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Comedian Louie Anderson just wants to be your funny friend

At a time when most stand-up comics are cynical or subversive, quirky or controversial, Louie Anderson is something simple but very different: a nice guy who just wants to make you laugh.
Uncommonwealth: In his new role, Ben Chandler begins 'a labor of love'

Ben Chandler, beaming like he just won the Powerball, said he has always wanted to teach history. Now, as the incoming executive director of the Kentucky Humanities Council, Chandler, 53, figures that he will get the opportunity to travel the state...
Broadway Live releases lineup, including 'Memphis,' 'Chicago' and 'Bring It On'

The Lexington Opera House's next Broadway Live season will open with one of the series' greatest successes and will close with a show that is up for the Tony Award for best musical.

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Review: Lexington Children's Theatre's 'Tale' stands tall

In her tenure at Lexington Children's Theatre, artistic director Vivian Snipes has told a lot of tales, but never a whopper quite like LCT's latest show, "The Tallest Tale Ever Told."
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Former 'SNL' star Chris Kattan takes a career detour into stand-up comedy

Until two years ago, the only thing Chris Kattan did involving stand-up comedy was make fun of it.
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Rich Copley: When it just takes two, the right actors aren't always easy to find

When director Kathi E.B. Ellis saw the original Broadway production of Topdog/Underdog, she knew she wanted to direct a production of Suzan-Lori Parks' searing comic drama about being black in America.
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If trip to Louisville isn't in cards, Keeneland is a proven alternative

Getting a good seat at Churchill Downs can cost a mint (and we're not talking julep), but there are plenty of opportunities for Kentucky Derby fun elsewhere. Without breaking the bank, here are some ways to enjoy the day that makes Kentucky world-famous.
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In 'Little Mermaid,' Bluegrass Youth Ballet makes a few sea changes

Adahli Aranda Corn says she hopes a familiar tale told in a magical way will entice children and adults new to ballet, developing young people's interest in dance while generating a broad audience.
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Live stage version of 'Price Is Right' will cull contestants from Lexington audience

Don't care about the ponies? Prefer to opt out of the Derby madness and try something different? The Price Is Right Live could be just the ticket.
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Debra Hoskins fired from EKU arts center due to raft of allegations, records show

The administration of Eastern Kentucky University fired EKU Center for the Arts director Debra Hoskins on June 12 because of allegations including fiscal misconduct and falsification of university records and documents, among other things.
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Frankfort natives nominated for 2013 Tony Awards

Frankfort made a big showing in the 2013 Tony Award nominations, announced Tuesday in New York. Broadway legend George C. Wolfe and Will Chase, both of whom were born and grew up in Kentucky's capital city, received nods.
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Shakespeare plays on in Frankfort

Despair not, ye who desire to hear the Bard’s words in the midst of the warm breezes of summer.
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Singer with Kentucky on his résumé eagerly awaits his first Derby

This week, singer Andrew Varela will get to cross off a big item from his bucket list: go to the Kentucky Derby.

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