The Brown Theatre

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315 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202

Located in Louisville, KY, The Brown Theatre is a grand venue that beautifully blends modern technology with historic elegance. Originally opening its doors in 1925 with a performance by Elsie Janis, the theatre can seat up to 1,443 patrons, standing as a cornerstone of Louisville's artistic community.

Named after J. Graham Brown, a prominent figure in Louisville, the theatre's design was influenced by New York's iconic Music Box Theatre, featuring a spacious 40’ x 40’ stage. The Brown Theatre exudes old-world charm and sophistication, offering a visually stunning and comfortable space for various performances.

Guests can enjoy a range of services at The Brown Theatre, including audio description, sign interpretation, caption theater, assistive listening systems, and sensory-friendly accommodations. Whether attending a musical, comedy show, or concert, visitors can expect a memorable experience in this historic and culturally rich venue.

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Nancy P.
9/7/2025

What a majestic venue. The space can transport you back on time. It is an elegant space and 7 Bridges, an Eagles tribute band played for 90+ minutes and had the house rockin. The doors opened...

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Lorie L.
10/12/2025

What makes the Brown Theatre a good spot to see a show can also be the reason why it's not as good. For example, it's a smaller, intimate space so most seats are great. However, the smaller space...

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Tee M.
4/14/2025

What a gorgeous theatre! The theatre originally opened in 1925 and has been restored to maintain its 1920's splendor while providing state of the art sound and technology. The chandeliers,...

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Jim F.
3/12/2025

I can't believe we've lived in Louisville for nearly 9 years and only to go to The Brown Theatre recently. Even strange...I work, quite literally, on the other side of Fourth street. No...

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Craighton M.
3/31/2025

Visited the Brown Theater in Downtown Louisville (3rd Street/Broadway) for the first time to watch 'A Taste of Ireland' show put on by a Broadway Dance and Singing Troupe. Quite a small and cozy...

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