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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
History Comes Alive Festival: Charles Dickens Show
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Transylvania County Library

History Comes Alive Festival

From antebellum America to the Golden West, from the world of Nazi Austria to the world of American pop music, we have an image of these times, these people. On the Chautauqua stage, we will explore the truth of those images.

Charles Dickens – He twice visited America and gave us his unvarnished view of what he found – Portrayed by Larry Bounds.

FREE Admission.

Seating is limited and first-come, first-served.

Come early to get a seat.  Doors open at 6 pm.

This show is sponsored by: 

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Categories: Education Family Fun Theatre
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 19 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

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Categories: Theatre
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 19 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

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Categories: Theatre
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Rootabaga Express
Jun 20 @ 10:15 am – 10:45 am
Carl Sandburg Home

Rootabaga Express!
Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:15 am.
June 15 – August 5 (no plays July 13 & 15)

Carl Sandburg created his own version of American fairy tales when he published Rootabaga Stories (1922) and Rootabaga Pigeons (1923). He replaced the European fairy tale cast of princes, princesses, castles and kingdoms with icons American children would recognize — taxi-drivers, movie actors, skyscrapers, prairies and automobiles. Rootabaga Express! brings the stories of the Five Rusty Rats, Bimbo the Snip and more to life.You’ll meet new characters and journey farther into the Village of Liver and Onions and Sandburg’s imagination than ever before.

The 30-minute plays are appropriate for all ages and held weather permitting in the amphitheater (check our Facebook page in case performances are moved to the garage near the Sandburg Home or cancelled for severe weather). These shows are supported by the Flat Rock Playhouse and the Park Store, operated by America’s National Parks.

Young visitors who attend the plays can earn a limited edition Rootabaga Junior Ranger badge. Rootabaga Ranger activity sheets will be available at the amphitheater. Once completed, kids can get their Rootabaga Ranger badge at the amphitheater, Sandburg Home, or farm.

Arrival and Parking
Please visit our Parking page for more information.
Visitors who need transportation assistance should call the park at 828-707-8125 upon arrival.

Apprentice actors from the Flat Rock Playhouse have performed adaptations of Sandburg’s works for park visitors since 1974. Using Sandburg’s own words from his collections of children’s stories, poetry, collected music, biography of Abraham Lincoln and his own autobiography, the performances provide visitors with a sense of the scope of his work and imagination. Sandburg was an expert storyteller, and easily wove important messages of fairness, empathy and social justice into his writings. Whatever play you are able to attend you will walk away with a smile on your face and a better understanding of the legacy of Carl Sandburg.

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Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Theatre
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 20 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

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Categories: Theatre
Escape to Margaritaville
Jun 20 @ 7:30 pm
Greenville Theatre

Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley

Come hear the hit songs of Jimmy Buffet brought to life in this hilarious new musical! Audiences will get a kick out of meeting two very different people; one that is extremely career-focused, and one that believes “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” who ultimately change each other’s lives in Paradise. Featuring hit songs like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” audience members and “parrotheads” alike will be falling in love and humming along to this perfect summer musical by comedian Mike O’Malley and Jimmy Buffet himself. 

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Categories: Music Theatre
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 20 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

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Categories: Theatre
ASSASSINS
Jun 20 @ 8:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

BOOK BY JOHN WEIDMAN / MUSIC & LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
DIRECTED BY ANDREW SCOVILLE

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our country’s most successful and would-be assassins intersect in unexpected ways, creating a powerful, yet unnervingly funny look at some of the most shocking moments in US history.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  Do you like musicals by the greatest theatrical composer of our time?  Do you like dark comedies? Unusual premises?  Incredible production values including immersive seating and, as always, a live orchestra?  You’re in luck, we have ASSASSINS for you!

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you liked the dark exploration of history in BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the absurdity of the premise of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, or the energy of an EVIL DEAD or NATIVE GARDENS, this show is for you.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE, THEMES, AND SIMULATED GUN VIOLENCE.

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Categories: Music Theatre
Friday, June 21, 2024
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 21 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

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Categories: Theatre
ASSASSINS
Jun 21 @ 8:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

BOOK BY JOHN WEIDMAN / MUSIC & LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
DIRECTED BY ANDREW SCOVILLE

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our country’s most successful and would-be assassins intersect in unexpected ways, creating a powerful, yet unnervingly funny look at some of the most shocking moments in US history.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  Do you like musicals by the greatest theatrical composer of our time?  Do you like dark comedies? Unusual premises?  Incredible production values including immersive seating and, as always, a live orchestra?  You’re in luck, we have ASSASSINS for you!

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you liked the dark exploration of history in BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the absurdity of the premise of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, or the energy of an EVIL DEAD or NATIVE GARDENS, this show is for you.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE, THEMES, AND SIMULATED GUN VIOLENCE.

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Categories: Music Theatre
Escape to Margaritaville
Jun 21 @ 8:00 pm
Greenville Theatre

Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley

Come hear the hit songs of Jimmy Buffet brought to life in this hilarious new musical! Audiences will get a kick out of meeting two very different people; one that is extremely career-focused, and one that believes “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” who ultimately change each other’s lives in Paradise. Featuring hit songs like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” audience members and “parrotheads” alike will be falling in love and humming along to this perfect summer musical by comedian Mike O’Malley and Jimmy Buffet himself. 

