“Moriarty and the Ripper”
MORIARTY AND THE RIPPER is a stage play dedicated to those lost from mental illness. In 1888 London, the Whitechapel district was ripped apart by fear of an unknown killer. The unfortunate victims fall one, by one. The police and the public were utterly powerless, and the consequences of such terror ring to present day.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents “Moon Over Buffalo”
A whacky comedy by Ken Ludwig, filled with madcap humor. For over-the-hill actors George and Charlotte Hay, there’s one last chance at stardom and they’ll do whatever it takes to get there. With hysterical misunderstandings and missteps at every turn, will the Hays be able to deliver the perfect performance? A fast-paced slapstick comedy full of physical humor and witty dialogue.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre 50th Anniversary Gala
Celebrate Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season in style with NEA Jazz Master Ellis Marsalis and his quintet and Americana artist Christian Lopez, a Martinsburg WV native. With dinner, a retrospective of the theatre’s history, special guests and more, the occasion will be worthy of the milestone it marks.
Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”
A holiday tradition! Tickets and information coming soon.
West Virginia Symphony presents “Handpicked: A Season of Firsts”
ALL-AMERICAN OPENING NIGHT Bernstein: Candide Overture Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F with Alexandre Moutouzkine, piano Copland: Symphony No. 3
Dance Gala featuring Taylor 2
The Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the world’s most sought after and respected ensembles in the world. The smaller six-member Taylor 2 was established in 1993 to ensure that Mr. Taylor’s works could be seen by audiences all over the world without regard to economic or logistical limitations. Their engagements are flexible and customized to meet the needs of the area. Mr. Taylor’s works are performed by companies throughout the world that include the Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Miami City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Paul Taylor is one of the most accomplished artists that this country has ever produced. His choreography is hailed for it’s musicality. He has set works to an eclectic mix of music that varies from classical symphonies to scores from Ragtime and Tin Pan Alley. Mr. Taylor has received nearly every important honor given to artists in the United States and his companies continue to inspire dancers and choreographers everywhere. Critics and audiences cheer the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Mr. Taylor's work. West Virginia companies, The Charleston Ballet, under the direction of Kim Pauley, and River City Youth Ballet Ensemble, under the direction of Michelle Raider, will also perform. Tickets: $22 available at Clay Center box office (304-561-3570) and online; tickets also available at Charleston Ballet and River City Youth Ballet studios in advance or at the door 1 hour prior to show time.
Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays – Mystery Theater Unlimited
Mystery Theater: Dr. Jackal and Mr. Hype: Hilariously Twisted and Funny “Who Dun It” Sponsored by: The City of Wheeling In case of inclement weather, the above concerts may be held in the Skating Rink area of the White Palace. No smoking. No alcohol. For additional information, visit Facebook.com/wheelingwv or call the City of Wheeling at 304.234.3838 or 304.234.3617.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rogers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes.
Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”
Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” returns to the Creative Arts Center on its 25th Anniversary Tour. Known for its award-winning principal dancers, lavish costumes and exquisite artistry, the Moscow Ballet promises audiences of all ages a magical celebration of the holiday season. Forty classically-trained dancers will deliver an unforgettable performance complete with hand-painted sets, a 60-foot “growing” Christmas tree and the stunning Dove of Peace – all set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. Critics agree, “Whimsical and imaginative storytelling blend with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ a performance not to be missed!” This show is always a sell-out so be sure to get your tickets early.
Elf the Musical
Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf. The New York Times says that Elf is “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment!” USA Today calls Elf “endearingly goofy!” Variety proclaims, “Elf is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1896, has a long and distinguishes history celebrating some of the world’s finest conductors and musicians. The critically-acclaimed orchestra has toured extensively internationally, performing in Europe, the Far East and South America. Under the baton of guest conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, the PSO will perform “Shostakovich Triumphant,” which will include Beethoven’s “Overture to Egmont,” Bruch’s “Violin Concerto No.1” and Shostakovich’s “Symphony No.5.” Urbanski is in his sixth season as the music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Critically-acclaimed violinist Ray Chen will be featured. Chen is the winner of Queen Elisabeth (2009) and Yehudi Menuhin (2008) Competitions.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) Bloody Mary Brunch Matinee
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) (original theatre production) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
FRACK!! (The Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular)
FRACK!! (the Mountain Music Comedy Spectacular) is a full-length musical comedy play. This lighthearted performance features 8 original songs which have been created and will be performed by some of the region’s top musical talent, including Long Point String Band, The Kind Thieves, plus more. THE STORY: Things are tough all over for Jim Cunningham. A single father who recently lost his job as a truck driver for Piney Fork Coal, Jim struggles to make ends meet while raising his two teenage kids. As Jim begins to believe he has reached the end of his rope, he is visited by a peculiar representative from a natural gas fracturing company known as Grendel Corp. Their offer to Jim is simple: All of his money problems can go away with one seemingly simple stipulation…only they can decide where on his property to put the gas well.
