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Fahrenheit 451 Cast

In conjunction with the NEA Big Read Paducah, The Carson Center will produce and present Fahrenheit 451 - a theatrical staged reading of Ray Bradbury's stage adaptation of his classic work. The Cast has been selected and will perform the first-ever self-produced reading on The Carson Center stage on Sunday, March 29 at 4pm. The reading is open to the public. Tickets are $4.51. For tickets call 270-450-4444 or CLICK TO BUY ONLINE.Fahrenheit 451 Cast ListMontag: Ross SmithBlack: Thomas JacksonHolden: Scott DossettBeatty: Tom DolanClarisse: Savannah RicheyFirst... Read more...

Ron White Tater Bar Pre-Show Party

RON WHITE TATER BAR PRE-SHOW PARTY: Come early and join us before the Ron White performance Saturday, March 7! Tickets are $15 and includes 1 trip through the Baked Potato Bar (Fresh gigantic Idaho potatoes lightly rolled in coarse sea salt and baked to Fluffy Perfection with the following toppings: Butter, Sour Cream, Ranch, Chopped Onion, Diced Tomato, Shredded Cheese, Chopped Bacon, Jalapenos, Chopped Ham, BBQ Pork, Steamed Broccoli, Melted Cheese, BBQ Sauce. Includes dessert, tea, and water.) Cash bar will be available... Read more...

Waitress Pie Contest

Recipe submission deadline has been extended until Friday, March 6.The Carson Center announces that WAITRESS, a live Broadway musical production on national tour coming to Paducah March 19, 2020, will conduct a local search for the most creative pie recipe. Jenna, the musical’s main character, is known for her signature pies. As pie is a key ingredient to the storytelling of the show, The Carson Center is seeking creative pie recipes that mimic Jenna’s whimsical recipes. Bakers may submit their most creative, whimsical pie recipe—the kind of recipe that expresses... Read more...

Fahrenheit 451 - "Open Call"

In conjunction with the NEA Big Read Paducah, The Carson Center will produce and present Fahrenheit 451 - a theatrical staged reading of Ray Bradbury's stage adaptation of his classic work. For the first time, The Carson Center is looking for local and regional residents (high school and older) to perform the first-ever self-produced reading on The Carson Center stage.The NEA Big Read is a community wide effort to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Showcasing a diverse range of contemporary titles that reflect... Read more...

Survey for Chris Janson Ticketholders

As per the stage announcements and director's letter in the program, please CLICK to take the Survey that was mentioned.

Honky Tonk Man Pre-Show Party

HONKY TONK MAN PRE-SHOW PARTY: Come early and join us before the Dwight Yoakam concert on Saturday, February 29! Tickets are $15 and includes 1 trip through the Build your own Loaded BBQ Nacho Bar (Includes Chips, BBQ Pork, Cheese, Jalapenos, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Onions, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, Dessert, Tea and Water.) Cash bar will be available. The party starts at 6:00pm in the Myre River Room. This does not include a ticket to the concert. Deadline to purchase the Honky Tonk Man Pre-Show Party tickets is Wednesday,... Read more...

Four Score and Seven Years Ago Public Performance

To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged, however, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. The two men may be of different races and on different sides of the Civil War, but they have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in ArtsPower’s exciting and suspenseful musical.This performance is part of the Class Acts Education Series. Tickets are $6 and available to the public for the... Read more...

The SpongeBob Musical Ticket Promotion

Is winter making you blue? Take advantage of these Family 4 Packs for The SpongeBob Musical on January 20. You will have the Best Day Ever! Family 4 Pack in the 1st Balcony is $199 and $99 for the 2nd Balcony. There is a limited block of seats for this promotion. Take advantage of it while supplies last by using promo code: WinterFun and call the box office at 270-450-4444 or online: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/single/SYOS.aspx?p=1950

NEA Big Read Spoken Word Workshop - POSTPONED

The Spoken Word Workshop with Samuel Hawkins scheduled for Saturday, December 28th has been postponed. Stay tuned for updated details. Spoken Word Workshop with Samuel Hawkins @ The Carson Center – Samuel “Snacks” Hawkins will guide students through exercises to put poetic devices into practice; linking personal feelings and the use of poetic devices to convey feelings and stories they would like to share; lastly, participants will use poem cliffs and explore inspiration and what drives passion and strategies to live your life inspired to continuously feed your creative... Read more...

Administrative Offices Closed

The Carson Center Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 8 for maintenance and enhancement. All administrative staff will be available by email. The Carson Center Box Office will be open regular hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm. For tickets call 270-450-4444 or online.