Diana Wortham Theatre
2 S. Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
www.dwtheatre.com
(828) 257-4530
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Asheville Lyric Opera’s Man of La Mancha features a distinguished cast of performers bringing their talent to Asheville from all across the United States. |
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The Italian tradition of Comedia dell’arte grows strange wings inTarocco: A Soldier’s Tale, a mesmerizing fusion of circus arts, dance, mask-and-puppet theater, original music, elaborate costumes, and mind-bending animation. |
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Celebrating the world’s cultural heritage through music and dance, Folkmoot USA brings a variety of its ensemble to perform multiple traditional group dances.
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Founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in 1928, the nation’s longest running folk festival showcases mountain performers who share songs and dances that echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. |
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LAUGH YOUR ASHEVILLE OFF: Aug. 11-13
Tickets on sale June 1!
The 10th Annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival is back Aug. 11-13, featuring some of the brightest comedians from all around the country. The festival showcases a revolving performer format and delivers some of the best comedy of the Southeast in one night. |
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One of Scotland’s preeminent singer-songwriters and a local favorite, Dougie MacLean is making Asheville one of only three stops on a short U.S. tour prior to his appearance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Colorado. |
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Join three time Emmy Award winner and host of Coast to Coast AM, George Noory for an out-of-this-world evening as he welcomes Ufologist Micah Hanks, The Paul Revere of our century, William R. Forstchen, and Paranormal Investigator extraordinaire, Joshua P. Warren. |
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This story follows the dream of a boy, asleep in the American Museum of Natural History. Wild and strange creatures emerge, and hilarious antics ensue as Masterwork Chamber Players carry the plot along with a soundtrack engineered by an assortment of string, woodwind and percussion instruments. |
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Born and raised in Honolulu and known for his energetic style Jake Shimabukuro’s ukulele performance incorporates original compositions as well as creative covers such as Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” and Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” |
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e 2016/2017 Matinee Series at Diana Wortham Theatre. |
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Parsons Dance
October 19, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Recommended for Grades 3 & up |
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Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Warehouse Theatre
October 20, 2016
9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for Grades 6-12 |
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The Wright Brothers
Face to Face Productions
November 10, 2016
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for Grades 2-6 |
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Skippyjon Jones: Snow What
Theatreworks USA
November 15 & 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for Grades PreK-3 |
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Alice in Wonderland
Lexington Children’s Theatre
January 18, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Recommended for Grades PreK & up |
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The Miraculous Journey of
Edward Tulane
Lexington Children’s Theatre
January 18, 2017
12:00 p.m.
Recommended for Grades 3 & up |
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Pilobolus: Shadowland
January 26, 2017
10:00 a.m. |
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William Shakespeare’sMuch Ado About Nothing
Aquila Theatre
February 6, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Recommended for Grades 6-12
Please note that this performance will be the full length piece presented to adult audiences. |
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Camille A. Brown and Dancers |
February 17, 2017
10:00 a.m. |
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The Teacher from the Black Lagoon and other storybooks
Theatreworks USA
February 21 & 22, 2017
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for Grades K-4 |
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Charlotte’s Web
Theatreworks USA
April 20 & 21, 2017
10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for Grades K-5 |
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For more information, contact the Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@dwtheatre.com or call (828) 257-4530. |
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