A pair of one-person shows and a Roald Dahl musical are among this month’s top options.
Laura Rikard on intimacy coordination in film, TV and theater
The co-founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education spoke at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.
Theater review: ‘Witch’ at N.C. Stage Company
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.
Young actor finds her place in local theater
As part of Xpress’ Kids Issue, we speak with 9-year-old Josephine Monastero about her love of theater and performance.
Playbill picks: March local theater highlights
The supernatural, Greek gods and small-town personalities grace area stages this month.
Theater review: The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks, and Curls
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.
Asheville artists discuss keeping pace with the rising cost of living
Local creatives find various means to afford staying in Asheville — but is it worth the effort?
Playbill picks: February local theater highlights
Sex, religion and history are among the issues explored in upcoming local theater productions.
Members of Asheville Junior Theater discuss its founding and latest production
The latest off-Broadway-quality show from the fledgling youth theater is an Appalachian twist on The Wizard of Oz, Jan. 20-21.
(HUMOR) Dirty work
Our reporter tries his hand at acting, police work and the grocery biz.
Around town: The Odd Doll Exhibit
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
Theater review: ‘Elf: The Musical’ sparkles like tinsel
‘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.
Around town: Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns for 32nd year
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.
Playbill Picks: December local theater highlights
If you’re a fan of local theater, Western North Carolina offers plenty of options.
Behind the scenes of ‘A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas’
The annual holiday extravaganza returns for its seventh year, Nov. 24-Dec. 21.
Around town: A psychedelic circus comes to town
A local rock band’s musical circus at Asheville Music Hall. Plus, Asheville’s annual holiday parade; a new album from Blue Ridge Music Trails; and more.
Playbill Picks: November local theater highlights
If you’re a fan of local theater, Western North Carolina offers plenty of options.
Around town: Day of the Dead
Asheville Sister Cities brings a Day of the Dead celebration to Weaverville. Plus, a moonlit paddle down the French Broad River; the return of Surreal Sirkus; and more.
Around town: An evening of scary stories from Appalachia
Seasonal regional tales at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site’s annual event. Plus, the 14th annual Queer Girls Literary Reading; a new collection of poems from Hendersonville writer; and more.
Theater review: ‘The Splatter Play’ brings laughter and blood, but little horror
Viewers are immediately immersed into a wacky world where humor and absurdity seems to be the main objective.
Around town: Local musicians pay tribute to John Prine
The Knotty Gs put together the second annual John Prine tribute at The Grey Eagle. Plus, Mars Hill Brewing Co. hosts live music fundraiser for a postal worker who was carjacked; “Ben and Angela” premieres at the BeBe Theatre; and more.