Beloved musicals and new original works fill area stages this month.
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Beloved musicals and new original works fill area stages this month.
Despite many theatergoers’ familiarity with the Oscar-nominated film — and possibly Stephen King’s source novella — the story proves surprisingly captivating on stage.
SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.
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!
The actor/director talks new projects and the city’s theater scene.
Music ties together three area productions this month.
Behind-the-scenes players from Asheville Community Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and N.C. Stage Co. talk shop.
A pair of one-person shows and a Roald Dahl musical are among this month’s top options.
The co-founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education spoke at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.
Witch is very loosely based on the 1621 English play The Witch of Edmonton by William Rowley, Thomas Dekker and John Ford. In Silverman’s version, none other than the Devil himself finds his way to Edmonton.
As part of Xpress’ Kids Issue, we speak with 9-year-old Josephine Monastero about her love of theater and performance.
The supernatural, Greek gods and small-town personalities grace area stages this month.
Hair is a form of expression and individuality. It can reflect our personalities, our struggles, our successes and our culture. This metaphor is extended throughout Keli Goff’s play The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, and Curls, which Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective is currently producing at the Tina McGuire Theatre through Sunday, Feb. 18.
Local creatives find various means to afford staying in Asheville — but is it worth the effort?
Sex, religion and history are among the issues explored in upcoming local theater productions.
The latest off-Broadway-quality show from the fledgling youth theater is an Appalachian twist on The Wizard of Oz, Jan. 20-21.
Our reporter tries his hand at acting, police work and the grocery biz.
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
‘Elf: The Musical’ returns to the Asheville Community Theatre for a second consecutive year. Also returning is actor Carson Fox in the lead role of Buddy.
Christmas Jam returns for its 32nd year. Plus, SART offers “pay-what-you-wish” tickets for its annual Christmas revue; 250 nativity sets on display; and more.
If you’re a fan of local theater, Western North Carolina offers plenty of options.