Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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The 2024 SEASON HAS ARRIVED and you’re not gonna want to miss a show!
Subscriptions on sale January 10 / All Tickets on sale January 24.
– The Magic of Live Theatre is alive and well at Flat Rock
Playhouse! Coming off a wildly successful 2023 season, Flat Rock Playhouse, The State
Theatre of North Carolina is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 season.
Subscriptions go on sale January 10 and all single tickets on sale Jan. 24. We can’t wait
to share these incredible productions with our community.
Kicking off the season is our ever-popular Music on the RockTM Concert Series followed by our
Mainstage Series.
Mixtape! The Best of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s – February 22 – 25
It’s February, which means ‘the boys are back!’ From the same outstanding musical talent who
brought you the Music of Queen, the Eagles, and the Beatles, welcome to Mixtape! The Best of
the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Come shake off the winter blues with this red-hot rockin’ playlist
featuring tunes you know and love. It’ll be ‘a gas,’ ‘far out,’ and ‘totally tubular!’
The Music of John Denver – March 8 – 9
Celebrate the Timeless Music of John Denver with this Spectacular Tribute Concert, featuring
national tribute artist, Ted Vigil. An unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia honoring the
legendary singer-songwriter, and you won’t believe the uncanny resemblance to the legend!
From classics like “Take Me Home Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Sunshine on My
Shoulders,” this concert will showcase the breadth and depth of John Denver’s musical legacy.
Uptown: The Music of Motown – March 21 – 24
Motown Remixed! From New York City, the epicenter of Soul and R&B, these young men of
‘UPTOWN’ will sing and dance their way into your hearts, and out of your seats in STYLE. With
the class of young Temptations, moves like the Jackson 5, vocals like Marvin Gaye and Stevie
Wonder, and the contemporary feel of Bruno Mars … “Everybody’s Going UPTOWN!” It’s old
school soul for a new generation!
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute – April 4 – 6
Let’s Go Surfin’ Now…you get it! At over 80 shows a year, Sail On is the most booked Beach
Boys Tribute band in the world! Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some
treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, recreating the soundtrack to an Endless
Summer completely live and in rich detail. If you are looking for an authentic Beach Boys
concert experience, you won’t find one better than Sail On! It’s all Good Vibrations!
Country Gold: Country Music’s Greatest Hits – April 25 – 27
International Recording Artist, Grammy Member, and American Idol Golden Ticket Winner,
Blake Ellege is a generational talent whose unparalleled vocals have transported and enthralled
audiences around the world. Join Blake and his showband: “Saddletramp” on a journey through
Country Music’s Greatest Hits. Come see for yourself why Blake has been named one of the
most prominent and charismatic entertainers on this side of the Mississippi.
Jersey Boys – May 10 – June 1
“The Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes!” Experience the Unforgettable Music and
Untold Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Jersey Boys. This Tony Award-winning
musical, filled with chart-topping hits, captivating storytelling, and electrifying performances, will
have audiences singing and dancing in their seats. Featuring iconic songs like “Sherry,” “Big
Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this musical is a
celebration of the timeless music that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to
experience the magic, the music, the story of Jersey Boys.
The Shawshank Redemption – June 14 – 30
Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit
as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Adapted for the stage by
Owen O’Neil, Dave Johns and based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank
Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled
audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of
hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!
*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.
Cabaret – July 12 – August 3
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub! A Berlin Nightclub at the end of the 1920s. Hitler’s totalitarian
regime and the Nazi Party are on the rise. Be transported back in time and welcome for the first
time at Flat Rock Playhouse, Kander and Ebb’s Broadway sensation, Cabaret! Dark and
sensual, it will break your heart and lift your spirits more wildly than anything else you’ll see this
season. “Cabaret is one of the great Broadway musicals and musical scores of all time–an
exhilarating, harrowing masterpiece.” –Time Out New York *Adult language and content.
Parental discretion is advised.
Boeing-Boeing – August 9 – 25
The comedy of the season has landed! Fasten your seatbelts–there’s turbulence ahead in this
laugh-out-loud tour-de-farce! It’s the 1960’s and Bernard, an American living in Paris, has the
perfect setup: three international fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent
“layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes
bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. Prepare yourself for the
most deliriously funny flight of your life.
Jesus Christ Superstar, In Concert – September 5 – 22
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar–in concert, is heading to
the Rock. Born of the evocative 1970 concept album, this groundbreaking production, with lyrics
by Sir Tim Rice, is a rock radio play that immerses audiences in a formidable and emotional
musical journey. Electrifying music, and gut-punching vocal stylings unite to help narrate the last
seven days of Jesus’ life through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. In music industry parlance, it’s all
killer, no filler. Expect a powerful and unforgettable experience that will resonate long after the
final note is sung.
