Derby Dinner Playhouse

Derby Dinner Playhouse is a dinner theater in Clarksville that stages Broadway musicals, mysteries, comedies, and dramas while guests dine at their tables. The performances unfold on stage with live orchestras and professional casts performing throughout the evening.

The theater opened in 1974 under the direction of Carolyn Thomas and has operated continuously since its founding. Over the decades it became an established entertainment destination serving the Southern Indiana and Kentucky region.

The venue draws families and groups who come for the combination of food and theater, making it a gathering place for celebrations and special occasions in the community.

Reservations are required as performances often sell out, particularly on weekends and during holiday periods. Planning ahead allows you to secure tickets and choose performances that fit your schedule.

Before each main show, a vocal ensemble called Footnotes performs for the audience. This group warms up the crowd with singing and entertainment before the feature production begins.

GPS coordinates: 38.28058,-85.75506

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00