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Location: Main Stage “The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot. The guy who invented the other three, HE was a genius.”- Sid Caesar
World Premier Production
From 1950 to 1954, millions of viewers tuned their television sets to NBC for a 90-minute sketch comedy show starring Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris and Imogene Coca. The writers were Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Michael Stewart and Mel Tolkin and the show was called Your Show of Shows. The show changed television forever and influenced every television comedy that came after it. Now, in this all new stage production, classic television comes to life as we invite you to laugh out loud at some of the greatest comedy skits ever written.
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Location: Main Stage "Good thing you're learning how to cook, Percy. way to a man's heart is still through his stomach or at least somewhere in that vicinity." - Shelby
Based on the award-winning film by Lee David Zlotoff, this new American musical, with a score tinged with Bluegrass and Folk, is unlike any before it. Percy Talbot has just been released from prison and is looking for a fresh start. She travels to the small town of gilead, wisconsin and finds a job at Hannah's Spitfire grill - the only eatery in the struggling town. Before long, the town of gilead is transformed forever by its newest resident who discovers the power of what one person can do. This heartwarming and funny musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of fresh starts in a story of salvation, forgiveness and redemption.
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Location: Main Stage "Golf is easy. The first thing you do is buy clothes that don't match." - Louise
The Playhouse becomes the "clubhouse" for a funny show about a funnier game. Playhouse favorite playwright, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Crazy For You, Leading Ladies) has written a new play that is a hysterical homage to the classic farce. Two rival golf clubs square off in an annual competition with fortunes on the line, and everything depends on the fragile psyche of a promising young golfer. If you have ever considered golf to be "a good walk, spoiled" or nodded ruefully when you realized what 'golf ' spells backwards, come join us for an unforgettable round of comedy.
Adult situations
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Location: Main Stage "If it gets around in Chicago that I went to a prayer meeting, no decent person will talk to me!" - Big Jule
When you think of the greatest musicals ever written for the American stage, guys and Dolls is always near the top of the list. Set in New York City, this oddball romantic comedy, considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legendary. Join Sky Masterson, Sarah Brown, Nathan Detroit and Adelaide, as they sing and dance their way through a timeless, groundbreaking score.
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Location: Main Stage "Oh, yes, dear. everything's all nice and paranormal here."- Dotty
Earning its name from the theatrical stage direction referring to sounds made offstage, Noises Off has been called "the funniest farce ever written." In this show within a show, a cast of itinerant actors rehearses a flop called Nothing's On. Based on the premise that the best way to witness a farce is from behind the scenes, this hilarious play turns set design on its head. get ready for a unique perspective, complete with slamming doors, backstage intrigue and an errant herring in this comedic delight.
Adult situations
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Location: Main Stage "Wes, I have a new heart now. I'm sorry…It doesn't want you back…" - Glory
On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend - almost - in this delightful
midwinter night's dream. Almost, Maine explores the mysteries of the heart while touching audiences with laughter, heartache and hope. Performed by our new Resident Fall Acting Company.
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Location: Main Stage "Anybody can be anything they want to be... you've just gotta first believe it yourself." - Zelda
Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to partner with a Tony-nominated writing team on a brand new "jazz age" musical set in Asheville, North Carolina. Loosely based on the lives of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, this new musical tells the story of a beautiful southern belle who meets handsome author F. Scott Fitzgerald at a dance on July 4, 1917. what follows is a love affair for the ages and a couple that comes to define a new cult of American celebrity. with a score that nods to Porter and Gershwin, Zelda is an old-fashioned musical told in a completely new, contemporary way. Be a part of the launch of a new American musical!
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Location: Main Stage "Careful Maggie, your claws are showing."
-Brick
Winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1955 was just the first of countless honors heaped upon what many consider to be one of the greatest plays written for the American Theatre. In a plantation house, a family celebrates the 65th birthday of Big Daddy.
A number of evils poison the gaiety: greed, sins of the past, and desperate and clawing hopes for the future. elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman played Maggie The Cat and Brick in the iconic film version. This is Tennessee williams at his best and is a perfect play for lovers of classic, dramatic theatre.
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Location: Main Stage World Premier Production
This brand new, modern adaptation of Tchaikovsky's beloved classic will change the way you think about The Nutcracker. The music, the spectacle, and our unique take on the classic story will redefine what has become an annual holiday pilgrimage for fans around the world. with a huge cast featuring performers from throughout western North Carolina, our YouTheatre students, and nationally renowned professional vocalists and dancers, this exciting take on the holiday classic will become a new Christmas tradition for your whole family.
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