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Kentucky Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' gets vibe check from students
Francis Parker of Louisville students report on Kentucky Shakespeare's current production of "The Tempest."

Arts Angle Reporter
May 195 min read


Where Law Meets the Stage: Inside Kentucky Opera’s ‘Scalia/Ginsburg’
The Kentucky Opera’s current production, “Scalia/Ginsburg,” is a journey about friendship, with complex sheet music that takes vocalists portraying historical figures — U.S Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Antonin Scalia.

Arts Angle Reporter
Apr 164 min read


How Kosair Shrine Circus Introduced Me to a Whole New World
An Arts Angle Newsroom reporter reflects seeing Kosair Shrine Circus, her first circus experience, and discovery of the local Turners Circus.

Arts Angle Reporter
Mar 205 min read


“The Great Gatsby” dazzled with feathers and flamboyance
An Arts Angle Newsroom reporters review of "The Great Gatsby" musical, making its national tour in the character Daisy's hometown.

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 253 min read


The glitzy “The Great Gatsby” shines at The Kentucky Center
An Arts Angle Newsroom reporter reviews "The Great Gatsby" musical, now touring and part of PNC Louisville in Broadway's series.

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 254 min read


StageOne’s Magical Performance Fuses Childhood Dreams with Authenticity
Arts Angle Newsroom reporter reviews StageOne Family Theatre's production of "The Lightning Thief."

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 183 min read


Time Slip’s “Jagged Little Pill” Sparks Audience Connection
Arts Angle Newsroom review of the TimeSlip Theatre's production of the musical "Jagged Little Pill" with music by Alanis Morissette.

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 114 min read


Kentucky Shakespeare Excelled with Kate Hamill’s “Emma”
Review of Kentucky Shakespeare's "Emma" by Kate Hamill, based on the Jane Austen's novel.

Arts Angle Reporter
Jan 302 min read


Kentucky Shakespeare’s "Emma" Rekindles the Spirit of Jane Austen
Review of Kentucky Shakespeare's production of Kate Hamill's "Emma," based on Jane Austen's novel

Arts Angle Reporter
Jan 303 min read


2025 Louisville Photo Biennial features Home of the Innocents residents' work
HeARTStories Connected Participants with Louisville's Artists and its Creative Community “I am so happy. You don’t know how happy this makes me.” One young person from Home of the Innocents said this while snapping photographs on a sunny spring day early in HeARTStories, an Arts Angle program. This was the beginning of six weeks, over which a group of nearly 15 teens received guidance from photographers Ayrica Bishop and Andrew Cenci on using DSLR cameras, while Elizabeth Kra

Elizabeth Kramer
Aug 21, 20255 min read


Young People Weigh in on Musical “& Juliet” with New Plot, Themes Based on Shakespeare Classic
For "& Juliet," our reviewers were all in for the twists this musical gave to the "Romeo and Juliet" story and how pop songs and special effects infused it.

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 30, 20252 min read


“& Juliet” breaks Shakespeare’s quill only to add more flourish to a famous story
But when Anne breaks the quill, she relinquishes control over the story’s ending. The play within the play is finally allowed a breath of fresh air.

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 30, 20253 min read


“& Juliet” reimagines the classic tale as a witty, feminist triumph
This engaging story effectively utilizes popular songs, humor and the fourth wall, such as multiple characters speaking directly to the audience...

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 30, 20254 min read


In “& Juliet,” sometimes selfishness is necessary for self-love
Many elements add to this musical’s overall charm — the script, the song choices, the actors’ performances and the technical elements.

Elizabeth Kramer
Apr 30, 20254 min read


"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" impresses teens on opening night of long Louisville run
While today’s teens weren’t around in 2001 when director Baz Luhrmann’s opulent and unconventional movie musical, “Moulin Rouge!," hit theaters to acclaim, they have been able to connect to the stage musical since it opened on Broadway in 2019 and launched a North American tour three years ago. The cast of the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Courtesy PNC Broadway in Louisville. In February, PNC Broadway in Louisv

Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 28, 20252 min read


“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” dazzles in telling a tale of love with pop music
By Kyran Kennedy | Arts Angle Reporter duPont Manual/Youth Performing Arts School, Class of 2027 “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is an electrifying theatrical experience that masterfully blends romance, spectacle and a powerhouse jukebox score into an unforgettable night of entertainment. From the moment the curtain rises, the show transports the audience into the heart of the bohemian world of Paris, where passion, freedom and love reign supreme. Robert Petkoff (Harold Zidler) a

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Forbidden love inspires an extravaganza of music and more at the Moulin Rouge
By Jo Lowden | Arts Angle Reporter Homeschool Student, Class of 2025 “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie with the same name and adapted for stage by writer John Logan and director Alex Timbers, opened Feb. 18 in Louisville at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts with beauty, tragedy, recognizable songs, and beautiful design. The musical premiered in 2018 in a Boston theatre but opened on Broadway in 2019. It runs in Louisville through March

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 28, 20253 min read


While steeped in extravagance, ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ still speaks with sincerity
By Claire Schneider | Arts Angle Reporter Bullitt East High School, Class of 2025 In “Moulin Rouge! The Musical," the artists are tortured, the gentlemen cruel, and the dancers scantily clad. Arianna Rosario (Satine) and Christian Douglas (Christian) in the North American Tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Courtesy PNC Broadway in Louisville. The North American tour of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical” opened Feb. 28 and runs in Louisvi

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Prepare for “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” to steal your breath away
By Lucy Thompson | Arts Angle Reporter Presentation Academy, Class of 2026 “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” first captures attention with its gorgeous lighting. Before the curtain rises, the bright neon red Moulin Rouge sign shines as it’s enveloped by a big red heart with intricate gold molding. Arianna Rosario (Satine) and Christian Douglas (Christian) in the North American Tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Courtesy PNC Broadway in

Arts Angle Reporter
Feb 28, 20253 min read


"& Juliet": A Will to dance an alternate life to a millennial playlist. Register today.
Teens can register to see, + review "& Juliet" on April 22. Reviews are published. Registration Deadline: March 28. Limited spots.

Elizabeth Kramer
Jan 26, 20253 min read
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