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Clark State Performing Arts Center

The Clark State Performing Arts Center brings culture and diversity to Clark County with memorable performances by highly-acclaimed artists.
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Ticket Office Hours
BY PHONE: You can purchase tickets by phone, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling 937.328.3874 (Open two hours prior to most performances.) IN-PERSON: Please visit our main lobby (Davidson Grand Lobby) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and two hours before most performances. ONLINE
You can purchase tickets 24/7 online through http://pac.clarkstate.edu or eTix.

com. Ticket Office Location
We are located inside the Clark State Performing Arts Center directly off of the Davidson Grand Lobby. Parking is free and handicapped parking is available. Payment Options
We accept cash, check or money order; Visa, MasterCard and Discover

Online Ticket Purchases
You may purchase your tickets to any event using etix.com. Tickets purchased through other websites might not scan/allow entrance to performances and are likely marked up in price . Refunds
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges. If you are unable to use your tickets for a performance, please call the Ticket Office. You can receive a letter of credit for tax purposes. Disability Services
We are pleased to serve patrons with special needs. Please call us in advance (or when purchasing your ticket) to detail your needs of special seating for wheelchair patrons, listening enhancement devices or an interpreter for signed performances. (At least ten days notice is required for a sign interpreter.) Parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available in the lot immediately adjacent to the Center; and a passenger loading/unloading area is located on Fountain Avenue to the west of the Center.

08/15/2024

On this date, both "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Hairspray" opened on Broadway, though 14 years apart. https://pac.clarkstate.edu/shows/2024-2025/?presenter=5562

08/14/2024

Tickets are on sale now for the 2024-2025 Clark State Performing Arts Center Series of Shows! Click here for all the information: https://pac.clarkstate.edu/shows/2024-2025/?presenter=5562

08/10/2024

Safety First! In the unlikely event of a fire in the Kuss Auditorium, the fire curtain will descend. Pretty cool, huh?

08/08/2024

On this date in 1975, Liza Minnelli joined the Broadway cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. The national tour played at the Kuss Auditorium in September of 2008.

08/07/2024

Your seat for exciting performances is waiting! Stay tuned for all the upcoming events - including Manheim Steamroller this December.

08/01/2024

🎭 Clark State Theatre Arts Program & Springfield Arts Council Youth Arts Ambassadors proudly present MACBETH by William Shakespeare!

🔮 A thrilling tale of ambition, power, and prophecy! 🔮

AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, Sept 3, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Callbacks: Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Clark State Performing Arts Center, Turner Studio Theatre

Casting 19 male & 6 female roles (gender-neutral casting considered)
Prepare: 1-minute Shakespeare monologue. Headshot and resume preferred.
Pre-register: Audition Form https://forms.gle/hiBdhJXknPuSN7Vr8
Rehearsals begin Monday, Sept 9.

Performance Dates:
Nov 1-10: Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m.
Special School Matinees: Nov 1 & 8 at 10 a.m.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this epic production! Join us for an unforgettable journey into the dark and mysterious world of Macbeth!

07/31/2024

And here are our brand new 3K Followspots, tucked away in their new home high above the Kuss Auditorium balcony. It's your Performing Arts Center!

07/30/2024

Our 30-year old Xenon Super Trouper Followspot Lights are finally retiring. They have lit Florene Henderson (Mrs. Brady from the Brady Bunch), Brad Paisley, BB King, Bob Newhart, Kenny Rogers, Air Supply, and many more artists. It's your Performing Arts Center!

07/27/2024

If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to have you! To register for the orientation next month, please email House Operations Manager Maggie Cooper at [email protected].

07/26/2024

ON SALE NOW - MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis! America’s favorite holiday tradition is returning to the Clark State Performing Arts Center Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets today! pac.clarkstate.edu/shows or by phone 937-328-3874.

07/25/2024

Fresh paint! The Kuss Auditorium backstage areas and dressing rooms are getting a face lift. Most people won't see it. But our visiting performers will!

07/22/2024

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years, returns to Clark State on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting. Tickets on sale this Friday (July 26) at https://pac.clarkstate.edu/!

07/19/2024

The Clark County Fair begins today! The Clark State College team will be there with some fun swag, so be sure to stop by our table.

