Blue Ridge Theatres
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If you’re looking to catch some on-stage entertainment during your visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, never fear! There’s a great selection of venues and performances to keep your nights full of music and top-notch acting.
In the Smokies…
There’s the Highland Community Players, who have been entertaining audiences in the area since 1995. Their past production schedule gives a good overview of their style, performing favorites like Lend Me a Tenor and Barefoot in the Park. Their current schedule is also up on their website, so be sure and check it out!
The Licklog Players perform everything from musicals and plays to revues and seasonal concerts at the Peacock Playhouse. This non-profit theatre has been a mainstay of the community since 1978, bringing adults and children together through the wonders of live theatre.
If you enjoy re-tellings of historical events, Unto These Hills is the third oldest outdoor historical drama in the United States. Their show tells the story of the Cherokee Indian and their eventual forced departure from the area by U.S. Soldiers. It’s also included on the Go Blue Ridge Card!
In Asheville and the Central Mountains…
The Asheville Community Players love to wow their audiences with musicals, world premieres, and books adapted for the stage. Their current season only lists one show so far for 2008, but it will certainly be updated soon. They also offer a concert series, theatre classes for adults and children, as well as a black box theatre called 35Below.
There’s also the North Carolina Stage Company, which is Asheville’s downtown professional theatre company. They show everything from musicals and holiday specials to play series and a late-night vaudeville-esque show. Here’s a link to their 2007-2008 mainstage season for you to check out!
In the high country…
Check out Kermit Hunter’s Horn in the West, which chronicles the story of the nation’s first settlers in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Performed in Boone in one of the most beautiful outdoor theatres, it’s a perfect addition to your North Carolina vacation.
Planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway? Read about attractions, tours, discounts, and more with the Go Blue Ridge Card.