Reviews of Asheville Community Theatre. (Performing Arts Theater) in Asheville (North Carolina).

Asheville Community Theatre

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Performing arts theater

Performing arts theater

35 E Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Asheville Community Theatre

telefred61

What a delight! I was in Asheville for a conference, staying at the hotel right behind the playhouse and literally stumbled upon the production while taking a walk. I remembered "Our Town" fondly from high school, 45 years ago, and decided to take in the play. One of my better choices. The cast and direction were splendid. The theater is so comfortable and perfect for watching a play. The front of house staff were very welcoming and happy to be there. I have to admit, I shed a few tears near the end--such a timeless theme. And I absolutely LOVE the inclusiveness of the company and the parallel overarching theme of this season. Do yourself a favor...check out Our Town and support Asheville Community Theatre. They have a story to tell...

Felicia Swanson

We have enjoyed both shows we have seen at ACT!! My husband said, after watching Elf, that in the first half of the show he caught himself smiling while watching. He said Buddy’s joy was so contagious!! We will definitely continue to watch for what’s on the main stage each year and be back to see many more! Makes for a great date night too!

Hayley Pedersen

My family and I had such a wonderful time at the performance of Elf this weekend. The acting and singing pulled us into the story and really helped us get into the holiday spirit. And the sets were fantastic! The size of the theater is very comfortable and the kids loved the hot cocoa at concession - we will definitely be back for another performance.

Pac Magic

I’m new to the area and was so pleased to see this season’s newest production of “Our Town”. The cast and crew are incredibly talented and the venue is wonderful. It really did feel like ‘our town’, so congratulations to ACT! And, I highly recommend attending the upcoming seasonal plays! Two thumbs up👍👍 …

Sharon Fender

We thoroughly enjoyed seeing Elf at Asheville Community Theater December 11! The 4 year old and 9 year old had fun and we weren’t sure if they would stay with it that long but they did! It was very festive.

Steven Lever

Saw “Our Town” last Saturday night. I loved it. It was a great production and I’ve seen it a couple times before produced elsewhere, and this one was among the best. I was really impressed by the quality of the acting and direction. Great little theater too.

Jean Haggar

Native Gardens was such a funny and enjoyable production. The set was lovely; the cast was very good also. Our only issue was that sometimes the cast members were difficult to understand; we feel they need to invest in wireless mics.

Barbara Tagner

"Elf" was an early Christmas gift to all who attended. It was so well done and all (our group of 10) were laughing and enjoying the musical numbers. The characters were a perfect match for their parts. A small theatre - a HUGE success!

S Fischer

Native Gardens was an entertaining, humorous play and socially relevant. Would be good for teens as well as adults. Very well directed, with good acting! Definitely recommend!

Patsy Prickett

Buddy the Elf had an amazing performance! He was so animated and energetic! ACT is a wonderful venue-every seat is great!

Hiker Shirl

We recently saw the excellent play “ Native Gardens” . This is the 2nd play we ve seen at Asheville Community Theatre and we are quite impressed because both plays were first rate. The theatre itself is relatively small ( seating 100-150 I m guessing) so all the seats give good viewing and acoustics. Our local actors and actresses have so much talent ! Come see for yourself ! The parking garage on College St across from the county bldgs is probably the easiest place to park unless you luck out with the limited on street parking.

Vickie Steele

Fun times at a real nice community theater. We saw Native Garden and hope to attend more performances in the future. Great performers and staff throughout the whole venue.

Janet T

Very nice theatre, although i wouldn't sit in the front row again. You have to look up. Parking in downtown is a challenge so allow time.

Christine Troskey

I've been coming to this theater for 22 years now and it is such a special place! If you are visiting or are a local and looking for a great evening, can't beat grabbing dinner downtown and then catching a show. The production level is always top notch and the performers are fantastic! The theater is on the smaller side so there are no bad seats! Definitely check out what ACT has to offer!

Amy Glenn

This year, I've seen two wonderful shows at Asheville Community Theatre (The Giver and Our Town). I highly recommend this gem of a place! Great talent, dedication, and a deep commitment to supporting the arts in Asheville!

Deborah Reamer

A prefect way to spend an evening. Smart dialogue, engaging acting, current topic and nice resolution. And just the right length . Go while you can

Janet Bertinuson

Elf The Musical at ACT was so wonderful, cast, staging, everything. Give yourself a holiday gift and go see this great show.

