Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the…More

Program Brahms: Nanie with WV Symphony Chorus Torke: Sky (Bluegrass Concerto) featuring Tessa Lark, violin Beethoven:  Symphony No. 6 Melisse Brunet, conductor Tessa Lark, violin Violinist Tessa Lark, recipient of a 2018 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and a 2016 Avery Fisher…More

The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences is excited to welcome the Little River Band to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall on Sunday, November 17th at 7:00PM! Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums…More

In the throes of unprecedented challenges to privacy, truth, and personal expression, Aquila Theatre brings 1984, George Orwell’s cautionary novel, to the stage for the 19-20 season. As our modern world grapples with the threats and benefits of technological integration,…More

Five years of celebrating more than 50 local musicians and emerging artists live on the Clay Center stage! Season subscriptions and tickets are on-sale now at the Clay Center Box Office or www.theclaycenter.org. The Sound Checks Fall lineup brings back…More

Join the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra for an evening of holiday music and fellowship as they celebrate the Sounds of the Season under the direction of Guest Conductor Michelle Merrill. This concert includes a visit from you know who as…More

The Charleston Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

The Charleston Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2019 holiday season with its critically acclaimed holiday extravaganza. Not to be missed…this circus-like holiday stage spectacular features ornaments, costumes and acrobatics that come alive celebrating holiday themes, music and traditions for the entire…More

This year, for their 5th Annual Holiday Show, The Company Stores will be joined by The Opus Chorale of West Virginia, one of the premier chorale groups in the state. Expect a night of fresh, rock opera style arrangements on…More

An Evening with Chevy Chase following a Screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Monday, December 23rd, 2019 7:30PM Light up your holidays with Chevy Chase live on stage plus audience Q & A following a 30th anniversary screening of National…More

Five years of celebrating more than 50 local musicians and emerging artists live on the Clay Center stage! Season subscriptions and tickets are on-sale now at the Clay Center Box Office or www.theclaycenter.org. The Sound Checks Fall lineup brings back…More

This annual event continues to be a gala tribute to country music legend Hank Williams. Seasoned musicians recreate popular Williams songs such as “Your cheating Heart”, “I Saw the Light”, and “Love Sick Blues”. Musicians scheduled to appear this year…More

The Sound of Music Presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild January 17, 18 and 25 | 7:30 PM January 19, 25 and 26 | 2:00 PM On-Sale: Friday, October 25 | 10AM Set in 1938, The Sound of Music…More

The Sound of Music Presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild January 17, 18 and 25 | 7:30 PM January 19, 25 and 26 | 2:00 PM On-Sale: Friday, October 25 | 10AM Set in 1938, The Sound of Music…More

The Sound of Music Presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild January 17, 18 and 25 | 7:30 PM January 19, 25 and 26 | 2:00 PM On-Sale: Friday, October 25 | 10AM Set in 1938, The Sound of Music…More

Five years of celebrating more than 50 local musicians and emerging artists live on the Clay Center stage! Season subscriptions and tickets are on-sale now at the Clay Center Box Office or www.theclaycenter.org. The Sound Checks Fall lineup brings back…More

The Sound of Music Presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild January 17, 18 and 25 | 7:30 PM January 19, 25 and 26 | 2:00 PM On-Sale: Friday, October 25 | 10AM Set in 1938, The Sound of Music…More

The Sound of Music Presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild January 17, 18 and 25 | 7:30 PM January 19, 25 and 26 | 2:00 PM On-Sale: Friday, October 25 | 10AM Set in 1938, The Sound of Music…More

The Sound of Music Presented by The Charleston Light Opera Guild January 17, 18 and 25 | 7:30 PM January 19, 25 and 26 | 2:00 PM On-Sale: Friday, October 25 | 10AM Set in 1938, The Sound of Music…More

Walk the red carpet as the WVSO plays Academy-Award winning music, including works by John Williams, Marvin Hamlisch and more.

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to…More

Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater performs live at the Clay Center with “The Best of The Second City.” This must-see show features the best sketches and songs from The Second City’s history made famous by superstars like Tina…More

A singer/songwriter extraordinaire with 18 albums to his credit, Peter has been a frequent guest on Mountain Stage including being asked to guest host. He is no stranger to West Virginia after entertaining students for years at the internationally famous…More

Join the Official Youth Ballet, Chorus, Orchestra and Theatre for the State of WV! River City Youth Ballet Ensemble, West Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra, Appalachian Children’s Chorus and Children’s Theatre of Charleston are excited to present this original production. Join…More

Country Unplugged Featuring Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and David Lee Murphy March 8, 2020 | 7PM Concert Club Pre-Sale: Wednesday, October 30 On-Sale: Friday, November 1 Country music icons, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt, & David Lee Murphy are taking the…More

Mozart: Die Zauberflote Overture (from first season) Michael Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway featuring Zuill Bailey, cello Bartok: Concerto For Orchestra Lawrence Loh, conductor Zuill Bailey, cello Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a…More

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about…More

Feel the excitement as the WVSO performs the score to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial live as the classic film plays on the big screen.

Feel the excitement as the WVSO performs the score to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial live as the classic film plays on the big screen.

Black Violin is composed of both classically trained violist Wil Baptiste, and violinist Kev Marcus. The duo, from South Florida, began playing together in their high school orchestra class. After attending separate colleges Kev and Wil reunited and decided to…More

Adams: The Chairman Dances Schubert: Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” (from first season) Orff: Carmina Burana featuring the WV Symphony Chorus and other area choruses Lawrence Loh, conductor

THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a…More

Dvorak: Finale from Symphony No. 9 with a side by side with the WV Youth Symphony Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto featuring Timothy Chooi, violin Pärt: Cantus in Memorium Benjamin Britten E. Elgar: Enigma Variations Lawrence Loh, conductor Timothy Chooi, violin Canadian…More

Bob Malone has toured the world as a solo artist for two decades and has played keyboards with rock legend John Fogerty since 2011. He is also a busy session player and arranger and is featured on the latest Ringo…More

Clay Center Presents: Chris Botti Sunday, May 10, 2020 | 7:00PM Concert Club Pre-Sale: Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00AM On-Sale: Friday November 8 at 10:00AM For more than two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed…More

In post war Paris, romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns. Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravity-defying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. Hoping to start a new life, World…More