Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia

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

Small Town Universe shares stories of love, loss, resilience, hope, scientific discovery, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence in Green Bank, WV, a small town with a big telescope. STU debuted this past April at the 2024 Cleveland International Film Festival in the historic Mimi Theater, where it won the Global Health Award, and was... View Article

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers... View Article

A celebration of the biggest musicals from stage AND screen. Everybody LOVES a show tune and this dazzling concert slautes the shows that have wowed both Broadway and Hollywood audiences including The Sound of Music, Chicago, Jersey Boys, Little Shop of Horrors, Les Miserables and Moulin Rouge!

Joe Bonamassa is one of today's top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world's biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock... View Article

Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to... View Article

Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. Juilliard trained and drummer on a Grammy® nominated album, Sammy Miller has been hailed as "the perfect player scholar” (The Wall Street Journal). Miller has spent the last decade making jazz accessible... View Article

Indulge in the romantic music of Gershwin, enchanting melodies of “Moon River”, timeless love themes from Superman and West Side Story, featuring performances with local legend Bob Thompson Unit. Join us for an evening where every note is a celebration of love’s triumph and the beauty of musical passion.