Kirk Lung

These guys are still great. Small town feel with great use of the stage. wiz even had kids in it. Love sitting front row. They walk right by you and sit on stage in front of you. Just makes me gigle and happy.well worth it. Stage dressing useful and look cool.

David Becker

Great space, wonderful performance, and easy access for family members with mobility needs.

Olivia Brubaker

The theater had friendly staff and comfy seats. Their performance of "The Giver" was seamless, and I had a great time. Will definitely come again!

Charles Somervill

I was very fortunate to see Clue on opening night. It was the first show since the pandemic. I think a lot of people in the audience cried when she announced that. I know we did! Anyway as always they did a fine fine performance! So glad to have theater back. So glad to have Asheville Community Theater back!!!

CLAIRE DECRISTOFARO

Just attended the Autumn Players performance if "On Golden Pond" in the main theater. Actors did a great job for this fundraiser. One more performance tomorrow at 2:30pm at the Reuters Center. (Disliked the movie but liked this performance of the actual play.)

E Gafford

wearing masks the whole time wasnt great but everything else was! exceptional production quality in an intimate setting. the Clue show was hilariously entertaining! highly recommend for your next date night or any kind of unique excursion on the town.

Lee Stanford

Family came with me to see Fight Girl Battle World. All had a blast. Cousin's comment was ,"we need to see more theatre"..Thanks for keeping theatre Alive!! Bravo & Huzzah

Juliette Fister

I saw an excellent play here, The Giver. The acting was really great. Easy parking nearby in parking garage. It's great when. You can support the arts.

Tammy Seymore

We had the pleasure of going to see "The Wizard of Oz" at the Asheville Community Theatre. It was a delightfully surprising performance! The wonderfully talented cast and crew put on the most amazing performance that will not disappoint! I have been to many community theater performances over my years and have never been as impressed as I was with this one! Highly recommended for a very memorable afternoon or evening!!

Greg Hill

Great show and great venue. Will definitely be back.

ken ryder

I don't go to theater very often, but really enjoyed it when I went. There most recent show I seen was the producers, the singing and dancing was amazing. The cast was very energetic and had it down to a science, as far as I know nobody made mistakes. Great show overall!

Quest Ofion

What I love about this theater is that it maintains the connected feeling of being a community theatre while presenting space and performance in an elevated and professional manner. It's always clean, friendly and welcoming. I did prefer when the snacks were from local artisans because it added a deeper sense of local community connectivity and still, to notch establishment all around.

Christina Hernandez

My daughter and I went to Alice in Wonderland. It was a wonderful production, with a talented cast. We went during opening weekend and had the opportunity to participate in a cast and crew Q&A. It was a wonderful experience and our first time at Asheville Community Theatre. I would suggest parking next door at the Renaissance Hotel, for $5 a day. Easy access and affordable!

McKay M

We saw Truth Be Told- what a wonderful production in a wonderful setting! The theatre is intimate, the actors accessible, and the writer of the play sat right behind us. I felt like a participant in the city's culture-- the locals who attend the theatre have such interesting backgrounds and stories to tell. This includes the production's entire cast. Not a popular destination, but I would 100% recommend here to get an intimate and unique window into Asheville culture.

D Cooper

The seats were comfortable but I would skip the front row if I were to return, the sightline is that you will be looking up the whole show. We visited for an afternoon performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the cast did an excellent job.

Terri Baird

I truly enjoyed The Wizard Of Oz! The entire cast was wonderful, however the gentleman, Javon Brown, that was The Roadie and the Jitterbug, was an absolute delight to watch. I just don't know how or where he got that energy! I've told my friends and family about the show!

The Hoot Hoot Man

Ive done theater here for a long time and its a very accepting and nice environment, the ACT staff were the first people to respect my name change which meant a lot!!

Jillian Adams

So friendly and welcoming. A great audition experience regardless of what the outcome may be.

Dawn McGlohon

We have driven 6 hours to see "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Wizard of Oz", and we loved both performances. This theatre is beautiful, the seats are comfotable, and the talent is unsurpassed. Keep doing what you're doing! Asheville has a gem!

Jill Preyer

I went with my 94 year old mother and we both loved this show! The actors are fabulous, Toto is amazing and the costumes are absolutely extraordinary. It truly is a tour de force! Congratulations all!