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall (The Black Box Series) – October 4 – 13
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. retires to the Lorraine Motel after delivering a history-altering “I’ve
Been to the Mountaintop” speech and encounters Camae, a mysterious maid with some
surprising news. When Camae reveals her true identity, Dr. King must reflect on his legacy and
the challenges facing the civil rights movement, laying bare the leader’s profound humanity.
Hailed as “a thrilling, wild, provocative flight of magical realism…as audacious as it is inventive”
by the Associated Press, Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning drama reimagines what Dr. King’s
last night on Earth could have been. *Adult language and content. Parental discretion is
advised.
CATS – October 25 – November 10
An extravaganza of fantasy and theatre magic, CATS has enchanted audiences for decades
with its fiercely energetic dancing, showbiz razzle-dazzle, and unforgettable lyrics drawn from
T.S. Elliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. As one of the most popular Broadway
blockbusters of all time and winner of seven Tony Awards, this certified classic has brought
cheer to millions of theatre lovers of all ages! You and your family are sure to leave the theatre
tapping your toes and ‘feline’ groovy!
Mozart to Pop Chart: Volume 3 – The History of Rock and Roll – November 14 – 17
Nat Zegree is back! The inimitable entertainer, (Million Dollar Quartet, Amadeus, Queen,
Macbeth,) returns to The Rock with an all-new musical journey for Mozart to Pop Chart: Volume
3—The History of Rock and Roll! Already known and celebrated for his world-class
musicianship, Nat is also a teacher of distinction whose infectious passion not just for music, but
for the people and histories behind the music make his celebrated concerts second to none.
Join us for this one-week-only event! Don’t be late for class!
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas – November 29 – December 21
Tis the season to be jolly! The tradition continues with the same great holiday cheer to put you
in the Christmas spirit. All new renditions of your holiday favorites will help you get those sleigh
bells jinglin,’ and chestnuts roasting! There is truly no better way to kick off your holiday season.
So, hurry on over with your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the joy and excitement of
this seasonal spectacular that will have you feeling merry and bright!
Ring-a-ling-a-ding-dong-ding, y’all!
READERS THEATRE SHOWCASE
For Readers Theatre Showcase auditions, there’s no need to make an appointment – we will get you signed in when you arrive! Expect to read from the script. Prepare for your audition by reading the script beforehand.
AUDITION DATES AT A GLANCE
- The Importance of Being Earnest – February 16-18, 2024
- Auditions: January 23, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Performance Dates: February 16-18, 2024
Auditions: January 23, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed By: Maggie Crowell
Production Assistant: Susan Maley
About The Importance of Being Earnest: Wilde’s most successful and enduring play is a wonderful and witty comedy of deception, disguise and misadventure. Two bachelors, Jack and Algernon, create alter egos in an effort to avoid tedious social obligations and win the hearts of Gwendolen and Cecily, the two women they adore.
additional auditions:
- The Birds – March 22-24, 2024
- Auditions: February 27, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Over the River and Through the Woods – April 26-28, 2024
- Auditions: April 2, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Enchanted April – May 31-June 2, 2024
- Auditions: May 7, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Directed by Charlie Flynn-McIver
PLAYFUL | COMING OF AGE | COMEDY
It’s 1973 and 19 year old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her mother with explaining the birds and the bees to her little sister. Things quickly snowball into crisis after the conversation is overheard by the parish priest. As secrets are unintentionally revealed, it takes every member of the modest, Irish Catholic O’Shea family — from Linda’s quirky younger sister to her sassy aunt — to keep the family’s name in good standing.
Content advisory: strong language and sensitive subject matter
Youth Production Auditions
This an immersive performance workshop that is specially tailored for young artists who aspire to learn and grow in the performing arts. Read more about Youth Productions HERE.
At the First Cast Meeting, students will be taught a dance combination and song to take home and practice for auditions and parents will receive comprehensive information about the entire Youth Production process.
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids
Ages: 8-12
Performance Dates: March 8-10, 2024
First Cast Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Auditions: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM
About Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids is a fur-raising adventure with a high-spirited score and lovable characters that will charm and delight all audiences.
Read more about registering for Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids HERE
Mainstage Auditions
Auditions are held over two nights, and you may choose either night to audition. Please fill out the Audition Form (per show) to secure an audition time. Walk-ups will be asked to fill out the audition form on site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.
