EKU Center for the Arts

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The EKU Center is Central Kentucky's premier entertainment and arts destination, located conveniently off of I-75 in Richmond on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.

05/20/2024

Shrek the Musical comes to EKU Center for the Arts tomorrow, May 21! Get your tickets now at EKUCenter.com

05/10/2024

Tori Kocher plays Dragon in Shrek the Musical! Catch the fiery diva and other lovable characters Tuesday, May 21 as the Tony Award-winning DreamWorks adaptation comes to EKU Center for the Arts. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

05/09/2024

Timmy Lewis plays the self-centered Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical! Catch the Lord of Duloc and other lovable characters Tuesday, May 21 as the Tony Award-winning DreamWorks adaptation comes to EKU Center for the Arts. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

05/08/2024

Cecily Dionne Davis plays the strong and feisty Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical! Catch Princess Fiona and other lovable characters Tuesday, May 21 as the Tony Award-winning DreamWorks adaptation comes to EKU Center for the Arts. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com

05/07/2024

Nicholas Hambruch plays everyones favorite ogre in Shrek the Musical! Catch Shrek and other lovable characters Tuesday, May 21 as the Tony Award-winning DreamWorks adaptation comes to EKU Center for the Arts. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com

Meet the cast of Shrek the Musical and fall in love all Ogre again with us on May 21. Join the unlikely hero Shrek and a...
05/06/2024

Meet the cast of Shrek the Musical and fall in love all Ogre again with us on May 21. Join the unlikely hero Shrek and a wisecracking Donkey as they journey to find and rescue a feisty princess. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Join us at Dreaming Creek Brewery for a night of fun Shrek-themed trivia next Wednesday, May 8! Show off your knowledge ...
05/01/2024

Join us at Dreaming Creek Brewery for a night of fun Shrek-themed trivia next Wednesday, May 8! Show off your knowledge of Shrek and if you're lucky, win tickets to the performance! Prizes will include tickets to the event. Trivia begins at 7PM.

🌟Don't miss your last chance to see the mesmerizing and iconic musical phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar TONIGHT, April...
04/20/2024

🌟Don't miss your last chance to see the mesmerizing and iconic musical phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar TONIGHT, April 20, at the EKU Center for the Arts! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

🌟The mesmerizing and iconic musical phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar, has landed at the EKU Center for the Arts! Join ...
04/19/2024

🌟The mesmerizing and iconic musical phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar, has landed at the EKU Center for the Arts! Join us tonight, April 19 as the legendary production delivers a uniquely fresh and inspiring performance. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

🦖Dinosaurs are taking over the EKU Center Stage! Join us TONIGHT as Dinosaur World Live roars onstage. Tickets are still...
04/17/2024

🦖Dinosaurs are taking over the EKU Center Stage! Join us TONIGHT as Dinosaur World Live roars onstage. Tickets are still available. Get yours at EKUCenter.com!

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the mesmerizing and award-winning musical set against the backdrop of an extraordinary...
04/16/2024

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the mesmerizing and award-winning musical set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ Superstar comes to the EKU Center for the Arts this Friday & Saturday, April 19-20. Tickets are still available. Get yours at EKUCenter.com!

Dino fun for the whole family ROARS into the EKU Center for the Arts this Wednesday, April 17! Dare to experience the da...
04/15/2024

Dino fun for the whole family ROARS into the EKU Center for the Arts this Wednesday, April 17! Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

✨Tickets available now!✨Join us on August 13 as Gary Mullen and The Works pay tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanshi...
04/05/2024

✨Tickets available now!✨

Join us on August 13 as Gary Mullen and The Works pay tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Fame inductees: Queen. One Night of Queen comes to the EKU Center for the Arts on August 13. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

💋 Don't miss The Rocky Horror Picture Show 48th Anniversary Spectacular featuring the original "Brad Majors," Barry Bost...
04/04/2024

💋 Don't miss The Rocky Horror Picture Show 48th Anniversary Spectacular featuring the original "Brad Majors," Barry Bostwick tomorrow, April 5! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com and pick up your V.I.P. Upgrade to join us for a Meet & Greet with Barry himself, have a personal photo opportunity, and get an autograph!

Hop into Easter fun and fill those baskets with tickets to Dinosaur World Live, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Shrek the Mu...
03/29/2024

Hop into Easter fun and fill those baskets with tickets to Dinosaur World Live, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Shrek the Musical! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

We are teaming up with Dreaming Creek Brewery to bring you a special Rocky Horror Picture Show themed trivia night tomor...
03/26/2024

We are teaming up with Dreaming Creek Brewery to bring you a special Rocky Horror Picture Show themed trivia night tomorrow, March 27 in antici...pation for The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the EKU Center for the Arts on April 5.

