Located in the heart of the Pack Square Cultural District, the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is a three-venue complex comprising the Diana Wortham Theatre, the Tina McGuire Theatre, and the Henry LaBrun Studio. There is convenient off-street parking and numerous downtown restaurants within a block of the center. The Wortham Center offers live performances of music, theatre and dance throughout the year by nationally touring artists (the Mainstage Series) as well as a wide array of performances and events by more than 40 professional and avocational regional arts groups. Over 55,000 attended an event in the theatre in 2018, which includes over 10,000 students, teachers and parents from 16 counties in WNC as part of the theatre's education program, the Matinee Series. The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
Located in the heart of the Pack Square Cultural District, the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is a three-venue complex comprising the Diana Wortham Theatre, the Tina McGuire Theatre, and the Henry LaBrun Studio. There is convenient off-street parking and numerous downtown restaurants within a block of the center. The Wortham Center offers live performances of music, theatre and dance throughout the year by nationally touring artists (the Mainstage Series) as well as a wide array of performances and events by more than 40 professional and avocational regional arts groups. Over 55,000 attended an event in the theatre in 2018, which includes over 10,000 students, teachers and parents from 16 counties in WNC as part of the theatre's education program, the Matinee Series. The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
Room Name | SqFt. | Dimensions | Ceiling | Theater | Classroom | Banquet | Reception |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tina McGuire Theatre | 1500 | X | 100 | 120 | 100 | ||
Henry LaBrun Studio | X | 70 | 70 |
The classic ballet, Swan Lake, tells a timeless tale of romance and enchantment. Set to Tchaikovsky's iconic and groundbreaking score, this poignant … more
Couples Therapy is a theatrical show unlike any others (I know you’ve heard that before but we mean it). It is a unique and clever combination of … more
April 28, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Season Finale: “Spring Fourth” PROGRAM: Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38; … more
Recommended for grades 1-5 . Performance duration: 60 min. Comics go comically off the rails in this musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s hilarious book … more
Recommended for grades 1-5 . Performance duration: 60 min. Comics go comically off the rails in this musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s hilarious book … more
Jesus of Nazareth returns after 2,000 years, but this time he’s no carpenter — he’s a stand-up comedian. Shining the light of truth on false prophets, … more
Jesus of Nazareth returns after 2,000 years, but this time he’s no carpenter — he’s a stand-up comedian. Shining the light of truth on false prophets, … more
A story of ideas evolving and repeating, but never quite converging, while playing with the nuances of scale and tempo. In the enigmatic realm of the … more
Be mesmerized by Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance's extraordinary production, 'Before the Scream'. Terpsicorps features professional dancers from … more
Punch Bucket Lit Inaugural Literary Festival, September, 20th & 21st, 2024 Our literary festival brings writers and literary enthusiasts from all … more
For Visitors
For Media
For Planners