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THE INHERITANCE (PARTS 1 & 2) by Matthew Lopez

Part 1: March 8, 9, 21, 23, 29 @ 7:30pm; March 10 @ 2:30pm; March 17 @ 5:30pm; March 25 @ 7pm || Part 2: March 14, 15, 16, 22, 28, 30 @ 7:30pm; March 18 @ 7pm; March 24 @ 2:30pm
The story of three generations of gay men attempting to forge a future for themselves amid a turbulent and changing America. Eric Glass is a political activist engaged to his writer boyfriend, Toby Darling. These 30-somethings seem to be very much in love and thriving. But on the cusp of their engagement, they meet an older man haunted by the past and a younger man hungry for a future. Chance meetings lead to surprising choices as the three generations interlink and collide - with explosive results.

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For more than 25 years, Pandora Productions has been the only theatre company in the Louisville Metro area and most of Kentucky exclusively dedicated and most trusted to tell the stories of the LGBTQ+ communities.
Pandora Productions has been telling the stories of the LGBTQ+ community for over 25 years. Born from a small, crazy idea of three artists who wanted to create a musical based on the myth of Pandora, the company has grown to be a shining star in the Louisville arts firmament. Performing a 5 show mainstage season in the Henry Clay Theatre, the company presents bold, cutting edge, award winning musicals, dramas and comedies as well as hosted two national new play competitions. The company celebrates local, regional and national playwrights writing on LGBTQ+ themes with our PlayDates with Pandora series and brand new Intersections project. Under the leadership of the company’s long time Producing Artistic Director, Michael J. Drury, the company has enjoyed fast growth, artistic achievement and prominence in Louisville and nationally.
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Pandora Productions, performing at the Henry Clay Theatre, acknowledges that we are situ-
ated on the traditional land of the Adena, Hopewell, Miami, Osage, Shawnee and Cherokee
East people. We respect their enduring presence and historical stewardship of these lands.

Our Vision

Profound relatedness and belonging by and for our diverse human community.

Our Mission

Pandora Productions celebrates the transformational power of theatre and with curiosity, courage and conviction, we will:
  • Entertain, engage and inspire our audience, the Kentucky/Indiana region and the greater human community with bold, cutting edge theatrical events giving voice to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning experience;
  • Explore artistic expressions of the commonality and diversity of human experience within the spectrum of sexuality and gender identity;
  • Examine our shared connections and responsibilities as a society, building community by exposing the beauty and dignity of all people and
  • Enliven and ignite the unfailing hope and triumph of the human spirit.

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2023 - 2024 Season

THE INHERITANCE (PARTS 1 & 2) by Matthew Lopez

Part 1: March 8, 9, 21, 23, 29 @ 7:30pm; March 10 @ 2:30pm; March 17 @ 5:30pm; March 25 @ 7pm || Part 2: March 14, 15, 16, 22, 28, 30 @ 7:30pm; March 18 @ 7pm; March 24 @ 2:30pm
The story of three generations of gay men attempting to forge a future for themselves amid a turbulent and changing America. Eric Glass is a political activist engaged to his writer boyfriend, Toby Darling. These 30-somethings seem to be very much in love and thriving. But on the cusp of their engagement, they meet an older man haunted by the past and a younger man hungry for a future. Chance meetings lead to surprising choices as the three generations interlink and collide - with explosive results.

MY MOTHER'S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING || book & music by David Hein & Irene Carl Sankoff

May 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30pm; May 12 @ 5:30pm; May 19 @ 2:30pm; May 20 @ 7pm
Claire, a recent divorcee and a lost soul wrestling her identity, secures a new job in Ottawa which brings new opportunities and a chance to truly find herself - albeit in a porta-potty. With a little help from matchmaker Michelle, Claire soon falls in love with Jane, a feisty Wiccan. Eventually, Claire rediscovers her Judaism and finds the courage to come out to her teenage son David, her ex-husband Garth, and her homophobic Jewish mother. More than a story of love for family and gay rights, it's a timely culture-shifting show that opens hearts & minds.

KINKY BOOTS by the iconic Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein

April 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m.; April 7, 14 at 5:30 p.m.; April 15 at 7:00 p.m. and April 21 at 2:30 p.m. (no show on April 20th due to Thunder over Louisville).
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.

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