2026-2027 Season
The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma proudly announces the 26th season of the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series, featuring an inspiring lineup that celebrates American history through music, dance, and storytelling. This season, embark on an artistic journey united by a common thread of American narrative and engaging performances.
Single tickets are $25 per show. Students can register with the name of their school to subscribe to the series for free.
This year, DWPAS's FLEX exchange continues with Chisholm Trail Arts Council. Season Ticket subscribers will receive a FLEX pass that allows them to exchange, with advance reservation and confirmed available seating, one pass for a ticket to one event of the CTAC Live Concert Series. Information about the CTAC Concert Series is available at the Chisholm Trail Arts Website.
Upcoming Shows
STöRLING DANCE THEATER | October 8, 2026
6:30 p.m. in Te Ata Memorial Auditorium
A professional neoclassical modern dance company celebrating its 30th anniversary, Störling is dedicated to "the beauty of dance and the power of story." Based in the Kansas City area, the ensemble is widely recognized for its emotionally gripping original productions, such as Underground – a critically acclaimed annual performance honoring the spirit and history of the Underground Railroad.
ACCIDENTAL HERO: PATRICK DEWANE | November 12, 2026
6:30 p.m. in Te Ata Memorial Auditorium
This multi-media one-man show tells the true story of Matt Konop, an American WWII officer who miraculously ended up liberating the exact Czech villages his grandparents had left years earlier. Written and performed by his grandson, Patrick Dewane, the production combines archival footage, photos, and a deeply personal narrative to explore identity, heroism, and fate.
AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS | February 18, 2027
6:30 p.m. in Te Ata Memorial Auditorium
This New York City-based vocal trio channels the nostalgia of vintage acts like the Andrews Sisters. With their three-part harmony inspired by the Great American Songbook, classic Broadway, 1950s pop, and big-band jazz, they bring a vibrant, high-energy slice of old-fashioned fun to theatres, air shows, and veteran honor spaces nationwide.
STRAY CATS' LEE ROCKER | March 11, 2027
6:30 p.m. in Student Center 2nd Floor Ballroom
As a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group The Stray Cats, Hall of Fame upright bassist Lee Rocker helped ignite a massive rockabilly revival in the 1980s. Known for his show-stopping stage presence – spinning, throwing, and standing on his giant double bass – his legendary career includes selling 10 million albums and performing alongside icons like George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Fogerty.
THANK YOU
The Davis-Waldorf Peforming Arts Series is made possible through the generous support of the following organizations:
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