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Best Shows This Winter

in Louisville

Mamma Mia! at Whitney Hall

Mamma Mia!

It's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! With 25 years since this sunshine-filled show first redefined the concept of the jukebox musical. Single mother Donna is struggling to cope with her young daughter's impending marriage on a picturesque Greek island. Throw into the mix three lovers from her past, and a catalogue of ABBA's greatest hits, and you've got yourself a classic!

Mannheim Steamroller at Whitney Hall

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Louisville Palace

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

Come From Away at Whitney Hall

Come From Away

Following well-received engagements on Broadway, London's West End and its premiere city Toronto, this hit musical based on true events comes to you on their North American tour! Nominated for 8 Tony Awards and 9 Drama Desk gongs, this is a musical that celebrates human endurance, compassion, and bravery under dreadful circumstances.

Jan 11, 2025

Whitney Hall

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Whitney Hall

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Hey sister... the Broadway sensation, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is heading out on tour! The scintillating spectacle continues to load up the windmill and its elephant since it hit the road on its first-ever national tour in 2022. Garnering rave reviews from Broadway's toughest critics Moulin Rouge! is the most gorgeous Broadway event of the year, don't miss it when it lands in your town!

Feb 18 - 28, 2025

Whitney Hall

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Charlie Brown Christmas at Brown Theatre

Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie and the gang are here to show you the true meaning of Christmas in this stage adaptation of the classic TV Special. Debuting in 2013, this theatrical production faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the comic strips, and features the jazzy score from the TV show as well as a group of Christmas sing-a-longs at the end.

Louisville Ballet - The Brown-Forman Nutcracker at Whitney Hall

Louisville Ballet - The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

Louisville Ballet promises you a holiday to remember! Follow Marie and her Nutcracker Prince as they lead you through the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It's a treat for the whole family; this enchanting Kentucky production of Val Caniparoli's classic favorite is one you won't want to miss for another year of magic!

Dec 13 - 24

Whitney Hall

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Jim Brickman at Brown Theatre

Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman hits the road for the holiday season once again! Join the talented musician as he weaves together contemporary and traditional holiday favorites, plus all his legendary hits! Enjoy an unforgettable night with Jim Brickman this Christmas - it's a holiday MUST!

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Louisville Palace

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully costumed dancers, the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet is an annual treat for the whole family. Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of classical dance, dazzling costumes, soaring birds, giant puppets and a grand stage design to make this particular Nutcracker a unique holiday treat not to be missed!

Home Alone Tour With Macauley Culkin at Louisville Palace

Home Alone Tour With Macauley Culkin

Starting on November 30, iconic Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin is embarking on his A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin' tour. At each of the 14 shows, he will screen the original 1990 Home Alone film, followed by a moderated Q&A session and audience questions. Fans will hear Culkin discuss his on-set experiences, favorite memories from filming, and why the movie remains a beloved holiday classic. The tour kicks off in Buffalo, NY, at Sheas Performing Arts Center and ends on December 13 at Newark, NJ's New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available now so make sure you grab tickets to this unique experience while they last!

The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Brown Theatre

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!

A Magical Cirque Christmas at Whitney Hall

A Magical Cirque Christmas

What better way to get the family together and celebrate the holiday season, than with the world's greatest variety show! With jaw-dropping, breathtaking circus acts of A Magical Cirque Christmas, you'll be transported to the golden age which is filled with stunning costumes, extraordinary talent and more.

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