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Third Party Event: Youth Theatre of Hardin County - Shrek The Musical
2026-07-17, 2026-07-18, 2026-07-19
Third Party Event: Youth Theatre of Hardin County – Shrek The Musical
The musical adventure of an ogre, his trustworthy steed, and a fairytale princess looking for true love. Oh, and a fire-breathing dragon.

Run Time: approx 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission
Rated: Some adult humor, but a fun show for all.
On Sale: 6/3 @ 10AM
Tickets:
$18.25 Adult fees included
$13 Students fees included
$13 Seniors (60 & Older) & Members of the Military fees included
$7 Children 10 & Under fees included
Public Performances: 7/10 @ 7PM, 7/11 @ 7PM, 7/12 @ 3PM, 7/17 @ 7PM, 7/18 @ 7PM, & 7/19 @ 3PM
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All tickets reserved through the PAC at www.thepac.net or 270-769-8837 X 4 or 5.
Donations made on this site benefit the Performing Arts Center, and we graciously accept your support. To donate to the organizer of this event, please get in touch with them directly.

PAC Season Event: PAC ProAm Musical - Little Shop of Horrors
2026-09-04, 2026-09-05, 2026-09-06, 2026-09-11, 2026-09-12, 2026-09-13
Whatever it offers you…DON’T FEED THE PLANT!!
Things at Mushnik Flower Shop on Skid Row are not well. Will a strange new plant found by shy, love-struck Seymour be enough to turn the shop around and gain the affection of coworker Audrey?
Run Time: 2.5 hours, plus intermission.
Rated PG 13: Violence, sexual innuendo, and strong language are used. Recommended 13 and up. Please use discretion.
On Sale: August 7th @ 9 AM
Tickets: $11, $16, $22.25, & $27.25
Public Performance: 9/5 @ 7PM, 9/6 @ 3PM, 9/12 @ 7PM & 9/13 @ 3PM
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School-Time Performance: 9/11 @ 9:30AM
School-Time Performance Reservations
Producing Partner: Abound Credit Union
Abound Member “FREE FRIDAY” Performances: Friday, September 4, and Friday, September 11, are private performances for Abound Credit Union Members. Tickets are only available beginning August 6 with a code provided by email from Abound Credit Union.

PAC Season Event: Missoula Children's Theatre - The Little Mermaid Auditions
2026-09-28
There are roles in MCT productions for up to 60 local 1st through 8th-grade students. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. Students wishing to audition should arrive by 4PM Sharp! and plan to stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 30 minutes after the auditions for select middle school cast members. This is a group audition with no advance preparation necessary – but a SMILE never hurts. Students should just come ready to have a good time!

Audition: Monday, 9/28 @ 4PM SHARP! Online Registration Required (see registration link below).
Participation Fee: $20 if cast.
Rehearsals: Monday for select middle school cast members following auditions at 6:30 PM, then for all each weekday evening from 4 – 8:30 PM (the schedule varies per character).
School Day Performance: for classrooms/teachers: 10/2 @ 12PM Reservations Required
Public Performances: 10/2 @ 7PM & 10/3 @ 2PM
In-Person Tickets: $11, $16, & $22.25
Producing Partners: The Swope Family of Dealerships, Elizabethtown Tourism
2026 MCT Audition Flyer
2026 MCT Audition Registration Form
2026 MCT Performances
Coming Soon: 2026 MCT Workshop Offerings

PAC Season Event: Missoula Children's Theatre - The Little Mermaid
2026-10-02, 2026-10-03
Starring your children!
Deep in the salty waters of the Sassafras Sea, there lived a Little Mermaid. Her name was Celia. She lived for music. In fact, it was said that she had the loveliest scales in all the Sea. Celia and her three sisters were allowed one visit to the World Above, each on their sixteenth birthday, to learn the secrets of life on dry land. Their discoveries included ferocious dragons, advancing armies and, of course, a handsome and resourceful Prince Charming. In a new version of the age-old tale, lots of music, plot surprises and humor await the audience.
Run Time: Approx. 1 hour with no intermission.
Rated G: Best for ages 5 and above.
On Sale: 8/7 @ 9AM
Tickets: $11, $16, & $22.25
Public Performance: 10/2 @ 7PM, 10/3 @ 2PM
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School-Time Performance: 10/2 @ 12PM
School-Time Performance Reservations
Producing Partners: Dan & Diane Hafer, Kenneth & Nannette Johnston, The Swope Family of Dealerships, Elizabethtown Tourism
MCT Audition Information

PAC Season Event: PAC ProAm Dance - The Nutcracker
2026-12-18, 2026-12-19, 2026-12-20
The Plum of the Holiday Season!
Journey to a Land of Enchantment filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and sweet sugarplums featuring dancers of all ages from our community.
Promo Video
Run Time: Public Performance: 2.5 hours, including intermission. (School Show: 2 hours)
Rated G: Best for ages 5 and above.
On Sale: August 7th @ 9AM
Tickets: $11, $22.25, $27.25, & $33.50
Public Performances: 12/18 @ 7PM, 12/19 @ 2PM & 7PM, 12/20 @ 3PM
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School-Time Performance: 12/18 @ 9:30AM
School-Time Performance Reservations
Producing Partners: The Cecilian Bank, The Dance Centre of Elizabethtown, Edward Jones, The Fleck Firm & WQXE
Anticipated Nutcracker Vendors: TBD

PAC Season Event: PAC ProAm Classical - The Importance of being Earnest
2027-01-22, 2027-01-23, 2027-01-24
The Award-Winning comedy classic that skewers high society by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical comedy about two young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. To escape societal obligations and romance the women they love, both men adopt the alias “Ernest.” Their deceptions unravel into hilarious chaos before resolving with surprise revelations about their true identities.
Run Time: Approx. 2.5 hours with intermisson
Rated PG: Period Appropriate Substance Abuse. Best for ages 8 and above.
On Sale: August 7 @ 9AM
Tickets: $11, $16, & $22.25
Public Performance: 1/22 @ 7PM, 1/23 @ 7PM, & 1/24 @ 3PM
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School-Time Performance: 1/25 @ 9:30AM
School-Time Performance Reservations
Producing Partners: Alan L. Thomas Piano Tuning & Repair, Olivia Kizinkiewicz, Jerry Cormier in Loving Memory of Shirley Cormier, The Cubero Group, The Liske Family, Chris and Peggy Ryan for Ray and Ethel

PAC Season Event: Kentucky Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet
2027-04-09
“Parting is such sweet sorrow…”
Two young star-crossed lovers from warring families of Verona defy their heritage and risk everything to try and prove that love conquers all.
Run Time: 1.5 hours + 10-minute Q&A
Rated PG – 13: Mild-to-moderate violence, suicide themes, and sexual references Best for ages 13 and above.
On Sale: August 7 @ 9AM
Tickets: Free but seats must be resevered
Public Performance: 4/9 @ 7PM

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School-Time Performance: 4/9 @ 9:30AM
School-Time Performance Reservations
Producing Partners: Elizabethtown Woman’s Club, Jimmie Dee Kelley in memory of Nelson Kelley, Elizabethtown Neighbors Magazine, The Elizabethtown Noon Rotary
Peak Backstage: All the world’s a stage for Kentucky Shakespeare
Study Guide (under construction)
Kentucky Shakespeare Page to Stage workshops