07/15/2024

The final, touches are being made on the Clark State Performing Arts Center's 2024-25 Season. Stay tuned for exciting announcements!

07/10/2024

Don't miss the final week of the 58th annual Springfield Arts Council Summer Arts Festival! https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldArtsCouncil/events

Presents performing arts through Summer Arts Festival, Youth Arts Ambassadors, and Showtime Series.

07/03/2024

We will be closed July 4-5. We hope you have a safe and relaxing fourth of July!

06/29/2024

On this day in 1613, the original Globe theatre in London burned down. The fire broke out during a performance of All is True (known today as Henry VIII). Did you know this iconic theatre debuted most of William Shakespeare’s plays?

06/26/2024

The Springfield Arts Council, Inc.'s Summer Arts Festival continues this week. It's a Springfield tradition! Be sure to check out the upcoming performances. https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldArtsCouncil/events

Presents performing arts through Summer Arts Festival, Youth Arts Ambassadors, and Showtime Series.

06/22/2024

On this day in 1976, "Godspell" opened on Broadway after a long and successful Off-Broadway run.

06/19/2024

Clark State is closed today to celebrate Juneteenth.

06/16/2024

See the Youth Arts Ambassadors perform "13, Jr." at the Springfield Arts Council's Summer Arts Festival tonight! https://www.facebook.com/share/8hqmKnw3q6cQ9nMt/

06/14/2024

Tonight is the first night of the annual Miami Valley Dance Concert! Tickets are still available. https://pac.clarkstate.edu/shows/2023-2024-season/

06/08/2024

Behind The Curtain Dance Studio LLC recital is today in the Kuss Auditorium! Get your tickets today. https://pac.clarkstate.edu/shows/2023-2024-season/

06/02/2024

Plans are well underway for the 2024-2025 Performing Arts Center Season! We're working hard to provide entertainment for all tastes. Here are a few flashbacks to some shows we've had at the PAC over the years.

05/29/2024

The Performing Arts Center 30th Anniversary Tuesday Quiz answer: "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." With a cast full of Clark State College students and local performers, it was an amazing production!

05/28/2024

The Performing Arts Center 30th Anniversary Tuesday Quiz: What musical did the Clark State Theatre Arts Program present in the Kuss Auditorium in April of 2012? The Broadway production starred Norbert Leo Butz.

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all who have served!

05/23/2024

The Performing Arts Center 30th Anniversary Tuesday Quiz answer: Michio Ihara of Massachusetts created the sculpture in the Kuss Auditorium Lobby.

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300 S Fountain Avenue
Springfield, OH
45506

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://pac.clarkstate.edu/

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Kuss Safety Curtain

Safety First! In the unlikely event of a fire in the Kuss Auditorium, the fire curtain will descend. Pretty cool, huh?

ON SALE NOW - MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Dec. 12, 2024

Shrek the Musical - Tori Kocher Shoutout

We're 1 week out from Shrek the Musical next Wednesday, May 22. Don't miss Ohio native Tori Kocher rock the role of Dragon! Ticket available online (https://bit.ly/Shrek-May-2024) or by calling 937.328.3874.

Shrek the Musical - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Big, Green Ogre has arrived! Shrek, the musical is tonight in the Kuss Auditorium. Tickets are still available! https://bit.ly/Shrek-May-2024

Shrek the Musical - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Fall in Love all Ogre again! It's Shrek the Musical, Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kuss Auditorium. Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/Shrek-May-2024

Shrek the Musical

Fall in Love All Ogre Again! Shrek the Musical is on its way to the Kuss Auditorium on Wednesday, May 22. Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/Shrek-May-2024

360 ALLSTARS

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, the international smash hit, 360 ALLSTARS, returns! See them live in the Kuss Auditorium this Sunday, February 4 at 7 p.m. Bring the whole family! https://bit.ly/360-All-Stars

Shrek the Musical - May 22, 2024

Fall in love all Ogre again! Shrek the Musical is coming to the Kuss Auditorium on Wednesday, May 22. Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/Shrek-May-2024

Shrek the Musical

Looking for a last minute gift? Shrek the Musical is perfect for the whole family! Tori Kocher is from Wilmington, OH and plays Dragon / Captain of the Guard in the show. Take a listen to why Shrek is so special from Tori herself. Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/Shrek-May-2024

