Events

The Lex Quartet at Kenwick Table
Apr
4

The Lex Quartet at Kenwick Table

The Lex Quartet at Kenwick Table

April 4, 7-9pm
Kenwick Table - 201 Owsley Avenue


Come hear our incredible The Lexington Theatre Company Quartet perform unique arrangements of your favorite showtunes!  It's always a packed house and so much fun!  

FREE to attend!
Drinks and food available from Kenwick Table

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The Lex Quartet Concert
Apr
13

The Lex Quartet Concert

The Lex Quartet Concert

Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm
2323 Alexandria Drive

join us at The Lex for another day of musical magic from The Lex Quartet, in partnership with 250Lex. The event is free, with a suggested donation to support the artists. For this concert, we'll be in The Alex Theatre at The Lex and Artistic Director Lyndy Franklin Smith will be hosting to offer behind-the-music anecdotes and the history behind the showtunes.

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Pre-Professional Company Info Sessions
Apr
16

Pre-Professional Company Info Sessions

Pre-Professional Company Info Sessions

Friday, April 4 at 5:30pm OR Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30pm
at The Lex - 2323 Alexandria Drive

Be a part of the premiere training program in musical theatre!

For students in Grades 4-12, this holistic program provides well-rounded training in musical theatre. Triple-train with The Lex in singing, dancing and acting and receive extended instruction and additional performance opportunities.

The Lex Pre-Professional Company offers robust theatre training, within a supportive environment. Students will benefit from this program whether they want to become theatre professionals OR creative, confident, collaborative professionals ready to contribute to any industry.

Join us for an Info Session to learn all about Pre-Pro Co and what to expect for the program and auditions.

Please Register to Attend.

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Theatre After High School Workshops
Apr
16

Theatre After High School Workshops

Theatre After High School

Friday, April 4 at 6:30pm OR Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30pm
at The Lex - 2323 Alexandria Drive

Are you interested in learning more about pursuing theatre in college or professionally?  If so, these FREE Workshops are for YOU!

Here at The Lex, we help prepare young people who are interested in auditioning or applying for collegiate theatre programs.  Our interactions with thousands of college students and professionals each year, through our Mainstage Professional Company, gives us unique insights on what to expect as you navigate the journey to the collegiate and professional world of theatre.

Join us for a one-hour workshop where we will cover some of the basics of preparing for college auditions.  Get your questions answered and learn more about the professional theatre industry, and how The Lex can help you prepare.

Free to attend, registration required.

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First You Dream Cabaret
Apr
25

First You Dream Cabaret

First You Dream

Come dream with us! "First You Dream” is special cabaret concert to raise funds for and celebrate the dream of the future of the Alex Theatre. Come enjoy performances by our talented LexFam and ADP Teaching Artists.

All proceeds will benefit our Comprehensive Campaign - transforming 2323 Alexandria Drive and The Alex Theatre into its fullest potential!

Friday, April 25
at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 27
at 2:00pm

The Alex Theatre - 2323 Alexandria Drive

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First You Dream Cabaret
Apr
27

First You Dream Cabaret

First You Dream

Come dream with us! "First You Dream” is a special cabaret concert to raise funds for and celebrate the dream of the future of the Alex Theatre. Come enjoy performances by our talented LexFam and ADP Teaching Artists.

All proceeds will benefit our Comprehensive Campaign - transforming 2323 Alexandria Drive and The Alex Theatre into its fullest potential!

Friday, April 25
at 7:30pm
Sunday, April 27
at 2:00pm

The Alex Theatre - 2323 Alexandria Drive

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The Lex Goes to Broadway
May
22
to May 26

The Lex Goes to Broadway

Experience the magic of Broadway, feel like a VIP on our private sight-seeing tour of Manhattan, dine at some of NYC's most famous and fantastic eateries, and get to know the LexFam that you've watched onstage in our productions! Some alums will join us for a special Q&A and exclusive performance at a NYC rehearsal studio. Others will join us for meals or post-show cocktails.

What a reunion it will be! Don't miss this chance to experience the Big Apple like you never have before!

