
In The Heights
Tony Award–winning musical theater set in Washington Heights, where neighbors navigate change through big ensemble numbers and heartfelt storytelling. The score pulses with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul in a downtown stage production.
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Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.

Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.
Tony Award–winning musical theater bursting with hip hop, salsa, merengue, and soul as neighbors in Washington Heights face big changes. High-energy dance breaks and heartfelt ensemble storytelling drive the night.

A Tony-winning rock musical that collides adolescent coming of age with morality and sexuality in an electrifying, emotionally charged stage story. Expect a passionate narrative driven by gritty rock and roll energy in a pro theater setting.

A Tony-winning rock musical that collides adolescent coming of age with morality and sexuality in an electrifying, emotionally charged stage story. Expect a passionate narrative driven by gritty rock and roll energy in a pro theater setting.
A Tony-winning rock musical that collides adolescent coming of age with morality and sexuality in an electrifying, emotionally charged stage story. Expect a passionate narrative driven by gritty rock and roll energy in a pro theater setting.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.
Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Fast-paced rehearsal camp culminating in five public performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., with upbeat musical theater numbers and the whimsical world of the enigmatic candy maker. Family-friendly stage production at a downtown community theater.

Fast-paced rehearsal camp culminating in five public performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., with upbeat musical theater numbers and the whimsical world of the enigmatic candy maker. Family-friendly stage production at a downtown community theater.
Fast-paced rehearsal camp culminating in five public performances of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR., with upbeat musical theater numbers and the whimsical world of the enigmatic candy maker. Family-friendly stage production at a downtown community theater.

A whimsical musical caper where Dr. Seuss favorites collide with colorful costumes, big chorus numbers, and playful storytelling. Nearly 70 performers bring a kid friendly stage show to life with high energy singing and dancing.

A whimsical musical caper where Dr. Seuss favorites collide with colorful costumes, big chorus numbers, and playful storytelling. Nearly 70 performers bring a kid friendly stage show to life with high energy singing and dancing.
A whimsical musical caper where Dr. Seuss favorites collide with colorful costumes, big chorus numbers, and playful storytelling. Nearly 70 performers bring a kid friendly stage show to life with high energy singing and dancing.

An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.
An immersive, interactive theater performance that surrounds the audience with surreal visuals, atmospheric sound, and movement-driven scenes. Expect experimental storytelling and a boundary-blurring experience that feels part installation, part live performance.

A sweeping musical set in the American South across the 1920s and 1940s, driven by a Tony nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. A literary editor’s encounter with a WWII soldier reopens buried grief, love, and redemption.

A sweeping musical set in the American South across the 1920s and 1940s, driven by a Tony nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. A literary editor’s encounter with a WWII soldier reopens buried grief, love, and redemption.
A sweeping musical set in the American South across the 1920s and 1940s, driven by a Tony nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell score. A literary editor’s encounter with a WWII soldier reopens buried grief, love, and redemption.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.
High-energy circus theater spectacle of acrobatics, aerial silks, clowning, and musical numbers by a local youth company in an intimate playhouse, delivering family-friendly stunts, theatrical storytelling, and community spirit.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.
High energy K-pop inspired musical theater blending synchronized dance, pop-style vocals, and campy demon hunting fantasy. Local youth company delivers choreography-driven, family-friendly performances at Asheville Junior Theater Aug 17–21.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.

Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.
Fast-paced improv scenes and audience-fueled prompts drive a playful, unpredictable comedy set in a downtown stage theater. A late-night lineup from Misfit Improv AVL keeps the energy high and the jokes spontaneous.

Bold, revue style reinterpretations of Broadway favorites from the 1920s through the 1960s, blending jazz-era swing and Golden Age melodies with boundary-breaking casting and live band accompaniment for an energetic, humor-filled evening.

Bold, revue style reinterpretations of Broadway favorites from the 1920s through the 1960s, blending jazz-era swing and Golden Age melodies with boundary-breaking casting and live band accompaniment for an energetic, humor-filled evening.
Bold, revue style reinterpretations of Broadway favorites from the 1920s through the 1960s, blending jazz-era swing and Golden Age melodies with boundary-breaking casting and live band accompaniment for an energetic, humor-filled evening.

Gritty coming-of-age stage adaptation inspired by The Outsiders, performed by Asheville Junior Theater’s youth company; raw ensemble acting, period styling, and emotional teen drama across intense, character-driven scenes July 27–31.

Gritty coming-of-age stage adaptation inspired by The Outsiders, performed by Asheville Junior Theater’s youth company; raw ensemble acting, period styling, and emotional teen drama across intense, character-driven scenes July 27–31.
Gritty coming-of-age stage adaptation inspired by The Outsiders, performed by Asheville Junior Theater’s youth company; raw ensemble acting, period styling, and emotional teen drama across intense, character-driven scenes July 27–31.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.
Hybrid screening and discussion centered on Sekou Coleman’s TED talk and the short film The Fabric of Downtown, tracing Asheville’s downtown through story, place, memory, and belonging. Expect reflective conversation in a cultural center setting.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.

Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.
Pride-forward festival energy fills an outdoor hub with music, pop-up vendors, and community celebration. Expect a lively evening gathering centered on LGBTQ+ visibility, connection, and local Asheville spirit.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.
A late-night movie premiere paired with an in-person Skweezy Jibbs appearance and live set. Expect a high-energy, comedy-leaning screening experience with a built-in concert-style moment at the AMC theater.

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).
Fast-paced improvised scenes and tightly scripted short sketches performed by a youth ensemble, with audience interaction and family-friendly humor across a multi night run (June 29 - July 3).

Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.

Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.
Young theatre artists from the Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare present a spirited staging of Hamlet, blending classical Shakespearean tragedy with ensemble driven energy and teenage perspectives in a community centered performance.

Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.

Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.
Sprightly youth ensemble animates Shakespeare's comic romance with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities, and playful physical comedy, creating an accessible family friendly evening of costume rich community theatre.