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About The Russell Theater at New Directions
Welcome to The Russell Theater at New Directions, a community performing-arts venue in downtown Louisville operated by Faith Works Performing Arts. Located at 516 S. 17th Street, this venue reopened on August 22, 2025, and has continued to host a vibrant season of faith-based and community productions, including Our Stage Our Sound and Gospel Nativity: Now Behold the Lamb. The Russell Theater offers flexible seating formats, with some events offering reserved seating (Premium Admission - Pick Your Seat) and others listed as General Admission, making it accessible for a range of budgets and preferences. Whether you’re a local arts supporter or visiting Louisville for a show, we’ve got you covered with practical details to plan your night out.
Parking downtown can be convenient with nearby options like the 5th Street Garage (630 S 4th St) and other PARC facilities. For transit, Louisville’s TARC serves the downtown area with routes including the Bardstown Road corridor (Route 17) and additional downtown routes, making it easy to reach The Russell Theater from various neighborhoods. After the show, consider our recommended nearby hotels such as The Brown Hotel (335 W Broadway) and The Seelbach Hilton Louisville (500 S 4th St). If you’re looking for dining, we’ve got insider picks for restaurants nearby that fit a range of tastes. For tickets, availability, and venue specifics, you can rely on us—we’re your go-to source for a straightforward, no-fuss buying experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 516 S. 17th Street, Louisville, KY 40203.
- Venue type: Community performing-arts theater operated by Faith Works Performing Arts.
- Grand reopening: August 22, 2025, with ongoing season activity.
- Capacity: Not publicly published in available sources.
- Seating: Some events offer reserved seating (Premium Admission - Pick Your Seat) while others are listed as General Admission.
- Notable events hosted: Our Stage Our Sound concert series, Sojourner Truth, Gospel Nativity: Now Behold the Lamb, and other FaithWorks productions.
- Nearby hotels: The Brown Hotel (335 W Broadway) and The Seelbach Hilton Louisville (500 S 4th St) are in downtown Louisville.
- Parking: Nearby downtown parking options include garages such as 5th Street Garage (630 S 4th St) and other PARC options; plan accordingly for event parking.
- Transit: Accessible via Louisville public transit (TARC); routes serving downtown include Bardstown Road corridor (Route 17) and other downtown routes.