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North Carolina Stage Company
What you need to know
North Carolina Stage Company is a professional theatre at 15 Stage Lane in downtown Asheville, founded in 2001 by Charlie and Angie Flynn-McIver. It stages contemporary plays and classics in an intimate space with Actors' Equity performers, and has hosted world premieres like Curvy Widow and Brave New World. The 2026 to 2027 season opens with Misery from October 14 to November 1, followed by Changing Same from November 4 to 15. It's a nonprofit, has been honored by the American Theatre Wing, and readers of the Mountain Xpress have often voted it best local theatre. Matinees run on Fridays and Sundays.
Local's Tip
Look for the orange sign down Stage Lane, across from Zambra. Park in the Rankin Avenue or Civic Center garages, and get a season pass for 20% off.
What the locals say
Asheville theatre lovers like being close enough to see every expression, and couples pair a show with dinner nearby.
What you need to know
North Carolina Stage Company is a professional theatre at 15 Stage Lane in downtown Asheville, founded in 2001 by Charlie and Angie Flynn-McIver. It stages contemporary plays and classics in an intimate space with Actors' Equity performers, and has hosted world premieres like Curvy Widow and Brave New World. The 2026 to 2027 season opens with Misery from October 14 to November 1, followed by Changing Same from November 4 to 15. It's a nonprofit, has been honored by the American Theatre Wing, and readers of the Mountain Xpress have often voted it best local theatre. Matinees run on Fridays and Sundays.
What the locals say
Asheville theatre lovers like being close enough to see every expression, and couples pair a show with dinner nearby.
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