"The Elements" Perform this Weekend at Diana Wortham Theatre

June 26 - 27, 8 PM at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC: The Elements. Choreographer Heather Maloy's newest creation is a world premiere showcasing celebrated international dancers.

The local troupe has been delighting the public for the past three weeks as it rehearsed outdoors on stage at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, braving the elements while creating the work. Don't miss the final two performances at Diana Wortham Theatre this Friday and Saturday — a culmination of a performance in progress.

Diana Wortham Theatre Kicks Off 2014 Season with Eisenhower Dance

January 17-18, 8 PM at the Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC - Eisenhower Dance.  Playful and powerful, one of the nation's premier contemporary dance companies kicks off DWT's 2014 events next week. You will be captivated by the virtuosic dancers of Eisenhower Dance, whose technical brilliance is a blend of drama, momentum and force.  

Pre-performance Discussions: Ticket holders can attend free pre-show discussions with Artistic Director Laurie Eisenhower and/or Eisenhower Dance dancers in The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre at 7:00 PM before each evening performance.

Eisenhower Dance for Students and Families:
Kids in Motion: Wed. Jan. 15 at 3:30 PM: This is a special performance for the after school crowd featuring fun and interactive audience participation.

Motion in Motion: Fri. Jan. 17 at 10:00 AM: This fast-paced and lively presentation introduces students to the history of Motown through narration, performance, and audience participation.

Tickets are still available for these Matinee Series performances, which are open to the public and designed for families, school groups, homeschoolers, and community groups.  Individual and group tickets for Matinee Series performances are available through the box office by calling 828-257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com.


Eisenhower Dance Master Class:
Join dancers with Eisenhower Dance for a Master Class on Thursday, January 16 from 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM at the UNC-Asheville Dance Studio in the Sherrill Center. This class is open to the public and to all skill levels. There is no registration required for, nor cost associated with, this class.

Asheville Community Theatre Presents The SantaLand Diaries

December 19 – 21 The SantaLand Diaries at the Asheville Community Theatre   When an out-of-work slacker takes a job as an elf in Macy’s Santaland, his hilarious observations of the shoppers and employees are much more naughty than nice. This one-man one-act can only be described one way: crazy funny. Asheville Community Theatre’s favorite holiday tradition is back for its 12th year in a row.

ACT is located at 35 East Walnut Street in downtown Asheville NC.

Diavolo Dance Theater Returns to Asheville - Get your Tickets NOW!

October 8-9, 8 PM at the Diana Wortham Theatre  Diavolo Dance Theater  returns by popular demand.  With a wizardry all its own, internationally renowned modern acrobatic dance company Diavolo Dance Theater incorporates thrilling stunts with incredible interactive props in its one-of-a-kind performances. Gasp out loud at the performers' sense of daring in this eye-popping, jaw-dropping presentation.

This renowned company includes dancers, gymnasts and actors who redefine dance with their magnificent sets, daring feats and dramatic movement which make their audiences gasp aloud. Students will enjoy a "meet the dancers" session, a discussion of trust and teamwork, and a Question and Answer period. There is also an opportunity for some students to come on stage and work with the dancers.

Individual Tickets: $8;  Groups of 11 or more: $7 (1 free teacher ticket per every 10 students)

Asheville Lyric Opera Presents Carousel this Weekend

July 19 - 20   Asheville Lyric Opera  Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical, Carousel at The Diana Wortham Theatre. In 1999, Time Magazine named Carousel the best musical of the 20th century.

What makes Carousel such a compelling work? The music is astonishingly beautiful, verging on operatic. Richard Rodgers’ orchestration propels the characters forward using many compositional techniques found in more modern cinema. The cast of characters is defined by individual musical themes, giving them not only a physical, and textual identity, but also an auditory relationship to one another.

The story is dark, uncomfortable, and generally difficult for the audience to accept. Rodgers & Hammerstein tackle spousal abuse, abandonment, and finally the idea of redemption. The characters are real and their struggles are universal. Pairing hauntingly beautiful music and a true to life story so real it verges on the absurd, Carousel brings difficult issues to the forefront, leaving viewers to form their own conclusions.

July 19 performance is at 8 PM with July 20 offering a matinee at 3 PM and evening performance at 8 PM. Adults tickets are $30-$53, Students $17-$35.

Asheville Theatre: Aquilla Theatre Performs at Diana Wortham

February 1, 8 PM - Cyrano de Bergerac. February 2, 8 PM - The Taming of the Shrew.  Enjoy the same amazingly talented cast both nights - but in completely different roles - as they breathe new life into these classics plays. Get tickets online at www.dwtheatre.com   or call 828-257-4530.

Pre-show discussions: Ticket holders can enhance their theatre experience by attending free pre-performance discussions in The Forum at 7:00 PM prior to the 8:00PM  performances. Seating is limited so arrive early to participate. Read the web exclusive article on The Laurel of Asheville HERE.

Aquila Theatre's Asheville performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council. 

Learn more about Asheville Theatre on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

A Christmas Carol" is performed by The Monford Players this month

December 6 - 23   "A Christmas Carol"  performed by the Monford Avenue Players at the newly remodeled Asheville Masonic Temple Theatre. Celebrate Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday with his seasonal tale of human kindness and redemption.

This story is sure to warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM. Thursday, Dec. 6 is “Pay What We’re Worth” Night - see the show, THEN pay what you think we’re worth!

Find more Asheville holiday events on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide

The American Premier of "Starbuck by Whalelight"

November 29-30 at 7:30 PM and December 1 at 1 PM - The Asheville Theatre Festival  Presents The American Premier of "Starbuck by Whalelight", an adaptation of Moby-Dick with global music by The Free Planet Radio, Daniel Barber and Lois Henrickson, Starring Able Allen as Starbuck & Alex Murphy as Ahab. Music by The Free Planet Radio, Daniel Barber, & Lytingale.

Starbuck by Whalelight is presented at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway in Asheville NC.