Parents, actors and patrons of the arts need to check out the new space for ENCORE Theatrical…read moreCompany! Whether you want to come see a show, work on set or brave the stage ENCORE will prove to be a resource for you and your family. This company produces shows for children and adults alike. I've seen the first two productions of their current season. Speaking of season, as it starts to warm up couples around the Morristown area will be looking for something new to do and an outing to the theater makes a great date night. SEASON TICKETS are a great gift idea! Recently I helped backstage with the production for End of the Rainbow, a musical by Peter Quilter, which tells the humorous, touching story of the fabulous Judy Garland. While unveiling incite to the elusive abuse endured by this iconic legend of the silver screen and her unfortunate passing, this show will make you laugh and give you pause. The set was great. Lighting was spot on and under the direction of Interim Executive Director Dr. Dennis Elks, the cast of local actors kept our eyes glued to the stage. Tennessee is the Volunteer State and over this past month it has been an honor to volunteer for Encore Theatrical. It feels good to work alongside other creative, passionate individuals all focused on helping not only our youth but new and seasoned artists alike have a space in which to grow. People can offer their help to assist with costumes, set construction, painting, organization, marketing, community outreach and so much more (all while exercising an old skill set or developing a new one)! Theatre will always have a place in the world as its roots are grounded in storytelling and empathy which connects all types of characters across all walks of life and sometimes you see a performance worthy of an ENCORE.

Encore has the best shows and great performances by very talented individuals! I have seen several…read moreshows and they have always exceeded my expectations in terms of talent and quality!

kinda torqued off about what should have been a 90-minute drive becoming four hours of wheel time…read morebecause AlphaBetCo started off showing me this venue right up 77 not way out west... but the map is only as useless as the folks publishing it so there's that :-\ the actual real life place is pretty impressive to behold: wall of glass is pleasingly reflective during the day but at night the lights shine through displaying the two-story lobby in all it's glory. our hotel backed up to the property so after dropping my lovely bride at the will call I went back and parked and walked over... yeah common sense! clean and nicely appointed upstairs and down, elevator or stairs to make the switch so you can come or go as you please. couple of snack bars on the main floor, and another for the balcony. no beer, no wine, just coffee and sodas and popcorn and stuff like that at reasonable prices so find your seat and relax... seats are a bit narrow but not horribly so, a gentle reminder to drop a couple dozen or so kilos :-\ acoustics are good and I can't imagine a bad seat in the house except the guy running the sound board tonight missed it "by-that-much" since the talky parts were fine but the occasional singy bit got clipped from the program... restrooms could use a little more room but that holds true of all venues... still not a bad night out and I got to sit in the balcony holding hands with my best girl all night :-)

I bragged about this place since entering. It's really beautiful but that's where it ends. I'm an…read moreaverage sized petite female (just pregnant) and I literally had to squeeze my hips in the seat. I look around at all the larger adults and I don't know how they are sitting here. It boast to be a 1500 seat concert hall but realistically it should only be about 1000 seats. This will keep me from returning. All I can think of is how uncomfortable this is and the concert hasn't begun. Think about guests comfort and not just how much $$ you can squeeze out of the place. Disappointing

Great local venue. Comfortable, easy parking. Good sound. Every seat seemed to have a good view…read more Clean bathrooms. I just wish they had more healthy snack options!

This wonderful facility is centrally located for Knox County and Blount County patrons to enjoy…read moreprofessional performances at a reasonable price. The facility is large and clean with controlled temperatures that's pleasant for everyone's comfort. The friendly staff is helpful and accommodating. There is adequate parking with easy access for entering and exiting the venue.

What a great addition to downtown for artist and instructors to rent to hold classes! I have been…read moreattending Gold Fox Yoga on Wednesdays nights here and love the atmosphere and ease of the location. Rooms are Medium size, to create an intimate setting but large enough to have your own space. The location has hardwood flooring and full length wall mirrors to make this a perfect spot for yoga class, it also has its own parking in the back. This is a great community spot, as anyone can rent it.

This is a fantastic venue for adult dance classes with three large rooms that feature beautiful…read morewood floors and mirrored walls. The owner, Cindy, has great energy and many years of bellydancing experience. The location is very central, close to downtown and convenient. Broadway Academy offers a nice mix of classes and is always looking to attract new teachers.

