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Some Notes on Dating During Outbreak at BeBe Theatre
Jul 18

Jul 18 Some Notes on Dating During Outbreak at BeBe Theatre

Daniel Walton
Comedy, Drama

Written in 2017, the play has been preserved almost entirely in its pre-pandemic form.

1776 at the Peace Center
Jun 14

Jun 14 1776 at the Peace Center

Jeff Catanese
Broadway Touring Company, Musical, Period setting, Historical

The 2022 reimagining of the Tony-winning musical adds new layers to the work, some of which enhance the experience while others just miss the mark.

Da Classroom Ain’t Enuf at The Magnetic Theatre
Jun 8

Jun 8 Da Classroom Ain’t Enuf at The Magnetic Theatre

Brian Postelle
Drama

Over the course of 28 short vignettes, the performance employs monologues, music, poetry, and skits to add layer after layer to the complexity of the situations teachers and students confront every day.

Jagged Little Pill: The Musical at Peace Center
May 25

May 25 Jagged Little Pill: The Musical at Peace Center

Edwin Arnaudin
Broadway Touring Company, Drama, Comedy, Musical

The Alanis Morissette jukebox musical addresses hot-button topics in memorable ways.

Steel Magnolias at Flat Rock Playhouse
May 19

May 19 Steel Magnolias at Flat Rock Playhouse

Edwin Arnaudin
Comedy, Drama

This true ensemble honors the humor and heart of Robert Harling’s family-inspired play.

The Revolutionists at NC Stage Co.
May 18

May 18 The Revolutionists at NC Stage Co.

Whitley Albury
Comedy, Drama

Strong performances and provocative ideas abound in this all-female production.

Cymbeline at the BeBe Theatre
May 14

May 14 Cymbeline at the BeBe Theatre

Daniel Walton
Shakespeare, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Tragedy

Nemesis Theatre Co.’s entertaining production of the Shakespeare play ably blends modernism and reverence to the source material.

Ring of Fire: The Life and Music of Johnny Cash at Flat Rock Playhouse
Apr 25

Apr 25 Ring of Fire: The Life and Music of Johnny Cash at Flat Rock Playhouse

Whitley Albury
Musical, Based on a true story

The Man in Black’s music receives a top-notch tribute, but the storytelling proves less convincing.

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.

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