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.
Trey Kennedy is a born and raised Oklahoman who never expected to enter the entertainment
industry. While attending college at Oklahoma State University, Trey found fame on
the mobile app Vine, amassing more than 2.5 million followers. He was a top creator
on the app for more than three years and, through this experience, discovered a passion
for entertainment.
Trey has now continued his social media success on platforms such as Instagram and
TikTok where he has a combined 12+ million followers. He currently has a podcast titled
“Correct Opinions” and just concluded a sold-out comedy tour selling out cities across
the United States. Trey’s self-produced comedy special “Are You For Real?” can now
be streamed on YouTube. He hopes to continue creating fun and relatable content in
order to deliver some joy where it’s needed and help people find some common ground
through comedy.
Founded in 2009, The Silhouettes® – first runner-up on America’s Got Talent season
six in 2011 and Golden Buzzer winners on America’s Got Talent The Champions in 2020
– is America’s premiere shadow-dance company created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-
Patton. The company trains, films, and performs their live shows at their own theatre
in Westminster, Colorado. Over the years, The Silhouettes® have raised millions of
dollars to benefit various children’s charities. Their mission is to help children
reach their dreams and goals no matter what their situation in life, and give them
the strength and knowledge to make a huge impact in our world.
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is not just another Beatles
tribute band–it’s a unique experience that puts the audience in control. Performed
by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan and their band, the show relies on the
audience to choose the entire set list.
Before the show, audience members are asked to fill out a request card with their
name, favorite Beatles song, and the reason why they chose that song. Minutes before
the show starts, these cards are collected and a custom set list is created based
on the audience’s requests. Throughout the night, the band weaves the audience’s personal
stories, and the McGuigan’s own heartfelt memories attached to the Beatles’ music,
into the performance, creating a one-of-a-kind narrative that makes every show different.
Nearly 30 drummers and dancers from Tamagawa University make a return appearance on
our campus for an athletic and graceful appearance that includes thundering taiko
drumming and Japanese folkloric dance. WCU is excited to welcome Tamagawa back for
their 13th year!
Robin Roberts is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Under her leadership,
the broadcast has won numerous Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program, and the
2017 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team.
In 2014, Roberts launched Rock'n Robin Productions, an independent production company
creating original broadcast and digital programming. Current series include the award-winning
“Thriver Thursday” digital series, the “Robin Roberts Presents” banner of scripted
and documentary projects for the Lifetime Television Network, and “Turning the Tables
with Robin Roberts” for Disney+.
Roberts began contributing to “Good Morning America” in 1995 and was named co-anchor
in May 2005. Prior to that, Roberts was a host of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and contributed
to “NFL PrimeTime.”
Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2007, and five years later, she was
diagnosed with MDS. Roberts underwent a bone marrow transplant, her sister Sally-Ann
was a perfect match. Her story triggered an outpouring of support from across the
nation. She joined forces with Be the Match to inform the public about the need for
more donors, and since her diagnosis, the bone marrow registry has seen a tremendous
increase.
Her battle has been recognized with awards and honors from organizations around the
country, including The Susan G. Komen Foundation and The Congressional Families Cancer
Prevention Program. Roberts was also honored with a George Foster Peabody Award and
Gracie Award. Additionally, Roberts was recognized with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award
at the ESPY’s in July 2013 for the strength and courage she has displayed throughout
her life and career.
Roberts graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in communications. She was a standout performer on the women’s basketball
team, ending her career as one of the school’s all-time leading scorers and rebounder.
In 2012, Roberts was named an inductee to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
Roberts is the author of From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By and Everybody’s Got Something.
Her third book Brighter By The Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams debuted in
2022.
Roberts is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and currently resides in New York
City.
