Location: Asheville
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What to do and see in Asheville, North Carolina (NC): The Best Concerts & Shows
If you’re into eating locally and supporting sustainable agriculture, go to Asheville—and eat, eat, eat. This town of less than 100,000 people has 17 farmers’ markets, and the local restaurant scene is all about taking advantage of the seasonal produce sold there. And don’t miss the area’s microbreweries.
Restaurants in Asheville
1. Asheville Community Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 228 reviews
Since 1946, Asheville Community Theatre has been dedicated to producing high quality theatre starring local performers. We'd love for you to join us when you're next in town - or we'd for you to love to make a special trip to see one of our shows!
Reviewed By richandlindas - Spartanburg, United States
We saw "The Fantasticks". Seated near back of auditorium, but the seats were great...the place is not large. The atmosphere was good, the volunteers efficient and friendly. And the show---performers were great! Cost was reasonable. Big issue with parking. We went an hour and a half before the performance and rode around for 15 minutes before finding a space. This situation is the norm for Asheville, however.
2. The Montford Park Players
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival, the Montford Park Players presents free classical theatre under the stars all summer long - donations are welcome. The Montford Park Players also presents a free indoor season from October through April in downtown venues.
Reviewed By 16foodief - Florida, United States
This was our first time at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre and The Montford Park Players outstanding performance of Robin Hood will bring us back again and again! The talent and direction was superb! The fight scenes were choreographed beautifully as were the duels. What a marvelous opportunity for community involvement! The audience obvious loved the show, as we were all engaged and participated in booing the bad guys and cheering the good guys. You could tell as an audience member that the cast was having a great time too! BRAVO!
3. Diana Wortham Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
In the heart of downtown Asheville, the Diana Wortham Theatre is an intimate 500-seat theater with exceptional acoustics and sightlines and one of the most active performance spaces in all of western North Carolina. The Diana Wortham Theatre offers live performances of music, theatre, dance, comedy, and circus arts by nationally touring artists, as well as a wide array of performances by professional and avocational regional arts groups. The main entrance is marked by the theatre's marquee on Biltmore Ave. between Marble Slab Creamery and White Duck Taco. Patrons enter the theatre through the breezeway and into a large interior courtyard with multiple glass doors into the theatre's lower lobby and box office.
Reviewed By KenCookie - Asheville, United States
This 500-seat theater has been completely refurbished and also now has two much smaller auxiliary performance areas. Shows at The Wortham run the gamut—from stand-up comedians to highbrow performances. Whatever you choose to see, know you’ll be able to sit comfortably, have a good view of the stage, and hear everything without interruption. The staff is excellent. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the lobby for pre-show or intermission seating; even the restrooms are modern and spotless. This gem is widely supported by the Asheville community; in turn, it gives much back to the community. For instance, school children are invited to numerous matinee performances at a very low cost.
4. Attic Salt Theatre Company
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Attic Salt Theater Company is a professional theater company that produces shows, classes and workshops in all performing arts for kids, adults and families.
5. The Magnetic Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
The Magnetic Theatre is dedicated to original works. Operating year-round, we produce an incredible variety of world premieres, from farce to wild experiment, poetic drama to Broadway-style musical comedy, and historical material to sketch comedy. We share our stage with like-minded troupes and have recently initiated our “Masters Series,” designed to reflect the roots of the shows we create.
6. Ambrose West
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
A contemporary event space and music venue located in West Asheville, North Carolina. We host a variety of events including: live music, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties, and meetings. We are a family owned and operated business with the goal to provide our clients and audiences with the most memorable event. We are minutes from downtown in walkable West Asheville with ample parking. Our two event spaces and adjoining courtyard work together to cultivate the perfect atmosphere for your social gathering.
7. North Carolina Stage Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By jillh224 - Mount Eden, United States
I was in Asheville to visit the Biltmore, and needed something to do one evening. I found "Jeeves Saves the Day" at the North Carolina Stage Company. I love, Love, LOVE live theater. The performance I saw was top-rate. All the cast members were wonderful. There was a lot of physical comedy that was well-done. The theater is intimate - only five rows of seats on three sides. So every seat is a good one.
8. Altamont Theater
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
9. Asheville Lyric Opera
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
10. Save Me the Waltz
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
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