upcoming plays. I liked the venue, and really enjoy supporting local artists. I'm just hoping for a play that I'd appreciate more - probably just a regular ol' comedy will fit the bill. The play bill.

This was my first year visiting the St. Matthews Street Festival. It's pretty small, but I think…read moreit's intended to be that way, and it's fun to peruse around for a bit. It's mostly just a set up of vendor tents, but also had live music, food from some great local restaurants, beer, a rock climbing wall, and some inflatables for kids. It's a free event, so it won't cost you anything to get in. We parked in the promenade lot and didn't have much of an issue. There were some cool vendors to look through, and some that were a bit gimmicky. They had a great variety of food from Waylon's Feed & Firewater, Lou Lou Food & Drink, SnowWhat, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and a bunch more! It's not really something I would spend all day at, but it's still a nice little summer event.

We attended this event. It was a super hot day and I was pleased with the entertainment. They had…read moretwo stages a Kids stage and a regular stage. Lots of the booths for local business giving away things and booths with games. They had some food options too. We walked through the event very quickly, less than an hour.

What a spectacular building inside and out. A great place to watch a show, very comfortable and…read moreintimate, and the inside decor is simply astounding. Everyone mentions the ceiling and the faces, which are incredible, but there are so many more details to take in: castle-like doors and faux fireplaces, tile work, angelic statues and a starry sky ceiling in the main theater. Also, the Marquee Lounge is a great place to get pre-show drinks and snacks while also giving you a closer look at that ceiling.

Had an amazing time getting to see John Mulaney perform and also enjoyed the 2 comic opener acts…read morebefore he hit the stage. Had a cheaper seat located up in Balcony 4, but enjoyed the show since audio quality was just fine. Entrance and exit at the venue took a bit of patience, but wasn't anything out of the ordinary for such a popular show and near capacity attendance.