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Welcome to Tina McGuire Theatre at Wortham Center, a compact yet versatile black box theatre in downtown Asheville. With configurable seating that typically accommodates 80–100 guests, the space adapts to each performance, from intimate showcases to lively series like The Comedy Zone. Located at 18 Biltmore Ave, this venue is part of the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a three-venue complex opened in 2019. Whether you’re catching a comedy night, a concert, or a spoken-word event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

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Venue overview

The Tina McGuire Theatre is a multiuse, configurable black box theatre within the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. As part of a modern three-venue complex that opened in 2019 (formerly Diana Wortham Theatre), it hosts a variety of performances, including the well-known Comedy Zone series. The space can be arranged to fit the needs of each show, with seating typically ranging in the 80–100 range.

Location

Address: 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Seating and configuration

Configurable seating options that vary by event
Typical capacity: 80–100 seats
Exact seating plan and availability shown at purchase

Parking

Buncombe County Parking Deck – 164 College St
Biltmore Ave Parking Deck – 16 Biltmore Ave
Aloft Hotel Parking Deck – 51 Biltmore Ave (connected to Aloft Asheville Downtown)

Transit and access

Asheville Rides Transit (ART) serves downtown Asheville
ART Transit Station located at 49 Coxe Ave

Nearby hotels

Aloft Asheville Downtown – connected parking deck for easy access
Kimpton Hotel Arras – stylish downtown option nearby

Events and history

The Tina McGuire Theatre hosts diverse performances, including The Comedy Zone series. It is named within the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, a renovated, 2019-era complex that expanded Asheville’s performing arts footprint. The venue also honors Shana Tucker, who served as Artist-in-Residence in 2019–2020.

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Plan your visit with confidence

Partner hotel and dining recommendations are offered to help you maximize convenience and comfort on your Asheville trip. Always verify the latest events and seating charts on the Wortham Center site or your ticket provider before you go.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 80–100 seats (convertible seating) in Tina McGuire Theatre.
Address: 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.
Venue type: multiuse black box theatre (Tina McGuire Theatre) within the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.
Seating chart: configurable seating options; configurations vary by event.
Parking: recommended nearby decks/lots including Buncombe County Parking Deck (164 College St), Biltmore Ave Parking Deck (16 Biltmore Ave), and Aloft Hotel Parking Deck (51 Biltmore Ave).
Transit: Asheville Rides Transit (ART) serves downtown; ART Transit Station is at 49 Coxe Ave.
Nearby hotels: Aloft Asheville Downtown (parking deck connected) and Kimpton Hotel Arras nearby.
Notable events: The Comedy Zone series at Tina McGuire Theatre; first Artist-in-Residence Shana Tucker (2019–2020); part of the three-venue Wortham Center opened in 2019.
Renaming/demolition note: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Diana Wortham Theatre) opened as a three-venue complex in 2019; Tina McGuire Theatre is one of the new spaces.

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