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Bright Star at Asheville Community Theatre
Apr 25

Apr 25 Bright Star at Asheville Community Theatre

Daniel Walton
Musical

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Asheville-set musical comes home.

To Kill a Mockingbird at the Peace Center
Apr 20

Apr 20 To Kill a Mockingbird at the Peace Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Broadway Touring Company, Drama, Literary adaptation

Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel is destined to go down as one of the all-time great works of theater.

Fish at The Magnetic Theatre
Apr 19

Apr 19 Fish at The Magnetic Theatre

Brian Postelle
Drama, Comedy

Cindy Williams’ play lures you in, making it impossible to abandon the things it has revealed without seeing how it resolves.

Cats at the Peace Center
Apr 5

Apr 5 Cats at the Peace Center

Jeff Catanese
Musical, Broadway Touring Company

Andrew Lloyd Webber mainstay has surprisingly little to offer besides sheer sensory overload.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at NC Stage Co.
Mar 31

Mar 31 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at NC Stage Co.

Edwin Arnaudin
Drama, Comedy

Christopher Durang’s Tony-winning, Chekhov-riffing play is a long but worthwhile sit.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: The Magic Weaver
Mar 30

Mar 30 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: The Magic Weaver

Whitley Albury
Puppetry

Toybox’s new puppet show was a wonderful way to close out Fringe 2023.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Halvsies
Mar 25

Mar 25 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Halvsies

Daniel Walton
Comedy, Expermiental

A fascinating concept proves less compelling in its execution.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Big Dad Energy
Mar 25

Mar 25 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Big Dad Energy

Daniel Walton
Comedy

Child-free comic Jamie Campbell addresses fatherhood in this entertaining one-man show.

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Fringe short films
Mar 22

Mar 22 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Fringe short films

Whitley Albury
Film

Grail Moviehouse played host to a collection of compelling, experimental cinema.

Happyland at The Magnetic Theatre
Feb 15

Feb 15 Happyland at The Magnetic Theatre

Brian Postelle
Musical

The rock opera from Asheville-based band Smooth Goose is full of self-aware silliness.

Native Gardens at Asheville Community Theatre
Feb 14

Feb 14 Native Gardens at Asheville Community Theatre

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama

Karen Zacarías’ culture clash comedy is a must-see.

Every Brilliant Thing at NC Stage Co.
Feb 7

Feb 7 Every Brilliant Thing at NC Stage Co.

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama, One-person show

Scott Treadway adds to his illustrious career with this mesmerizing one-man show.

Come From Away at the Peace Center
Jan 25

Jan 25 Come From Away at the Peace Center

Jeff Catanese
Broadway Touring Company, Musical, Based on a true story

The transitions between characters in this post-9/11 musical is almost flawless, even when juggling multiple accents.

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at the Bebe Theatre
Dec 17

Dec 17 The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at the Bebe Theatre

Whitley Albury
Holiday, Drama

Occurring at the same time as “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” the play focuses more on the lives of the household staff at the titular home. 

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at Attic Salt Theatre Co.
Dec 14

Dec 14 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at Attic Salt Theatre Co.

Brian Postelle
Comedy, Holiday

The “so bad it’s good” movie receives a riotous stage adaptation from Rodney Smith.

Caroling by Gaslight at The Magnetic Theatre
Dec 8

Dec 8 Caroling by Gaslight at The Magnetic Theatre

Whitley Albury
Comedy, Holiday

Writer/director Skyler Goff puts a darkly comic twist on the Dickens classic.

Elf: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre
Dec 4

Dec 4 Elf: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Musical

The modern holiday classic translates nicely to musical theater form.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Nov 28

Nov 28 A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas

Bruce Steele & Edwin Arnaudin
Holiday, Musical

The holiday tradition returns — as does Stages co-founder Bruce Steele!

Be Here Now at NC Stage Co.
Nov 27

Nov 27 Be Here Now at NC Stage Co.

Brian Postelle
Drama

The pursuit of happiness is at the heart of the theater’s latest winner.

The Frankenstein Rubrics at The Magnetic Theatre
Oct 12

Oct 12 The Frankenstein Rubrics at The Magnetic Theatre

Whitley Albury
Drama, Literary adaptation

Mary Shelley’s novel and its legacy receive a fascinating, immersive stage adaptation.

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