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Banner Elk, NC 28604



Review: THE FLICK at Theatre Charlotte


by Perry Tannenbaum - February 20, 2026

Kyle J. Britt's high-concept presentation of Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play was hit-and-miss at the old Queens Road barn, crash-burning frequently on audibility and unfortunate sightlines. Prospects are better for fuller enjoyment at The Independent Picture House, where the run resumes th...

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Belk Theater


by Perry Tannenbaum - February 09, 2026

Musically and dramatically, THE OUTSIDERS plays like a top-notch chamber version of WEST SIDE STORY: less-heated animosities between the gangs, no symphonic aspirations to the music, and no hormones - none of these Greaser dudes has a girl! But when the music, the jagged choreography, and the specia...

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Davidson Community Players


by Perry Tannenbaum - February 03, 2026

Yes, Davidson Community Players’ executive director Steve Kaliski certainly had a point this past weekend when he declared, “My kingdom for The Autumn’s Tale!” DCP had invited Shepherd Shakespeare Company, which normally performs outdoors at The Barn on Monroe Road, to perform THE WINTER’S...

Review: QUEEN CITY ARTS FESTIVAL, INC. at Mint Museum


by Vickie Evans - December 12, 2025

The event was a strong representation of the transformative power of the arts and the importance of creating platforms for Black playwrights and performers....

Review: BE A LION at Booth Playhouse


by Vickie Evans - December 12, 2025

What a remarkable and entertaining night of theatre. 'Be A Lion' was absolutely sensational. Based on a spinoff of The Wizard of Oz/The Wiz, 'Be A Lion' answers the proposed question, 'What happened to the Emerald City after 'The Wizard' left? What an incredible journey with sensational songs and gl...

Past Shows

A Banner Elk Christmas
A Banner Elk Christmas
Dec 6 – Dec 21, 2024

Don't miss the holiday show that has become a must see in the NC High-Country. It's a fast-paced homage to the television holiday musical variety...

The HitchC*CK Radio Hour Ep. 24
The HitchC*CK Radio Hour Ep. 24
Oct 25 – Oct 26, 2024

Start your Halloween fun a few days early. Be a part of the "studio audience" and experience the spookiness of these Hitchcockian stories along with...

The Love List
The Love List
Sep 13 – Sep 22, 2024

When a gypsy woman has a perennial bachelor create a list of the top ten qualities in a mate and his "Ideal Woman" suddenly arrives...

Distant Music
Distant Music
Aug 16 – Aug 25, 2024

In a in Massachusetts Irish pub, the kegs are tapped as Connor, Maeve and Dev discuss religion, beer, whether truth really exists, differences between the...

Mindgame
Mindgame
Jul 19 – Jul 28, 2024

This is a puzzle-box of a play. A thriller that actually manages to thrill, and a very dark comedy that twists and spirals towards a...

Moon Over the Brewery
Moon Over the Brewery
Jun 14 – Jun 23, 2024

Single mom, Miriam, has lived alone with her daughter, Amanda, most of Amanda’s life. Miriam would like some male companionship, but, so far, Amanda (along...

A Banner Elk Christmas
A Banner Elk Christmas
Dec 1 – Dec 17, 2023

HomeAboutOn StageBox OfficeAuditionsCamps & MasterClassesDirectionsSupport Show Archives PO Box 2274Banner Elk, NC  28604 Phone  828-414-1844  2023 Complete Season June 10,  July 8 & 29, August  12 (OUR SATURDAY KIDS THEATER SERIES) Ever wonder how a simple forest dwelling...

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