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Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Ivy Rowe from Fair and Tender Ladies

Wortham Presents

“Ivy Rowe” from the Lee Smith novel Fair and Tender Ladies

Adapted and performed by Barbara Bates Smith
Jeff Sebens, musician

Thursday & Friday, April 11 & 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Tina McGuire Theatre

Pure theatrical exhilaration awaits in this off-Broadway, Edinburgh Fringe-approved hit, which follows a spunky mountain woman on a journey through life “livin’ on love.” Painting a vivid picture of 20th century revivals, mine disasters, rural electrification, the Depression and three wars, The New York Times dubbed this stirring stage adaptation “a rare and heartfelt performance that pays tribute to the women of Appalachia, and to the heroism of strugglers everywhere.”

Actor and creator Barbara Bates Smith is joined on stage by musical accompanist Jeff Sebens.

New: Performance added on Thursday, April 11, 2024!

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Individual Sponsors

Diana Bilbrey • John & Marsha Ellis • Richard & Francee Healy • James King & Jayne Cleveland • Henry LaBrun • Stephen & Barbara Lehrer • Tina McGuire • Ronna & Rob Resnick • The Stewart/Meredith Trust • Dianne & David Worley

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Date(s):

April 11, 2024 — April 12, 2024

Time

7 p.m.

Venue:

Tina McGuire Theatre

18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 (map)

Cost:

$32.00  Ticket fee details