For musical auditions: In general, come dressed to dance and prepared to sing 16 bars (30-45 seconds) of a musical theatre song, in the style of the musical. Depending on the show, you may be asked to bring sheet music to be played by an accompanist or you may be asked to bring a backing track (like a karaoke track on your phone) to play on a provided speaker. Please read each show’s audition requirements.
For non-musical auditions: Generally, you will be asked to memorize and prepare a monologue or to read pages from the script in front of the director, the stage manager, and another reader. Please read each show’s audition requirements.
Matilda: The Musical
Performance Dates: April 12-May 5, 2024
Youth & Teen Auditions: January 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Adult Auditions: January 22 & 23, 2024 with time slot
Callbacks (for Youth, Teens, & Adults): January 25, 2024
Rehearsals: February 5, 2024-April 11, 2024
Directed and Choregraphed by: Zoe Zelonky
Music Direction by: Kristen Johnson Dominguez
About Matilda: The Musical: Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Matilda: The Musical, a delightfully imaginative adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book. This Tony Award-winning musical weaves the story of Matilda, a young girl with a sharp wit, unbounded imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Despite the indifference of her shallow parents and the tyranny of the oppressive headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers the strength within herself to change her story. Infused with dark humor, whimsical storytelling, and dazzling performances, Matilda: The Musical is a testament to the power of imagination, resilience, and the transformative magic of learning. A must-see for audiences of all ages who love heartwarming tales of triumph against all odds.
How to prepare:
Youth & Teens will begin with the dance audition then move into the vocal audition. Please arrive before 1 PM to check in and make sure you are ready to go as auditions will begin promptly. Dance auditions will take about an hour, and vocal & acting auditions will immediately follow in the order in which you check in. After you have completed your vocal & acting audition, you will be free to go.
- Dancing: Please wear clothes that allow full body movement. You will learn a short, upbeat dance combination and perform it in small groups.
- Singing: Please prepare a 1 minute cut of an upbeat musical theatre song. An accompanist will not be provided, so please bring your chosen track with you. This can be a YouTube karaoke track cued up to the correct time on your phone, an mp3 file on a flash drive, etc. We will provide a speaker for playback and will have a laptop available to play your track if needed.
- Acting: Choose one of the following audition sides (it does not have to be memorized, but if it is, that’s great, too!) and prepare to perform it. You may be asked to read another side in the audition room or at callbacks.
Adults:
- Singing: Please prepare a 1 minute cut of an upbeat musical theatre song. An accompanist will not be provided, so please bring your chosen track with you. This can be a YouTube karaoke track cued up to the correct time on your phone, an mp3 file on a flash drive, etc. We will provide a speaker for playback and will have a laptop available to play your track if needed.
- Acting: Choose one of the following audition sides (it does not have to be memorized, but if it is, that’s great, too!) and prepare to perform it. You may be asked to read another side in the audition room or at callbacks.
Audition Time Slots:
- Youth & Teens: Youth & Teens auditions happen at the same time. Fill out the audition form HERE.
- Adults: Please select your time slot and fill out the audition form HERE.
Audition Sides
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Three-time Tony® Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.
It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy.
COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side” and the iconic “Being Alive”. Let’s all drink to that!
“Dazzling! So vibrant, so alive!” – Hollywood Reporter
“GLORIOUSLY TRANSFORMATIVE. A GODSEND.” – The New York Times
“HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON!” – New York Post
Single tickets on sale: December 15
About STOMP
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
The 2024 SEASON HAS ARRIVED and you’re not gonna want to miss a show!
Subscriptions on sale January 10 / All Tickets on sale January 24.
– The Magic of Live Theatre is alive and well at Flat Rock
Playhouse! Coming off a wildly successful 2023 season, Flat Rock Playhouse, The State
Theatre of North Carolina is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 season.
Subscriptions go on sale January 10 and all single tickets on sale Jan. 24. We can’t wait
to share these incredible productions with our community.
Kicking off the season is our ever-popular Music on the RockTM Concert Series followed by our
Mainstage Series.
Mixtape! The Best of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s – February 22 – 25
It’s February, which means ‘the boys are back!’ From the same outstanding musical talent who
brought you the Music of Queen, the Eagles, and the Beatles, welcome to Mixtape! The Best of
the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Come shake off the winter blues with this red-hot rockin’ playlist
featuring tunes you know and love. It’ll be ‘a gas,’ ‘far out,’ and ‘totally tubular!’
The Music of John Denver – March 8 – 9
Celebrate the Timeless Music of John Denver with this Spectacular Tribute Concert, featuring
national tribute artist, Ted Vigil. An unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia honoring the
legendary singer-songwriter, and you won’t believe the uncanny resemblance to the legend!
