The revered Christmas tradition returns to Dayton this year with this wonderful production by Brandon Ragland. A true holiday ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Don't miss this dazzling performance this festive season!

With NINE Tony Awards - including Best Musical - a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and the New York Times dubbing it the "best new musical of the century", The Book of Mormon's 2011 debut was a pop culture moment. Still enjoying concurrent engagements in London's West End and on Broadway, the bad boy of musical theatre remains a top draw, leaving audiences either outraged or in pain from laughing to this day. Now heading out across the country, don't miss your chance to catch this modern classic. Just be prepared for the lewd, the crude, and downright naughty songs and antics along the way...it's not for everyone, but that's why we love it!

Based on the classic 1983 movie, A Christmas Story invites you into the home of Ralphie Parker, a nine-year old kid who is desperate to win the most coveted holiday prize: An Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. This Tony-nominated musical is the perfect show for all the family this holiday season. Back for 2026, enjoy a trip down memory lane as Big League Productions brings this classic to you this holiday season!

Based on the board game and the cult movie classic, Clue is a fiendishly funny murder mystery, where everyone is a suspect, and the next potential victim! Featuring all the colorful characters from the game, from Colonel Mustard to Mrs. White, Clue leads us from room to room in a whirlwind of slapstick comedy and real theatrical verve.

It's been over 20 years since Richard Curtis' Christmas rom-com Love Actually hit cinema screens, turning into an instant cult classic that continues to be a staple come the colder months. In the tradition of fellow British masterpieces Bridget Jones' Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Notting Hill, its tales of yearning, first love, heartbreak, and reconciliation are filled with charm, whimsy, and sweetness that make them perfect festive-viewing fodder.

Presented by Clark State and the Springfield Arts Council, A Christmas Carol comes to the Kuss Auditorium for the 2026 season!