The Kentucky Center Blog

Sneak Peek video! Anne Hathaway as "Fantine" in upcoming Les Misérables film

Chris Long — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:54:52 -0400

Universal Pictures has released a trailer for its upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Les Misérables, starring Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean. Here's an excerpt regarding the film from The San Diego Entertainer: "While Hathaway is clearly the star of the trailer, don’t be fooled into thinking she is the female star of the film. If anyone knows anything about this old story, Fantine won’t be in it...

"Inspiring!" "Incredible!" "Phenomenal!" Fans gush about BILLY ELLIOT The Musical

Chris Long — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:49:57 -0400

This video from the BILLY ELLIOT North American tour site includes feedback from exhilirated fans. The comments that struck me were: "If you've ever had a dream, even if it wasn't about dancing, you relate to Billy. You feel that electricity." "For anyone who's ever helped you achieve anything in your life - buy them a ticket and see the show with them. It's an incredible Valentine from the heart." I get chills just reading...

Learn some new moves at our HIP HOP DANCE CAMP July 16-20. [Revised post]

Chris Long — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:45:52 -0400

If you're looking for a summer camp that comes with air conditioning, Safiyyah Dance and The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts are offering something new this summer. Get ready to pump up your dance groove with some of the area's best hip-hop choreographers. Safiyyah Rasool, one of the area's top instructors, is director of the HipHop Dance Camp 2012. "If you are a dance lover and you really want to pick up your hip...

Sara Watkins goes for broke with "When It Pleases You" [video]. See her in Louisville Aug. 12.

Chris Long — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:15:00 -0400

In the past two weeks, Sara Watkins has popped up all over late night TV, promoting her new release SUN, MIDNIGHT SUN. Known as the fierce fiddler with big, brown eyes and a tiny voice, Ms. Sara is obviously out to make herself heard with this new single, "When It Pleases You." She could be Patti Smith howling into the microphone. Sara, tread cautiously. I have one word for you: NODES. If you like what...

Sara Watkins "Long Hot Summer Day" (video). Sara opens for Jackson Browne [Louisville, Aug. 12].

Chris Long — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:15:00 -0400

Sara Watkins stood out as a member of the popular group Nickel Creek for her fantastic fiddle playing and her unique voice. She just released her second solo album, Sun Midnight Sun, which is being described as "sonically daring and provocative." Sara will open for Jackson Browne on his Summer 2012 acoustic tour. WQMF Presents Jackson Browne with special guest Sara Watkins Sunday, August 12, 8 p.m. The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall Tickets start at...

Rufus Wainwright sings OUT OF THE GAME on "Ellen." Reminds us of David Cassidy. Performs at Iroquois Amphitheater Aug. 5.

Chris Long — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:10:00 -0400

Click to watch Rufus Wainwright perform his new single OUT OF THE GAME on the Ellen Degeneres Show. Fans are probably more accustomed to seeing the singer/songwriter perform sitting at the piano, but you've gotta give Rufus credit for stepping up his game and adopting the guitar-strumming Pop persona. Of course, with the guitar slung across his chest, his layered hair and his head thrown back singing...I was also reminded of young David Cassidy during...

"This American Life" host Ira Glass delivers engaging commencement speech. Hear him in Louisville October 6.

Chris Long — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:10:00 -0400

As reported on BaltimoreFishbowl.com - Ira Glass, host and creator of THIS AMERICAN LIFE, one of the most popular programs on National Public Radio, recently delivered the commencement speech at Goucher College. Both Glass and his grandmother graduated from Goucher. And he made it clear from his opening remarks that the inspirational energy of the day was the achievement of the graduating students themselves - and not anything from the words he would relay. Click...