Trey McLaughlin has always known he was destined to sing. “Probably around the age of four is when I really knew that this was going to be my thing for the rest of my life,” McLaughlin explained. “I was selected to sing for a program for my preschool — my mom actually didn’t know — so when […]
Relive the songs of Disney, jazzed up, at the Wortham Center
Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Oct. 27, 2023. Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s likely you grew up on Disney — watching the iconic films, singing along to their soundtracks, and swaying to the often-jazzy melodies that defined American childhood for generations. Nostalgists rejoice: On Thursday, Nov. 2, the last century of wholesome movie magic […]
The Polaris Project: Fiddler Andrew Finn Magill
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 […]
