2025-2026

Classic Looney Tunes come alive with a full symphony orchestra! Watch Bugs Bunny and friends on the big screen as the SSO performs the original scores live. It’s an unforgettable evening of laughter, nostalgia and musical magic for the whole family.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas Live,” the Broadway-style adaptation of the beloved Peanuts’ holiday special, brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the whole gang to Springfield!  Marking the 60^th anniversary of the original TV special, the show includes songs from Vince Guaraldi’s timeless score and concludes with a festive sing-a-long.  This show is presented in partnership with the Springfield Arts Council.

VIP Tickets include a premium ticket and an exclusive meet and greet and photo after the show with members of the Peanuts gang!

Step into a world of charm with Boieldieu’s theatrical overture, Françaix's fanciful Flower Clock, with Dwight Parry, oboe, and Clementi’s grand Symphony No. 4. This concert offers grace, humor and sophistication—music that dances with imagination.

With a voice rooted in gospel, folk and blues, Nashville-based artist, Kyshona, brings her new album “Legacy” to Springfield.  Drawing from five generations of family history, Kyshona’s music is both personal and universal — bridging past and present through powerful storytelling and song. 

Enjoy this Club Kuss show offering a one-of-a-kind experience with a small audience seated close to the stage, as well as complimentary desserts before the show.

JJ Grey & Mofro bring their signature blend of Southern rock, blues and soul to the stage with a high-energy live show praised by The New York Times and NPR. Touring behind his 2024 self-produced album, “Olustee,” the band delivers songs rooted in resilience and living in the moment. A festival favorite and seasoned performer, he’s shared the stage with legends like B.B. King and Mavis Staples, with music featured in shows like "House of Cards" and "Friday Night Lights." With his gritty baritone and heartfelt storytelling, JJ Grey & Mofro creates a concert experience that stirs both spirit and soul.

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they glide across the stage, embarking on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. With breathtaking choreography, vibrant costumes and state-of-the-art special effects, this reimagined show brings L. Frank Baum's timeless tale to life in an entirely new and exciting way. Whether you’re revisiting the story or discovering it for the first time, this is a show that promises to leave you spellbound!

The Tartan Terrors fuse traditional Celtic music with step dancing, comedy and the energy of a rock concert!  Part music, part mayhem, their genre-bending performances have taken them from Times Square to Scottish festivals across North America.

Enjoy this Club Kuss show offering a one-of-a-kind experience with a small audience seated close to the stage, as well as complimentary desserts before the show.

From Poulenc’s playful Les Biches to Saint-Saëns’ fiery Violin Concerto No. 3 with rising star Njioma Grevious, and the majestic triumph of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony—this is music at its most exhilarating and expressive.

Auditions for ‘The Prom’

Auditions will take place on Jan. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. in the Kuss Auditorium.  Please be prepared to sing and dance.  Headshot and resume are preferred. Register for the audition at go.clarkstate.edu/prom_auditions/

The Clark State Theatre Arts program, in partnership with the Springfield Arts Council Youth Arts Ambassadors, bring the Broadway comedy, “The Prom,” to the Kuss Auditorium stage.  With heart and soul, follow the journey of four fading stars who rally behind a small-town teen.

Directed by Krissy Hartman and Josh Compston

Mozart’s final masterpiece—haunting, powerful and deeply moving. Join us for this emotionally rich performance of the Requiem, a choral and orchestral work that transcends time and speaks directly to the soul, with the SSO Chorale.

Blending soul, funk and global storytelling, Bassel and the Supernaturals share the journey of the Syrian-American identity through music. Making their national television debut in May 2024 as part of a PBS docuseries, “The Express Way,” a portion of Bassel proceeds will support humanitarian efforts in Syria.

Enjoy this Club Kuss show offering a one-of-a-kind experience with a small audience seated close to the stage, as well as complimentary desserts before the show.

Bizet’s iconic opera meets breathtaking acrobatics in this dazzling collaboration with Troupe Vertigo. Cirque aerialists, dancers and musicians bring Carmen to life like never before—fiery, fearless and unforgettable.