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Summer Camps
Jun
2
to Jun 6

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

June 2-6
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

June 9-13
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

June 16-20
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jun
23
to Jun 26

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps


2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jun
30
to Jul 3

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

June 30-July 3
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jul
7
to Jul 9

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

July 7-11
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

July 14-18
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jul
21
to Jul 24

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps


2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Jul
28
to Jul 30

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

July 28-August 1
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Summer Camps
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Summer Camps

The Lex Summer Camps

August 4-8
2323 Alexandria Drive


Join the Artist Development Program for summer of musical theatre FUN! Learn more about Summer Camp offerings at The Lex HERE.

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Trivia Night
Mar
19

Trivia Night

Trivia Night with our friends at Old North Bar

Wednesday, March 19 at Old North Bar & Kitchen in Greyline Station

Fun, laughs, live music and terrific prizes including FREE tickets to shows at The Lex!!

Bring your Teams of 4-6 players or join a team on arrival. Trivia is a mix of pop culture, history, musical theatre and more. Plus live performances by the LexFam!

If you haven't tried Trivia, you've GOT to come check it out!

Seating begins at 6:30pm

Trivia from 7:00-9:00pm

FREE to attend!

Drinks and food available from Old North Bar and Kitchen

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ADP Spring Showcase
Mar
14
to Mar 15

ADP Spring Showcase

Artist Development Program 

SPRING SHOWCASE 
PERFORMING MARCH 14 AND 15!
 

STARRING OUR ADP STUDENTS AND
FEATURING BROADWAY’S GABRIELLA ENRIQUEZ!

 

Join us for a showcase of our wonderful Artist Development Program.  From our Explorers (ages 3-5) through our Trailblazers (Ages 55+), these artists will have your heart singing!

March 14 at 7:00pm - Featuring Gabriella Enriquez, The Lex Pre-Professional Company, the ADP Storytellers (Grades 4-5), Creators (Grades 6-8), Artists (Grades 9-12), and Trailblazers (Adults 55+).

March 15 at 11:00am - Featuring Gabriella Enriquez, the ADP Explorers (Pre-School), Adventurers (Grades K-1), Pathfinders (Grades 2-3), and Private Coaching Students.

March 15 at 3:00pm - Featuring Private Coaching Students.

March 15 at 7:00pm - Featuring Gabriella Enriquez, The Lex Pre-Professional Company, the ADP Storytellers (Grades 4-5), Creators (Grades 6-8), Artists (Grades 9-12), and Trailblazers (Adults 55+).

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ADP February - High School & Youth Audition Workshop
Feb
7
to Feb 8

ADP February - High School & Youth Audition Workshop

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Grades 2-6

5-7pm

Grades 7-12

7-9pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

Grades 2-6

1-3pm

Grades 7-12

3-5pm
Youth & High School Audition Workshop is a great way to prepare for The Lex's auditions or simply for a fun and creative outlet! The workshop will be a sample of what our year-long ADP Core classes look like.

Sing a short cut of your song of choice and ADP Teaching Artists, Brance Cornelius & Wesley Byers, will coach you to a better understanding of your piece, through both storytelling and vocal production. Then, listen to your fellow classmates as they, too, are guided through their audition material, creating a shared time of learning. Students will also experience learning a short dance combo.

Please bring sheet music, clearly marked, in your key; 32 bars or 1-minute of song. Students can wear jazz shoes or tennis shoes for the dance combo. There is no need for a change of clothes.

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Trivia Night
Sep
4

Trivia Night

Trivia Night with our friends at Old North Bar

Wednesday, September 4 Old North Bar & Kitchen in Greyline Station

Fun, laughs, live music and terrific prizes including FREE tickets to shows at The Lex!!

Bring your Teams of 4-6 players or join a team on arrival. Trivia is a mix of pop culture, history, musical theatre and more. Plus live performances by the LexFam!

If you haven't tried Trivia, you've GOT to come check it out!

Seating begins at 6:30pm

Trivia from 7:00-9:00pm

FREE to attend!

Drinks and food available from Old North Bar and Kitchen

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ADP Sample Classes
Aug
24

ADP Sample Classes

Curious about the Artist Development Program? Want to try a sample class?

Then, this is the workshop for you! Join us on Saturday, August 24th at The Lexington Theatre Company (2323 Alexandria Drive, Lexington) for a taste of our year-round classes that begin in September. Students will participate in music, movement and storytelling activities and meet some of our 24-25 ADP Teaching Artists.

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ADP Sample Classes
Aug
17

ADP Sample Classes

Curious about the Artist Development Program? Want to try a sample class?