Sarah L

Just enjoyed 9 to 5 at Asheville Community Theatre! Great performance. We never go to the theatre but this was a great change of pace and inspiring! Hope to bring our kids back for one of the family friendly plays.

David Shuler

Excellent as always. We went to see the play Avenue Q. A fabulous show. Highly recommend

Joe Brumit

Asheville Community Theatre has Wonderful performances. Miracle on 34th Street certainly did not disappoint. We left the performance in a much better Christmas Spirit. All of the performers did an awesome job, but Kris Kringle was cast perfectly.

Jennifer Ware

This is a lovely community theatre. The shows are great, fresh, and there is something for everyone. Our favorite was Young Frankenstein and Avenue Q. Our daughter was fortunate to attend Tangelwood Theatre Summer Camp and loved it! Truly amazing programs.

Elfstone

Great Theatre. Great Actors. Great Community. My father was the executive director at act in the 90s for around 10 years. I was basically raised by the theater and the community of people in it as a child. I couldn't have fonder memories of it.

Anthony Harden

We've always had great experiences at Asheville Community Theater. The actors are so talented, and the staff have always been very courteous and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Heather Bobbitt

Remarkable performance! Wonderful, truly great show with magnificent performances. Too good to be community theater - but that it is makes seeing a show there all the more delightful. So highly recommend!

Alex Brown

Asheville community theater is a long time staple of the local theater world. They have been doing a wide selection of shows for many years. To me the most remarkable thing they do is workshops and programs for children. I didn't fit into a number of groups growing up, and finding the theater community meant acceptance. An outreach program like this is a huge thing. Also they put on really well done plays.

Ruth Burrus

Almost couldn't get in. Turns out you go in the back door even though the address is for the front door and i didn't see any signs directing you down there. There was humor about stuff I don't think is funny like dope but others enjoyed it alot. Having worked for Macy's, not as an elf, I'm sure there were loads of other situations that could have been included. We had funny stuff happening all the time or at least stupid things coming down from corporate. So overall a bit disappointing.

Margaret Fredlund

What a fantastic show! So many talented performers! We came from Florida to see our 2 grandsons on stage together for the first time!

AB Zee

Spent an afternoon at the Asheville Community Theater enjoying the production of the Fantasticks! What a wonderful local theater with top notch entertainment and production! It was our first time here but definitely not our last. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon :)

Justin Hunnicutt

This is one of my favorite places to go enjoy live theatre done really well with local actors and a great eclectic selection of plays. Definetely recommend this to anyone looking to have a low-key enjoyable evening in downtown asheville. You will not be disappointed!

Phil Brown

Not a bad seat in the house, but that is best said when there is as rewarding a performance as "There Full Monty!" I actually wanted to jump up on the stage and join the fun! Look forward to our next trip.

Caryl Hall

Ladies day out on Sunday. Saw The Full Monty and it was a blast. Five of us had so much fun. Wonderful production, skilled performers, cute bums.

Keith Forrest

Just saw La Cage Aux Folles yesterday, it was fantastic!! Great little Theater and wonderful people working there. Come on North Carolina, follow Ashevilles lead in being more open minded! Who wants "cookie cutter" people, diversity is what makes our little town so wonderful!!

Denise Lockett

Just loved the Wizard of Oz production! Faith's singing was so amazing, as was the entire cast. What a lovely, faithful, and wonderful spectacle!

Katie Sollenberger

If you're a tourist, check ahead to see what shows are playing while you're in town. If you're a local, you have no excuses to not be familiar with ACT! The mainstage shows are ~$25-$30 and worth every penny, especially in the renovated theater. The "kids" (usually dubbed Jr) shows are $6 and, I'm not kidding, I would pay double because those kids are so stinkin' talented and work so hard that the shows would still be worth it. At one show several years ago, the audio went out midshow; we thought it was odd that two girls were doing a duet a capella, but then the main boy sang a capella, and then the rest of the show was a capella...! I'm sure that there are adult shows that would delay/cancel as a result of this audio glitch, but the kids made sure "the show must go on"! 35 below, their black box theatre behind the mainstage, also puts on some great shows. Really, you just CANNOT go wrong with anything here. Go check their website and find something you want to attend ASAP!