360 ALLSTARS

Looking for a great last minute gift for the whole family? Snag a 4 pack ticket bundle* to see 360 ALLSTARS for $100! That's over $50 in savings! 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer (ends December 31)! To secure your 4 pack of tickets, simply visit the ticketing website (https://bit.ly/360-All-Stars) and select the “4PACK” deal. *Not all seat are applicable for this bundle deal. Please see the ticketing website to see which seats are available for this bundle deal.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Be on the look-out. Santa Claus is coming to town! #christmaseve #happyholidays

A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de México

EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY SALE - For a limited time only, you can snag a fantastic family pack of 4 tickets to see A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de México for just $100! It's the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family together for a memorable evening of joyous music and festive celebrations. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer! To secure your family pack of tickets, simply visit the ticketing website (https://bit.ly/Mariachi-Christmas) and select the “4PACK” deal. We can't wait to see you and your family at A Mariachi Christmas, where holiday cheer and Mariachi magic unite! Hurry up and grab this exclusive deal to make this festive season a truly remarkable one for your entire family.

A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de México

Celebrate the holidays by donating to the arts! Donate $30 or more to the Friends of the Performing Arts Center this week and be entered into a drawing for 2 tickets to see A Mariachi Christmas featuring Mariachi Herencia de México! The Latin GRAMMY-nominated band performs Mexican and American Christmas favorites, including the group's reimagined holiday hits “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and many more! Your contribution provides essential ongoing support to our resident arts groups for programming, facility maintenance and upgrades. The winner will be announced this Friday, November 17. https://slate.clarkstate.edu/register/PACGiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from your PAC friends! #happythanksgiving2023

Where did Tina Fey and Amy Poehler refine their comedic chops? At The Second City in Chicago. See the next generation of latest and greatest Second City improv performers on November 16 in the Kuss Auditorium!

Where did Tina Fey and Amy Poehler refine their comedic chops? At The Second City in Chicago. See the next generation of latest and greatest Second City improv performers on Thursday, November 16 in the Kuss Auditorium! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8266778/comedian-rhapsody-the-best-of-the-second-city-springfield-clark-state-performing-arts-center-kuss-auditorium

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who have served! #thankyou #VeteransDay2023

Happy Birthday PAC

Happy Birthday Performing Arts Center!!! On this date in 1993, the Performing Arts Center opened its doors with a Gala Opening Night hosted by Broadway legend Joel Grey and film and TV star Terri Garr.

Comedian Rhapsody - The Best of Second City

Need a laugh? "The Second City's Comedian Rhapsody" plays the Kuss Auditorium November 16. The Second City has been the first name in laughter for over sixty years! Get your ticket to funny now! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8266778/comedian-rhapsody-the-best-of-the-second-city-springfield-clark-state-performing-arts-center-kuss-auditorium

Sawyer Brown - October 12 at 7:30 p.m.

They won Star Search in 1983, and now they are finally here to perform a mere 40 years later. Get your tickets now for Sawyer Brown! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2926862/sawyer-brown-springfield-clark-state-performing-arts-center-kuss-auditorium

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Our Story

The Clark State Performing Arts Center (PAC) has been bringing culture and diversity to Clark County for more than 25 years with memorable performances by highly-acclaimed artists. Located in downtown Springfield, the Performing Arts Center houses the beautiful Kuss Auditorium as well as the black box Turner Studio Theatre.

Ticket Office Hours 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Open two hours before most performances.) Ticket Office Location We are located inside the Clark State Performing Arts Center directly off of the Davidson Grand Lobby. Parking is free and handicapped parking is available. Payment Options We accept cash, check or money order; Visa, MasterCard and Discover Online Ticket Purchases You may purchase your tickets to any event using Ticketmaster.com. . Refunds ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges. If you are unable to use your tickets for a performance, please call the Ticket Office. You can receive a letter of credit for tax purposes. Disability Services We are pleased to serve patrons with special needs. Please call us in advance (or when purchasing your ticket) to detail your needs of special seating for wheelchair patrons, listening enhancement devices or an interpreter for signed performances. (At least ten days notice is required for a sign interpreter). Parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available in the lot immediately adjacent to the Center; and a passenger loading/unloading area is located on Fountain Avenue to the west of the Center.