Current and Upcoming Productions

A glowing moon with a golden lasso surrounds it above the text “It’s A Wonderful Life” and the dates “December 13–19” set against a starry night sky background.
It’s a Wonderful Life December 13-19

It’s a Wonderful Life is a faithful stage adaptation of the beloved film following George Bailey in the small town of Bedford Falls. When his dreams give way to duty and despair, his guardian angel Clarence shows him how different the world would be if he’d never been born—revealing that his has been, after all, a wonderful life.

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Celebrate in style with a vibrant save the date for Morgantown Mardi Gras, featuring a colorful jester hat and mask. Join us on February 12, 2026, for unforgettable festivities!.
Morgantown Mardi Gras

SAVE THE DATE! WVPT is celebrating Mardi Gras and transforming Morgantown into Bourbon Street. Stay tuned for more details!
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Performances

13 Dec
It’s a Wonderful Life

2:00 PM
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
13 Dec
It’s a Wonderful Life

7:30 PM
ASL Interpreted Performance
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
14 Dec
It’s a Wonderful Life

2:00 PM
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
18 Dec
It’s a Wonderful Life

7:30 PM
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
19 Dec
It’s a Wonderful Life

7:30 PM
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
12 Feb
Morgatown Mardi Gras 2026

Thursday, Feb 12
Details & Ticketing Coming Soon!

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Past Productions

Poster for the play "Dead & Gone", with a scenic car view from the back seat. Text highlights the playwright, Faith King, and show dates, April 24-27. It mentions a Broadway licensing grant and the location, Antoinette E. Falbo Theater.
Dead and Gone April 24 – 27

Winner of the 2024/25 Broadway Licensing New Works Grant, WVU senior acting major Faith King makes her WVPT playwriting debut with this show.

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Poster for "Driving Miss Daisy" by Alfred Uhry shows a blue vintage car on a yellow background. Dates: June 24-29. Venue: Canady Creative Arts Center. Contact: 304-293-TKTS or visit wvpublictheatre.org for tickets.
Driving Miss Daisy June 24 – 29

Driving Miss Daisy is the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry is the iconic story of employer-employee transforming to form deep companionship that navigates issues of race, class, and aging over several decades.

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Poster for "Waitress" musical featuring a lattice-topped pie with floral patterns on a blue checkered background. Fork with pie slice shown. Event details: June 4-15 at Canady Creative Arts Center. Ticket info included.
Waitress June 4 – 15

Waitress is an award-winning musical that celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles and a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson.

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Promotional poster for "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, showing illustrations from the story. The event runs December 7-11 at Canady Creative Arts Center in collaboration with West Virginia Public Theatre and WVU School of Theatre & Dance.
A Christmas Carol December 7-11, 2024 Purchase Tickets
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