From classics like “Take Me Home Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Sunshine on My
Shoulders,” this concert will showcase the breadth and depth of John Denver’s musical legacy.
Uptown: The Music of Motown – March 21 – 24
Motown Remixed! From New York City, the epicenter of Soul and R&B, these young men of
‘UPTOWN’ will sing and dance their way into your hearts, and out of your seats in STYLE. With
the class of young Temptations, moves like the Jackson 5, vocals like Marvin Gaye and Stevie
Wonder, and the contemporary feel of Bruno Mars … “Everybody’s Going UPTOWN!” It’s old
school soul for a new generation!
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute – April 4 – 6
Let’s Go Surfin’ Now…you get it! At over 80 shows a year, Sail On is the most booked Beach
Boys Tribute band in the world! Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some
treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, recreating the soundtrack to an Endless
Summer completely live and in rich detail. If you are looking for an authentic Beach Boys
concert experience, you won’t find one better than Sail On! It’s all Good Vibrations!
Country Gold: Country Music’s Greatest Hits – April 25 – 27
International Recording Artist, Grammy Member, and American Idol Golden Ticket Winner,
Blake Ellege is a generational talent whose unparalleled vocals have transported and enthralled
audiences around the world. Join Blake and his showband: “Saddletramp” on a journey through
Country Music’s Greatest Hits. Come see for yourself why Blake has been named one of the
most prominent and charismatic entertainers on this side of the Mississippi.
Jersey Boys – May 10 – June 1
“The Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes!” Experience the Unforgettable Music and
Untold Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Jersey Boys. This Tony Award-winning
musical, filled with chart-topping hits, captivating storytelling, and electrifying performances, will
have audiences singing and dancing in their seats. Featuring iconic songs like “Sherry,” “Big
Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” this musical is a
celebration of the timeless music that defined a generation. Don’t miss your chance to
experience the magic, the music, the story of Jersey Boys.
The Shawshank Redemption – June 14 – 30
Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit
as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Adapted for the stage by
Owen O’Neil, Dave Johns and based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank
Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled
audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of
hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!
*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.
Cabaret – July 12 – August 3
Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub! A Berlin Nightclub at the end of the 1920s. Hitler’s totalitarian
regime and the Nazi Party are on the rise. Be transported back in time and welcome for the first
time at Flat Rock Playhouse, Kander and Ebb’s Broadway sensation, Cabaret! Dark and
sensual, it will break your heart and lift your spirits more wildly than anything else you’ll see this
season. “Cabaret is one of the great Broadway musicals and musical scores of all time–an
exhilarating, harrowing masterpiece.” –Time Out New York *Adult language and content.
Parental discretion is advised.
Boeing-Boeing – August 9 – 25
The comedy of the season has landed! Fasten your seatbelts–there’s turbulence ahead in this
laugh-out-loud tour-de-farce! It’s the 1960’s and Bernard, an American living in Paris, has the
perfect setup: three international fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent
“layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes
bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time. Prepare yourself for the
most deliriously funny flight of your life.
Jesus Christ Superstar, In Concert – September 5 – 22
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar–in concert, is heading to
the Rock. Born of the evocative 1970 concept album, this groundbreaking production, with lyrics
by Sir Tim Rice, is a rock radio play that immerses audiences in a formidable and emotional
musical journey. Electrifying music, and gut-punching vocal stylings unite to help narrate the last
seven days of Jesus’ life through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. In music industry parlance, it’s all
killer, no filler. Expect a powerful and unforgettable experience that will resonate long after the
final note is sung.
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall (The Black Box Series) – October 4 – 13
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. retires to the Lorraine Motel after delivering a history-altering “I’ve
Been to the Mountaintop” speech and encounters Camae, a mysterious maid with some
surprising news. When Camae reveals her true identity, Dr. King must reflect on his legacy and
the challenges facing the civil rights movement, laying bare the leader’s profound humanity.
Hailed as “a thrilling, wild, provocative flight of magical realism…as audacious as it is inventive”
by the Associated Press, Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning drama reimagines what Dr. King’s
last night on Earth could have been. *Adult language and content. Parental discretion is
advised.
CATS – October 25 – November 10
An extravaganza of fantasy and theatre magic, CATS has enchanted audiences for decades
with its fiercely energetic dancing, showbiz razzle-dazzle, and unforgettable lyrics drawn from
T.S. Elliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. As one of the most popular Broadway
blockbusters of all time and winner of seven Tony Awards, this certified classic has brought
cheer to millions of theatre lovers of all ages! You and your family are sure to leave the theatre
tapping your toes and ‘feline’ groovy!
