HUNTINGTON – Don’t want to buy the whole season of Marshall Artists Series, you can pick the shows you want as single event tickets are on sale now at 304-696-6656.
From a night of comedy with SNL’s Mikey Day, to Grammy Award-winning music by Tedeschi Trucks Band, a tribute to the Queen of Soul – Aretha Franklin, and renowned contemporary dance by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; the Marshall Artists Series has a fantastic season with events for everyone.
Here’s a look at the wild and wonderful assortment of incoming shows now on sale. All shows are at the historic Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, 925 Fourth Ave., Huntington.
SNL’s Mikey Day
Live from the Keith-Albee it’s…SNL writer and cast member Mikey Day, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Day became a featured cast member on SNL after joining the show as a writer. Day gained recognition for his popular “Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins)” sketch with Tom Hanks as well as his Donald Trump Jr. impression. Day was a member of The Groundlings comedy troupe in LA and was a cast member on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out for seven seasons. Day will be joined by writer and performer, Alex English, from the National Lampoon’s Radio Hour podcast. *Note – Adult content. Tickets are $65.52 /$43.58.
WV’s 2022 Storyteller of the Year – Adam Booth
Booth brings Ghost Stories & Spookier Things to the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Hear stories of local lore and adaptations to traditional tales that are eerie, creepy, and feature sounds that can make you jump with fright… all in the name of history, culture, and plain old fun! Experience this night of ghosts, creepy dolls, witches, and mountain monsters and see why Booth is featured at the National Storytelling Festival. Not for immature listeners. Tickets are $32.62.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin
At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time. All your favorite hits such as “Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” and “Respect” in one evening celebrating the iconic songstress. Tickets are $98.42, $81.97, $71, $64.42.
The International Film Festival
Runs Thursday–Saturday (Nov. 3–5). Featured films include “Flee” (Denmark), “The Worst Person in the World” (Norway), “Official Competition” (Spain), “Happening” (France), “Hit the Road” (Iran), and “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” (USA). Sponsored by Mike and Tammy Farrell, Encova, iHeart Radio, WSAZ, and the Herald Dispatch. Tickets are $10.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Banff film fest rolls at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The world’s most famous outdoor sports film fest. Every fall right after the festival is held in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival takes off on a world tour traveling to 450 communities in 40 countries. Featuring the world’s best mountain sports, culture, and environmental films, you can experience the thrills and challenges that inspire us all. Tickets are $15.
World-renowned saxophonist Dave Koz & Friends’ 25th Anniversary Christmas Show
At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4,. Koz will be joined by his friends– jazz music icons: pianist Keiko Matsui, trumpeter Rick Braun, guitarist Peter White and vocalist Rebecca Jade. Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics, as well as a Chanukah medley! Over a nearly 30-year career, Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: 9 GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows. Tickets aree $98.42, $87.45, $76.49 and $65.52.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Celebrating its 45th year, the Hubbard Street Dance team leaps onto the stage of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 with fresh and bold new works by choreographers Amy Hall Garner, Kyle Abraham, Spenser Theberge, Ohad Nahari and Asure Barton. Hubbard Street has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance – bringing top choreographers to Chicago and beyond. Tickets are $113.78, $98.42, $87.45 and $76.49.
WV’s Own Lady D (a WV Black History Month celebration)
At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The night begins with a preview of her documentary “Those Who Come Before,” celebrating the history and culture of black music in WV featuring Bob Thompson, Crystal Good, Aristotle Jones, Rodney Boyden, and W.I “Bill” Hairston. At 7:30 p.m., Lady D will heat up the night as she belts out the blues with her band Mi$$ion. Doris Fields a.k.a. Lady D was born in Cabin Creek, WV. She is known as “WV’s First Lady of Soul” and was the winner of the national competition for the best Obama Inaugural Song in 2008 and performed it at the Obama for Change Inaugural Ball in Washington. DC. Tickets are $49.07, $43.58 and $32.62.
GRAMMY® Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band
At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The 12-piece powerhouse band led by husband/wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi sell out wherever they play and has “created some of their generation’s best roots-rock music” (NPR). Tickets are $109.39 / $98.42 / $87.45 / $76.49.
Regional Reels
A one-day film festival showcasing local film makers and local interests debuts Saturday, March 4, 2023. Featured films include “Peerless City,” “Picture Proof,” “The Wake-Up Call,” and “The Good Fight.”Tickets are $10.
Mountain Stage
At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26 with a special Irish-themed evening featuring Ireland’s own The High Kings on a new US Tour, and new host, WV native and Grammy winner, Kathy Mattea. Other artists to be announced. Celebrate the 40th anniversary season of Mountain Stage, which is produced by WV Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music, each episode of Mountain Stage can be heard every week on nearly 300 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. Tickets are $54.55 and $43.58.
“Rocketman”
Experience the Oscar-winning musical film about the life of iconic musician Sir Elton John live in concert with a 60-piece orchestra performing its unforgettable soundtrack live to picture at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31. The film will be shown on the Keith-Albee’s giant screen, while the orchestra brings to life the stunning soundtrack – the legendary music of Sir Elton John. Tickets are $98.42, $87.45 and $76.49.
The Marshall Artists Series accepts all major credit cards. Tickets may be ordered via telephone by calling the box office at 304-696-6656. Tickets can also be ordered using Ticketmaster.com. The Marshall Artists Series box office is located in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on Fifth Avenue across from Marshall University’s Student Center. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Season ticket packages are still available. For information call 304-696-3326.