Then, this is the workshop for you! Join us on Saturday, August 17th at The Lexington Theatre Company (2323 Alexandria Drive, Lexington) for a taste of our year-round classes that begin in September. Students will participate in music, movement and storytelling activities and meet some of our 24-25 ADP Teaching Artists.

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The Lex Goes to Broadway
May
24
to May 27

The Lex Goes to Broadway

The Lex Goes to Broadway

May 23-27

We're headed back to NYC for another epic adventure with our 2nd Annual "The Lex Goes to Broadway" event.  Join Co-Founders Lyndy & Jeromy Smith for a trip to New York like you've never experienced before!

Take in Broadway shows, meet the LexFam, enjoy excellent dining, private sight-seeing tours and more!

To be the first to receive full details on this year's trip,
sign up here!

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Story Cycle Concert
Apr
19

Story Cycle Concert

Story Cycle Concert

April 19 at 7pm
at The Lex 2323 - Alexandria Drive

The 2024 Story Cycle Class will present their original "Mini-Musicals" and will be joined by Story Cycle Guest Artist-in-Residence Douglas Waterbury-Tieman who will share some of his original works.

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The Lex Quartet at Kenwick Table
Mar
30

The Lex Quartet at Kenwick Table

The Lex Quartet at Kenwick Table

March 30, 7-9pm
Kenwick Table - 201 Owsley Avenue


Come hear our incredible The Lexington Theatre Company Quartet perform unique arrangements of your favorite showtunes!  It's always a packed house and so much fun!  

FREE to attend!
Drinks and food available from Kenwick Table

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ADP Spring Showcase
Mar
15
to Mar 16

ADP Spring Showcase

Artist Development Program 

SPRING SHOWCASE 
PERFORMING MARCH 15 AND 16!
 

STARRING OUR ADP STUDENTS AND
FEATURING BROADWAY'S DARIUS JORDAN LEE

 

Join us Friday, March 15 & Saturday, March 16, for a showcase of our wonderful Artist Development Program.  From our Explorers (ages 3-5) through our Trailblazers (ages 55+), these artists will have your heart singing as they present "Happiness Is...Believing."

Broadway's Darius Jordan Lee, who you'll remember as Phil Davis from our production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas last November is back to join our students on stage!  It will be a delightful event!

March 16 and 17 at 7:00pm
Tates Creek Auditorium
(Tates Creek High School - 1111 Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY, 40517)
Tickets - $15

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Youth & High School Auditions - 2024 Season
Feb
23
to Feb 25

Youth & High School Auditions - 2024 Season

Main Stage Season Opportunities for Youth & High Schoolers

Rising 3rd Graders-Graduating 12th Graders can audition for our Apprentice Program, and have the opportunity to perform in a professional production and share in the magic of making musical theatre!

Performing Apprentices will complete an Audition on February 23-25, 2024 (registration required). Youth Apprentices will be considered for Fiddler on the Roof and A Christmas Story.

Our Pre-Show Players Program is part summer theatre camp and part performance opportunity!

Pre-Show Players will participate in a tuition-based, one-week summer theatre camp in June (scholarships available.) During the camp, the students will receive musical theatre training and will rehearse a Pre-Show performance that will be presented just ahead of the curtain at select performances of our summer shows.

Pre-Show Players will complete an Audition February 23-24, 2024 (registration required).

Complete details for all programs here.

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Trivia Night
Feb
7

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

February 7, 7-9pm
Old North Bar & Kitchen
(in Greyline Station)


Join us on February 7 at Old North Bar for laughs, live music and terrific prizes including FREE tickets to 2024 shows!!

Will the “West Side Glories” defend their title as Trivia Champs? Will the “Gersh-Win-ners” take it this time? Or will a brand new team reign supreme?! You’ll have to join in the fun to find out.

Bring your Teams of 4-6 players or join a team on arrival.
Seating begins at 6:30
Trivia from 7-9

FREE to attend!
Drinks and food available from Old North Bar and Kitchen

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ADP February - High School & Youth Audition Workshop
Feb
3

ADP February - High School & Youth Audition Workshop

Grades 2-6

10am-12pm - SOLD OUT!

3-5pm - SOLD OUT!

Grades 7-12

12-2pm - SOLD OUT!

5-7pm - SOLD OUT!


