Upcoming performances at Diana Wortham Theatre

March 24 at 8PM:  DERVISH. In the world of high-energy Irish music, Dervish stands out as remarkable and magical, earning high praise from critics and the adulation and loyalty of fans. Its charismatic singer Cathy Jordan evokes the spirited pubs and wild beauty of Ireland. Don't miss one of the all-time great Irish traditional bands, back in Asheville for one performance only. Click here for a music sample and slide show of Dervish

Dervish's Asheville performance is presented in partnership with The Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College, and supported by Mainstage Celtic Series sponsors Don & Nancy Ackermann Cole, Arby's, and BB&T. Get details and tickets...

April 5-6 at 8PM:  The award-winning Viver Brasil brings exhilirating movement, stunning costumes, and pulsating percussion to the Diana Wortham Theatre stage.  Pre-Performance discussions at 7:00pm at The Forum at Pack Place prior to both Viver Brasil performances. Leading the discussions are Linda Yudin, Viver Brasil Company Manager; and Connie Schrader, UNC-Asheville Department of Health and Wellness. Free for ticket holders. Seating is limited; please arrive early.
Viver Brasil's Asheville performances are presented in partnership with UNC-Asheville Cultural Events & Special Academics Programs, and funded in part by the National Dance Project of the New England Foundation for the Arts, with lead funding from the Andrew W. Melton Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Community Connections Fund of the MetLife Foundation, in addition to funding from the National Endowment for the ArtsSouthern Arts Federation.  Get details and tickets...

The Diana Wortham Theatre is located at 2 South Pack Square  in Asheville, NC