Steel Magnolias at Flat Rock Playhouse by Edwin Arnaudin

This true ensemble honors the humor and heart of Robert Harling's family-inspired play.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 11:34am on May 19, 2023☆⚑

The Revolutionists at NC Stage Co. by Whitley Albury

Strong performances and provocative ideas abound in this all-female production.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 12:00pm on May 18, 2023☆⚑

Cymbeline at the BeBe Theatre by Daniel Walton

Nemesis Theatre Co.'s entertaining production of the Shakespeare play ably blends modernism and reverence to the source material.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 12:56pm on May 14, 2023☆⚑

Ring of Fire: The Life and Music of Johnny Cash at Flat Rock Playhouse by Whitley Albury

The Man in Black's music receives a top-notch tribute, but the storytelling proves less convincing.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 2:18pm on April 25, 2023☆⚑

Bright Star at Asheville Community Theatre by Daniel Walton

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Asheville-set musical comes home.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 12:49pm on April 25, 2023☆⚑

To Kill a Mockingbird at the Peace Center by Edwin Arnaudin

Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's novel is destined to go down as one of the all-time great works of theater.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 8:57am on April 20, 2023☆⚑

Fish at The Magnetic Theatre by Brian Postelle

Cindy Williams' play lures you in, making it impossible to abandon the things it has revealed without seeing how it resolves.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 5:19pm on April 19, 2023☆⚑

Cats at the Peace Center by Jeff Catanese

Andrew Lloyd Webber mainstay has surprisingly little to offer besides sheer sensory overload.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 1:21pm on April 5, 2023☆⚑

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at NC Stage Co. by Edwin Arnaudin

Christopher Durang's Tony-winning, Chekhov-riffing play is a long but worthwhile sit.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 12:34pm on March 31, 2023☆⚑

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: The Magic Weaver by Whitley Albury

Toybox's new puppet show was a wonderful way to close out Fringe 2023.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 10:03am on March 30, 2023☆⚑

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Halvsies by Daniel Walton

A fascinating concept proves less compelling in its execution.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 9:41am on March 25, 2023☆⚑

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Big Dad Energy by Daniel Walton

Child-free comic Jamie Campbell addresses fatherhood in this entertaining one-man show.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 9:36am on March 25, 2023☆⚑

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: Fringe short films by Whitley Albury

Grail Moviehouse played host to a collection of compelling, experimental cinema.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 7:06pm on March 22, 2023☆⚑

Happyland at The Magnetic Theatre by Brian Postelle

The rock opera from Asheville-based band Smooth Goose is full of self-aware silliness.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 6:55pm on February 15, 2023☆⚑

Native Gardens at Asheville Community Theatre by Edwin Arnaudin

Karen Zacarías' culture clash comedy is a must-see.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 5:22pm on February 14, 2023☆⚑

Every Brilliant Thing at NC Stage Co. by Edwin Arnaudin

Scott Treadway adds to his illustrious career with this mesmerizing one-man show.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 12:57pm on February 7, 2023☆⚑

Come From Away at the Peace Center by Jeff Catanese

The transitions between characters in this post-9/11 musical is almost flawless, even when juggling multiple accents.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 10:37pm on January 25, 2023☆⚑

The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at the Bebe Theatre by Whitley Albury

Occurring at the same time as "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," the play focuses more on the lives of the household staff at the titular home. 

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 9:24am on December 17, 2022☆⚑

Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at Attic Salt Theatre Co. by Brian Postelle

The "so bad it's good" movie receives a riotous stage adaptation from Rodney Smith.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 3:55pm on December 14, 2022☆⚑

Caroling by Gaslight at The Magnetic Theatre by Whitley Albury

Writer/director Skyler Goff puts a darkly comic twist on the Dickens classic.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 5:30pm on December 8, 2022☆⚑

Elf: The Musical at Asheville Community Theatre by Edwin Arnaudin

The modern holiday classic translates nicely to musical theater form.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 6:55pm on December 4, 2022☆⚑

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas by Bruce Steele & Edwin Arnaudin

The holiday tradition returns " as does Stages co-founder Bruce Steele!

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 5:03pm on November 28, 2022☆⚑

Be Here Now at NC Stage Co. by Brian Postelle

The pursuit of happiness is at the heart of the theater's latest winner.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 11:29am on November 27, 2022☆⚑

The Frankenstein Rubrics at The Magnetic Theatre by Whitley Albury

Mary Shelley's novel and its legacy receive a fascinating, immersive stage adaptation.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 1:34pm on October 12, 2022☆⚑

The Roommate at NC Stage Co. by Edwin Arnaudin

The intermission-free 100 minutes fly by thanks to sharp comedic performances and active pacing.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 5:28pm on October 9, 2022☆⚑