Mozart to Pop Chart: Volume 3 – The History of Rock and Roll – November 14 – 17
Nat Zegree is back! The inimitable entertainer, (Million Dollar Quartet, Amadeus, Queen,
Macbeth,) returns to The Rock with an all-new musical journey for Mozart to Pop Chart: Volume
3—The History of Rock and Roll! Already known and celebrated for his world-class
musicianship, Nat is also a teacher of distinction whose infectious passion not just for music, but
for the people and histories behind the music make his celebrated concerts second to none.
Join us for this one-week-only event! Don’t be late for class!
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas – November 29 – December 21
Tis the season to be jolly! The tradition continues with the same great holiday cheer to put you
in the Christmas spirit. All new renditions of your holiday favorites will help you get those sleigh
bells jinglin,’ and chestnuts roasting! There is truly no better way to kick off your holiday season.
So, hurry on over with your family, friends, and loved ones to share in the joy and excitement of
this seasonal spectacular that will have you feeling merry and bright!
Ring-a-ling-a-ding-dong-ding, y’all!
What is LEAF Global Arts Retreat? Imagine all the adventure, traditions, art, and music of LEAF festivals, still at beautiful Lake Eden, but in a more intimate gathering of just 1,500 attendees. “Old School Magic and Happiness” is how people have described LEAF Retreat since its inception in 2021, with space to kick back, relax, play, camp and connect with arts, music, and nature – it’s super sweet.
Retreat was created during COVID as a way to heal and experience joy in unusual times. We loved the experience so much that we decided to keep this format for our signature May event. Retreats are for renewal, reconnecting, and learning at Lake Eden’s 300+ acres. Come enjoy with family, friends, or solo!
DATES: May 9-12, 2024
TICKETS: $50-$250 for adults. Limited day passes available; Weekend Passes must be purchased by LEAF Members; Youth tickets are available; Kids younger than 10 are free! WeX Volunteering Options are available. Weekend passes include access to camping at Lake Eden. Passes for car camping, RVs, and private rustic camp cabins are limited and available through the website.
Save the dates for LEAF Global Arts Festival, October 17-20, 2024.
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Three-time Tony® Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.
It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy.
COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side” and the iconic “Being Alive”. Let’s all drink to that!
“Dazzling! So vibrant, so alive!” – Hollywood Reporter
“GLORIOUSLY TRANSFORMATIVE. A GODSEND.” – The New York Times
“HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON!” – New York Post
Directed by Charlie Flynn-McIver
PLAYFUL | COMING OF AGE | COMEDY
It’s 1973 and 19 year old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her mother with explaining the birds and the bees to her little sister. Things quickly snowball into crisis after the conversation is overheard by the parish priest. As secrets are unintentionally revealed, it takes every member of the modest, Irish Catholic O’Shea family — from Linda’s quirky younger sister to her sassy aunt — to keep the family’s name in good standing.
Content advisory: strong language and sensitive subject matter
You asked and we delivered! ACT is proud to offer a wide range of classes for adults. We invite you to join us to explore, discover, nurture, and refine your theatrical abilities – your stage is waiting.
Winter 2 Session (January 22-March 10)
Directed by Charlie Flynn-McIver
PLAYFUL | COMING OF AGE | COMEDY
It’s 1973 and 19 year old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her mother with explaining the birds and the bees to her little sister. Things quickly snowball into crisis after the conversation is overheard by the parish priest. As secrets are unintentionally revealed, it takes every member of the modest, Irish Catholic O’Shea family — from Linda’s quirky younger sister to her sassy aunt — to keep the family’s name in good standing.
Content advisory: strong language and sensitive subject matter
Standup Comedy at Pulp featuring Cody Hughes
Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge
When: Thursday December 25, 2024.
7p-9p, doors at 6:30p
Where:
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website https://theorangepeel.net/event/slice-of-life-comedy-open-mic-24/ )
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! Free snacks while availability lasts!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley, featuring Cody Hughes
Comedy open mic is 3-5m each, comics get in free with free snacks!
Host Hilliary Begley-
Hilliary will make you cry with laughter. With her larger that life personality!! Voted repeatedly Asheville’s Favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress. Film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” In Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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Feature Cody Hughes is a comedian from Asheville NC. He’s lived in a few different big cities and a lot of comedians like him and a lot of other comedians have heard good things about him from the comedians who like him. A few comedians don’t like him and he can’t do anything about that. Oh well. He has opened for Lewis Black, John Oliver, Maria Bamford, and many others.
