Kentucky Center for the Arts Broadway Series Season 2018
Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum Iii announced that the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts (KCA) edifice damaged by a June xiii fire will be open Sept. 1 for productions to resume.
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Deputy Secretary Regina Stivers and KCA President Kim Baker joined Sec. Landrum and provided information to patrons and the customs.
"Today is a great solar day for KCA and Louisville," said Sec. Landrum. "My sincere appreciation goes to the great team of staff and contractors who have put in long hours to get the building to the condition it'due south in today. The aggressive schedule is paying off in that we are now confident productions can resume at full chapters on Sept. 1."
Restoration progress to engagement includes:
• Whitney Hall, the Bomhard Theater and the MeX Theater volition be prepare for shows.
• All KCA staff are now dorsum in their offices.
• Major edifice systems are operating.
• All ductwork, draperies, seating, and hard surfaces have been cleaned.
• The elevators are working.
• The main restrooms construction plans are complete, bids received and construction work scheduled to begin today. Construction should take approximately iii weeks.
• Final drawings showing get out paths, and calculations on maximum occupancy were reviewed by the Land and Louisville Burn Marshals yesterday and have been approved for total capacity of shows.
• Removal of the plaster on the barrel vault ceiling in the master lobby began on Monday and is estimated to accept two weeks. Crews are working two 10-hour shifts per twenty-four hours to meet that deadline.
"Based on everything we know today, along with the experience and expertise of our staff and contractors, we are confident there are no major structural issues with the barrel vault ceiling," added Sec. Landrum. "Plaster removal is critical, though, every bit this volition finally let engineers to carry a three-dimensional scan on the main I-beams and other supports of the roof super structure."
"Nosotros are thrilled to reopen our doors and bring performances back to the stages of The Kentucky Center," said Kim Baker, Kentucky Heart President and CEO. "Nosotros look forward to providing unforgettable experiences for our customs, and standing our nonprofit mission to lead and enrich the creative, educational and economical vitality of the Commonwealth and region."
The Louisville Orchestra, the Louisville Ballet and Kentucky Opera all have performances going on sale on Baronial one. PNC Broadway in Louisville's production of Disney'south "Aladdin" is already on sale, and "A Christmas Story," is going on sale August third. StageOne Family Theatre performances and school reservations are currently underway.
The Kentucky Center volition kick off its 35th anniversary flavor with world-renowned artists similar Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon, musical legends Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, and family favorites like the Louisville Orchestra's presentation of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." The Louisville Ballet will take premieres including "Romeo and Juliet" and "Mozart." Other shows include the return of Dance Theatre of Harlem, and PNC Broadway in Louisville brings the first ever Louisville performance of "Hamilton" to The Kentucky Center.
To learn more about The Kentucky Center's upcoming season, please visit kentuckycenter.org for more information.
The KCA building is however an active construction site and will continue to be closed to the general public between shows. Disallowment any unforeseen issues that may arise, Sept. 1 is the target date for the building to exist set up for productions.
The Finance and Administration Cabinet owns the building and is the lead bureau working on the restoration projection. Media updates and communications to the customs will continue as the project moves forwards.
For questions or information regarding tickets and shows, contact The Kentucky Center Box Office at 502-584-7777 or visit kentuckycenter.org.
Source: https://www.nkytribune.com/2018/07/kentucky-center-for-performing-arts-should-open-on-sept-1-for-performances-after-june-13-fire/
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