I have been a University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Men’s Basketballfan since before I could crawl. My dad has had season tickets to Tar Heelsbasketball games my entire life. We are diehard. We got to cheer for one of thewinningest coaches in NCAA history and got to know some amazing […]
A Look at the Post-Show Questions in What the Constitution Means to Me
Hanley Smith and Elise Carson The current show at NC Stage, What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, is comprised of three distinct sections: Part 1) The main component of the play: Schreck’s biodrama/comedy detailing her teenage years traveling the country participating in (and winning) Constitutional debates held […]
The Characters and the Women Behind Them
Written by Maria Buchanan and Des Brotak, May 18, 2023 “It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection…” These words– from the publisher’s description of the irreverent comedy by Lauren Gunderson– feel anything but helpful when trying to determine if this […]
Freedom Rides: Continuing Education Resources
Every Mike Wiley performance includes a post-show Q&A where audiences and artist connect on questions about the play and the history. The following are a few of the materials mentioned in the Q&As from the past two weeks: Further Reading: Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice […]
Review of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by Jim Cavener
Jim Cavener was gracious to write a review for It’s a Wonderful Life, which is now playing until December 15th at NC Stage. Cavener was a theatre writer for The Asheville Citizen Times for more than 33 plus years. We are pleased to post the reviews that Jim will be writing […]
Preview Week Specials for Jeeves in Bloom
We celebrate the First Week, or “Preview Week” of every Mainstage Production with discounts and special events: Photo credit: Ray Mata from last Seasons production of Jeeves Intervenes. First Wednesday: Pay What You Wish Night Living on a budget? We understand that quality theatre comes at a cost. The first […]
Preview Week Specials and Discounts for Curvy Widow
We celebrate the First Week, or “Preview Week” of every Mainstage Production with discounts and special events: First Wednesday: Pay What You Wish Night Living on a budget? We understand that quality theatre comes at a cost. The first performance is designed to fit you. You choose your own […]
The Critics Agree, Grounded is a Must See!
Click the links below to read what Asheville theatre critics are saying about GROUNDED: Mountain Xpress – Review by Jeff Messer Asheville Citizen-Times – Review by Jim Cavener Carolina Curtain Call – Review by Sandy Staggs Actress Featured: Blythe Coons Photo Credit: Nina Swann Photography Click Here to Purchase […]
Preview Week for Grounded
We celebrate the First Week, or “Preview Week” of every Mainstage Production with discounts and special events: First Wednesday: Pay What You Wish Night Living on a budget? We understand that quality theatre comes at a cost. The first performance is designed to fit you. You choose your own […]
The Buzz about Brave New World
Read about all of this buzz for yourself! Links to both National and local press as well as reviews are found below: Playbill: OFFICIAL BNW PLAYBILL Reviews: Carolina Curtain Call: “REVIEW Soylent White: NC Stage Boldy Explores “Brave New World” in Premiere Musical” Asheville Citizen-Times: “Review: ‘Brave New […]
A Look at Two Actors’ Journeys
Meet George and Martha: better known as Michael MacCauley and Callan White. These two NC Stage veterans are currently emboding Albee’s famous couple in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (running through May 1st). This is certainly not the first time MacCauley and White have undergone roles together. From Angels in America to […]
Opening Week Specials!
Don’t miss out on our Opening Week specials for Brave New World! We celebrate the first week of every Mainstage Production with discounts and special events: First Wednesday: Pay What You Wish Night Living on a budget? We understand that quality theatre comes at a cost. The first […]
Thoughts from the Cast of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
What drew you to Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Lucky Gretzinger (Nick) “I was originally assigned this play in college years ago, and I remember being increasingly perplexed and intrigued the deeper into the script I got. The characters were so well defined, and the world so fleshed out, […]
Insider’s Look with OLLI
NC Stage is partnering with the Osher Life-Long Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCA to bring our community members an insider’s look at the production process Join NC Stage artistic director and co-founder Charlie Flynn-McIver as he takes you behind the scenes of the professional productions of NC Stage, Asheville’s downtown […]
The Reviews are in for All Is Calm
Read the reviews for All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 below. Click Here to read the Asheville Citizen-Times Review by Jim Cavener. Click Here to read the Carolina Curtain Call Review by Sandy Staggs. Click Here to read the Mountain Xpress Review by Jeff Messer.
