Plan Your Visit

Take a Hike.
Then Take the Stage.

Seeing a show at CCTL is half the fun. Louisville has trails, restaurants, shops, and galleries worth exploring before curtain. Spend an hour or spend the whole afternoon. Then head to our historic schoolhouse for a show where you're close enough to catch every moment. Whether it's date night, a family outing, or just great theater, here's how to plan your visit.

1. Get Your Tickets

Ready to see a show? Grab tickets to our current production. We never repeat productions, so every performance is something new.

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Or subscribe to our season and secure your seats for every show this year—the best way to make sure you never miss a show.

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2. Arrive Early

Give yourself time to find parking, grab a seat, and settle in. We've called the Louisville Center for the Arts—a historic 130-year-old Victorian schoolhouse—home for over 30 years. We've got all the details you need to plan your arrival.

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Historic brick building with a pointed tower, trees in the background, and a small front porch with steps and a railing.

We’re right in the heart of Louisville, Colorado which means you're just steps away from trails, restaurants, and downtown.

Here's what to do before the show—

3. Enjoy…

  • Empty outdoor café seating area on a boardwalk with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, beside shops and businesses, with an orange semi-circle in the sky.

    Historic Downtown

    Downtown Louisville is a short walk from the theater. Browse the shops, check out the galleries, or see what's happening at the farmers market. There's always something going on in this former mining town turned Front Range gem.

    Explore Downtown
  • Two women with backpacks standing on a grassy plain at sunset, with mountains in the background, digital art style with a cutout effect.

    Colorful Colorado

    Our namesake trail is right here, winding through open space and offering views worth the detour. Whether it's a quick stroll or a longer hike, it's a great way to start your evening—whatever the season.

    Explore Nature

4. Grab a Bite

Downtown Louisville has plenty of dining options—cozy cafes, casual spots, and a few places worth dressing up for. Pick whatever sounds good, grab a table, and fuel up before the show.

Pro Tip - Some of our partner restaurants offer discounts or free appetizers when you show your ticket, so check the list before you go.

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5. Enjoy the Show!

  • The Legacy of Baker Street (2023)

    World Premiere

    by Brian Dowling
    Directed by Dan Shock

  • Group of eight people gathered around a table, with one person in the center speaking and others listening, in a dimly lit setting, possibly a theatrical performance.

    First Date (2025)

    Book by Austin Winsberg
    Music & Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
    Directed by Heather Frost

  • Two people engaged in conversation in a kitchen, one leaning on a red cushioned stool, with kitchen utensils and cabinets in the background.

    Blessed Assurance (2019)

    by Laddy Sartin
    Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • Two people, a woman and a man, under purple lighting, looking upward with expressions of awe or surprise, standing indoors near a cabinet with glass doors.

    Absurd Person Singular (2016)

    by Alan Ayckbourn
    Directed by Madge Montgomery

  • Two men dressed in Renaissance era costumes engaged in a theatrical scene; the man on the right is holding a quill and appears to be speaking passionately, while the man on the left listens attentively.

    Shakespeare Incorporated (2010)

    Regional Premiere

    by Don Fried
    Directed by Lynn Fleming

  • Five men in casual and outdoor clothing are inside a wooden cabin. The man on the right is speaking, wearing a beige jacket and a hat, while the others look on with serious or concerned expressions.

    Escanaba in Da Moonlight (2016)

    by Jeff Daniels
    Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • A woman with dark hair taking a photograph indoors using a Canon camera, wearing a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a vest.

    Time Stands Still (2025)

    by Donald Margulies
    Directed by M. Shane Grant

  • An interview setting with two people sitting across from each other. The man on the left, with gray hair and glasses, is wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie. The woman on the right, with dark hair, is dressed in a beige trench coat and dark pants. They are seated at a small wooden table against a brick wall. There is a mug, a notebook, and a pen on the table, and a brown bag is on the floor beside the woman.

    Stop Kiss (2024)

    by Diana Son
    Directed by M. Shane Grant

  • Five women dressed in vintage clothing are celebrating with high-fives around a dining table in a kitchen with a brick wall background.

    Dancing at Lughnasa (2016)

    by Brian Friel
    Directed by Dan Schock

  • Two men in a recording studio, one singing into a vintage microphone and the other observing.

    Voice of the Prairie (2009)

    by John Olive
    Directed by Linda Orr

  • A man dressed as a detective in a trench coat and fedora is holding a woman's dress with a cord attached, both smiling and dancing in an office setting. A man in a white shirt is sitting at a desk, working on a laptop.

    Bodice Ripper (2013)

    World Premiere

    by Don Fried
    Directed by Dan Schock

  • Two men in costume, one with a checked shirt and hat sitting on the floor, the other in a jacket and cap smiling and holding hands, in front of a painted backdrop of a natural scene with water and trees.

    Of Mice and Men (2022)

    by John Steinbeck
    Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • Four people stand in a circle, holding hands, with a fifth person sitting in the background on a stage with a large curtain.

    The Women of Lockerbie (2014)

    by Deborah Brevoort
    Directed by Larisa Netterlund

  • A woman with curly dark hair dressed in a sleeveless glittery top and a black skirt, standing on stage with a contemplative expression, in a set designed to look like a rustic house with painted walls, windows, plants, and furniture.

    Enchanted April (2017)

    by Matthew Barber
    from the Novel by     Elizabeth von Arnim
    Directed by     Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

  • Two men wearing brown hats and leather jackets, one with glasses, appear engaged in a lively conversation or argument, with expressive gestures and facial expressions, against a dark background.

    The 39 Steps (2015)

    by Patrick Hamilton
    Directed by Robert Cardell

  • Four women are in a salon or barber shop. One woman is seated with a pink cape around her shoulders, another woman is sitting on a chair with a gray suit, a third woman is sitting on the floor, and a fourth woman is standing behind wearing a blue jacket. The setting has hair styling tools, bottles, and hats.

    Steel Magnolias (2004)

    by Robert Harling
    Directed by Lynn Fleming

  • A young man performing on stage, wearing a newsboy cap, vest, and white shirt, with an expressive look and hand gestures.

    Brighton Beach Memoirs (2012)

    by Neil Simon
    Directed by Larisa Netterlund

6. Raise a Glass

After the show, keep the night going. Downtown Louisville has three microbreweries, an arcade-bar, a cozy wine bar, and one beloved local dive—all within walking distance of the theater. Pick your spot, grab a drink, and talk about the show. Whether you want a craft IPA, a glass of wine, or a classic dive bar experience, there's something for every post-show mood.

Pro Tip - Our partner bars and breweries offer discounts when you show your ticket—check the list to see who's pouring.

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7. Don’t Miss the Encore

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