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Mountain Stage brings Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Vienna Teng, Joe Crookston, William Matheny and more to the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.

“Chicago” is back in Morgantown and is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. “Chicago” comes to the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Following more than a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions of Magic team return with a spectacular celebration of the season, featuring thrilling illusions, grand-scale magic with a holiday twist and festive surprises to entertain all ages. Don’t miss the Champions of Magic when they come to the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

The “NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet” international ensemble will grace the stage of the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

O’Neal’s gift will connect budding artists with opportunities in cultural arts. It will support travel to showcases, auditions, performances and museums, and open doors for internships immersing students in their passions.

Two accomplished faculty members were tapped to serve as school directors in the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) as of July 2025. Emily Corio is the new director of the Reed School of Media and Communications, and Michael Vercelli has been named the interim director of the School of Music.

Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is coming to the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) October 1 at 7:30 p.m. with their new show, “Laugh Harder, Not Smarter.”

The 2025-2026 University Arts Series features nationally touring performances in the intimate setting of the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.

A former QVC host, a founding partner of a global PR firm and the art preparator for the Andy Warhol Museum were among the 17 professional mentors at the inaugural WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) Industry Day in April.

Acoustic music composition, folklore interpretation and public interest communication were the focus of the faculty/student winners of the inaugural West Virginia University College of Creative Arts and Media Exhibit of Mentored Research and Creative Activity.