Most people associate premier theater with cities like New York and Chicago (and they aren’t wrong). But the Bluegrass State of my youth is home to some world-class stage productions too.
Experiences here are about the ambience as they are about the performers. The schedule is lighter than the other venues on our list and includes as much music and comedy as theater.
Its combination of Spanish Baroque architecture and a functional marquee reminiscent of the Chicago Theatre is both impressive and a little off-putting.
The company runs multiple plays each summer – including comedies, tragedies and history shows. They also work with partner programs as well as their high school troupe.