North Carolina Stage Company
15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC, 28801
The North Carolina Stage Company is a beloved theater in downtown Asheville. With only 125 seats, this intimate venue has a two-decade history that includes awards and world premieres, and it produces four to seven productions each season.
The basics
If it’s a night at the theater you’re looking for in Asheville, check out the North Carolina Stage Company, whose shows range from contemporary plays to Shakespeare. It also hosts youth summer camps and workshops for aspiring actors. NC Stage’s yearly Jeeves production is a local favorite that’s worth catching.
Things to know before you go
- Photography is not permitted during shows.
- There is no set dress code; dress comfortably and appropriately.
- “Preview performances” offer discounted ticket opportunities.
How to get there
The North Carolina Stage Company is located at 15 Stage Lane in downtown Asheville. Most visitors will either use Exit 4C from Interstate 240 and park in the nearby Rankin Avenue or Civic Center parking garage, or walk from their hotel downtown. The N3 and N4 bus routes have stops nearby, and taxis and rideshares are available as well.
When to get there
The venue suggests that you arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain because the house manager may not be able to seat late arrivals. The nearby parking garages and metered parking spots tend to fill up quickly on the weekends, so consider arriving in town 45 minutes prior to curtain.
Find more curtain calls downtown
Asheville’s theater calendar is full year-round. Along with the North Carolina Stage Company, you’ll find other venues downtown, such as Be Be Theatre, which hosts more than 100 performances each year. The Magnetic Theatre showcases original productions, while the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts hosts touring artists in theater, dance, comedy, and other genres.
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