Read more
Categories: Music Theatre
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Rootabaga Express
Jun 22 @ 10:15 am – 10:45 am
Carl Sandburg Home

Rootabaga Express!
Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10:15 am.
June 15 – August 5 (no plays July 13 & 15)

Carl Sandburg created his own version of American fairy tales when he published Rootabaga Stories (1922) and Rootabaga Pigeons (1923). He replaced the European fairy tale cast of princes, princesses, castles and kingdoms with icons American children would recognize — taxi-drivers, movie actors, skyscrapers, prairies and automobiles. Rootabaga Express! brings the stories of the Five Rusty Rats, Bimbo the Snip and more to life.You’ll meet new characters and journey farther into the Village of Liver and Onions and Sandburg’s imagination than ever before.

The 30-minute plays are appropriate for all ages and held weather permitting in the amphitheater (check our Facebook page in case performances are moved to the garage near the Sandburg Home or cancelled for severe weather). These shows are supported by the Flat Rock Playhouse and the Park Store, operated by America’s National Parks.

Young visitors who attend the plays can earn a limited edition Rootabaga Junior Ranger badge. Rootabaga Ranger activity sheets will be available at the amphitheater. Once completed, kids can get their Rootabaga Ranger badge at the amphitheater, Sandburg Home, or farm.

Arrival and Parking
Please visit our Parking page for more information.
Visitors who need transportation assistance should call the park at 828-707-8125 upon arrival.

Apprentice actors from the Flat Rock Playhouse have performed adaptations of Sandburg’s works for park visitors since 1974. Using Sandburg’s own words from his collections of children’s stories, poetry, collected music, biography of Abraham Lincoln and his own autobiography, the performances provide visitors with a sense of the scope of his work and imagination. Sandburg was an expert storyteller, and easily wove important messages of fairness, empathy and social justice into his writings. Whatever play you are able to attend you will walk away with a smile on your face and a better understanding of the legacy of Carl Sandburg.

Read more
Categories: Family Fun Outdoors Theatre
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 22 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

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Categories: Theatre
FREE and family friendly magic w/ Magician Kenrick Ice McDonald
Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm
John Wesley United Methodist Church

Magician Kenrick Ice McDonald will be performing a FREE and family friendly magic show to
be filmed for the documentary film Going Fine Since 1889: The Magical Armstrongs.
The Celebrated Armstrong’s were a family of African American magicians who performed
throughout the South during the Jim Crow era and lived in Spartanburg.
The Armstrong Brothers, an early version of the act, performed at the historic John Wesley
United Methodist Church in 1903.
Ice McDonald has performed all over the world and been featured on television shows,
Masters of Illusion, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The Tonight Show. In 2014 he
became the first African American ever inaugurated as National President of the Society of
American Magicians’ (S.A.M.)

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Categories: Family Fun Theatre
Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show!
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Greenville Hilton

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre – a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room – it’s the entire space, and you’re not just a spectator – you’re a potential part of the show!As the night unfurls, you’ll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that’s still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Jan 6, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 and happens every:
Saturdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm CST

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Categories: Comedy Theatre
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

Read more
Categories: Theatre
ASSASSINS
Jun 22 @ 8:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

BOOK BY JOHN WEIDMAN / MUSIC & LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
DIRECTED BY ANDREW SCOVILLE

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our country’s most successful and would-be assassins intersect in unexpected ways, creating a powerful, yet unnervingly funny look at some of the most shocking moments in US history.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  Do you like musicals by the greatest theatrical composer of our time?  Do you like dark comedies? Unusual premises?  Incredible production values including immersive seating and, as always, a live orchestra?  You’re in luck, we have ASSASSINS for you!

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you liked the dark exploration of history in BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the absurdity of the premise of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, or the energy of an EVIL DEAD or NATIVE GARDENS, this show is for you.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE, THEMES, AND SIMULATED GUN VIOLENCE.

Read more
Categories: Music Theatre
Escape to Margaritaville
Jun 22 @ 8:00 pm
Greenville Theatre

Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley

Come hear the hit songs of Jimmy Buffet brought to life in this hilarious new musical! Audiences will get a kick out of meeting two very different people; one that is extremely career-focused, and one that believes “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” who ultimately change each other’s lives in Paradise. Featuring hit songs like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” audience members and “parrotheads” alike will be falling in love and humming along to this perfect summer musical by comedian Mike O’Malley and Jimmy Buffet himself. 

Read more
Categories: Music Theatre
Sunday, June 23, 2024
The Shawshank Redemption
Jun 23 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Embark on an unforgettable journey of resilience, friendship, and the triumph of the human spirit as the Playhouse proudly presents The Shawshank Redemption. Based on Steven King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and its subsequent 1994 film adaptation, this captivating story has enthralled audiences around the world. Prepare to be riveted, moved, and inspired by this timeless tale of hope and reclamation as it comes to life on the Playhouse stage!

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

Read more
Categories: Theatre
ASSASSINS
Jun 23 @ 3:00 pm
The Warehouse Theatre

ASSASSINS

MAY 31 — JUN 23, 2024

BOOK BY JOHN WEIDMAN / MUSIC & LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
DIRECTED BY ANDREW SCOVILLE

A journey through the dark side of the American dream, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony-winning musical Assassins explores the lives of nine men and women who either killed (or tried to kill) one of the Presidents of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald and beyond, the stories of our country’s most successful and would-be assassins intersect in unexpected ways, creating a powerful, yet unnervingly funny look at some of the most shocking moments in US history.

WHY SEE THIS SHOW:  Do you like musicals by the greatest theatrical composer of our time?  Do you like dark comedies? Unusual premises?  Incredible production values including immersive seating and, as always, a live orchestra?  You’re in luck, we have ASSASSINS for you!

WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW?  If you liked the dark exploration of history in BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, the absurdity of the premise of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, or the energy of an EVIL DEAD or NATIVE GARDENS, this show is for you.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE, THEMES, AND SIMULATED GUN VIOLENCE.

Read more
Categories: Music Theatre