Watch his new comedy special:
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Three-time Tony® Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.
It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy.
COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side” and the iconic “Being Alive”. Let’s all drink to that!
“Dazzling! So vibrant, so alive!” – Hollywood Reporter
“GLORIOUSLY TRANSFORMATIVE. A GODSEND.” – The New York Times
“HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON!” – New York Post
An adaptation of Homer’s epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it all. Back from the frontlines, he spins a tale of unquenchable rage, disputatious gods, and grieving widows. Telling the story of the war, like the war itself, both seduces and ravages the Poet; it emboldens, burdens, and threatens to overwhelm him. An Iliad weaves humanity’s unshakable attraction to warfare with the music of the muses, capturing the contradictory conditions of glory and violence with spellbinding modernity.
Enjoy tales of growing up in extended and multi-generational families with Ashley McGee Whittle & Sherry Lovett. Sponsored by the Wilma Dykeman Legacy and Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living
— The Magnetic Theatre presents: The Dummies Guide to
Murdering Your Husband (if you were going to…but you’re not) by Nathan Johnson, directed by
Mark Jones, with dramaturgy by Katie Jones. The reading stars Eric Martinez, Alex Parsons, and
Jason Phillips.
The Dummies Guide to Murdering Your Husband follows a pair of filthy rich and disgruntled
husbands who escape for a romantic getaway in a remote mountain cabin. Little do they
know…each has hatched a plot to murder the other!
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Three-time Tony® Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.
It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy.
COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side” and the iconic “Being Alive”. Let’s all drink to that!
“Dazzling! So vibrant, so alive!” – Hollywood Reporter
“GLORIOUSLY TRANSFORMATIVE. A GODSEND.” – The New York Times
“HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON!” – New York Post
What is LEAF Global Arts Retreat? Imagine all the adventure, traditions, art, and music of LEAF festivals, still at beautiful Lake Eden, but in a more intimate gathering of just 1,500 attendees. “Old School Magic and Happiness” is how people have described LEAF Retreat since its inception in 2021, with space to kick back, relax, play, camp and connect with arts, music, and nature – it’s super sweet.
Retreat was created during COVID as a way to heal and experience joy in unusual times. We loved the experience so much that we decided to keep this format for our signature May event. Retreats are for renewal, reconnecting, and learning at Lake Eden’s 300+ acres. Come enjoy with family, friends, or solo!
DATES: May 9-12, 2024
TICKETS: $50-$250 for adults. Limited day passes available; Weekend Passes must be purchased by LEAF Members; Youth tickets are available; Kids younger than 10 are free! WeX Volunteering Options are available. Weekend passes include access to camping at Lake Eden. Passes for car camping, RVs, and private rustic camp cabins are limited and available through the website.
Save the dates for LEAF Global Arts Festival, October 17-20, 2024.
Little Women
Written by Kate Hamill
Adapted From the Novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Erika Tyner
Showing June 7-16, 2024
(3 Male Presenting Characters, 6 Female Presenting Characters)
Almost, Maine
Written by John Cariani
Directed by Michael Lilly
Showing June 28-July 7, 2024
(3 Male Presenting Characters, 3 Female Presenting Characters, flexible casting)
Ordinary Days (Musical)
Written by Adam Gwon
Directed by Jeff Catanese
Showing August 9-18, 2024
(2 Female Presenting Characters, 2 Male Presenting Characters)
Vanities
Written by Jack Heifner
Showing September 6-15, 2024
(3 Female Presenting Characters)
Please note that Parkway Playhouse is unable to provide housing during our 2024 season.
Experienced Auditioners: Please come prepared with a resume, headshot, and a one-minute monologue if you have them. If you plan to audition for the musical, please also prepare 16-32 bars of a song and bring sheet music or prerecorded tracks. You may also be asked to read sides at the auditions.
Less-Experienced Auditioners: If you’re new to auditioning, and you don’t have the items above prepared, we’ll provide sides for you to read at auditions. Sides are excerpts from the script. If you’d like to audition for the musical you can prepare part of a song without accompaniment.
If you wish to submit a video audition, please send an acting reel or filmed monologue, your headshot, your resume, and 16-32 bars of song (if auditioning for Ordinary Days) to [email protected] by January 24, 2024.
Click below to view the sides for our 2024 Mainstage Auditions.
PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY.
Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes like a lightning bolt. It’s brilliantly conceived and funny as hell” (Variety). Three-time Tony® Award-winning director Marianne Elliott (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Angels in America) helms this revelatory new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s groundbreaking musical comedy, at once boldly sophisticated, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious.
