The Fritz – APRIL 20
Hendersonville Theatre presents soul-driven psychedelic funk band The Fritz as April’s intimate Hometown Sound Music Series concert. Hailing from Asheville, the group’s aggressive approach to funk, soul, and rock creates a sound that is uniquely their own. Their high-energy, danceable songs provide a platform for each member to shine.
Anne of Green Gables – MAY 2-12
Based on the classic novel written by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery and first published in 1908, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, a red-headed orphan girl who is mistakenly sent to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on their farm in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island.
My Big Fat Italian Wedding Murder – MAY 18-19
Luciano and Carmella Pasquale cordially request the honor of your presence at the wedding reception for their daughter Angelica to Francesco Giovanni! Get ready to meet their wacky relatives, complete with a 4 course, Gourmet Italian dinner, and…MURDER is on the MENU! Can you figure out who dunnit? YOU BE THE DETECTIVE!!! YOU SOLVE THE CRIME!
New Works Series – MAY 25
Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The New Works Series is a FREE public reading of a new play in development.
Harvest Moon – MAY 25
Hendersonville Theatre welcomes soul-driven Harvest Moon: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as May’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert. With over a hundred million albums sold and countless hits, CSN&Y songs have defined the music of a generation that still resonates today.
One Night Only! – JUNE 9
Hendersonville Theatre is proud to bring to WNC One Night Only! A Tribute to the Bee Gees, a nationally renowned Bee Gees Tribute Band! ONO is THE tribute to one of the top bands of all time, with an unforgettable night of incredible entertainment.
Legally Blonde the Musical – JULY 18-AUGUST 4
America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie.
New Works Series – JULY 20
Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The New Works Series is a FREE public reading of a new play in development.
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues – AUGUST 17
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues returns to Hendersonville Theatre in August for HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series! Alabama Blues Hall of Fame member Mac Arnold is back with his band and a “plate full” of CDs, building a new foundation in blues, soul, and funk.
One Act Play Festival- AUGUST 23-25
Hendersonville Theatre premiers its first One Act Play Festival of short plays, featuring a variety of different stories from regional and national playwrights, local directors, and incredible performers.
Funeral for a Gangster – SEPTEMBER 14-15
YOU SOLVE THE CRIME!.. an interactive MUSICAL COMEDY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW! It’s 1928…in a speakeasy, “Ruby’s Place,” where the grieving family is holding a memorial service for Vito “The Gut” Marzetti. As a dear friend of Vito’s, you have been invited to pay your honorable respects to the family.
Leon Timbo & The Family Band – SEPTEMBER 21
Hendersonville Theatre welcomes Leon Timbo and the Family Band as September’s intimate HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert! For country-soul singer-songwriter Leon Timbo’s sound incorporates equal measures of vintage soul, gospel, folk, R&B, and even modern blues making for a unique experience that some have described as “transparent soul.”
New Works Series – SEPTEMBER 28
Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The New Works Series is a FREE public reading of a new play in development.
Murder on the Orient Express – OCTOBER 5-6
This Agatha Christie classic features a cast of colorful characters and a plot twist that is sure to delight any mystery fan! Ken Ludwig’s clever adaptation boasts all the glamor, intrigue, and suspense of the celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor.
Misery – OCTOBER 17-27
True life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his “number one fan.” Based on Stephen King’s acclaimed, best-selling novel, the tense cat-and-mouse game will grip you until the very end.
BonaFide featuring Paula Harris – NOVEMBER 16
To close out our 2024 Hometown Sound Music Series, Hendersonville Theatre presents a special concert, BonaFide featuring Paula Harris. Just like the definition of the band’s name, BonaFide is “authentic, sincere or without artifice.” The band dishes out music that is “genuine & real” from organic instruments and no special effects. Approachable with broad appeal, the group is influenced by many American music genres including groups like Stuff, Anita Baker, and Post Modern Jukebox. BonaFide is, simply put, great music from musicians at the top of their game, sophisticated, fresh, and fun!
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play – DECEMBER 5-15
Frank Capra’s beloved American holiday classic film is reimagined as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Set in Studio A at WBFR in Manhattan on Christmas Eve 1946, this hilarious re-enactment, with the help of a live Foley and a talented small ensemble, brings the entire town of Bedford Falls to life on stage.