University Arts Series 2026-27
The 2026-27 University Arts Series features nationally touring performances in the intimate setting of the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
September 4, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The mission of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is to awaken the human spirit through contemporary dance, envisioning a dance landscape that is relevant and accessible to all.
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The Filharmonic
October 3, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Filharmonic, an L.A.-based a cappella group of Filipino-Americans who were featured in NBC’s hit musical competition "The Sing-Off," has much to sing about.
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The Great Gatsby
October 8, 2026
6 p.m.
Literature to Life adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic work as the newest title in their Signature Performance series.
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Fraggle Rock Live
October 16, 2026
6 p.m.
When Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley and Boober Fraggle discover a legend about a long lost Fraggle treasure called the Celebration Stone, they embark on an adventure to find it and end up celebrating the greatest treasure of all—something much more special than they could have ever imagined!
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The Wiz
October 20, 2026
7:30 p.m.
This groundbreaking twist on "The Wizard of Oz" changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
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Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
November 15 (7 p.m.)
November 16 (7:30 p.m.)
Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a heartwarming musical featuring music and lyrics by 11-time Grammy® winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted by Bell, Couch and Curt Wollan.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
November 30, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet.
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Mountain Stage
January 17, 2027 (7 p.m.)
May 23, 2027 (7 p.m.)
Each episode features performances by five artists, from seasoned legends to emerging newcomers in genres ranging from folk, blues and country to indie rock, synth pop, world music and beyond.
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The Who's Tommy
January 19, 2027
7:30 p.m.
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.
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Bluey's Big Play
February 9, 2027 (6 p.m.)
February 10, 2027 (6 p.m.)
Get ready for giggles, games and a whole lot of Heeler fun! Bluey’s Big Play brings Australia’s favorite family to life in a playful 45-minute performance packed with music, imagination and big heart.
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Canadian Brass
February 16, 2027
7:30 p.m.
With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world’s most famous brass group.
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Hadestown
February 23, 2027 (7:30 p.m.)
February 24, 2027 (7:30 p.m.)
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
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WV Symphony
February 28, 2027
2 p.m.
Music in Motion highlights the ongoing artistic partnership between the West Virginia Symphony and the WVU School of Theatre and Dance, a collaboration that unites two of West Virginia’s premier performing arts institutions.
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I'm With Her
March 8, 2027
7:30 p.m.
With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition and unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities.
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Mystic Pizza
March 29, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Based on the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com that launched the career of Julia Roberts, Mystic Pizza is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint, serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set.
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Divi Roxx Kids
April 3, 2027
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Divinity Roxx is a two-time Grammy®-nominated, multi-hyphenate award-winning musician, recording artist and composer who is celebrated for her dynamic style and innovative approach.
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