We always enjoy the plays at Blue Ridge Community Theater. Last night's performance of one flew…read moreover the cuckoos nest was so amazing, it exceeded my expectations. It was so well performed and the ending made me tear up. I must mention the set because it was incredible. Everything about the theater is so enjoyable from the lovely lady at the box office, the refreshment staff, the ushers and the actors. I highly recommend a visit to the BRCT.

The husband and I are big fans of the perfuming arts and are regulars at The Maverick Theater in…read moreFullerton, which we LOVE!!! So, whenever we take a trip somewhere and if time allows I try to find the local theater and catch a play, sometimes two. And, so since our last trip to Blue Ridge did not allow for a show; I decided that this time we would catch one despite our schedule. I went online (BlueRidgeMountains.com), started doing some research and found the Blue Ridge Community Theater. After clicking here clicking there I learned that their next show would be taking place the same time our trip...YAY! The theater is located literally across the street from the Swan Drive-In (which by the way is on our itinerary for our next visit--so keep an eye out for that review) the parking lot is small and was full (much to my surprise) the Saturday we visited. You may have to make our own parking space in the lot, or park on the street, but don't worry about parking on the street it's not like parking in LA, your call will be safe. When you enter the box office is located directly in-front of the main double doors. To the right end of the hall is the snack bar where you can get candy and drinks and to the left you will find the restrooms. I believe staff mentioned that the theater sits 100+/- people, so it's a good size and seating is standard stadium seats and set up. We had tickets in the front row and I had some concerns about the height of the stage. I didn't want to be looking up at the stage and even further up at the actors, but don't worry, the stage is at the same level as the first row so neck kinks will not be an issue. They company did a great job with the set and the overall performance was fantastic. They play we saw "Whose Wives are they Anyway" was hilarious! The actor's comedic timing was on point and my husband and I along with the rest of the audience laughed to no end. Ok, now being from LA the movie capital of the world where everyone is an aspiring actor and aims for physical perfection, I was glad to see actors who A) can act and B) look like normal people. I get tired of the perfect looking man and woman...I don't know about your but I can't relate to them and I like being able to connect with the actors in some sense. So, not only did the Blue Ridge actors know their craft but they are individuals who you can connect with. They are real people unpretentious, polite and eager to meet the audience. They are grateful to be doing what they love and they don't have the LA entitlement complex. We definitely plan on becoming regulars at the theater and look forward to our next show. If you, like my husband and I, like small production plays then I give Blue Ridge Community Theater a try. Oh, and tickets are available on-line and they take credit cards.

Great showing LIZZIE! The theatre was great too lots of volunteers, and the drinks weren't crazy…read moreover priced. Clean and we got some great seats. Very talented actors and great singers. FUNNY IMO the old prudes in front of us left half way through the showing because they thought it was too risqué. God forbid two women kiss for a second- adding in details of LGBTQ+ had a plot reason in the end if they would have stayed for it. Looks like they found their way to the reviews here too unfortunately. Personally, I wouldn't take it with a grain of salt This got me interested in the lore behind Lizzie (had no clue about her previously). Would return again If you do some research many of the rumors surrounding Lizzie ranged from incest, gay lovers, and other things too which help make her an outcast along with the murder of her parents back in her days. We will be back!!

We were excited to see the opening show of Lizzie, but were sadly disappointed. The description of…read morethe show did not mention that, with artistic license, the play immediately included race, incest, and homosexual behavior. Why? They had the Lizzy Borden story and good songs with great singers. We love the theatre and have seen previous shows but this one was unacceptable. We left at intermission.

A local long-time play house that runs quality performances. It was started in 1938 and is the…read moreoldest theatre in North Carolina. The season runs from May to October. It was recently winterized and now shows film during non-theatre times.

Wife and I enjoyed weekend trip to the Highlands and took in the Holiday Christmas show. Very…read moreenjoyable experience for Christmas and having live music around the holidays . The theater made it a memorable weekend. Excellent performances and would recommend to anyone in the Highlands area. Very easy ticketing online and quick pass through once you get to the venue.