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2024-2025

MACBETH Show Art

Presented by Clark State Theatre Arts Program

Friday, November 1, 2024 • 8:00 p.m. November 1 • 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024 • 8:00 p.m. November 2 • 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024 • 2:00 p.m. November 3 • 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 • 8:00 p.m. November 8 • 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024 • 8:00 p.m. November 9 • 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2024 • 2:00 p.m. November 10 • 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 adult, $12 student/senior

The Clark State Theatre Arts Program and the Springfield Arts Council Youth Arts Ambassadors present Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Macbeth. Upon returning home from war, the courageous Macbeth encounters three witches who prophesize powers he is yet to possess. The king bestows Macbeth a new title, honoring him with power for his wartime achievements, thus confirming the witches’ prophecy. Entrusting Lady Macbeth, the pair scheme for ultimate power. The engaging and mysterious tragedy asks us: what happens to powerful when that power is unjustly earned?

White women in white blouse with hair slicked back

Presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, November 9, 2024 • 7:30 p.m. November 9 • 7:30 p.m.
Featuring Woman Composers and Ukraine Pianist, Anna Shelest performing Clara Wieck Schumann Piano Concerto op. 7 in a minor and Cecile Chaminade Konzertstück, Op. 40
Across the annals of musical history, women have made remarkable contributions to the symphonic canon. Explore the works of four such composers spanning different historical epochs, alongside the artistry ofUkrainian pianist Anna Shelest.
Brit Beat 4 Men in grey suites with guitars

Presented by Springfield Arts Council

Saturday, November 23, 2024 • 8:00 p.m. November 23 • 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $44.50, $36.50, $31.50

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the iconic soundscape of The Beatles with BritBeat - The Immersive Beatles Tribute Experience, an unparalleled fusion of live musical prowess and cutting-edge multimedia technology which transcends the ordinary and plunges you into the heart of The Beatles’ legendary history! BritBeat stands as the world’s top immersive Beatles experience, seamlessly blending a live concert performance of the timeless Beatles song catalog with visually captivating video imagery that excites the senses, as a state-of-the-art mesmerizing video backdrop elevates this concert experience to new heights. This show isn’t just about music; this multimedia event transports and envelops you in an historic music journey with an unparalleled and profound sense of nostalgia and emotional connection that pays homage to the timeless legacy of The Beatles.

Musicians on stage with glittering falling from sky

Presented by Clark State Performing Arts Center

Thursday, December 12, 2024 • 7:30 p.m. December 12 • 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45-$105

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting. 

female with red jacket smiling in front of gray background

Presented by Clark State Performing Arts Center

Thursday, January 9, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. January 9 • 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets: $20 ($10 student tickets are available at the ticket office or by calling 937-328-3874. Student ID must be provided at the time of purchase.).

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind show with a small audience seated close to the stage, as well as complimentary desserts!

Molly Kearney, Cleveland-native and Saturday Night Live alum, comes to Clark State at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. After earning a bachelor’s in theatre from the University of Dayton, Kearney got started in stand-up comedy on Put-In-Bay island and was later selected for Comedy Central’s “Up Next” and performed at the 2019 Clusterfest in San Francisco. Kearney's screen credits include the Amazon series “A League of Their Own” and the Disney series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.”

African American man in suite smiling

Presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, January 25, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. January 25 • 7:30 p.m.
The patron favorite Side-by-Side concert showcases the Youth Orchestra performing with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Also featured will be Nigerian American singer, Babatunde Akinboboye, who blends Hip Hop and Opera to create a new music genre: HipHopera.  
Excitement fills the air as theSpringfield Youth Symphony collaborates with the SSO in an inspiring Side-by-Side program. Join us for an extraordinary performance, including the captivating presence of Babatunde AkinboboyeThe Hip Hopera Singer, one of the most renowned operatic artists on social media. Prepare to witness beloved operatic arias performed in their traditional form and transformed with a hip-hop twist.
Pirates of the Caribbean black pearl art

Presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, March 8, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. March 8 • 7:30 p.m.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Watch the adventures of Captain Jack, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann unfold in this thrilling adventure on the big screen while the Springfield Symphony Orchestra simultaneously performs the electrifying blockbuster score.
The music in a film, far beyond mere accompaniment, serves as a central character. Its presence can enhance your experience in ways you may not fully grasp. When this music is performed by a live ensemble, it elevates your enjoyment of the movie to new heights. Immerse yourself in"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", featuring the captivating score by composer Klaus Badelt and producer Hans Zimmer.
Dirty Dancer actors dancing; pink background

Presented by Clark State Performing Arts Center

Friday, March 14, 2025 • 8:00 p.m. March 14 • 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$55

At 8 p.m. on March 14, “Dirty Dancing in Concert” brings the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience to the stage. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, patrons will enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party as audiences sing and dance along to their favorite “Dirty Dancing” songs.

