As see in the January 2026 issue of The Laurel of Asheville The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming events includes performances by LP & The Vinyl: From Blues to Beatles to Bowie-A Benefit for Arts for All Kids on Friday, February 6, at 7 p.m. and the Celtic ensemble Solas with special guest […]
Wortham 2025/26 Season Playbill
The full playbill for the 2025/26 Season, with information about season performances; sponsors, advertiser and supporter ads; Wortham programs; ways to give; and more.
Wortham’s black box comedy series is gaining traction in its third season.
As seen in Asheville-Citizen Times November 14, 2025 In a town where comedy is popping up everywhere, The Comedy Zone at Wortham offers something different: a polished, intimate experience that blends the energy of a national comedy club with the charm of a performing arts venue. Thanks to its partnership with The Comedy Zone—the nation’s […]
Juked Q&A with Wortham Resident Company
Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective presents Juked Nov 6–23, 2025 1. Is Juked a Greek Tragedy? At its base, or what we see on the surface level, it is not a Greek tragedy. Juked is a loose adaptation of Sophocles’ Electra, re-imagined within the context of African American history and culture in 1940’s Asheville, North Carolina. While it retains […]
A Circus Like No Other: Afrique en Cirque Celebrates African Culture Through Acrobatic Artistry
As seen in October 31, 2025 Asheville Citizen-Times Originally scheduled for Wortham Center’s 2024/25 season, Cirque Kalabanté’s acclaimed production Afrique en Cirque makes its long-awaited Asheville appearance on Friday, Nov 14 at 7 pm at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. The performance was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. Created by Guinean-born artist Yamoussa Bangoura, […]
On stage: Inside Wortham Center’s 2025/26 lineup
As seen in Asheville Citizen Times • Friday, September 19, 2025 Beginning with a season-opening performance on Saturday, September 27, the Wortham Center’s 2025/26 season brings an array of world-class artists in music, theatre, dance, comedy and family entertainment, along with workshops, masterclasses and special events. “Each year, Wortham aims to curate a season that reflects […]
