The Westminster College Celebrity Series has announced its 2025-2026 season, which includes concerts by the legendary Motown group The Commodores and a Christmas show by Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and will take place in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the Westminster College campus.

The Commodores, still led by founding member William King, kick off this year’s concert series on Saturday, Sept. 13, performing their chart-topping hits. With a legacy spanning five decades, The Commodores continue to captivate audiences with their classic Motown sound. The Commodores are a Grammy Award-winning group celebrated for their hits like “Easy,” “Brick House” and “Nightshift.”

One Night in Memphis, sponsored by Shenango on the Green, takes the stage on Saturday, Oct. 11. This critically acclaimed tribute to Sun Records recording artists Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash stars former cast members of the Broadway smash hit “Million Dollar Quartet.” The show will feature over 90 minutes of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel and rock and roll. 

Michael Cavanaugh brings his “Very Rockin’ Christmas” show back to the Orr Auditorium on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Sponsored by Springfield Restaurant Group and North Memorial Animal Hospital, Cavanaugh’s show combines modern Christmas songs like “Last Christmas” and “Wonderful Christmastime” with classic holiday hits like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Billy Joel personally chose Cavanaugh to star in the hit Broadway musical “Movin’ Out” and will sing several classic songs by Billy Joel, Elton John and more during his performance.

Three American Troubadours will be paying tribute to the legendary sounds of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Sponsored by UPMC Jameson and UPMC Horizon, Three American Troubadours celebrates the lives and careers of six-time Grammy winner James Taylor, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Carly Simon with 13 top 40 hits and Carole King, who wrote or co-wrote 118 Billboard Hot 100 pop hits. The show highlights these three iconic American singer-songwriters whose personal lives and careers have intertwined throughout the years. Their memorable hit songs such as “How Sweet It Is,” “Shower the People,” “Anticipation,” “You’re So Vain,” “It’s Too Late” and “You’ve Got a Friend” continue to offer ageless inspiration to audiences. 

Commotion will conclude the Celebrity Series season on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Journey back to the glory days of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s with Commotion, an electrifying and authentic Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band.  Enjoy this multimedia concert experience with unforgettable hits including “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” “Green River,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Travelin’ Band” and more.

This year’s hospitality sponsors are Davevic-Acrisure, First Choice Federal Credit Union, Giant Eagle, Greenville Savings Bank and Visit Lawrence County.

For tickets, please contact Celebrity Series Box Office Manager Georgene Gib at 724-946-7354 or visit www.westminster.edu/celebrity. Subscription packages, which offer significant savings over single-ticket pricing, are also available by calling the box office.

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