The Clay Center today announced its 2008-09 season, including performances by legendary songwriter Don McLean, pop singer LeAnn Rimes and a visit by Ballet Hispanico.
Don McLean will perform at the Clay Center on Nov. 9, 2008.
The season includes nine performances with two special events:
* Sept. 25 -- Returning favorites Naturally Seven, with its blend of gospel, jazz and blues.
* Oct. 11 -- Grammy Award-winner LeAnn Rimes.
* Oct. 23 -- Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet.
* Nov. 1 -- Comedy with Chelsea Handler of E! Network.
* Nov. 9 -- Don McLean, best known for his classic song, "American Pie."
* Jan. 30, 2009 -- Gospel group Dixie Hummingbirds.
* Feb. 20, 2009 -- A performance by the "only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress," the Capitol Steps.
The Clay Center today announced its 2008-09 season, including performances by legendary songwriter Don McLean, pop singer LeAnn Rimes and a visit by Ballet Hispanico.
The season includes nine performances with two special events:
* Sept. 25 -- Returning favorites Naturally Seven, with its blend of gospel, jazz and blues.
* Oct. 11 -- Grammy Award-winner LeAnn Rimes.
* Oct. 23 -- Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet.
* Nov. 1 -- Comedy with Chelsea Handler of E! Network.
* Nov. 9 -- Don McLean, best known for his classic song, "American Pie."
* Jan. 30, 2009 -- Gospel group Dixie Hummingbirds.
* Feb. 20, 2009 -- A performance by the "only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress," the Capitol Steps.
* Feb. 27, 2009 -- Ballet Hispanico.
* March 13, 2009 - Blood, Sweat & Tears
* April 3, 2009 -- The Montana Repertory Theatre returns with "To Kill a Mocking Bird."
* May 21, 2009 -- Charleston Stage Company co-presents "West Virginia: Words and Music."
* A special summer performance of the hit musical "Grease" on July 25, 26, 27 and Aug. 1, 2 and 3.
Patrons can get the best seats now with a full season subscription or Pick4 tickets. Only patrons with season and Pick4 tickets have an exclusive opportunity to buy tickets for special events LeAnn Rimes and Chelsea Hander.
Patrons become season ticket holders when they purchase tickets to all nine regular season performances. This option provides the best value and saves patrons 20 percent off of single ticket prices, and they receive first choice of seating. Pick4 patrons receive 10 percent off of single ticket prices when they purchase a minimum of four regular season performances. One of the first benefits of being a season or Pick4 ticket holder is the opportunity to add on LeAnn Rimes and Chelsea Handler tickets in advance. Currently, tickets to these two special events are limited to those purchasing season and Pick4 packages.
Those interested in being added to the Clay Center mailing list to receive a season brochure and ordering information can visit www.theclaycenter.org to sign up.
Season ticket sales will be available to the general public in early June. Single ticket sales begin July 19. Call 561-3570.
