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In the Heights at Asheville Community Theatre
Jun 18

Jun 18 In the Heights at Asheville Community Theatre

Arnold Wengrow
Musical, Drama, Comedy, Romance

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s breakthrough musical receives a thoroughly joyful production.

Hansel and Gretel: An Appalachian Musical Retelling at NC Stage Co.
Jun 18

Jun 18 Hansel and Gretel: An Appalachian Musical Retelling at NC Stage Co.

Brian Postelle
Drama, Musical, Period setting, World Premiere

The debut production from Be Young. A Theatre Collective bodes well for the fledgling company’s future.

Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse
Jun 16

Jun 16 Footloose at Flat Rock Playhouse

Bruce Steele
Comedy, Film, Musical, Period setting

The stage musical version of “Footloose” shares its grassroots appeal with “Mamma Mia!,'“ and at Flat Rock Playhouse, it’s just as fun and uplifting.

The Notebook at the Peace Center
Jun 10

Jun 10 The Notebook at the Peace Center

Bruce Steele
Musical, Period setting, Literary adaptation, Broadway Touring Company

“The Notebook: The Musical” provides a new approach to the material that’s unique to this format: Three incarnations of the central couple co-exist onstage, creating a special resonance.

Pride and Prejudice at Flat Rock Playhouse
May 8

May 8 Pride and Prejudice at Flat Rock Playhouse

Bruce Steele
Comedy, Historical, Literary adaptation, Parody, Period setting, Romance

Not strictly a parody or a spoof, this production is more of an affectionate retelling of Austen’s enduring love story that underscores the aspects of the narrative that can seem rather silly today.

No Child . . . at NC Stage Co.
May 6

May 6 No Child . . . at NC Stage Co.

Arnold Wengrow
Based on a true story, Comedy, Drama, One-person show

Veanna Black dazzles in this thoroughly engaging one-woman show.

Purification at BeBe Theatre
May 5

May 5 Purification at BeBe Theatre

Bruce Steele
Adult material, Drama, Historical, Period setting, World Premiere

Alternating between 1911 and the present, David Brendan Hopes’ thought-provoking new play considers individual responses to tyranny among small circles of friends in two centuries.

Venus in Fur at Attic Salt Theatre Company
Apr 19

Apr 19 Venus in Fur at Attic Salt Theatre Company

Bruce Steele
Adult material, Comedy, Drama, Literary adaptation, Prize winner, Theater in the round

With two talented, charismatic actors facing off, sometimes mere inches away, it’s a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Hello, Dolly! at Asheville Community Theatre
Apr 17

Apr 17 Hello, Dolly! at Asheville Community Theatre

Arnold Wengrow
Musical, Comedy, Historical, Romance

This colorful, big-hearted show is bursting with enthusiasm.

Natural Shocks at BeBe Theater
Apr 5

Apr 5 Natural Shocks at BeBe Theater

Brian Postelle
Comedy, Drama, One-person show

Trinity Smith Keel is masterful in ArchNemesis’ debut production.

The Great Gatsby at the Peace Center
Apr 1

Apr 1 The Great Gatsby at the Peace Center

Bruce Steele
Broadway Touring Company, Historical, Literary adaptation, Musical, Period setting, Romance

Fitzgerald purists may pick apart this adaptation’s choices, but the musical is undeniably entertaining and often impressive, with a number of standout songs.

Tiny Beautiful Things at NC Stage Co.
Mar 25

Mar 25 Tiny Beautiful Things at NC Stage Co.

Bruce Steele
Adult material, Based on a true story, Drama, Literary adaptation

The onstage format may be the best way to experience “Tiny Beautiful Things,” and in this production director Angie Flynn-McIver keeps the tone heartfelt but low-key.

Suffs at the Peace Center
Feb 26

Feb 26 Suffs at the Peace Center

Bruce Steele
Broadway Touring Company, Musical, Historical

Shaina Taub’s award-winning musical about the women's suffrage movement is entertaining and educational.

Close Quarters at Phantom Lamp Theatre Company
Feb 24

Feb 24 Close Quarters at Phantom Lamp Theatre Company

Arnold Wengrow
Comedy

The new company’s debut production deftly combines comedy and existential angst.

Hell's Kitchen at the Peace Center
Feb 11

Feb 11 Hell's Kitchen at the Peace Center

Bruce Steele
Broadway Touring Company, Musical, Period setting

“Hell’s Kitchen” was created to showcase Alicia Keys’ songs, and that it does, as each tune is passionately delivered by an ensemble with deep wells of talent.

Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co.
Feb 3

Feb 3 Jeeves in Bloom at NC Stage Co.

Arnold Wengrow
Comedy, Historical, Literary adaptation

The latest “Jeeves” production offers some much-needed comforting comic chaos.

The Outsiders at the Peace Center
Jan 30

Jan 30 The Outsiders at the Peace Center

Tom Chalmers
Broadway Touring Company, Drama, Historical, Musical, Literary adaptation

The classic S.E. Hinton novel mostly translates well as a stage musical.

The Best of 2025
Dec 31

Dec 31 The Best of 2025

Edwin Arnaudin

Our reviewers reflect on their favorite theater experiences of the past year.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 1

Dec 1 A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas

Bruce Steele
Musical, Holiday, One act, Puppetry, Revue

Now in its ninth incarnation, the production remains fresh, vibrant, and full of cheerful revelations.

Juked at Different Strokes
Nov 18

Nov 18 Juked at Different Strokes

Arnold Wengrow
World Premiere, Tragedy, Historical, Drama

Don’t miss Mildred Inez Lewis’ remarkable, 1940s Asheville-set reimagining of Sophocles’ “Electra.”

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