Chris in silver suite smiling

Presented by Springfield Arts Council

Friday, March 21, 2025 • 8:00 p.m. March 21 • 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $44.50, $36.50, $31.50

Everybody has a dream. Chris Ruggiero is living his. Described as “the next Justin Timberlake,” this handsome young man always wanted to be singer and now finds himself, in his mid-twenties, an in-demand showman and social media superstar. He’s appeared on national PBS specials, shared the stage with music icons, performed live on Good Morning America, and is succeeding at wowing audiences in his solo show across the nation. This rising young entertainer has created a live stage show that shares his remarkable story, while breathing new life into timeless hit songs of the last six decades, from the 60s and 70s up to today. If there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with people everywhere, Chris Ruggiero’s Facebook page reached a staggering sixty-three million people last year... and he’s just getting started!

colorful animation of cave

Presented by Clark State Performing Arts Center

Sunday, March 23, 2025 • 3:00 p.m. March 23 • 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $25 - $75

Join Red, Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and all your favorite friends from the iconic series Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, on a brand new exciting, interactive, live musical adventure! Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a lost Fraggle treasure, the Song Stone, that can provide a special treasure- the greatest song ever heard in Fraggle history! But the location of the Stone has been lost and forgotten, so the Fraggle Five decide to set out to find it! Featuring gorgeous new walk-around versions of the Fraggles; puppet-sized, mechanized Doozers; giant, inflatable Gorg puppets; original songs and exclusive new magical puppet creatures, fans of all ages will enjoy this all-new musical stage adventure!

White man in glasses and black suite

Presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, April 5, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. April 5 • 7:30 p.m.
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra triumphantly brings Mahler Symphony No. 5 in c-sharp minor to the stage. Prepare yourself to be completely immerse in the powerful and rewarding musical world created by Gustav Mahler.  
Highlighted in the recent Academy Award-winning film "Tar,"Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5 is hailed by numerous enthusiasts as the composer's definitive masterpiece. This musical monument will unite over 100 musicians onstage at the Kuss.
female with yellow guitar in front of white background

Presented by Clark State Performing Arts Center

Thursday, April 24, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. April 24 • 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets: $20 ($10 student tickets are available at the ticket office or by calling 937-328-3874. Student ID must be provided at the time of purchase.).

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind show with a small audience seated close to the stage, as well as complimentary desserts!

Closing out the 2024-25 season is Gina Chavez, a Latin Grammy nominee, internationally acclaimed recording artist, wife and philanthropist. A 13-time Austin Music Award winner and proud vice president of the Texas chapter of the Recording Academy, Born in Austin, Chavez’s first all-Spanish language album, “La Que Manda,” was nominated for a 2020 Latin Grammy in Best Pop/Rock. With a NPR Tiny Desk concert garnering more than 1.3 million views, Chavez is featured on Brene Brown’s hit podcast, “Unlocking Us”, for which they co-wrote the theme music.  Chavez will perform on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

MJ Live text with MJ in costume behind

Presented by Springfield Arts Council

Friday, May 2, 2025 • 8:00 p.m. May 2 • 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $44.50, $36.50, $31.50

In this one-night-only event, direct from performing nightly at The Sahara Casino in Las Vegas, MJ LIVE! features #1 Vegas impersonator Jalles Franca, capturing the essence of MJ as he sings, spins and moonwalks through Michael’s early Jackson 5 hits including “I’ll Be There,” “ABC,” and “I Want You Back,” and continues through “Bad,” “Beat It,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” and many more. Complete with the MJ LIVE! band, back-up singers, dancers and dazzling choreography, MJ LIVE! recreates the incredible, thrilling magic of the legendary King of Pop!

Men and woman holding folders singing

Presented by Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, May 17, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. May 17 • 7:30 p.m.
Join us as we welcome the SSO Chorale and its new music director to the Kuss stage. Once again uniting with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra to perform the sacred music of John Rutter ‘s Gloria and the inspired collection of expression and backbone of Igor Stravinsky Symphony of Psalms.
After a short break,the SSO Chorale makes a comeback, presenting the pinnacle of choral compositions by the contemporary English composer John Rutter, alongside the enduring legacy of Russian musical luminary Igor Stravinsky. Coupled with compositions from the same geographic origins by Sir Edward Elgar and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, this program celebrates the essence of nationalism at its peak.