Deborah Angel

The cast and crew were amazing! Our granddaughters enjoyed being part of this wonderful experience! Keep up the great work ACT!

Frank Lord (Frankdatank)

Great acting and a comfortable atmosphere made this a great night for my wife and I. We truly enjoyed the production of The Rabbit Hole and the tears it brought to our eyes from the comedy, the drama and most of all just how 'real' it was.

Robert Austin

Newly remodeled gem in downtown Asheville. We recently watched the inaugural performance (dress rehearsal for The Producers) after the upgrades. The seats could use a little more leg room but that is small quibble.

Keena Steffin

My son did summer camp there. It been two months and his still talking about it. Now he want to audition for more plays. Also so a play with my kids. It's opened their little minds for so much more to see.

Danny Peck

we've definitely seen some great shows here and we're sure to see many more. nice venue, intimate, great stage and nice selection of events. Looking forward to the next one!

Emma Pluta

Top Notch theater production. Staff was incredibly helpful, the theater was beautiful,. The production we saw was The Wizard of Oz, and it was very well done and very enjoyable.

Dee Lawrence

Great play. Great actors. Staff friendly and helpful. Venue is much improved yet still a little long in the tooth. A wonderful community asset.

Kent Johnson

Celtic Christmas was phenomenal. We travel all over the world and this was one of the best. Bravo! This show should not be missed.

Alesha Crouch

My family loves going to Asheville Community Theatre. They always put on a good show and they help out the community so much! I'm looking forward to seeing what comes out next!

Marcia Franklin

Love this place, the shows and people.

Amanda B

We saw a Sunday matinee of Miracle on 34th Street. What a great performance! The gentleman playing Kris Kringle was wonderful!!

Foto Jennic

Incredible theatre!! Great talent, tech and space, especially for such a small town. Excellent summer theatre camp for kids, wonderful staff.

Leslie LeBlanc

Always wonderful but The Full Monty was so funny and well done! Avl is lucky to have such local talent! Highly recommend!

norman brooks

What a nice venue. Comfortable seating. Excellent sound and lighting. Also, a super helpful and friendly staff. Free parking is impossible.

Jo DeSante

Saw Sweeney Todd. The staff was great and the cast was amazing. There wasn't a seat in the house that you didn't have a great view of the stage.

Reuben Caldwell

The play was wonderful and professional. The seating was fabulous, not a bad seat in the place. And the price was well worth it!

Jennifer Milton

Absolutely spectacular performance by the entire cast!! Had a blast and would highly recommend seeing!

Rebecca Ash

What an incredible performance of talent!!

Vicki Fox

The Wizard of Oz was one of the best plays I have ever seen. Great cast.

Kate Toler

I saw Brothers Like These at the theatre. Amazing performance and wonderful little theater ❤️ Street parking can be hard to come by but a parking garage is close by.

Sandra Riccardi

I’ve seen The Fantasticks, Hands on a Hardbody, The Full Monty and others here and have always thoroughly enjoyed the productions.

Deborah Freeman

Avenue Q is awesome!!! Fantastic singing, tons of humor. We laughed until our cheeks hurt!

Brenda Logan

Great play! Chairs are not comfortable and cup holders are in horrible place. But the play was awesome.

Paul Taylor

Very good local community theater. Many shows throughout the year. Variety of productions. Well worth attending.

Nona Armour

Great theater! Saw an amazing play, the Iliad, tonight in the smaller studio 35 Below.

Stephen Robinson

Every play we have gone to see here has been fantastic! Frendly staff and a newly renovated theatre.

Jerry Stevenson

This place is far more professional than many "professional" theatres I've been too. First class all the way!

Kirk Lung

Front row on side the best.. good fun shows local talent.. price good.. worth it.. community theater.. I like here more wife like flat rock more

David Walsh

I just love our local theater company! This place has some of the best talent around!

Shirley Wells

Just saw La Cage aux Folles and it was great! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Come on North Carolina smartend up!÷

Karen Cowan

Saw Footloose last night. It was a great rendition of the movie and the singing was phenomenal.

Gin Change

Enjoyed the play...great stage...great actors...had an fun time

Jacquee Quinn

Love the seating! This is a must when in town. Come visit and catch a show!

Carol Anders

What a great experience...live theater performed by top notch actors. Director!

