Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth! Follow the adventures of […]

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country Summer Musical Theatre Camp is a 10-day production camp. Participants, grades 3 - 8, develop musical theatre performance abilities by singing, dancing and acting songs and a scripted story while honing their character, solo and ensemble skills. This year's campers are excited to present Seussical, Jr.  Seussical Jr. […]

Page Brothers -  Guitarist Andy Page and bassist Zach Page have an acoustic, string-driven jazz sound — modeled after Django Reinhardt’s classic “Hot Club” ensemble. A High Country performance not to be missed.

The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra (PRSO) the leading professional ragtime orchestra in the United States, returns to the Appalachian Theatre. Under the direction of virtuoso Andrew Greene, PRSO recreates the syncopated stylings of a bygone era - Ragtime, Theater, and Dance music, along with underscoring classic silent films. This year’s event Masters of Silent Comedy […]

For 23 years, Doc & Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest has been held in Sugar Grove, NC each July at the Historic Cove Creek School and nearby park. In September 2024, the festival grounds were destroyed during Hurricane Helene. While the rebuilding efforts are ongoing, MusicFest is proud to partner with the Appalachian Theatre in downtown […]

The country's number one Denver tribute artist, Vigil embodies the late great music icon in look as well as voice with an unforgettable performance. Denver's own lead guitarist, Steve Weisberg, has described Vigil's act as "uncanny". Expect to hear Denver's most beloved hits, including 'Take Me Home, Country Roads', 'Leaving on a Jet Plane', 'Annie's […]

With these words, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now, a theatrical concert that explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Created by, and starring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz, the cabaret-style performance traverses decades alongside songs such as A Case of You, […]

Shrek (2001) - Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts […]

Frozen (2013)- When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna (Kristen Bell) joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's sister, Snow Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel), and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman (Josh Gad), […]

Celebrating its 18th year together, bluegrass juggernaut Balsam Range is charging headlong toward the unknown horizon of what is currently unfolding as the group enters a new, promising chapter of its vast, ever-evolving musical career. Coming into 2025, the group: Caleb Smith (guitar, vocals) Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, vocals) Alan Bibey (mandolin, vocals), and banjoist […]

An Evening with Laura Linney - features a screening of "You Can Count on me" (2000), starring Laura Linney, with a post film discussion with the actress. Laura Linney, award-winning film, television and theater actress, served as honorary chair for the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country's "Lights, Camera...AUCTION!" fundraiser in September 2020. Laura's father, […]