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Great Expectations

  • Diana Wortham Theatre 18 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC, 28801 United States (map)

Akin to a bingeable dramedy carved with the beautiful prose that made Dickens popular, this fast-paced adaptation is filled with unexpected hilarity, escaped prisoners, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence. This gripping rise from hardship to high society will enthrall audiences of all ages. 

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Spotlight on Great Expectations:

  • This touring production is the World Premiere of the adaptation by Nikki Massoud 

  • Famous adaptations include the 1998 movie starring Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow and the 2023 BBC series starring Olivia Colman as the infamous Miss Havisham 

  • Artistic Director Kent Gash notes the production boasts “the fast-paced excitement of melodrama, complete with surprises and plot twists” 

  • The Acting Company won the 2003 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theater 

  • Founded by Juilliard legends John Houseman and Margot Harley, the company launched careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, and more 

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