Asheville Community Theatre
Asheville Community Theatre
Asheville Community Theatre
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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!
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Sara D
Asheville, NC2 contributions
Oct 2022
A Wrinkle in Time has always been one of my favorite books. I saw the movie and thoroughly enjoyed the play. Many talented students in our area. I was impressed with the show's ability to condense the story into a 1-hour play and still cover the important parts. Great Job!!! Enjoyed the play immensely.
Written October 17, 2022
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11conn
Landrum, SC144 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We loved the show, actors were fine. The venue is nice and clean but if you are a large person beware- the seats are small and there is absolutely no leg room even for a small person. If you are in the middle of the row and must leave your seat there is no way to climb over-- everyone would have to leave their seat to let you out. We had a fine time though!
Written October 2, 2022
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rich and linda s
Spartanburg, SC446 contributions
Feb 2020
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.
Written March 6, 2020
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Advisorman2015
Hendersonville, NC13 contributions
Feb 2020
My wife and I saw The Fantasticks for a Velantine's Day treat. This group is truly awesome. We've seen lot of musicals over the years, in local theaters and on Broadway. This group at the ACT is better than many professional groups! Their dedication and quality showed in every song and every move on stage. It was a total delight to see them. I won't have to try to remember, it will be hard to forget!
Written February 17, 2020
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Matthew L
Texas401 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
What more can I say besides the show was brilliant. I would see it again in a heartbeat given the chance.
I am from a very large city with fine live theater and this is on par with what I have seen in my own city.
The acting was superb, the costumes out of this world, singing exceptional
The only thing that distracted from the show and the reason I can’t give 5 bubbles it actually deserves is at the beginning of the show a woman I assume is related in some way to the theater went on a 20 min diatribe on liberal issues and politics. If the theater reads these reviews, please keep your personal politics out of the theater. Your audience is there for a wonderful show with talented artist doing what they do best, not to hear your personal political views. That was a major downer and distracted from the show. Other than that, the show itself was phenomenal.
I am from a very large city with fine live theater and this is on par with what I have seen in my own city.
The acting was superb, the costumes out of this world, singing exceptional
The only thing that distracted from the show and the reason I can’t give 5 bubbles it actually deserves is at the beginning of the show a woman I assume is related in some way to the theater went on a 20 min diatribe on liberal issues and politics. If the theater reads these reviews, please keep your personal politics out of the theater. Your audience is there for a wonderful show with talented artist doing what they do best, not to hear your personal political views. That was a major downer and distracted from the show. Other than that, the show itself was phenomenal.
Written June 18, 2016
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Kim F
11 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
We celebrated our 1st anniversary by returning to Asheville Community Theater. We saw "Kiss Me Kate" on our honeymoon and "Spamalot" this year. Awesome shows! Theater is clean & comfortable. Actors are wonderful. Both shows were very entertaining. We also recognized one of the actors from last year in this show. He was superb in both! We will be back for another show!
Written July 23, 2014
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Frank P
Brevard, NC46 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
I was not expected to be so entertained as I was with this delightful production of a VERY funny play. The theatre itself is perfect for stage entertainment. It was very obvious great care had been taken to make guests comfortable and feel welcome. The talent of the actors made the whole story come alive with animated puppetry and GREAT voices. From the cute little care bears to the cookie monster, all of the players gave the type of performances any level of theatre would be proud to show. Thanks to the backstage staff, the sound and lights, the users, the directors for making my trip to Asheville a fun day.
Written October 15, 2018
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Bruce F
Asheville, NC10 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
As Igor's father (in real life), you may think my review would be slightly biased. And while I am amazed and proud of my son's incredibly gifted performance, I am equally amazed at the quality and talent of his fellow local actors. I have seen this show three times and each time is better than the last. It is great fun and I promise you won't be able to get some of these tunes out of your head for days. From the lead actors to the ensemble, this is a first-class evening out on the town. The woman who plays Frau Blucher could easily be in paid professional theater but all of the cast members give it their all and the winners are those of us in the audience. If you're in the Asheville area October 23-25, don't miss out.
Written October 19, 2015
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BFM3010
Charlotte, NC19 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Over the past two years, we have become return patrons of this Asheville gem.
It is only two hours from Charlotte NC and it has become the high point of of our monthly weekend visits !!
Once again the ACT Team has put on a wonderful play & the cast was superb !
This play surely cannot be missed !!
It is only two hours from Charlotte NC and it has become the high point of of our monthly weekend visits !!
Once again the ACT Team has put on a wonderful play & the cast was superb !
This play surely cannot be missed !!
Written October 8, 2014
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526mike
Asheville, NC27 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Just saw Spamalot at ATC. The show was sold out, showing that the theater has great community support as it should. The theater itself was nice, clean, new with great sight lines. The cast of this show was outstanding. A great show for the price.
Written June 30, 2014
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what's playing August 9th and 10th 2019
Angela G
Largo, FL18 contributions
Apologies for not answering sonnet but I just received the question. I do not live in Asheville but I would have suggested using Google.
What.is the dress code for this venue.
Ali S
Asheville, NC
Yes, everyone who has responded is absolutely right! We don't have a dress code - wear what you would wear to a movie theatre!
Mona H
5 contributions
When will the 18-19 season be announced?
Ali S
Asheville, NC
Great question! Here's our 2018-19 Mainstage season:
Avenue Q: October 5-28, 2018
Snowbound: November 30-December 16, 2018
Footloose: February 8 – March 3, 2019
Alice in Wonderland: April 5 – 21, 2019
Hands on a Hardbody: June 7-30, 2019
Rabbit Hole: August 9-25, 2019
Read more about the shows on our blog on our website (which I unfortunately can't link to here). Tickets will go on sale later this summer!
SabrinabMoreheadCity
Beaufort, NC7 contributions
Anything playing 7/6/16?
Ali S
Asheville, NC
Not on the 6th - but we do have our annual fundraiser, Costume Drama: A Fashion Show, on July 8. It's an amazing show - catch it if you're still in town!
Adventurousage
Mendocino, CA1 contribution
Does the Asheville Community Theater have a show on September 23. 2016
Ali S
Asheville, NC
Lauren is correct - we do not have a show on September 23. We'll open Sweeney Todd on October 7. There are so many good theatres in Asheville - check out NC Stage or Montford Park Players to see what they might have while you're in town!
PS - Thanks, Lauren!
Robert H
Santa Rosa, CA8 contributions
what is playing now? (October 28)
Ali S
Asheville, NC
We have an evening of storytelling called "Listen to This" that will be performed on Thursday, October 29. Friday, Oct. 30-Sunday, Nov. 1 we have "Bye Bye Birdie, Jr" performed by youth and "The Winslow Boy" which is a reader's theatre performance. Check out our website for more details!
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