Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia

Jazz pianist Bob Thompson has enjoyed a long and active career as a performer, composer, arranger, and teacher. For decades he has played in West Virginia, and at festivals and venues around the country, including the Blue Note in New York, Blues Alley in Washington D.C. and the Newport Jazz Festival in Saratoga, NY. He... View Article

Join us for the World Premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet! Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an... View Article

Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and timeless classics as two of Motown’s most iconic groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, take the stage together for an epic concert event on April 15, 2025! Why you can’t miss this: The Temptations: From “My Girl” to “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” experience the... View Article

Join the epic battle of Superheroes vs. Supervillains, where the thrilling scores of Williams, Elfman, Zimmer, and more collide in a sonic showdown. Experience the power, drama, and heroic battles in a symphonic saga that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Costumes encouraged!

The Children's Theatre of Charleston and the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences present Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a... View Article

The Children's Theatre of Charleston and the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences present Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a... View Article

The Children's Theatre of Charleston and the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences present Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a... View Article

Anyone who has seen David Mayfield perform has caught the charisma, the heart, and the comedy, and will be coming back for more. Surrounding himself with virtuoso bluegrass pickers including national banjo champion Steven Moore, The David Mayfield Parade builds on his solid roots as a bluegrass musician, combining that background with folk, rock and... View Article

Get ready for a brass-fueled, high-energy night of funk, hip-hop, and soul!  LowDown Brass Band isn’t your typical brass band. They bring New Orleans second-line energy, hip-hop beats, and unstoppable grooves to every stage they visit. Be on stage with the band in an intimate setting and feel the music up close. Their signature mix... View Article

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).  Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but... View Article

GEORGES BIZET Carmen - Kelley O’Connor as Carmen with Astral Artist soloists, WV Symphony Chorus, and Appalachian Children’s Chorus Possessing a voice of uncommon allure, the Grammy® Award-winning mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor is one of the most compelling performers of her generation.  She is internationally acclaimed equally in the pillars of the classical music canon – from... View Article

“I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone” pairs two legends of jazz and soul music to celebrate an iconic artist. The act, consisting of vocals and three instrumentalists, has performed in many festivals, jazz clubs and churches to a sold-out crowd. “I feel more alive now that I ever in my life. I have a... View Article