Juan Felipe Botero Berrio

It's an AMAZING SPACE... Very professional!!!

Angela Ramsey

My daughter really enjoyed taking the Broadway boot camp class at Asheville Community Theater.

Cody B

This theater is top notch, with wonderful shows and excellent staff! Go see a production!

Samantha R. Lord

Not a bad seat in the place. Rabbit Hole was great and pulled at the heart strings.

Karen Cowan

Amazing shows, great casting, and great staff. Prices are reasonable.

Richard Foor

Amazing Theater! Great Shows Great volunteers and refurbished interior.

James Frisby

Have been here 3 times now and the shows are great!!

Robin Ewart

Always quality performances and the venue does not have a bad seat anywhere.

Glenn Smith

Good place for local theater. We volunteer and the play's are first rate.

June Lefebvre

We have seen a few shows here. All of them have been fantastic!

Haley Stamey

Great Show great theater! Not a bad seat on the house.

John Adams

Great evening at the first performance of "Hands on a Hard Body". Impressive local theater.

L Bradley

Sweeney Todd was a fabulous production. 10/10 world recommend.

Dedra Thornton

Great local theater. Friendly staff and great production!

Danielle Pittman

Saw footloose. Venue was clean. Seats were comfy.

Barbara Francois

Excellent opening night for Hands on a Hardbody. Highly recommend.

Ryan Jerome Stout

Great little theater. I am definitely going back.

Jazzy Guide

I went to a show there. It was comfortable and I enjoyed myself.

Cynthia Heil

Wonderful show and very comfortable seats.

Youngyi Park

Has a wonderful education program.

Christopher Manuel

Paul Gerber was great is the play Hands on a hardbody

Marion Danforth

Transported to the Land of Oz, every moment was a pure delight!

Traea Gervais

One of my favorite theatre’s

Kristen Kershaw

Dedicated staff and talented performers! Always a class act.

Ryan Martin

Very impressed! Can't wait to go back!

Marcella Calloway

Bark...is amazing! saturday is the last night...dont miss

Kristi Bell

Great community support. Very good performance.

Cici Fleming

Lovely venue for intimate story telling and song.

Shanna Pille

Newly remodeled. Very nice!!! Loved the play....

Glenn White

The play was fun! Lots of talent!

Jeremy Ward

Thanks so much for fantastic community theater!

DAVID SHELTON

Go. Just go.

Shawn Watson

Saw Wizard of Oz...Awesome show!!

Nigel Thomas Colon

Very quaint and cozy seating as well as stage

Blake Walker

What an wonderfully committed group of talented people. Passionate!

Asa Duffee

Nice shows and a great venue.

Marielena Behm

Wonderful place to visit. Great talent!

Gabriel Gibson

A moderately priced theatre experience with shows that rarely disappoint.

Bob Talley

For amateur theater, very well done.

Dede Wilbanks

Amazing actors, alway wonderful!!

Edsel Paula-Aquino

Great family friendly theater!

Cindy Klemencic

Dedicated to their passion, each one of them.

Nick Bowman

We saw Snowbound. It was fantastic!

A McBride

Amazing shows at a reasonable price

Paula Fann

The Wizard of Oz was great!

Maranda's Blessed Abundant Lyfe

great friendly place, family friendly

Mary Love

Talented actors and great shows

Ginger Weaver

A Great Show and Great Hosts!

Peri Solder

Great fun show

Carol Mccrory

Always a great experience!

Aaron Bridgman

Renovations should look great

Raymond ONeill

Excellent renovation and performance!

Rocky Mount NC Critical Networking

Wonderful theatre!

jessica adams

Sweeny Todd is Amazing!!!

Aaron Price

Community. Theater. Asheville. In that order. No, wait......

Melanie Ballard

Another lovely performance

Maretta Mori

Wonderful show!!!

Stewart Griffin

Excellent Community Theater!

Denise Long

Very enjoyable!

Evan Reese

Great local theater

Phyllis Brown

Wonderful performance

Linda Arnold

Saw wizard of oz

Janet Richman

Great little theater

Bendik Clark

Great community theater

Boss Man

It was fantastic!!

Christopher Manuel

Great place

Stan Bright

Very funny

margaret montgomery

What a great venue for theatre. Small but with comfortable seating. The show "Native Gardens" was well done with great actors and I loved the simple setting for this show. Well done!

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