John Inghram’s Family Recipe | Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)
(SOLD OUT) DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains, this incredibly heartwarming, unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Sounds of the Season
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
The Nutcracker presented by Charleston Ballet and WV Symphony
Experience an unforgettable holiday season with your loved ones by immersing yourself in the timeless classic of THE NUTCRACKER.
Messiah with the West Virginia Symphony Chorus
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0
The Kratt Brothers bring the hit PBS Kids series to life with Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0 at the Clay Center on January 21, 2026. Families will experience Creature Power Suits, exciting rescues, and laugh-out-loud fun in this one-night-only adventure.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Musical Titans
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Shakespeare on Stage
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Music from the Big Screen
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Fate, Fortune, and Farrenc
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN
Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Symphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
KINKY BOOTS
The boots are back! KINKY BOOTS will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “Yeah!”
CLUE
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
(SOLD OUT) Anne Wilson: The STARS Tour
Join GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Anne Wilson for a limited run of shows on The STARS Tour this October and November.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Global sensation Blippi invites kids to jump, sing, and dance along in the interactive live show in Charleston, WV, on November 19 -- a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family
Kanawha County Schools - Swing Sing
You're invited to enjoy an afternoon of music at the Clay Center as Kanawha County high school choirs perform.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Stories Revealed
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV is thrilled to announce the return of GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE for a powerful live performance on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 PM.
Anastasia
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, will bring the dazzling Broadway musical Anastasia to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall stage at the Clay Center. Filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable music, Anastasia is a story of courage, love, and finding home.
Anastasia
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, will bring the dazzling Broadway musical Anastasia to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall stage at the Clay Center. Filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable music, Anastasia is a story of courage, love, and finding home.
Anastasia
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, will bring the dazzling Broadway musical Anastasia to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall stage at the Clay Center. Filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable music, Anastasia is a story of courage, love, and finding home.
Anastasia
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, will bring the dazzling Broadway musical Anastasia to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall stage at the Clay Center. Filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable music, Anastasia is a story of courage, love, and finding home.
Anastasia
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, will bring the dazzling Broadway musical Anastasia to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall stage at the Clay Center. Filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable music, Anastasia is a story of courage, love, and finding home.
Anastasia
The Charleston Light Opera Guild, in collaboration with the Clay Center, will bring the dazzling Broadway musical Anastasia to the Maier Foundation Performance Hall stage at the Clay Center. Filled with romance, intrigue, and unforgettable music, Anastasia is a story of courage, love, and finding home.
ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Listen Where You Live
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
Back by popular demand, Straight No Chaser returns to the Clay Center with their chart-topping holiday tour!
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has redefined classical crossover, captivating global audiences with their signature string renditions of contemporary hits. Featured in Bridgerton and praised by Variety and Nylon, VSQ has brought classical interpretations of pop music into the mainstream. With over 2 billion streams and multiple Billboard-charting albums, their latest tour showcases fresh takes on Taylor Swift’s music, alongside hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd, and Daft Punk.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE
A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, MRS. DOUBTFIRE is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.
The Psychology of Cults
Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free.
Philip Bowen with The Parachute Brigade | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)
Dog Man: The Musical
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
Cinderella presented by the World Ballet Company
World Ballet Company’s visually stunning production of Cinderella is performed LIVE by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, features over 150 hand-sewn radiant costumes, richly detailed hand-crafted sets and sparkling choreography by Marina Kesler.
Alice in Wonderland Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way.
Alice in Wonderland Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way.
Mad Hatter’s Treat Party presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Join us for a whimsical, fun-filled family event benefiting the Children’s Theatre of Charleston’s production of Alice in Wonderland Jr.!
Alice in Wonderland Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way.
A Tribute Night to the Eagles ft. Out of Eden
Out Of Eden is 6 piece Tribute Band based out of Northeast Ohio who have replicated the music and vocal harmonies of the Legendary Eagles, Don Henley & Joe Walsh. All of The Eagles classic songs are performed with amazing talent, drive, and skill by the Out Of Eden band members. You can always expect a satisfying, professional performance at every show.
Zach Meadows with Josh Pantry | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)
THE BOOK OF MORMON
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Opening Night!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.
Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, known for Discovery Channel’s hit series “Expedition Unknown" and “Josh Gates Tonight”, for an unforgettable evening of adventure with "Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure."
Brandon Woody Upendo | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Brandon Woody is a New York Times-featured trumpeter, composer, and educator who began his musical journey at the age of 7. Join us on May 27 for a show you won’t forget.
Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history - which band is the greatest?