DIRECTIONS
Russell Springs is located in southern Kentucky on the west end of huge Lake Cumberland. Following are directions to the theater once you arrive at the city.
From the east (Somerset): Take the Russell Springs exit off the Cumberland Parkway, turn LEFT at the junction with US-127. At the first stoplight (Arby's), turn LEFT onto Maple Street (KY-619). Follow that road across the four-way stop until you come to a T-intersection with Main Street (KY-379). Turn LEFT there, the theater is just ahead on the left.
From the west (Columbia): If coming by the Cumberland Parkway, take the Russell Springs exit, then turn RIGHT onto US-127. At the first stoplight (Arby's), turn LEFT onto Maple Street (KY-619). Follow that road across the four-way stop until you come to a T-intersection with Main Street (KY-379). Turn LEFT there, the theater is just ahead on the left.
If coming by KY-80, shortly after entering the Russell Springs city limit, you will pass a water tower on your right. When the road splits at a Y intersection, take the right angle. Proceed a block to the stoplight. That is Main Street, where you turn LEFT. The Star is just ahead on your right.
From the north (Liberty): Heading south on US-127, at the first stoplight in Russell Springs, turn RIGHT onto KY-80. Follow that road past the Shell station and down the slight hill. At the small traffic turn lane, turn LEFT onto Main Street (KY-379). Follow Main Street a short distance until you pass the post office and are in the business district. The Star Theater is just ahead on your left.
From the south (Jamestown): Heading north on US-127 in Russell Springs, after you pass Russell County High School on your right, you will come to a traffic island. Turn LEFT there onto Lakeway Drive (KY-430). Follow Lakeway Drive across the Cumberland Parkway. At the Y intersection, keep going straight (the left angle). Around the following curve to the left, proceed to the stoplight. That is Main Street, where you turn RIGHT. The Star is just ahead on your right.
Parking in Russell Springs is free. You may park in any marked spot on Main Street. You may also find free parking in the lot behind the bank located beside the Star Theater. Parking behind the theater itself is usually taken up by cast and crew.