PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE
Proudly the oldest continually operating Summer theater in North CarolinaON STAGE NEXT
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MINISTER OF SORROW
Written By Pam Kingsley
Showing May 17-19, 2024
It is 1937. Emma is a pack-saddle librarian who came to her calling by way of a painful route. We learn of her life as she shares some of her favorite people in stories. Our 2023 Appalachian Playwriting Festival Winner.
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STAY IN THE LOOP
A SALUTE TO OUR 2024 SUMMER SEASON!
Showing May 25, 2024
Join us for our 77th-season kick-off concert featuring The Gypsy River Band and The Dwayne Milton band!
LITTLE WOMEN
Showing June 7-16, 2024
Written by Kate Hamill
Adapted From the Novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Erika Tyner
ALMOST, MAINE
Showing June 28-July 7, 2024
Written by John Cariani
Directed by Michael Lilly
ORDINARY DAYS
Showing August 9-18, 2024
Written by Adam Gwon
Directed by Jeff Catanese
Music Direction by Lynda Shuler
VANITIES
Showing September 6-15, 2024
Written by Jack Heifner
Directed by Marci Bernstein
A SALUTE TO OUR 2024 SUMMER SEASON!
Join us for our 77th-season kick-off concert! Featuring The Gypsy River Band and The Dwayne Milton band!
Showing May 25, 2024
LITTLE WOMEN
Written by Kate Hamill
Adapted From the Novel by Louisa May Alcott
Directed by Erika Tyner
Showing June 7-16, 2024
ALMOST, MAINE
Written by John Cariani
Directed by Michael Lilly
Showing June 28-July 7, 2024
ORDINARY DAYS
Written by Adam Gwon
Directed by Jeff Catanese
Music Direction by Lynda Shuler
Showing August 9-18, 2024
VANITIES
Written by Jack Heifner
Directed by Marci Bernstein
Showing September 6-15, 2024
Director Spotlight: Noah Stout
Minister of Sorrow, showing May 17-19, 2024 here at Parkway Playhouse, was the winner of our 2023 Appalachian Playwriting Festival and shares the moving story of Emma, a pack saddle librarian in the 1930s who travels across Appalachia to deliver books to patrons. We...
10 Things We Love to Do in Burnsville
We love our home here in Burnsville, NC! Located just 30 miles from Asheville and 50 miles from Johnson City, Burnsville is a picturesque small town filled with everything that makes a heart warm. We’re sharing 10 things we love to do while you’re here in Burnsville...
5 Theater Superstitions
There’s a lot that can go wrong at a theater. Anything from a bad opening night to an injury can be catastrophic and ultimately bring production to a halt. For this reason, theater folks can be some of the most superstitious people, and here at Parkway Playhouse,...
APPALACHIAN PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL
Showing September 20-22, 2024 at Parkway Playhouse, our Appalachian Playwriting Festival will features staged readings of new plays written by Appalachian Playwrights or Playwrights that have a strong connection to Appalachia that celebrate Appalachian Culture. One script from this festival will be chosen to be produced on our stage in 2026!
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This theatre is so cool! The building is beautiful inside. The sound system was clear and we could see perfectly even from the back! All the people we encountered were amazing and kind. Highly recommend visiting if you are into theatre!
Love going to the playhouse, when we’re in Burnsville. Everyone is so friendly. The casts are always great. They are all so talented. Such an asset for the area to have.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this local theatre! I just went to see The Red Velvet Cake War and was blown away! The show was hilarious! I can’t believe the quality of the talent at this amazing playhouse right in the heart of Burnsville. The facility holds over 250 people and this show pulled in nearly that many each night!
Where else can a mom and her 21-year-old daughter go and sit together, laugh together, and enjoy awesome entertainment in Burnsville?!? Parkway Playhouse is truly a gem in our little town!