WCU Live!

The WCU Live! Performing Arts Series is for the enjoyment of the campus and larger West Chester area and surrounding communities and presents internationally acclaimed artists in the disciplines of dance, music, theatre, and family entertainment.
WCU Live Tickets: Purchase tickets to the 2025-26 Season!
Comedian
Chris Distefano
Friday, October 3, 2025
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8:00 pm
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Orchestra Full View: Adults- $40 Seniors/Students- $35
Balcony: Adults- $30 Seniors/Students- $25
Chris Distefano is a comedy powerhouse known for his relatable humor and magnetic stage presence. In 2023, he made history as the first stand-up comedian to sell out both Radio City Music Hall and The Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights.
A true multi-platform talent, Chris has established himself across stand-up comedy, podcasting, television, and social media. His highly anticipated new hour-long special, It’s Just Unfortunate, executive produced by Jimmy Kimmel, is currently streaming on Hulu.
Chris launched his career on MTV’s Guy Code and Girl Code, before starring in IFC’s Benders and co-hosting Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster. He also hosted the Super Maximum Retro Show on Vice TV. His 2022 Netflix special, Speshy Weshy, along with his previous Size 38 Waist on Comedy Central, solidified his comedic reputation. He gained widespread recognition with his appearances on Guy Code and went on to star in Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup.
Chris co-hosts the hit History Hyenas podcast with Yannis Pappas and also runs his solo show, Chrissy Chaos. He’s a frequent guest on top podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience and Your Mom’s House, and has appeared on shows such as Impractical Jokers and The Deuce.
With a massive social media following, Chris engages fans with stand-up clips, personal content, and updates. As he continues to evolve his career, with new television projects and exciting content in the pipeline, Chris is firmly securing his place as one of the brightest stars in comedy for years to come.
The Sharpe Family Singers
Friday, February 13, 2026
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7:00 pm
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Orchestra Full View: Adults- $35 Seniors/Students- $30
Orchestra Obstructed: Adults- $30 Seniors/Students- $25
Balcony: Adults- $25 Seniors/Students- $20
THE SHARPE FAMILY SINGERS…LIVE!
You’ve seen them on American Idol, America’s Got Talent, national TV commercials for JC Penney, Glad Bags and Ricola! Or maybe you are among the 12 million fans who follow them on social media. Perhaps you are one of the 75 million who watch their fun viral videos on YouTube and Tik Tok every month.
They are the Sharpe Family Singers and they’ve put the “family” back into wholesome family entertainment for the whole family. And now, you and your family can finally see them live on stage!
America’s favorite singing family includes Broadway-star parents, Ron & Barbra (the original Marius and Cosette from Les Miz), with their equally talented kids Samantha, Logan, and twins Aidan and Connor. Their brand new live show – a tightly choreographed, audience interactive and multi-media production-- features Broadway showstoppers from smash hit musicals, mega-hits from the Disney songbook, blockbuster soundtracks from popular films and a wide variety of Top 40/Contemporary pop hits.
Their live performance is an unforgettable experience, harmoniously combining great melodies, captivating choreography and compelling storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate Broadway enthusiast or movie-goer, an avid follower of the Sharpes digital endeavors, or simply a lover of great music, you and your whole family – including your kids who know the Sharpes from social media and TV – will absolutely love their live show on stage!
The Doo Wop Project
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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7:00 pm
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Orchestra Full View: Adults- $35 Seniors/Students- $30
Orchestra Obstructed: Adults- $30 Saniors/Students $25
Balcony: Adults- $25 Seniors/Students- $20
A Brand New Show from America’s Premiere Doo Wop Group
The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop
on
everyone’s playlist! With their smokin’ hot band, they capture and deliver the classic
sounds of
the guys who, back in the day, harmonized with each other on stoops, in the subway,
and on
street corners, and they have also created a unique, exciting, fun way to “Doowop-ify”
today's
biggest hits – reimagining them as though they had been written during the Doo Wop
era! Once
you experience The Doo Wop Project live on stage, you’ll see why everyone around the
country
calls them AMERICA’S PREMIERE DOO WOP GROUP.
Their brand new 90 minute show -- “Echoes of the Street” -- keeps the classic sounds
of Doo
Wop alive for audiences of all ages. You’ll hear Doo Wop classics like the Del Vikings’
“Whispering Bells”, The Tymes’ “So Much in Love”, The Marcels’ “Blue Moon”, The Four
Seasons’ “Sherry” and Motown’s “My Girl”. And you’ll fall in love with The Doo Wop
Project’s
Doowop-ified versions of contemporary songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Pharell
Williams, Daft
Punk and Chris Stapleton.
This show celebrates a music genre that has never lost its cool….while making it cool
for
generations to come. #SAVEDOOWOP
Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming & Dance Troupe
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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7:30 pm
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Orchestra Full View: Adults- $25 Seniors/Students- $20
Orchestra Obstructed: Adults- $20 Saniors/Students $18
Balcony: Adults- $18 Seniors/Students- $15
Nearly 30 drummers and dancers from Tamagawa University, Japan, make a return appearance on our campus for an athletic and graceful performance that includes thundering Taiko drumming and Japanese folkloric dance. As one of the top-ranking taiko groups in Japan, their amazing stage show has received rave reviews from the New York Times and other media. With growing numbers of fans every year, they return to the U.S. to perform at the Cherry Blossom Festivals in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
