“We all know burlesque is sexy, but for me, having a joyful pairing of sexy with comedy and other skills is really important,” Madam Onca says.
Theater review: ‘Proposals’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
From the moment the lights come up we feel like we’re in Neil Simon’s version of ‘On Golden Pond.’ The woodsy scenic design by Sandra Lopez is absolutely beautiful. It is one of the production’s greatest assets.
Smart Bets: Speech & Debate
Attic Salt’s production of Stephen Karam’s dark comedy closes out its run at 35below, May 24-26.
Theatre review: ‘Buncombe Tower’ at The Magnetic Theatre
Remember those “Keep Asheville Weird” bumper stickers? Local playwright Peter Lundblad reminds us of them fondly, if ruefully, in his brainy new satire Buncombe Tower onstage through Sunday, June 2, at The Magnetic Theatre. His clever conceit is to gather a small tribe of Asheville types in an alternate universe called Wolfe City. It’s the near […]
Montford Park Players opens the season with ‘Shakespeare in Love’
The Montford Park Players have performed Shakespeare’s plays since 1973. In recent years, the group has incorporated other classically inspired works into its line-up, including original work and plays for young audiences.
Theater review: ‘Oleanna’ by Hendersonville Community Theatre
David Mamet wrote this play in 1992, and the topics appear even more vivid and relevant now.
Theater review: ‘Stones in His Pockets’ at N.C. Stage Company
This play reminds audiences that if we spend our life bitterly struggling to fulfill our dreams, in the end, our biggest regret will be that we didn’t enjoy the journey.
Theater review: ‘Broken Bone Bathtub’
‘Broken Bone Bathtub’ strips not only the performer, but also the veneer of theatricality, and achieves something more honest and human than expected.
Variety show spotlights local artists and benefits Our VOICE
The second iteration is slated for Monday, April 22, at The Mothlight with Chris Rodrigues and Abby the Spoon Lady, Laura Blackley and Tina & Her Pony; Forty Fingers & a Missing Tooth; Hilliary Begley; Tom Peters; Josh McClure of Jus Twerk; Kathleen Hahn of Danceclub Asheville; Kevin Evans and Lauren Napoli of Aerial Space.
UNCA students create a Black Mountain College-inspired production
UNCA students will stage a Black Mountain College-inspired theatrical production in April, then take it to the Edinburgh Fringe Festive in Scotland this summer.
Theater review: ‘Sylvia’ by Flat Rock Playhouse
The magical combo of wistful nostalgia mixed with a hint of the comically absurd makes this show is a charmer, whether the viewer is a dog lover or not.
ACT launches a program for emerging theatrical writers
The Artistic Horizons program “gives local artists the opportunity to pursue new creative paths in the theater,” says the ACT website. “The 2019-20 Artistic Horizons season will consist of three shows performed in 35below; each of these three shows will receive three performances over one weekend.”
Theater review: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Asheville Community Theatre
Like all great children’s classics, it’s wise nonsense for audiences of all ages.
Theater review: ‘Silent Sky’ at N.C. Stage Company
Silent Sky helps us fantasize about a perfect galaxy where everyone has equal opportunities.
Asheville Creative Arts debuts its latest original production
On Friday, April 19, ACA will debut The Warp & The Weft at Magnetic 375.
Theater review: ‘Action Movie: The Play’ at The Magnetic Theatre
It may not have the subtlety and wit of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, which it resembles, but Action Move: The Play, written by Chicago-based playwrights Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale, is very much in the spirit of The Magnetic Theatre’s original satires.
Theater review: ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’ and ‘The Zoo Story’ by The Sublime Theater
This pairing of one acts from the post-World War II era of what was known as absurdist theater were often presented together to create a full evening.
THEATER REVIEW: An evening of absurdist one acts by Theatre UNCA
What makes this production stand out among the offerings in Asheville is the choice to tackle the absurdists. These playwrights are disruptive, and their goal is to shake up expectations, especially about the meaning of existence.
SART opens its 45th season with ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
“Mr. Sandman,” “Leader of the Pack,” “Son of a Preacher Man” and other hits are part of the show, which runs March 7-17 at Mars Hill University’s Owen Theatre.
The Center for Art & Inspiration opens in Hendersonville
Along with theatrical productions, the event space offers murder mystery dinners, programming for children, a Malaprop’s book store pop-up, the Artful Cup Coffee Bar and more.
Theater review: ‘The Gin Game’ at HART Theatre
The Gin Game resounds with witty humor by poking fun at the matters of aging. It then cleverly challenges our comfort-zone with deep drama, scolding us for making light of such a serious subject.