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RENT to Open at Flat Rock Playhouse in 30th Anniversary Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse will present a 30th Anniversary production of RENT at the State Theatre of North Carolina. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features a cast of Broadway veterans and regional performers.

JJ Niemann Will Lead Flat Rock Playhouse's FOOTLOOSE This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

Flat Rock Playhouse will stage FOOTLOOSE this summer, featuring songs including “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let's Hear It for the Boy,” and “Almost Paradise.” The production will star JJ Niemann as Ren McCormack. Performances will run June 12 through July 5.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Flat Rock Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2025

Agatha Christie's timeless classic 'Murder on the Orient Express,' adapted for the stage by renowned playwright Ken Ludwig, is being presented at Flat Rock Playhouse's Leiman Mainstage. Learn more!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is Coming to Flat Rock Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

Flat Rock Playhouse will present Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, set to take the Leiman Mainstage. This extraordinary musical tells the incredible true story of Carole King. Learn how to purchase tickets.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR IN CONCERT Comes to Flat Rock Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

Jesus Christ Superstar, in concert, is headed to Flat Rock Playhouse! Performances run September 5 - 22, 2024.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present BOEING-BOEING in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

Flat Rock Playhouse is set to present BOEING-BOEING, a classic comedy revolving around a bachelor juggling three flight attendant fiancées. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, A VIRTUAL PRODUCTION Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2020

Due to popular demand, Flat Rock Playhouse has extended their production of A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, A Virtual Production. You can now enjoy this year's one-of-a-kind show through January 1st!

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS Virtual Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2020

The tradition continues with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, A Virtual Production. For the past four years, the Playhouse has been able to celebrate the holidays with our community and beloved patrons through their Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas productions.

Photo Flash: Flat Rock Playhouse Presents A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2019

Flat Rock Playhouse bids farewell to 2019 with a holiday celebration that's sure to entertain and inspire. For the third year in a row, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas will close out the season in style and whimsy. This production features beloved holiday songs, spectacular dance numbers, sublime vocals, and hilarious sketches. Running November 29th - December 30th, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, guarantees wholesome and jovial entertainment with classics such as “Ave Maria”, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, and “Sleigh Ride”.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents: A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019

Flat Rock Playhouse bids farewell to 2019 with a holiday celebration that's sure to entertain and inspire. For the third year in a row, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas will close out the season in style and whimsy. This production features beloved holiday songs, spectacular dance numbers, sublime vocals, and hilarious sketches. Running November 29th - December 30th, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, guarantees wholesome and jovial entertainment with classics such as 'Ave Maria', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', and 'Sleigh Ride'.

Photo Flash: MOMMIE DEAREST: THE MUSICAL Returns To Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2019

By popular demand, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present the return of Christina Crawford's “Mommie Dearest: The Musical” in concert on Monday, November 11.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents CINEMATASTIC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

Grab your popcorn and settle in for Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies, a Flat Rock Playhouse original coming to you this September 13th - 28th. This unique concert experience will bring to life iconic songs made famous by movies from the silver screen of yesteryear to today. Featuring an 11-piece instrumental ensemble on stage along with professional vocalists and performers, Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies transports audiences to the moment they first heard songs such as a?oeSomewhere Over the Rainbow,a?? a?oeMoon River,a?? a?oeAs Time Goes By,a?? and many more! Crafted with love and pizzazz, this exclusive Flat Rock Playhouse production is not to be missed, as fans of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Broadway on the Rock can attest.

LETTERLAND ALIVE! Musical To Bring Phonics Program To Life
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2019

Taking the stage this month across Henderson County Public Schools elementaries: Letterland Alive!

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2019

Grab your popcorn and settle in for Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies, a Flat Rock Playhouse original coming to you this September 13th - 28th. This unique concert experience will bring to life iconic songs made famous by movies from the silver screen of yesteryear to today. Featuring an 11-piece instrumental ensemble on stage along with professional vocalists and performers, Cinematastic: The Music of the Movies transports audiences to the moment they first heard songs such as a?oeSomewhere Over the Rainbow,a?? a?oeMoon River,a?? a?oeAs Time Goes By,a?? and many more! Crafted with love and pizzazz, this exclusive Flat Rock Playhouse production is not to be missed, as fans of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Broadway on the Rock can attest.

Photo Flash: Flat Rock Playhouse Gets Grooving with ALL SHOOK UP
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019

Celebrate hit songs made famous by Elvis Presley at the Flat Rock Playhouse in the upcoming production, All Shook Up!

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents ALL SHOOK UP
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2019

Celebrate hit songs made famous by Elvis Presley at the Flat Rock Playhouse in the upcoming production,

VIDEO: South Pacific at Flat Rock Playhouse
by Nate Ronning - Jun 26, 2019

Flat Rock Playhouse continues the 2019 Season with summer blockbuster musical and Broadway classic, South Pacific. Check out video of the show!

Review Roundup: SOUTH PACIFIC at Flat Rock Playhouse; What Did The Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - Jun 20, 2019

Flat Rock Playhouse continues the 2019 Season with summer blockbuster musical and Broadway classic, South Pacific. Known for its glorious score by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the show transports audiences to the Pacific Islands in World War II as young couples struggle with the dynamics of love, war, and faith. Yet, South Pacific also showcases a vibrant, delightful comedic side found in the business of everyday life: raising children, relationship squabbles, and workplace gossip.

Photo Flash: Get an Inside Look at Flat Rock's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Julie Musbach - Jun 10, 2019

Flat Rock Playhouse continues the 2019 Season with summer blockbuster musical and Broadway classic, South Pacific.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents SOUTH PACIFIC
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019

Flat Rock Playhouse continues the 2019 Season with summer blockbuster musical and Broadway classic, South Pacific. Known for its glorious score by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the show transports audiences to the Pacific Islands in World War II as young couples struggle with the dynamics of love, war, and faith. Yet, South Pacific also showcases a vibrant, delightful comedic side found in the business of everyday life: raising children, relationship squabbles, and workplace gossip.