Youth & High School Audition Workshop is a great way to prepare for The Lex's auditions or simply for a fun and creative outlet! The workshop will be a sample of what our year-long ADP Core classes look like.

Sing a short cut of your song of choice and ADP Teaching Artists, Brance Cornelius & Wesley Byers, will coach you to a better understanding of your piece, through both storytelling and vocal production. Then, listen to your fellow classmates as they, too, are guided through their audition material, creating a shared time of learning. Students will also experience learning a short dance combo.

Please bring sheet music, clearly marked, in your key; 32 bars or 1-minute of song. Students can wear jazz shoes or tennis shoes for the dance combo. There is no need for a change of clothes.

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Adult Audition Workshop - January
Jan
20

Adult Audition Workshop - January

Adult Audition Workshop is a great way to prepare for The Lex's auditions or simply for a fun and creative outlet! The workshop will reflect what a year-long class would look like for our Voyagers (Adults 18+).

Sing a short cut of your song of choice and ADP Teaching Artists, Brance Cornelius and Wesley Byers, will coach you to a better understanding of your piece, through both storytelling and vocal production. Then, listen to your fellow classmates as they, too, are guided through their audition material, creating a shared time of learning.

Please bring sheet music, clearly marked, in your key; either 32 bars or 1-minute of song. Each student will have approximately 10 minutes of personalized coaching time.

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"Behind The Curtain" - Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Oct
22

"Behind The Curtain" - Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Join The Lex Team as we pull back the curtain for an in-depth lecture series and Q&A about how our musical storytelling magic is made. The October edition will examine our process for producing Irving Berlin's White Christmas this November. Spend an afternoon with Artistic Director Lyndy Franklin Smith and Resident Music Director Brock Terry as they share anecdotes about how they are preparing to bring this magical musical to life. Get excited for the very first holiday production by The Lex: Irving Berlin's White Christmas (November 16-19 at the Lexington Opera House).

Sunday, October 22nd at 3:00pm at Old North Bar (at Greyline Station). Tickets are $10.

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Trivia Night
Oct
4

Trivia Night

We play, we laugh, and winners walk away with FREE tickets to our shows…plus we give away lots of other door prizes, too!

Oh, and did we mention the LIVE music with fabulous performances by our LexFam?! You don’t want to miss it!

And now, with the great new kitchen at Old North, you can grab some delicious food, great drinks and have a fun night with friends and family!

Wednesday, October 4
7-9pm (Doors open at 6:30)
Old North Bar in Greyline Station

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The Lex Quartet at EKU
Sep
19

The Lex Quartet at EKU

A free, full concert (including historical anecdotes by Artistic Director, Lyndy Franklin Smith) will be held at Eastern Kentucky University on Tuesday, September 19 (Gifford Theatre - Campbell Building).  

Tuesday, September 19 - 7:00pm

The Lexington Theatre Company Quartet

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Artist Develop Program Sample Workshop
Aug
26

Artist Develop Program Sample Workshop

Curious about the Artist Development Program? Want to try a sample class?

Then, this is the workshop for you! Join us on Saturday, August 26th at Artworks at the Carver School (522 Patterson Street, Lexington) for a taste of our year-round classes that begin in September. Students will participate in music, movement and storytelling activities and meet some of our 23-24 ADP Teaching Artists.

Adventurers (Grades K-1) & Storytellers (Grades 2-5): 9 - 11 AM ($20)

Explorers (Pre-school, ages 3-5, with a "Plus One"): 10:30 - 11 AM ($10)

Creators (Grades 6-8) & Artists (Grades 9-12): 11 AM - 1 PM ($20)

Trailblazers (Adults 55+): 2 - 3 PM ($15)

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Artist Develop Program Sample Workshop
Aug
19

Artist Develop Program Sample Workshop

Curious about the Artist Development Program? Want to try a sample class?

Then, this is the workshop for you! Join us on Saturday, August 19th at Artworks at the Carver School (522 Patterson Street, Lexington) for a taste of our year-round classes that begin in September. Students will participate in music, movement and storytelling activities and meet some of our 23-24 ADP Teaching Artists.

Adventurers (Grades K-1) & Storytellers (Grades 2-5): 9 - 11 AM ($20)

Creators (Grades 6-8) & Artists (Grades 9-12): 11 AM - 1 PM ($20)

Voyagers (Adult Movers): 2 - 3 PM ($15)

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