“At 21 years old, it had been decided for me the roles I was capable of dancing for the rest of my life,” says choreographer Nick Kepley. “That was kind of silly.” It’s also, at least in part, the reason he created MOTION Dance Theatre, a choreographic laboratory and three-week residency. From that comes a […]
From a press release: Spencers: Theatre of Illusion at Diana Wortham Theatre, May 9 & 10 An amazing high-tech stage show full of comedy, drama and suspense, The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion enchants and astounds at Diana Wortham Theatre, Friday and Saturday, May 9 & 10 at 8:00 p.m. Described as “Modern Day Houdinis,” this […]
Beth and Jim Magill lead a family-friendly, Irish-themed Sing Together event on March 7.
Comedian, singer, actor and author Sandra Bernhard brings her new show, “Sandyland,” which comes to Diana Wortham Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 12.
The local vocalist performs a two-night concert at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16. Free Planet Radio shares the stage.
Author Neil Gaiman is still scheduled to appear as part of the literary and music event, held at Diana Wortham Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Unfortunately, he’s not available for interviews after all, so Xpress won’t have a Q&A to post.
Asheville Sister Cities presents three opportunities to learn about the Mesoamerican civilization, including a lecture and dinner catered by Mamacita’s Baja Kitchen on Aug. 23, and the U.S. premiere of “Palenque Rojo,” a dramatic production of dance, ritual and costume, on Sept. 8 and 9. Advance tickets are available.
Tickets are on sale today for Asheville Unchained (with Neil Gaiman). The literature and music event comes to the Diana Wortham Theatre on Sept. 16.
Pisgah Brewing presents Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady in an acoustic concert at Diana Wortham Theatre. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show today at noon.
A May 6 program at Diana Wortham Theatre spotlights talented, high-school-aged pre-professional dancers.
The L.A.-based acrobatic performance company comes to Diana Wortham Theatre on March 13 and 14.
The Philidelphia-based hip-hop dance troupe performs two Asheville dates on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 23 and 24.
Want to soak in some bluegrass, take in a couple singer-songwriters or impress a date with your literary prowess? Don’t miss three upcoming performances at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
Bioflyer Productions stages the Broadway musical (based on the ‘80s Kevin Bacon film). Everybody cut, everybody cut!
The Tuesday, Oct. 26 performance is both an intimate and up-close show (only 120 seats!) and a chance for the audience to actually be on stage.
Blood Done Sign My Name, a production based on the critically acclaimed memoir by Tim Tyson, explores the complex subject of racial division and violence in America during the 1970s and will be staged at Diana Wortham Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. There will also be a pre-show address by Tyson (at DWT) and a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn with local attorney James Ferguson and Tyson (at UNCA).
