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Brilliant Traces at 35below
Jan 13

Jan 13 Brilliant Traces at 35below

Bruce Steele
Drama, Adult material

The play is an acting tour de force, trapping two characters with secrets — and a rapt audience — in a cabin in Alaska for 100 intense minutes.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Peace Center
Jan 1

Jan 1 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Peace Center

Bruce Steele
Based on a true story, Musical, Period setting, Prize winner, Broadway Touring Company

For anyone with a love of pop music and singer-songwriter genius, there’s no better way to start the New Year than with this Broadway musical.

Spamilton: An American Parody at the Peace Center
Dec 19

Dec 19 Spamilton: An American Parody at the Peace Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Musical, Parody

The zippy, hilarious musical send-up is more Broadway history lesson than “Hamilton” satire.

Miracle in Bedford Falls at SART
Dec 12

Dec 12 Miracle in Bedford Falls at SART

Edwin Arnaudin
Musical, Holiday

Buoyed by a charismatic cast and mostly delightful songs, the It’s a Wonderful Life musical is quality holiday entertainment.

Miracle on 34th Street at Asheville Community Theatre
Dec 10

Dec 10 Miracle on 34th Street at Asheville Community Theatre

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Comedy, Period setting, Holiday

James Vaughn is brilliant as Kris Kringle, but the adaptation offers few moments for other characters and story lines to shine.

The Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular at The Magnetic Theatre
Dec 9

Dec 9 The Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular at The Magnetic Theatre

Michael Poandl
Comedy, Adult material

The beloved, annual vaudeville-style holiday sketch show comes to a glorious end after a 10-year run.

Handle With Care at NC Stage Co.
Dec 6

Dec 6 Handle With Care at NC Stage Co.

Michael Poandl
Drama, Comedy

The English/Hebrew romantic comedy is a satisfying little stocking stuffer.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Dec 2

Dec 2 A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas

Bruce Steele
Musical, Revue, Holiday

There’s nothing else like it in WNC — a professional revue of Christmas music performed live, with plenty of singing and dancing and a feeling of joyous celebration.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Flat Rock Playhouse
Nov 13

Nov 13 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Flat Rock Playhouse

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Family theater

C.S. Lewis’ beloved tale inspires strong performances from a cast composed almost exclusively of children.

Mixed Fandango by Different Strokes!
Nov 11

Nov 11 Mixed Fandango by Different Strokes!

Bruce Steele
My Crazy, My Love at Sublime Theater
Nov 10

Nov 10 My Crazy, My Love at Sublime Theater

Michael Poandl
Comedy, Musical

Subtitled “A Domestic Phantasmagoria with Song and Dance,” this is a world premiere perfect for those who enjoy a Fringe-y theatrical joyride.

Once on This Island at the Peace Center
Nov 6

Nov 6 Once on This Island at the Peace Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Musical

The inspiring musical is a zippy 90 minutes of song, dance, and culture.

Dinner with Friends at Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space
Nov 4

Nov 4 Dinner with Friends at Attic Salt Theatre Arts Space

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Comedy

A gifted quartet brings Donald Margulies’ Pulitzer Prize-winner to vivid life.

The God Of Hell by Ellipsis Theatre Co.
Nov 3

Nov 3 The God Of Hell by Ellipsis Theatre Co.

Michael Poandl
Drama

This production makes a strong case for the continued importance of this play about patriotism on steroids, one of Sam Shepard’s last.

The Turn of the Screw at Flat Rock Playhouse
Oct 25

Oct 25 The Turn of the Screw at Flat Rock Playhouse

Bruce Steele
Drama, Period setting, Ghost Story

Henry James imagined a mansion, two creepy kids, a troubled governess, and some malevolent spirits. This adaptation makes do with just the governess.

A Doll's House, Part 2 at NC Stage Co.
Oct 24

Oct 24 A Doll's House, Part 2 at NC Stage Co.

Bruce Steele & Edwin Arnaudin
Adult material, Drama, One act, Period setting

A fully standalone drama — no need to revisit the Ibsen — its rapid-fire dialogue keeps you glued to the action. And it’s far funnier than you might expect.

It Didn't Happen by Cauldron Theater Company
Oct 21

Oct 21 It Didn't Happen by Cauldron Theater Company

Michael Poandl
Based on a true story, Drama

Judy Calabrese fixes her gaze on sexuality so cleverly, so humorously, so humanly, it will make anyone and everyone re-examine their own erotic odysseys.

Smoke on the Mountain at Flat Rock Playhouse
Oct 7

Oct 7 Smoke on the Mountain at Flat Rock Playhouse

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Musical, Period setting

The latest winner at Flat Rock Playhouse manages to lovingly lampoon gospel performers while simultaneously presenting a reverent portrait of Christian life.

The Wizard of Oz at Asheville Community Theatre
Oct 5

Oct 5 The Wizard of Oz at Asheville Community Theatre

Bruce Steele
Musical, Period setting, Family theater

A true community production, the beloved story onstage is even more musical than the movie on which it’s based.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Peace Center
Oct 2

Oct 2 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Peace Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Musical, Comedy

The musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved story yields plentiful nostalgic joy.

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