The Dec. 20 event features stories, poetry and music from four local creatives.
Theater review: The Sound of Music at Asheville Community Theatre
The real treasure of this production is the believable chemistry between stars Amanda Clifton and Kit Johnson.
Theater review: All is Calm at NC Stage Company
What truly makes this play special is the backing chorus of nine men, who spiritedly sing a capella military favorites while the realities of war dawn on these idealistic young enlistees.
Smart Bets: Holiday Spectacular Drag Brunch
The all-ages Dec. 8 performance at The Hideaway will benefit Loving Food Resources.
Theaters help each other in Helene’s aftermath
Hendersonville Theatre and HART donate proceeds from recent productions to aid organizations and struggling theaters.
Smart Bets: Winter Wonder Walk
An immersive winter storybook experience, lighted trail and holiday market help ring in the season at Adventure Center of Asheville.
Unstoppable: Second act
“WNC theaters were finally getting close to pre-COVID attendance, and Helene set us all the way back,” says Rose Pillmore, board member of Asheville Theater Alliance
Playbill picks: September local theater highlights
Three musicals and a period drama are among this month’s stage offerings.
Around town: Fingerpicking in honor of Al Petteway
White Horse Black Mountain hosts a tribute concert, Goodwill Ambassador leads acting workshop and more!
Theater review: Inherit the Wind at HART
It’s unlikely that you are going to see another play this enthralling any time soon. To say it is “not to be missed” is an understatement.
Local theater companies respond to the loss of UNCA’s drama department
UNCA faculty and local theater professionals believe the department’s loss will have lasting effects.
Playbill picks: August local theater highlights
A musical, a comedy and a courtroom drama lead the way this month.
Theater review: ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ at Hendersonville Theatre
The adaptation of the beloved film is far from boring, but too wild and untamed to belong in the league of great or even very good musicals.
SART celebrates its 50th season
C. Robert Jones, Chelsey Lee Gaddy and Will Ezzell look back at the Mars Hill theater company’s history, and ahead to its future.
Playbill picks: July local theater highlights
Beloved musicals and new original works fill area stages this month.
Theater review: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
Despite many theatergoers’ familiarity with the Oscar-nominated film — and possibly Stephen King’s source novella — the story proves surprisingly captivating on stage.
Playbill picks: June local theater highlights
SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.
Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
Four of a Kind: Jeff Catanese shares insights on local theater scene
The actor/director talks new projects and the city’s theater scene.
Playbill picks: May local theater highlights
Music ties together three area productions this month.
Local theaters get creative sourcing sets, props and costumes
Behind-the-scenes players from Asheville Community Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and N.C. Stage Co. talk shop.