It’s Bobbie’s 35th birthday party, and all her friends keep asking, Why isn’t she married? Why can’t she find the right man and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Bobbie searches for answers, she discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in the 21st-century could drive a person crazy.
COMPANY features Sondheim’s award-winning songs “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side by Side” and the iconic “Being Alive”. Let’s all drink to that!
“Dazzling! So vibrant, so alive!” – Hollywood Reporter
“GLORIOUSLY TRANSFORMATIVE. A GODSEND.” – The New York Times
“HANDS DOWN THE BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE SEASON!” – New York Post
Enjoy a 3-Course dinner (see options below), from Chef Ryan Kline of Jargon, then sit back and let Doc astound you with his magical talent and unique style during his show entitled “Magic Show No. One”! Doc Docherty has performed in many notable places such as the Magic Castle in Los Angeles, and the Chicago Magic Lounge.
Doors will open at 5pm for a cocktail hour, then guests will be seated for a 6pm dinner. Then…the magic will begin following our dinner service.
“The Commissioning” featuring
Christian Hip Hop Artist KB “Kevin Burgess”
This. Will. Be. Transformative! Come and experience a Jesus Movement that will impact the upstate in a historic way. This event exists to gather, mobilize, and empower our generation into their purpose! We believe this monumental event coming Jan 27th of 2024 will be a catalyst to reach not only the upstate but the world with the gospel. No matter where you’re in life, we want you here!
If you’re reading this, we want you to know that this event is not just a one-night moment. We’re inviting your generation into an extraordinary journey that we think will surprise you and compel you. People from all around the upstate and the world will be attending this night for many reasons.
– KB, Evangelist Jacob Ebersole, World Harvest Inc, Jesus Youth, and many other ministries, churches, missions organizations will be represented here. This is a collaboration and a gathering to respond to the need of the Upstate, the Nation, and the World.
– We believe thousands will literally be set on mission right there at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Not simply because this will be an amazing event, but because of what we will be offering you after. Young people and old will have an opportunity to partner with us on a global scale. Get your tickets fast!
– After the event in the lobby, you will have an opportunity to meet the leaders of this initiative. More importantly there will be a team present to greet you, speak with you about details, what your heart cry is, and to pray with you. Right there in the lobby you will have the opportunity to partner with World Harvest initiatives going on not just in the Upstate, but globally.
About World Harvest Inc.
World Harvest is a global missions movement set to reach every continent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded by Evangelist Jacob Ebersole, who is actually from the upstate of SC – World Harvest has witnessed hundreds of thousands attend their crusades around the world. A few years ago the Herald Journey did a full story on Ebersole’s ministry which ended up on the front page of Sunday’s paper. This year, due to the impact of their campaigns, the story continues and his crusades have went viral on CBN, Christian Post, Charisma, and many more. Jacob’s heart cry has never been about social media, but about global impact. With that said, people are beginning to hear and wonder how they can be a part of this Jesus Movement as this is just the beginning.
About KB
KB for His Glory Alone! “To me, resistance carries with it a certain posture,” KB says. “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”Three studio releases in and KB is at his creative zenith. For years, the Tampa native has been something of an outlier in hip-hop, firmly placing a thumb print on the game while invoking the power of spiritual conviction. His lyricism is impassioned and astute, and he won’t be bent against his will. Given his commanding presence and consistent output, it comes as no surprise that the world has taken notice. The track “100” from the EP of the same name, took home the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year in 2014. And his last LP, 2015’s Tomorrow We Live, garnered both critical and commercial acclaim, earning a Stellar Award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year and debuting on the Billboard charts as the No.1 Christian Album and the No. 4 Rap Album overall.
Now — with the world in a social and political frenzy—KB is redefining what rebellion truly means. Today We Rebel, his third full-length album with Reach Records, is an exercise in zeal and imagination. No-frills, no filler. Just raw, uncut transparency through and through. KB follows his artistic impulses to great effect, lending his take on terms that are dominating the cultural conversation.
About Jesus Youth
From small beginnings, Jesus Youth has been focused on building an army! Established in 2022, many of the youth in Spartanburg came together to be the youth of this generation! Joining forces, putting aside differences, and uniting under the name of Jesus, with strategic development, counsel, and leadership, what has been built up, will forever continue to affect the youth and generations to come!! What we see here is a move of God that cannot be stopped, the transformation of lives that cannot be denied, and the call to Christ that sounds to every age, race, and ethnicity. With Love in the center, Jesus Youth is pressing forward to win many souls for the kingdom of God! Not only do we focus on saving the lost, a revival is needed for the saved! Come join us for this night of being commissioned into the harvest that has been worked on for so long!