Nashville Bluegrass Band at Chuck Mathena Center
With two Grammy Award-winning albums and two Entertainer of the Year honors from the International Bluegrass Music Association and four time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year, the Nashville Bluegrass Band is no stranger to acclaim from critics and fans alike. The legendary band takes the stage at the Chuck Mathena Center on Friday, June 23 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now and are $25.00. Purchase tickets online at www.chuckmathenacenter.org, by calling 304 425-5128 or come on by the Box Office at 2 Stafford Commons in Princeton. Enjoy the pre-show dinner at CMC catered by the Big Whiskey BBQ Company! The dinner is at 5pm. This is going to be a Lone Star BBQ Feast including smoked turkey and beef brisket, Big Whiskey’s famous Burnt End Baked beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, potato salad, a dinner roll, iced tea and banana pudding for dessert. Tickets for dinner are $20 and will sell out fast, so get yours right away!
Summer Camps – Performing Arts Camp with Alban Arts
Performing Arts Camp 1 with Alban Arts Ages 6-11 $150 family plus and premium members; $175 non-members Performing Arts Camp 2 with Alban Arts Ages 12-17 $150 family plus and premium members; $175 non-members The Clay Center and The Alban Arts Center have teamed up again to offer an exciting, performance based performing arts camp! Campers ages 6-11 and 12-17 will perfect their acting, singing, dance and technical skills with the local, professional artists from The Alban. The final day of camp we will produce scenes, monologues and song and dance numbers on the Clay Center’s beautiful Maier stage!
The Mayor’s Concert featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Take part in the Mayor’s Concert in this live musical event co-presented with FestivAll. General Admission for adults and children: $48.50. Prices are subject to variation.
Purple Rain: A Legend’s Birthday Celebration
Party like it's 1999 in honor of Prince's birthday! General admission tickets for adults and children: $10 Celebrate the legendary Prince in the Caperton Planetarium and Theater by watching the iconic and Academy Award winning film, Purple Rain. The fun begins at 6:30 in the Juliet Art Museum with a special musical tribute to Prince by DJ Anthony Lewis! A full cash bar will be available with a featured “purple rain cocktail” in honor of the celebration!
Live from Space: The Bowie Songbook
Join local musicians Mark Scarpelli and Ryan Hardiman for an homage to the legendary David Bowie. General Admission tickets for adults and children: $20
Live Music: Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee Album Release Party
Join Wheeling indie folk-rock musicians Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee for a special double-album release party 8pm Saturday, June 10 at Towngate Theatre. M Iafrate & The Priesthood will perform material from their newly-released “Christian Burial,” while Joshua Lee performs singles from his debut EP “Promise Land.” Andrew Iafrate will open, and an after party will take place at the Gallery at Towngate. Beer, wine, soda, water and popcorn will be available to purchase. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, at the door, or by calling 304-242-7700. More about Michael Iafrate: For over two decades, West Virginia songwriter Michael John Iafrate has performed alongside some of West Virginia’s most creative independent music acts such as The Minus Tide, COBRA and Killed At Camp. Recently, Iafrate has developed his unique voice with his band M Iafrate & The Priesthood. His soft-spoken contemplative song-explorations are often enriched by his training as a theologian—asking more questions than providing answers, co-mingling the worlds of flesh and spirit, and holding received images and traditions up to the light in respect, playfulness, and negation. Whether solo or with his band, each of Iafrate’s records presents an introspective “theo-folk” through thoughtful and dignified arrangements. More about Joshua Lee: After 14 years in Nashville, cutting his teeth on Rock, Pop, Country, and everything in between, Joshua Lee decided to hit reset in West Virginia. He brought along a love for a good hook, and a taste for ambience, noise, and fits of fury. Joshua’s songwriting falls somewhere between brooding melancholy of bands like The National, the no-nonsense song-crafting of Ryan Adams, and a healthy overdose of childhood religion.
Textural Contemporary Ballet
Professional Ballet in Wheeling! Enjoy a captivating performance by the Pittsburgh-based Texture Ballet Company. You don’t have to drive to the big city for quality, cultural experiences. See professional ballet in Wheeling! Oglebay Institute is proud to host this amazing performance. Texture presents authentic and dynamic movement based in classical ballet. Performances are both unique and inviting. These passionate dancers break through preconceived notions of ballet. Watch their graceful and powerful movements. You’ll admire their gravity-defying leaps and spins, too. As you watch the performance, the music and the stories come to life onstage right before your eyes. Most importantly, the dancers express emotion with their bodies in ways that words cannot. You’ll be amazed. $15 per person. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. Teaching the Art of Dance… Oglebay Institute recognizes the importance of creative expression through movement and music. Dance, in all forms, has been a vibrant part of Institute’s programming for more than eight decades. Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance not only presents dance as an art form and a means of self-expression but also as social interaction for all ages. From novice dancers to returning professionals, our students immerse themselves in the art of dance at Oglebay Institute.
Dueling Pianos
“A High Energy, all request, sing along, clap along, Rock n Roll, Comedy Piano show where the audience is just as much the show as the entertainers”. A family friendly show will be held in The Clover Club (upstairs at The RailYard). It will include a buffet dinner then a show. Tickets $30 Per Person. Children 12 are free admission and eat free. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. A cash bar will be available. The second show will be held in The RailYard. The Show starts at 10:00 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. LIMITED SEATING FOR BOTH SHOWS! Please purchase tickets in advance for the first show at The RailYard. Call 304-800-4141. Admission will be taken for the second show at the door.
Russian National Ballet Theater Presents Cinderella
With Russia’s finest dancers, Prokofiev’s exuberant music, sumptuous costumes, lush scenery, and comical stepsisters, this performance is a treat for audiences of all ages. The classic fairy tale tells of the virtuous and mistreated servant girl who is magically transformed by her fairy godmother allowing her to attend the grand royal ball. She captures the heart of the handsome prince, but dashes off at the stroke of midnight, leaving only her glass slipper behind.
WV Symphony presents The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet. Details TBA.
WV Symphony presents The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet. Details TBA.
WV Symphony presents Home for the Holidays
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents their annual "Home for the Holidays" concert at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
Two Rivers Piano & Wind Ensemble Concert
The Friends of Music will present the fourth concert of their current season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown. The concert will feature the Two Rivers Piano and Winds Ensemble. The pianist will be Shepherd University's Scott Beard. The program, entitled "Windswept," will include the following works by American, German and French composers: Paquito D’Rivera (b. 1948), Invitación al Danzón for clarinet, horn and piano Friedrich W. Voigt (1833-1894), Nocturne for clarinet, horn and piano Op. 75 Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano (1926) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 16 Admission to the concert will be free for Friends of Music members. The ticket price for others will be $20 per person ($18 before April 16). Tickets and Friends' memberships can be purchased on the Friends' website at www.friendswv.org or by mail (FOM, PO Box 220, Shepherdstown, WV 25443). Visa and Master Card will be accepted. The Two Rivers Piano and Wind Ensemble includes the following musicians: Scott Beard, Piano. Dr. Beard has performed as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestra soloist throughout the U.S. and Canada and in Europe and South America. He was Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Shepherd University from 1998-2011, and currently serves as Shepherd's Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies & Continuing Education. Noelle Drewes, Oboe. Dr. Drewes is the principal oboe with the Apollo Orchestra and is a founding member of the Capital Reeds. She has performed on numerous occasions as a guest with the National Symphony Orchestra and many other orchestras in the region. She teaches at Montgomery County Community College, and maintains a private teaching studio out of her home in Bowie, Maryland David Drosinos, Clarinet. Mr. Drosinos has performed in Greece, Ireland, Moscow, Finland, the Bahamas and all over the continental U.S. He teaches at the Baltimore School for the Arts, the Peabody Preparatory, and Shepherd University. Lynn Moncilovich, Bassoon. Ms. Moncilovich is the principal bassoonist of Central Maryland's Londontowne Symphony Orchestra, and second bassoonist with the Keystone Wind Ensemble in Pennsylvania. She also performs frequently with the Lancaster PA Symphony Orchestra. Daniel Carter, Horn. Mr. Carter is adjunct horn instructor at Shepherd University and teaches Elementary Band and Strings in the Howard County MD Public System. He is principal horn of the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra. The piano used for this concert has been graciously provided by the Steinway Piano Gallery of Washington, DC. The Friends of Music is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence in the Eastern Panhandle. For full information about the Friends and their concerts go to www.friendswv.org.
A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, “Music, Murder & Mayhem”
A Murder Mystery Theater w/ Beverages & Heavy Hor d'oeuvres!! The guests will participate in solving the murder and compete for prizes for correctly guessing "Who Dunnit"!! A special Concert by the Monroe Sisters!! Alas, one of the Sisters is targeted for murder!! Reservations Only!! Accept Credit Cards.
“The Murderer Who Came to Dinner”- a Murder Mystery Masquerade
Test your detective skills during an evening of murder and mystery at The Murderer Who Came to Dinner'- a Murder Mystery Masquerade Saturday, April 8 from 7-10 p.m. at Marshall University's Don Morris Room, with entertainment by Murder and Merriment. Your ticket includes an elegant dinner catered by Sodexo America LLS and a chance to guess "Who done it?" during the interactive murder mystery for a grand prize trip for two aboard the Valley Gem Sternwheeler! Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items from local businesses including ACE adventure, Cass Scenic Railroad, Marshall Artists Series, and many more! Purchase your tickets today at Eventbrite.com. Single admission tickets are $45, couple admission $75, and group admission for a table of 8 for $225. For more information, contact Mikaela Keener at beherdcommunications@gmail.com.
“Ticket To Nashville” – The Musical
A new musical featuring your favorite classic country songs! 9/22 - 6pm 9/23 - 7pm 9/24 - 3pm
Gary Allan with Olivia Lane
With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. As one of country’s hottest new stars, there’s only sunshine on the road ahead for Olivia Lane, a native Texan with a voice as big as her home state. Though Lane just released a deluxe version of the Olivia Lane EP, she’s always working on new music and thinking about the road ahead, guided by fans and her own endless sense that anything is possible. As she sings, on “Lightning,” “here’s a simple truth: do what you dare to do.” It’s a message she sends to others every day – most believable because it’s also one that she lives herself.
Celebrate D & E’s Arts
Celebrate D & E’s Arts, a presentation of Davis & Elkins College’s performing arts, along with displays and demonstrations of students’ work in the visual arts, will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum in Myles Center for the Arts. Student performances are scheduled by the Davis & Elkins College Concert Choir, the Theatre Department and Appalachian Ensemble. Afterward, guests are invited to a student art exhibit, studio tours and screen printing demonstrations in the lower level of Myles Center for the Arts. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of the five-day celebration marking the inauguration of the College’s 15th President Chris A. Wood.
Annie
The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of “Annie” will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. It’s a masterpiece of storytelling!
Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, Mamma Mia! is the world’s No.1 show! Don't miss it on its farewell tour!
Cinderella
Morgantown Dance & Morgantown Ballet Company present “Cinderella” at the Metropolitan Theater in Morgantown, WV. Show times are April 1st at 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and April 2nd at 2:30 p.m. TICKETS PRICES: ADULT – $20 per ticket; STUDENT (ages 13-College)/SENIOR (age 65 & up) – $15 per ticket; CHILD (ages 6-12) – $10 per ticket; PRESCHOOLER (ages 5 &under) – $5 per ticket. Only babies who cannot sit in a seat do not require a purchased seat. Music by Sergei Prokofiev. Special guest dancer from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. First directed by Fiona Morris and performed by The Morgantown Ballet in 1984 and again in 1985, this ballet in three acts will be directed by Director of Community Productions, Desiree Witt, Assistant Director, Marilyn Pipes, and additional choreography by Ashley Manzo.
Kanawha Players presents – Willy Wonka Jr.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory – or suffer the consequences. We are thrilled to announce our Exceptional Stars production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Junior the Musical. Performances will take place on March 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2017 at the Civic Center's Little Theatre. We would like to bring the theatre experience to special needs children of all ages with all abilities. Audition dates to follow on our Facebook events page. We are also reaching out to the community as well as to the parents of our Exceptional Stars for help in many areas including but not limited to: theater mentors for each child, sponsors, professionals who have experience with exceptional individuals or anybody who would like to be a part of this exciting project. We believe that theater should be an experience had by all and this is a great way to bring our time and talents to others.
“Hansel & Gretel”
Youth Organizations United (YOU) is a collaboration between the Appalachian Children's Chorus, the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble and the WV Youth Symphony Orchestra. Combining the talents of almost 200 young singers, dancers and musicians, they will present to you the story of Hansel & Gretel, a well known enchanted fairy tale. Please join us for this wonderful event presented by some of the area's most talented young artists! Tickets may be purchased at the ballet studio or at the door the night of the performance.
Russian National Ballet Theater Presents: Cinderella
With Russia’s finest dancers, Prokofiev’s exuberant music, sumptuous costumes, lush scenery, and comical stepsisters, this performance is a treat for audiences of all ages. The classic fairy tale tells of the virtuous and mistreated servant girl who is magically transformed by her fairy godmother allowing her to attend the grand royal ball. She captures the heart of the handsome prince, but dashes off at the stroke of midnight, leaving only her glass slipper.
Plays at Adaland
Adaland is most pleased to serve as the showcase for Philippi playwright Alma J. Bennett, who brings one of WV’s important historical figures, Laura Jackson Arnold, the sister of Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, to life in “Dearest Sister”, a one act play that is followed by “Act II.” The plays tell about Laura’s life and relationship with her famous brother. In 1844 when she was 18, Laura married Jonathan Arnold and moved to Beverly. Following the Battle of Rich Mountain in 1861, Federal troops occupied Beverly, a VA town that had strong Confederate sympathies. In stark contrast, Laura Jackson Arnold was an outspoken Unionist, even nursing wounded Union soldiers in her Beverly home. Laura’s Union support created fissures in the once close relationship between Laura and her brilliant Confederate military leader brother. Dessert followed by a live show on pavilion. Adults $15.00.
RHYTHM IN THE NIGHT – THE IRISH DANCE SPECTACULAR
Experience the Irish dance phenomenon that is sweeping the country, Rhythm in the Night, The Irish Dance Spectacular, as it returns this Spring for ‘The Celebration Tour’! Named ‘The Celebration Tour’ for achieving a multi-sellout and record-setting 2016 Spring Tour, along with becoming the fastest growing Irish dance show in the country, returns the Irish dance spectacular for its fourth consecutive U.S tour that critics and audiences alike have been raving about. Rhythm in the Night, The Irish Dance Spectacular is an epic journey derived from a tale of good versus evil with a storyline that will capture the imagination of everyone in the family and transport them to a mystical time and place of heroes and redemption. The battle scenes transcend the struggle of dark versus light as lightning fast rhythms and a thunderous world-class dance troupe display Irish dance like never before seen. Adding to the drama and excitement of the production, Rhythm in the Night features an original soundtrack that delivers an orchestral atmosphere of epic proportions. Rhythm in the Night turns an age-old art form into an exciting Irish dance spectacular the whole family can enjoy!
Comedy in Wheeling: Improv with the Crazy 8s
Comedy in Wheeling: Improv with the Crazy 8s Time and date: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 Cost: $5 Purchase tickets online, at the door or by calling 304-242-7700. Treat yourself to a night of comedy in Wheeling. Join the Crazy 8s for a night of improvisational comedy in Wheeling. These brave performers hit the Towngate Theatre stage without a script, props or a safety net. Armed only with adrenaline and their imaginations, they make-up stories on the spot that entertain and amuse. Audience members offer suggestions for scenes, conflicts, characters and theatrical styles and contribute directly to the action on stage. Made up of high school and college students, the Crazy 8s are brave, talented and oh, so funny! Each performance is filled with creative comedy and laughs galore. Support these young performers! In addition to a full season of community theater and children’s theater, Towngate hosts a variety of performing arts programs. Two very talented improvisation groups call Towngate Theatre home. The Left of Centre Players, an adult improv troupe, and the Crazy 8s, which comprises high school and college-aged thespians, perform throughout the year. Towngate also presents spoken word performances, live music, poetry readings, independent films and more.
Towngate Theater presents “Ah, Wilderness!”
Towngate Theater presents Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill and directed by Luke Hardt. May 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets at www.oionline.com or call 304-242-7700. A staple in American community theater, this comedic coming of age story offers a tender retrospective of small town family values, teenage growing pains and young love.
Towngate Theater presents “Ah, Wilderness!”
Towngate Theater presents Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill and directed by Luke Hardt directs. May 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. May 14 at 3:00 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets here or call 304-242-7700. A staple in American community theater, this comedic coming of age story offers a tender retrospective of small town family values, teenage growing pains and young love.
Towngate Theater presents “George Washington Slept Here”.
Towngate Theater presents George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman. Directed by John Reilly. March 31 - April 1, 2017 at 8 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. A businessman gets tired of living in the city. So, he buys a dilapidated old shack in the country despite his wife’s objections. Troubles ensue including disputes with the neighbor and the usual invasion of weekend guests. And, of course, there is a “rich” uncle who turns out to be bankrupt. A hilarious rotating cast of characters brings this classic comedy to life.
Towngate Theater presents “George Washington Slept Here”.
Towngate Theater presents George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman. Directed by John Reilly. March 24 - 25, 2017 at 8 p.m. March 26 at 3:00 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. A businessman gets tired of living in the city. So, he buys a dilapidated old shack in the country despite his wife’s objections. Troubles ensue including disputes with the neighbor and the usual invasion of weekend guests. And, of course, there is a “rich” uncle who turns out to be bankrupt. A hilarious rotating cast of characters brings this classic comedy to life.
Love Riot Tour featuring God’s Not Dead Live!
(High Point N.C.) November 30, 2016 – Grammy®-Nominated and Platinum-Selling Band Newsboys announces the 2017 extension of the Love Riot Tour, which sees them perform their hit songs live in more than 50 additional cities nationwide. The tour will also feature a never-seen-before, all-new theatrical experience, God’s Not Dead LIVE! Rivals. Written and produced by John and Sarah Bolin (The Thorn) and featuring original songs from Juan Otero (Born Again, Kings & Queens), Rivals brings an ensemble cast of singers, actors and dancers together to answer the question “Can God really make a difference?” and take the audience on a journey to an infamous music venue where stars are born, rivals are met and no one leaves the way they came in. “With this tour, we wanted to try something brand new, something different,” said Michael Tait, lead singer Newsboys. “There’s something about drama, seeing scenes acted out, lived out, right in front of you, that has a different effect. We are very excited about sharing this new theatrical experience with our fans.”
Annie
The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway...and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters — love. Admission varies.
WV Symphony presents Sgt. Pepper’s: The Complete Album
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra journeys through the 1960s with a catalogue of Beatles' hits. Performance features “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “When I'm Sixty-Four.” Admission varies.
Menopause: The Musical
This hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the 60's, 70's and 80's will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 14 years! (Admission varies.)
Rhythm of the Dance
This dance and music extravaganza is a tour of Irish tradition. Combining ancient with contemporary, the show features a live band, three tenors, and over 20 dancers from the National Dance Company of Ireland.
The Eleventh Hour
Come see what transpires when the local African American church is destroyed and they descend upon the white church down the road! "The Eleventh Hour," written by Vain Colby and directed by Thomas Lester is sure to entertain you! This original "Dramedy" is full of down home Gospel music (Musical Director Julie Hurley), great plot lines with lots of laughter, and a message that will leave you wondering why we segregate our worship services.
Rockin’ Road To Dublin
Rockin' Road to Dublin is the new sensation changing the Irish Dance world. A fusion of rock and Irish, Rockin' Road combines the best of both worlds to thrust Irish Dance back into the spotlight. This stylish, can't-miss spectacle is the perfect balance between concert and stage show! Come see the show that Irish Dancing Magazine calls “WORLD CLASS ... a one-two punch of style and mastery ... they made some magic here”.
New Voices Play Festival at Greenbrier Valley Theatre
The New Voices Play Festival features eight one-act plays lasting about 10 minutes each, and showcases the Greenbrier Valley’s community actors and directors. There will be a "Pay What You Can" preview performance on Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm.
Friday Night Alive
Trillium Performing Arts presents Friday Night Alive, a diverse local talent showcase and family friendly event with performances in music, dance, theatre, and in whatever other weird and wonderful genres we find stowed away. So what are you waiting for?
Yosvany Terry Sextet
Born into an illustrious musical family in Camaguey, Cuba, Yosvany Terry is an internationally acclaimed composer, saxophonist, percussionist, bandleader, educator, and cultural bearer of the Afro-Cuban tradition. This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature the Yosvany Terry Sextet on Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm.
The Ugly Duckling
The Davis & Elkins College Division of Fine and Performing Arts will present “The Ugly Duckling,” adapted by senior Jacob Currence, at 7 p.m. Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21 and at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22 in the Boiler House Theatre on the College campus. Based on the children's classic, this student-written puppet show adaptation explores loyalty and faith, while reminding us all that beauty is only “down deep.” Tickets are $5 general admission and free for children 3 and younger, D&E faculty, staff and students. Group discount rates of $1 per ticket apply when buying five or more tickets. For reservations, visit www.dewv.edu/arts-entertainment or call the D&E Box Office at 304-637-1255.
42nd Street
Based on Bradford Ropes’ novel and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie, 42nd Street tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical “Pretty Lady.” When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin, this sparkling new production will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner—the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival. The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and of course “42nd Street.”
Enjoy a Blue Suede Christmas at Chuck Mathena Center
Elvis is coming to the Chuck Mathena Center for the holidays! Scot Bruce, America’s premier Elvis tribute artist, will bring his show, Blue Suede Christmas, to the Chuck Mathena Center on Friday, December 9 at 7 p.m. With his uncanny resemblance to Elvis, you will definitely want to hear the renditions of his Christmas songs including “Santa Bring My Baby Back” and “Blue Christmas.” The voice. The guitar. The swiveling hips. It’s Elvis all the way! Tickets for Blue Suede Christmas at CMC are on sale now. Go online to www.ChuckMathenaCenter.org or call 304 425-5128. You can always visit the CMC Box Office at 2 Stafford Commons in Princeton Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. All tickets are $25. Groups of ten or more receive a 10% discount. Show tickets make really great Christmas gifts. Buy for your whole family and your Christmas will be not be blue!
A Matt VanFossen Christmas at The Strand
We are bringing a a Christmas Show to Moundsville, WV live after the Moundsville Christmas Parade! So come down grab some cocoa and popcorn and settle in for a fun night!
“RENT”
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.
Wheeling Symphony presents “Video Games Live!”
Tommy Tallarico, creator and host An incredible concert event produced by the video gaming industry! Video Games Live features music from the most popular video games of all time. Designed to acknowledge the culture and art that video games have become, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra performs with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and interactive segments to create a unique entertainment experience! Bridging generations and exposing music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience, Video Games Live provides a new and different experience that the whole family — non-gamers included — will absolutely love!
Broadway Christmas Wonderland
This most loved Christmas show features glittering costumes, a dazzling cast, and the highest kicking Chorus Girls this side of the North Pole. Start Christmas in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an unforgettable nostalgic Christmas journey. Songs include “White Christmas;” “Winter Wonderland;” “Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas;” “Chestnuts Roasting;” “Jingle Bells;” “Away in a Manger;” “Silent Night;” “Deck The Halls;” “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree;” “O Holy Night” and many more. This sparkling Holiday Show is ideal for the whole family. Pre-Show Dinner in the Ballroom available! Call 304-233-7000 for reservations.
Wheeling Symphony presents “An All American Evening!”
André Raphel, conductor Svet Stoyanov, percussion Program Copland: Appalachian Spring Higdon: Percussion Concerto Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) From the New World! Quintessential American composer Aaron Copland’s elegant awakening of an Appalachian Spring and the famous variations on a simple, Shaker tune open this wonderful program. The range and complexity of percussion instruments will amaze as guest artist, Svet Stoyanov joins the WSO to perform Jennifer Higdon’s Percussion Concerto. The concert concludes with Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) one of the most popular symphonic works in the repertoire. Dvorak was inspired by the music of Native Americans and African American spirituals. Astronaut Neil Armstrong took a recording of this symphony on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, the first landing on the moon!
Josh Turner
Country recording artist brings his top hits to the historic Capitol Theatre stage for a night of great country music in downtown Wheeling!
The Giver
The Davis & Elkins College Division of Fine and Performing Arts will present “The Giver,” a moving production that depicts what it means to grow up, grow wise and take control of your own destiny. The play was adapted by Eric Coble from the Newbery Award-winning book by Lois Lowry. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, October 20 through Saturday, October 22, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 at the Boiler House Theatre. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students, military and seniors and free for D&E students, faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased online at www.dewv.edu/arts-entertainment or at the D&E Box Office prior to the performance. For additional information, call 304-637-1212.
Wheeling Symphony presents “The Music of John Williams: STAR WARS & More!”
Contemporary American classical composer, John Williams has written some of the most popular music of the modern era. His themes echo in our collective consciousness and remind us of the powerful role music plays in the movies. From the Jedi and Storm Trooper themes of STAR WARS, to the magic of HARRY POTTER, and the action of unlikely hero INDIANA JONES, John Williams’ music will delight and entertain the entire family. Join Maestro André Raphel and your very own Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for this exciting concert! Fun for the Whole Family, Costumes Encouraged!
Mountain Stage with Larry Groce ft Dan Tyminski & Ronnie Bowman, Sara Watkins, Mountain Heart, Eric Johnson and Elise Davis
For more than 30 years, Mountain Stage with Larry Groce has been the home of live music on public radio. Produced in West Virginia and distributed by NPR, each two-hour episode of Mountain Stage can be heard every week on more than 180 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. Recorded in front of a live audience, Mountain Stage features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues, and country; to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.
Tamarack Dinner Theatre Series | The Merchant of Venice
Join us in Tamarack's Governor Hulett C. Smith Theater for a night of delicious food and a great show with William Shakespeare's "The Merchant Of Venice!" Produced through The Vintage Theatre Company out of Clarksburg, WV. Cost: $45 plus tax and processing fee. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.; Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
RENT at the Keith Albee
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, friends in Manhattan’s East Village struggle to build the lives of their dreams. Pennilessness, social tension, and political unrest, among other hardships, challenge the group physically and emotionally. Facing the problems head on, they make personal self-discoveries and find what really matters most in life. On Broadway, Rent gained critical acclaim and won a Tony Award for Best Musical among other awards. The success of the show led to several national tours and numerous foreign productions. In 2005, it was adapted into a motion picture featuring most of the original cast members. Visit http://www.marshall.edu/muartistseries or call (304)696-3326 for more information. Tickets available at http://www.ticketmaster.com
Todd Jones Live at Lucky’s
Contemporary Country music.
Mike Underwood Live at the LBV Cafe at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort
Here at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in West Virginia we know how to get the party started. Come visit us and get in on the action. Solo, acoustic performance.
Dan Welsh Live at the LBV Cafe at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort
Here at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in West Virginia we know how to get the party started. Come visit us and get in on the action. Live music; solo acoustic performance.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature WV's own Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Since wowing the America's Got Talent judges with his interpretations of classics by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and walking away with the grand prize, Landau has performed all over the country -- from the California State Fair to New York's famous Appollo Theater, from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to the Marina Civic Center in Florida -- and all points in between.
Illstyle & Peace Dance Productions
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature Illstyle & Peace Dance Productions which is a multicultural Philadelphia-based dance company founded in 2002 by Brandon "Peace" Albright. The company creates work rooted in contemporary, West African and old-school hip-hop styles blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, DJing and beatboxing.
Carnegie Hall Presents: Julie Fowlis – Music of the Scottish Isles
This Carnegie Hall Mainstage Performance will feature Julie Fowlis, a multi-award winning Gaelic singer, who is deeply influenced by her early upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of North Uist. Fowler is a warm and engaging live performer who has graced stages around the globe, from village halls in the Highlands to theaters in Paris, Vienna, London and New York.
Country Roads Festival
Enjoy arts and crafts, music and great food at Hawks Nest State Park.
Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival
The Hometown Mountain Heritage Festival is the premier heritage festival in West Virginia. It is an annual festival held every 3rd weekend in June in Ansted WV! It is hosted by the AIM/Hometown Mountain Heritage Committee. Activities include Coal Shoveling contest, Hometown 5-K Run, Flea Market, Kids Carnival, Heritage Demonstrations, Chain Saw Artist, Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Memorabilia Displays, Arts & Crafts Vendor Booths, and more.
White Oak Rail Trail Expo
White Oak Rail Trail is lined with vendors, organizations, services, fundraisers, concessions, flea markets, yard sales, etc. Each year in
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “Let It Snow”
All Jack wants for Christmas is a little peace and quiet, but it's not meant to be. He's in for a big surprise when his boisterous vaudeville-performing parents show up uninvited with a trunk full of props and years of marital discord. Peter Quilter's charming holiday musical will have you laughing all the way.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “One Slight Hitch”
It's suburban Cincinnati in 1981. Things are going perfectly on Courtney's wedding day.....until the doorbell rings. The unannounced arrival of Courtney's good-for-nothing ex-boyfriend sets in motion a comic crisis that will leave you in stitches. Lewis Black's hilarious farce is truly a riot!
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “The Member of the Wedding”
In this funny and heart-warming American classic, penned by one of America's finest writers, 12-year-old tomboy Frankie feels disconnected from her life and dreams of escaping by running away with her brother and his fiance. Set in a small Southern town in 1945--race, politics, sex and adolescence whirl around Frankie as she struggles through hope and disappointment to belong to something.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s PB&J Cafe: “Click, Clack, Moo – Cows That Type”
Smucker's PB&J Cafe gives children the chance to experience live theatre. Children are seated at small tables and treated to a dinner before enjoying a charming and entertaining production. This year, Smucker's PB&J Cafe presents a stage adaptation of Doreen Cronin's debut picture book. Farmer Brown's cows discover a typewriter in their barn and decide to tell him how they feel. When Farmer Brown ignores their requests, the cows and all their barnyard friends find a different way to be heard.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents “Pump Boys & Dinettes”
Pull off the road on Highway 57, order up some spoonbread, some butter beans and corn and top it off with a piece of homemade pie at the Double Cupp Diner. You'll find some amiable company with the Dinettes and the gas station attendants from across the road as they fill their days with music and humor. This jubilant country western musical is just good ole down home fun!
Cinderellish
The world premiere of a musical by Emmy Award-winning composer Arnold Margolin and Weslie Brown. It looks like Elizabeth Summers is finally getting her big break... until she realizes everyone thinks she's Elizabeth Somers. In this case of mistaken identity, Elizabeth's dreams are coming true, but will she be able to play the part? You won't want to miss the hilarity that ensues!
Mountain Stage
Mountain Stage welcomes back veteran jamgrass group the Yonder Mountain String Band, IBMA entertainers of the year Balsam Range, alt-folk journeyman Peter Case, sensational young traditional band from Quebec, Les Poules à Colin, and a return appearance from Australia's pop duo Oh Pep!
Brown Bag Concert Series
Grab your lunch from a Downtown Charleston restaurant and make your way to Davis Park for free live music the third Wednesday of the month May - September 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Brown Bag specials will be offered at participating downtown Charleston restaurants on the day of the concerts. Presented by the Charleston Area Alliance and sponsored by American Medical Facilities Management (AMFM), the free event gives people the opportunity to get away from their desk, enjoy some live music and connect with others in the community.
MAKS & VAL LIVE ON TOUR: OUR WAY
Maks & Val Live On Tour: Our Way is the thrilling all-new smash hit dance tour of the summer. Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, the hottest stars of ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, will be heading to Charleston, WV. The Our Way tour is set to perform in 45 cities across America beginning June 15th and will make its way to Charleston Municipal Auditorium on July 16, 2016. Brothers Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy are bringing to life the show they have dreamed about since childhood, combining an honest and unfiltered narrative of their life story, with the world class dancing, creativity and passion they are known for.
Summer Soiree
The Trillium Performing Arts Collective is hosting their second annual Summer Soiree on Saturday, June 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Greenbrier Convention and Visitors Bureau. Trillium has been encouraging artistic expression and creative opportunities in the Greenbrier Valley since 1982. The evening will feature a dinner catered by The Bakery on Court Street; local brews from the Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company, wine, and soft drinks; live music and a DJ; dancing; and a raffle, with various prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets are $60 each or $100 per pair, and may be purchased at the Trillium office, at the Greenbrier Convention and Visitors Bureau, or online at www.summersoiree2016.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, stop by the office at 867 Court Street North, or call (304) 645-3003.
West Virginia State FLAT PICK GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Come play with the best of the best at the Robin Kessinger Music Festival!
Sounds of Railroading Concert
Three hours of celebration through music of railroading. The show features a headline performance by Emily Miller and Jesse Milnes, along with guests Roy Harper and Johnny Bellar, Jimmy Costa, and William Sherman Holestine and Gary Wayne Jordan.
Sounds of Railroading Conference
Railroading has its own culture, long shared through folklore and expressed in song. The 2016 Sounds of Railroading Conference, presented by the Center for Railway Tourism at Davis & Elkins College, will capture that heritage as it was reflected in traditional music inspired by trains and railroaders. Four national authorities, eight renown musicians, three days of celebration.
“Stella & Lou” by Bruce Graham
This romantic comedy proposes that a second chance at love is still possible, even for two people with a lot of miles on them. Lou is just about to close up his bar for the night when Stella, one of his favorite regulars, walks in. The two friends are sharing their usual comfortable conversation, when Stella suddenly reveals an unexpected surprise and even more startling suggestion. As the two deal with the difficult decisions they now face, they reflect on their pasts and look ahead to the future. In Stella & Lou, playwright Bruce Graham examines "the human condition" with a kind heart and a gentle sense of humor. August 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 @ 8 PM Directed by Vickie Trickett Starring CYNTHIA ULRICH as Stella ROBERT WOLFE as Lou SEAN BONNETTE as Donnie
Murder at Main Street Estate-Mystery Dinner Affair
Its the year 1925 and the Main Street Estate is in full swing. Mr and Mrs Twyford, the humble owners of the bed and breakfast, have invited twelve distinguished guests to join them for dinner, calamity, and mystery.
PITA Intensive Summer Theatre Camp
Running Monday through Friday June 13 through July 2, from 8:00 AM to Noon. M. T. Pockets Theatre's PITA Camp is an intensive camp for school age children that helps students grow to their full potential as performers and more importantly as human beings! PITA's goal is to allow students to learn basic and fundamental theatre skills that will fully help students thrive as theatre artists and also supply them with skills they need for life. PITA helps build confidence, team work, collaboration, self esteem, communication, innovative thinking and much, much more! NOTE: School days missed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather, may necessitate changes in scheduled PITA dates and/or times.