Prizes will include tickets to the event.

Trivia begins at 7PM.

03/18/2024

John Mellencamp Live and In Person 2024 comes to the EKU Center for the Arts this Wednesday, March 20! Tickets are still available at EKUCenter.com

Welcome back to our friends from Applause Talent Dance Competition and best of luck to all those participating in this w...
03/02/2024

Welcome back to our friends from Applause Talent Dance Competition and best of luck to all those participating in this weekend’s competition!

🎵 We're off to see the wizard! We welcome Model Theatre as they present The Wizard of Oz this Thursday - Sunday at the E...
02/21/2024

🎵 We're off to see the wizard! We welcome Model Theatre as they present The Wizard of Oz this Thursday - Sunday at the EKU Center for the Arts! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

💚 Fall in love all ogre again! Buy one, get one 50% off TODAY ONLY! See your favorite ogre in the hilarious Shrek The Mu...
02/14/2024

💚 Fall in love all ogre again! Buy one, get one 50% off TODAY ONLY! See your favorite ogre in the hilarious Shrek The Musical at the EKU Center for the Arts on May 21. Get tickets today at EKUCenter.com!
Offer ends 11:59 P.M. 2/14/2024. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. Select seats only.

❤️ Join us for a performance you will love or give your Valentine the perfect gift! Learn more about upcoming shows and ...
02/12/2024

❤️ Join us for a performance you will love or give your Valentine the perfect gift! Learn more about upcoming shows and get tickets at EKUCenter.com!

Shen Yun's beautiful performance returns to the EKU Center for the Arts this weekend, February 10-11! Get tickets at She...
02/05/2024

Shen Yun's beautiful performance returns to the EKU Center for the Arts this weekend, February 10-11! Get tickets at ShenYun.com.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story brings nostalgic music from the iconic duo to the EKU Center Stage TODAY! Tickets are still ...
01/28/2024

The Simon & Garfunkel Story brings nostalgic music from the iconic duo to the EKU Center Stage TODAY! Tickets are still available at EKUCenter.com.

01/21/2024

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicling the amazing folk-rock duo comes to the EKU Center for the Arts in just ONE WEEK! The Simon & Garfunkel Story hits the stage Sunday, January 28. Tickets available at EKUCenter.com.

🎼Meet the cast of The Simon & Garfunkel Story coming to the EKU Center for the Arts on January 28! Don't miss this immer...
01/12/2024

🎼Meet the cast of The Simon & Garfunkel Story coming to the EKU Center for the Arts on January 28! Don't miss this immersive concert-style theater show that tells the amazing story of the legendary folk-rock duo. Get tickets today at EKUCenter.com.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope to see you in the New Year as we continue to bring the best in...
12/25/2023

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope to see you in the New Year as we continue to bring the best in Arts and Entertainment to central and eastern Kentucky.

Lexington Ballet's Nutcracker marches onstage TODAY at 2:00 P.M. Don't miss this holiday tradition! Tickets are still av...
12/23/2023

Lexington Ballet's Nutcracker marches onstage TODAY at 2:00 P.M. Don't miss this holiday tradition! Tickets are still available at EKUCenter.com.

Don't miss the Mouse Queen TONIGHT as Lexington Ballet bring The Nutcracker to the EKU Center Stage at 7:30 P.M. Tickets...
12/22/2023

Don't miss the Mouse Queen TONIGHT as Lexington Ballet bring The Nutcracker to the EKU Center Stage at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are still available at EKUCenter.com.

💚Fall in love all ogre again! Gift tickets to see your favorite ogre in this hilarious stage spectacle based on the Osca...
12/22/2023

💚Fall in love all ogre again! Gift tickets to see your favorite ogre in this hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning smash hit. Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona come to the EKU Center for the Arts on Tuesday, May 21! Get tickets at EKUCenter.com.

"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based o...

🎁 Gift the experience of an iconic musical phenomenon this holiday season. Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour ...
12/21/2023

🎁 Gift the experience of an iconic musical phenomenon this holiday season. Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour comes to the EKU Center for the Arts April 19-20. Don't miss the mesmerizing music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in this fresh and inspiring production. Get tickets at EKUCenter.com! Link in bio.

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer D...

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Richmond, KY
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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The EKU Center is Central Kentucky's premier entertainment and arts destination, located conveniently off of I-75 in Richmond on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. ADVENTURE AWAITS this season at the EKU Center with an astounding array of world-class artists and the best in musical theater. See what's coming up for your next night out at EKUCenter.com.


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