All shows of the 2009-10 University Arts Series season will go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 304-293-SHOW or 800-745-3000.

The 18-event series promises a little something for everyone, including performances by noted musicians Brian Wilson, Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, and Pat Metheny. Concerts by Kathy Mattea, the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra, The Ten Tenors, and RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles are also on tap.

For the musical lovers, the University Arts Series offers the national tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, Avenue Q, Camelot and The Drowsy Chaperone. The series also includes performances for the entire family: the extraordinary Celtic dance event, The StepCrew, and the national tour of Annie.

Notable Americana storyteller Garrison Keillor will make an appearance, as well as a stirring performance from the African Children’s Choir. For the classical drama fans, the Acting Company will perform Romeo & Juliet and the Israel Ballet will perform Don Quixote. Also on tap is a stunning visual celebration of some of the world’s most well-known arias (Carmen, The Magic Flute, and The Barber of Seville) in a surely unforgettable performance called The Opera Show.

All events will take place in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre of the WVU Creative Arts Center.

Both the Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 304-293-SHOW and 800-745-3000.

Complete performance descriptions are available online at www.events.wvu.edu. The University Art Series is produced by WVU Arts & Entertainment.

The University Art Series is produced by WVU Arts & Entertainment. For more event information, call 304-293-SHOW, or visit us online at events.wvu.edu.

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CONTACT: Ali Daly
Arts and Entertainment
304-293-8222
alison.daly@mail.wvu.edu