The thrilling rhythms of Japan come to downtown Asheville when Drum Tao 夢幻響 takes the stage, Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Step into a world of electrifying beats and mesmerizing rhythms with Drum Tao, a sensational Japanese taiko […]
Wortham Presents
Captivating dance comes to the Wortham Center
–Asheville Scene, January 19, 2024. Light has always played a pivotal role in Parsons Dance. Of course, that’s to be expected for a company co-founded by a lighting designer and a choreographer. In 1982, David Parsons, a dancer and choreographer, and his good friend, Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, created the stunningly surreal solo […]
Program for A Swannanoa Solstice 2023
For more than 20 years, A Swannanoa Solstice has ushered in the winter season with a joyful infusion of performances by the best and brightest artists in our region, making it a beloved local holiday tradition. In 2023, the celebration welcomes the next generation of musicians to the stage to spread seasonal warmth, magic and […]
“Gospel is for everyone”: An interview with Trey McLaughlin
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 […]
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 […]