For more information and all other general inquiries about this event, please follow the link below to contact a member of World Harvest Inc.
An adaptation of Homer’s epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it all. Back from the frontlines, he spins a tale of unquenchable rage, disputatious gods, and grieving widows. Telling the story of the war, like the war itself, both seduces and ravages the Poet; it emboldens, burdens, and threatens to overwhelm him. An Iliad weaves humanity’s unshakable attraction to warfare with the music of the muses, capturing the contradictory conditions of glory and violence with spellbinding modernity.
An evening of celebrating and lifting trans talent and joy! This is an open mic for transgender people, all are welcome to attend.
Modelface Comedy and Lauren Jones Comedy are teaming up to bring the Trans Talent Show to Asheville!
Join us on Janurary 27th for an evening of celebrating and lifting trans talent and joy! This is an open mic for transgender people. Trans people are able to go on stage and perform any and all talents and art forms. A screen will be available for those that need it. Art, music, improv, comedy, spoken word, etc.
10% of tickets and donations will be donated to a local Trans organization!
Performers will be given a video tape and professional photography of their set.
ISO volunteers! If interested in volunteering, please reach out via DM!
WHERE: Different Wrld – 701 Haywood Rd Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28806
WHEN: January 27th 2024
SCHEDULE:
7PM Doors open / Social Block(Great networking opportunity! Make friends!)
8PM Show begins
11PM Anticipated End
11:30PM Hard Stop
TICKETS: $20, pay what you can. No one turned away due to lack of funds, no questions asked.
Pay in advance on eventbrite to save your seat.
We will take Cash, Card, PayPal and Venmo at the door
10% of tickets and donations will be donated to a local Trans organization!
SIGNUP Between 6PM to 8PM at the ticket table. Order will be ‘bucket style’ (randomized). Priority given to people who have not performed the show before. BIPOC trans people can pick their spot (don’t have to wait to be drawn from the bucket). Sets will be either 4 minutes or 5 minutes depending on the amount of signups.
ACCESSIBILITY: Expect large crowds. Venue is accessible however getting on and off the stage might take assistance.
Greenroom in not accessible
RSVP: on Eventbrite or email [email protected] with questions
— The Magnetic Theatre presents: The Dummies Guide to
Murdering Your Husband (if you were going to…but you’re not) by Nathan Johnson, directed by
Mark Jones, with dramaturgy by Katie Jones. The reading stars Eric Martinez, Alex Parsons, and
Jason Phillips.
The Dummies Guide to Murdering Your Husband follows a pair of filthy rich and disgruntled
husbands who escape for a romantic getaway in a remote mountain cabin. Little do they
know…each has hatched a plot to murder the other!
What is LEAF Global Arts Retreat? Imagine all the adventure, traditions, art, and music of LEAF festivals, still at beautiful Lake Eden, but in a more intimate gathering of just 1,500 attendees. “Old School Magic and Happiness” is how people have described LEAF Retreat since its inception in 2021, with space to kick back, relax, play, camp and connect with arts, music, and nature – it’s super sweet.
Retreat was created during COVID as a way to heal and experience joy in unusual times. We loved the experience so much that we decided to keep this format for our signature May event. Retreats are for renewal, reconnecting, and learning at Lake Eden’s 300+ acres. Come enjoy with family, friends, or solo!
DATES: May 9-12, 2024
TICKETS: $50-$250 for adults. Limited day passes available; Weekend Passes must be purchased by LEAF Members; Youth tickets are available; Kids younger than 10 are free! WeX Volunteering Options are available. Weekend passes include access to camping at Lake Eden. Passes for car camping, RVs, and private rustic camp cabins are limited and available through the website.
Save the dates for LEAF Global Arts Festival, October 17-20, 2024.
An adaptation of Homer’s epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it all. Back from the frontlines, he spins a tale of unquenchable rage, disputatious gods, and grieving widows. Telling the story of the war, like the war itself, both seduces and ravages the Poet; it emboldens, burdens, and threatens to overwhelm him. An Iliad weaves humanity’s unshakable attraction to warfare with the music of the muses, capturing the contradictory conditions of glory and violence with spellbinding modernity.
Wednesdays, Feb. 21-March 27 | In this 6-week series, participants ages 11-13 will unleash their imaginations, exploring the endless limits of their voice, creativity, and confidence. Students will learn about what a story includes, find inspiration in the world around them, and unleash their voices onto the page!