Annie presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Annie to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Annie presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Annie to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Annie presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Annie to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Lou Harris | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Get ready to experience the iconic hits of Usher and Justin Timberlake like never before! Blending smooth saxophone melodies with the infectious rhythms of R&B and pop, Cleveland-based saxophonist Lou Harris brings an electrifying twist to the 2000s hits you know and love.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Piano Dreams and Dances
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
THE BODYGUARD
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Sounds of the Season
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
No holiday season is complete without The Charleston Ballet and WVSO’s beloved production of THE NUTCRACKER.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
No holiday season is complete without The Charleston Ballet and WVSO’s beloved production of THE NUTCRACKER.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
No holiday season is complete without The Charleston Ballet and WVSO’s beloved production of THE NUTCRACKER.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Home Alone in Concert
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Home Alone in Concert
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Mountain Stage with host Kathy Mattea presents The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jason Carter Band, Chatham County Line, Mason Via, and more
We can't wait to kick off our 44th season on Jan. 10 with host Kathy Mattea, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jason Carter Band, Chatham County Line, Mason Via, and more.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Beer, Brats, and Brahms
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Nicole Zuraitis | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Experience the artistry of Nicole Zuraitis, a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist, singer-songwriter, pianist, and bandleader. As founder of the Modern Songbook Society, she continues to champion original music and expand the future of jazz.
Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa has announced a new run of Spring 2027 U.S. tour dates, bringing one of today’s most celebrated live guitarists back to theaters and performing arts centers across the country.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Music in Motion
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
I’m With Her with Special Guest The John Inghram Band - Harmonies For Hope 2027
We’re thrilled to announce the Fourth Annual Harmonies for Hope! Join us on March 9, 2027 at 7PM to see Americana trio I’m With Her, and special guest The John Inghram Band.
Anthony Hervey | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Come experience the music of Anthony Hervey, American trumpeter and emerging artist that has captivated audiences worldwide both as a sought-after sideman and a visionary bandleader.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Music for Spring
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Sesame Street Live - Elmo’s Got the Moves
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood!
LowDown Brass Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
LowDown Brass Band is a high-energy horn ensemble blending the power of brass with conscious hip hop, reggae, soul, and the raw pulse of the city.
Mountain Stage with host Kathy Mattea
The Clay Center welcomes Mountain Stage for the start of their 44th season!
BEETLEJUICE
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Charleston, WV.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Opera in Concert! The Marriage of Figaro
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
Brass Queens | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Brass Queens is a female-led, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Tony DeSare: The Music of Billy Joel
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra
World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake combines stunning choreography, elaborate costumes, and 50 international dancers with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by an orchestra.
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a Live Orchestra
World Ballet Company’s Swan Lake combines stunning choreography, elaborate costumes, and 50 international dancers with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by an orchestra.
THE WIZ
Everybody look around, there’s reason to rejoice! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
WAITRESS
“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.
Smokey Robinson: Legacy of Love Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with music legend Smokey Robinson as he brings his Legacy of Love Tour to the Clay Center on June 17, 2027, at 7:30 PM.
Unscripted Jazz with Gerald Veasley | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of immersive, electrifying jazz as we close out the 2027 Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series!
Annie presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Annie to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Annie presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Annie to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Annie presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, presents Annie to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series Presents: Ode to Joy
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is proud to announce that acclaimed Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will perform live on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Ailey II
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is proud to welcome Ailey II, the acclaimed second company of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, to Charleston for a special one-night performance on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
JERSEY BOYS
The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years - Jersey style!
Dear John: Celebrating John Prine's 80th Birthday
Come together to celebrate John Prine’s 80th birthday with an evening of music!
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Finding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home.
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Finding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home.
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Finding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home.
The Legacy: A New Ballet from the music of Mark Scarpelli
Mark Scarpelli’s music lives again in The Legacy: A New Ballet from the Music of Mark Scarpelli.
The Legacy: A New Ballet from the music of Mark Scarpelli
Mark Scarpelli’s music lives again in The Legacy: A New Ballet from the Music of Mark Scarpelli.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is delighted to welcome fans of adventure, romance, and sheer cinematic magic to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.
Nederlander Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® awardwinning children’s television series.
Nederlander Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® awardwinning children’s television series.
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock and roll as Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters bring their “2026 Morro Rock Tour” to the Clay Center on July 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
(SOLD OUT) Vince Gill’s 50 Years From Home Tour
One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, music icon Vince Gill today announced a portion of his upcoming tour dates.
Magnolia Boulevard with Woodbine | Emerging Artist Series
Experience one night of powerful Appalachian soul on June 26 as Magnolia Boulevard blends rock, blues, and soul with deep-rooted storytelling, joined by Charleston’s own Woodbine.
Chicago
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that they will be performing in Charleston, WV, at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on June 20, 2026.
POSTPONED - The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is delighted to welcome fans of adventure, romance, and sheer cinematic magic to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.
The Lao Tizer Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band makes their debut in the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series on June 11. Celebrating their new album AMPLIFY, the group delivers a high-energy, all-star performance you won’t want to miss.
CLUE
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
Hot 8 Brass Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized the sound of New Orleans street music for over a decade. Their performances pulse with the funk, soul, and high-octane energy that has made New Orleans music beloved worldwide. The Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series with the Hot 8 Brass Band is like no other on May 21.
Jed Harrelson with Friendly Fire | Emerging Artist Series
Experience a powerful night of live music in Charleston on May 15th as Nashville-based soul artist Jed Harrelson takes the stage. Blending soul, rock, and R&B, Harrelson delivers a dynamic performance rooted in connection, energy, and unforgettable sound.
Swan Lake presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Swan Lake presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
KINKY BOOTS
The boots are back! KINKY BOOTS will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “Yeah!”
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
2026 Kanawha County Strings Festival Concert
The 2026 Kanawha County Strings Festival Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM.