Offering more shows and subscription package options than ever, the 2026-27 season will bring more than 15 events to the Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
Subscription packages go on sale for the general public beginning at 10 a.m. today (July 22).
The last day to purchase a season package is Aug. 4, with single ticket sales beginning Aug. 5. Subscribers get first access to tickets, allowing them to choose their preferred events and seat locations.
Featured shows include the following:
“Hubbard Street Dance Chicago” — Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
For 49 years, Hubbard Street has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance, bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond.
“The Wiz” — Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Broadway Bundle)
From its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ‘70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world, this groundbreaking twist on “The Wizard of Oz” changed the face of Broadway.
“The Who’s Tommy” — Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. (Broadway Bundle)
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.
“Bluey’s Big Play” — Feb. 9 and 10 at 6 p.m. (Family Series)
Get ready for giggles, games, and a whole lot of heeler fun as “Bluey’s Big Play” brings Australia’s favorite family to life in a playful 45-minute performance packed with music, imagination, and big heart.
“Hadestown” — Feb. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. (Broadway Bundle)
Intertwining two mythic tales, that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone, “Hadestown” is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
“I’m With Her” — March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
With the 2014 formation of “I’m With Her,” singers/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music — a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition and unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities.
This season, the University Art Series will offer a Flex Package and a Broadway Bundle subscription package. Additionally, shows in the Family Series offer more affordable ticket options, earlier show times, and special family-friendly activities in the lobby before each show.
The box office is transitioning to a new ticketing platform featuring fewer fees and “all-in” pricing, meaning the list price is exactly what you pay.
Find the full schedule of shows and purchase your tickets online.
Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 304-293-SHOW or in person from 10 a..m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Arts and Entertainment Box Office in the Canady Creative Arts Center.
The University Arts Series is produced by the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media. Stay connected with the latest event updates through Facebook and Instagram by following @wvuccam.