
MAIER FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE HALL
MAIER FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE HALL


Catch the latest performances from artists you love and introduce yourself to talented emerging acts in the Maier Performance Hall.
Experience the joy of live entertainment in many forms through upcoming performances such as Broadway in Charleston, the WV Symphony Orchestra, our Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series, local and touring acts, and our Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series.






UPCOMING SHOWS
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Back by popular demand, Straight No Chaser returns to the Clay Center with their chart-topping holiday 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.
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
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.
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
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!”

The annual Broadway in Charleston series brings world-class Broadway shows to the Clay Center. Season tickets are available.
Broadway in Charleston is a Nederlander Production presented by AARP West Virginia, Encova Insurance, ConServ, Stewart Bell Injury Lawyers, West Virginia Lottery, Land Rover Charleston, and WCHS-TV.
The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

Join us for the second season of the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series. Enjoy artists from across the United States that celebrate the heart of jazz music through mesmerizing saxophones, smooth pianos, and soulful trumpets.
Get up close to the artists in our intimate venues, grab some drinks at the cash bar, and enjoy one of the coolest nights out Charleston has to offer.
The Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series is presented thanks to support from the Cecil I. Walker Charitable Trust. The Clay Center’s performing arts and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

Discover a new favorite artist or connect with a local favorite at our Emerging Artist Series (formerly Sound Checks). Get up close to the artists in our intimate venues, grab some drinks at the cash bar, and enjoy one of the coolest nights out Charleston has to offer.
The Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series is presented thanks to support from The ROQ, Chris Blanchard, Spriggs Distributing Co., and Friends of Clay Center. The Clay Center’s performing arts and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pop concerts annually throughout the Mountain State.
Currently in its 85th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.