As seen in Asheville Scene, 8/19/22. The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season, and it includes a full slate of music, dance, drama, comedy and more. Tickets for all performances go on sale 10 a.m. Aug. 25 and are available at worthamarts.org and the box office. Season […]
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Wortham Center 2022/2023 Season Brochure
The Wortham’s 2022/2023 season is announced! Flip through our season brochure and make plans to join us for one of the exciting performances coming up this season. Tickets on sale Thurs. August 25 at 10 a.m.
Sizzle Reel: Become a Friend of the Wortham Center
At the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, you’ll find the very best in live music, comedy, theatre, dance, music and more. Below is a video sampler of past, present and returning artists. Become a Friend of the Wortham Center and enjoy perks throughout the season.
“God is a Scottish Drag Queen” offers comedic, behind-the-scenes look at all of humanity, told by God himself
Dressed in a floral powersuit, a neatly bobbed wig and a pair of low-lying reading glasses, God has descended to Earth with all the exasperated energy of a fed-up parent, and he’s ready to dole out tough love to his 7.7 billion children. Speaking in a thick Scottish accent, he struggles to keep his cool […]
Singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood talks musical innovation ahead of April 8 show at Wortham Center
Armed with a guitar, a saxophone and a velvety voice, singer-songwriter Ian Sherwood is a natural on stage, combining his witty banter with masterful musicianship into songs that dance the line between folk and pop. “Music was something I kind of always did,” Sherwood said. “That was my sport, growing up. Kind of like a […]
VIDEOS: Brazilian influences inform dance production at the Wortham Center
Scroll down to watch two interview videos with Ephrat Asherie. For New York City-based dancer and choreographer Ephrat Asherie, dance is all about the music. “It’s always been about the music,” said Asherie, the founder and artistic director behind Ephrat Asherie Dance. “Music is what makes you want to get up and move — and […]