Join us Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. when virtuosic fiddler Andrew Finn Magill presents an evening of genre-bending musicality on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage. Finn blends traditional Irish music with jazz, bluegrass and beyond to deliver a world-class fusion of old and new. His newest recording, “The Polaris Project,” is an ambitious album […]
Workshop and performance opportunity for gospel singers
Seeking Black gospel singers for a workshop and performance opportunity with Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar on November 11 at the Wortham Center. Work with Trey in a pre-show workshop, enjoy dinner provided by the theatre, watch the show with two complimentary tickets, and join the choir onstage for a grand finale! RSVP […]
An epic journey, reimagined: ODYSSEY
Hundreds of characters. Four actors. One epic journey home. On October 20 at 8 p.m., New York’s The Acting Company casts a 3,000-year-old epic poem in new, contemporary context. This fresh adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey by director Lisa Peterson is set in a present-day relocation center, where four young women fleeing conflict in Middle […]
Stand-up returns to the Wortham with The Comedy Zone
As seen in Asheville Scene, Oct. 13, 2023 The theater lights dim, a spotlight blinks on, and golden light is cast across a lone microphone at centerstage. The evening’s entertainer arrives, and the hushed crowd erupts into laughter that echoes throughout the intimate venue. Though these are nationally renowned, touring comedians, this isn’t a one-off […]
Time lapse: Diana Wortham Theatre stage gets a facelift
The stage is set, sanded, and painted for the Wortham Center’s 23-24 season! Enjoy this behind-the-scenes time lapse of our production crew hard at work. Ticket Packages Don’t wait to reserve your seats! Discount packages are available; call the box office with your order: 828-257-4530 x 1.
Wortham Center announces inspiring artists for new season
Asheville Scene, September 1, 2023 The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville is proud to announce a full lineup of world-class companies and performers for its 2023-24 season, which runs from September through May. Beginning with a season-opening show on Saturday, Sept. 23, the Wortham Center’s 2023-24 season brings a wide range […]
