NC Stage Company: Professional Theatre in Downtown Asheville
For a great date night or family night at the theatre, check out North Carolina Stage Company. This professional equity theatre, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, presents high-quality productions in an intimate 125-seat venue. NC Stage made the list of the Top 50 Best Small Stage Theaters in America. It is conveniently adjacent to the Rankin Avenue public parking garage.
As the only professional theatre in Asheville operating on an Actors' Equity SPT-Tier 4 Contract, they deliver exceptional performances at affordable prices with no ticketing fees when you order online or over the phone. Between mainstage shows, they host a diverse lineup of plays, interactive performances, staged readings, comedy, and more.
Season Passes
Save with a Season Pass covering all mainstage shows (some productions are excluded). Season passes offer the best value for theatre lovers who want to experience NC Stage's full lineup of professional productions.
2022 Jeeves Intervenes at NC Stage Theatre
2026/2027 Season
Misery: October 14 – November 1, 2026 Psychological thriller. Based on Stephen King's novel, this tense, darkly funny play traps a bestselling novelist in the home of his self-described number one fan. Things turn dangerous when she reads his new manuscript. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
Mike Wiley Productions presents Changing Same: November 4 – 15, 2026 Historic, civil rights, solo piece. Mike Wiley performs the true story of Private Booker T. Spicely, a Black soldier shot on a Durham bus in 1944. Wiley plays Spicely, the driver, and the witnesses, then stays for a Q&A after each show. Performed at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St., and not part of the Season Pass.
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol: December 2 – 20, 2026 Comedy, holiday. Tom Mula's retelling follows Scrooge's late partner, who is chained, miserable, and pestered by an overeager hell-sprite. His only hope is to help Ebenezer. A funny, moving pick for all ages.
Jeeves at Sea: February 3 – 28, 2027 British comedy, cult favorite. Bertie Wooster's yacht trip goes sideways when his friend Crumpet punches a prince. Add fake identities, a duel challenge, and a marriage scheme, and only Jeeves can save the day. Adapted by Margaret Raether from
P.G. Wodehouse. Primary Trust: March 24 – April 11, 2027 Drama, comedy. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Eboni Booth's play follows Kenneth, a bookstore worker whose quiet routine falls apart after a layoff. Funny and moving, it asks what happens when you let people in.
R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe: May 5 – 23, 2027 Science, one-man show. D.W. Jacobs' play traces the life of the inventor and futurist behind the geodesic dome. It shares his big idea that we already have what we need to care for the planet.
2025/26 Season
A Christmas Carol: A Play with Music December 11-21, 2025
Experience Charles Dickens' classic tale the way it was meant to be performed. This adaptation stays true to Dickens' original public readings with one actor bringing all the beloved characters to life, accompanied by live music. A story of redemption and holiday spirit, suitable for audiences of all ages.
Jeeves in Bloom January 28 - February 22, 2026
British comedy, cult favorite. Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves visit the English countryside where their plan to play matchmaker goes hilariously awry. Soon Bertie faces amorous advances, attempted burglary, and attacks from a homicidal French chef. With stakes this high, only Jeeves can save the day in this delightful romp.
Tiny Beautiful Things March 18 - April 5, 2026
Drama. Based on Cheryl Strayed's bestselling book and adapted by Nia Vardalos, this play brings to life the advice columnist "Sugar" who used empathy and personal experience to help people navigate life's obstacles. A deeply moving exploration of reaching when you're stuck, healing when you're broken, and finding courage to face impossible questions. i
No Child... April 29 - May 17, 2026
Funny, touching solo show. A tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system inspired by the playwright's experiences as a teaching artist. This insightful, hilarious, and poignant master class focuses on students' lives, their struggles, and their remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. A must-see for anyone who cares about education.
Plan Your Visit
NC Stage is located at 15 Stage Lane in downtown Asheville, steps from a variety of restaurants and after-theatre spots. Shows typically run Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 PM with Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Since the theatre only seats 125, buying tickets in advance tickets is recommended. The Box Office operates typically Monday-Friday from 12 PM - 5 PM (828-239-0263). Visit NC Stage's website for their complete calendar. Whether it's a mainstage show or a guest performance, there's something to see nearly every weekend!
