UT Tyler Cowan Center

05/14/2026

We are thrilled to share some of the programs in our 2026-2027 season at the UT Tyler Cowan Center! From iconic performers like LeAnn Rimes and Foreigner to beloved productions like Waitress and Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, this season is shaping up to be our most expansive one yet! Sign up for email updates at CowanCenter.org to be notified when tickets are available!

05/06/2026

One week until the mystery begins…

The doors to Boddy Manor are about to open, and six guests are about to find themselves tangled in a night of secrets, blackmail, and murder. Clue delivers nonstop laughs, iconic characters, and twists you won’t see coming. 🔍

Clue
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 PM
UT Tyler Cowan Center

Time is running out to solve the case—secure your seats now.
Tickets available at CowanCenter.org 🎟️

04/30/2026

Something’s got everyone gasping… but who did it? 👀

Six guests. One mansion. Countless secrets. When the night takes a deadly turn at Boddy Manor, it’s up to you to piece together the clues. Was it the rope? The revolver? The candlestick? The answers are never as simple as they seem…

Clue
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 PM
UT Tyler Cowan Center

Tickets available now at www.CowanCenter.org 🎟️

04/15/2026

A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!

Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.

This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.

Get tickets now at cowancenter.org/shows/the-screwtape-letters

Presented by Fellowship for Performing Arts.

04/14/2026

A mansion. Six suspects. Endless laughs. Get ready for a night of mystery and mayhem as CLUE brings the iconic board game to life on stage.

CLUE
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 PM
UT Tyler Cowan Center

Can you solve the mystery before the final bow?
Tickets available now at CowanCenter.org 🎟️

04/07/2026

Murder, mystery… and a whole lot of mayhem.

Step inside the mansion where nothing is as it seems and everyone has something to hide. CLUE brings the classic whodunit to life with outrageous characters, unexpected twists, and nonstop laughs.

CLUE
Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 PM
UT Tyler Cowan Center

Can you solve the mystery before the final reveal?
Tickets available now at CowanCenter.org 🎭

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04/03/2026

Push the limits of what the human body can do.

Circa’s Humans 2.0 is a breathtaking fusion of strength, balance, and precision — where bodies become towers, stories unfold through movement, and every moment keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Humans 2.0
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 PM | UT Tyler Cowan Center

Experience the next evolution of contemporary circus. Tickets available now at www.CowanCenter.org 🎟️

03/31/2026

Tomorrow night 🎤

Your last chance to experience the electrifying energy of TINA — The Tina Turner Musical live in Tyler.

With iconic hits, powerhouse performances, and a story that will leave you inspired, this is one show you don’t want to miss.

Limited tickets are still available — don’t wait.

TINA — The Tina Turner Musical
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM
UT Tyler Cowan Center

Get your tickets now at CowanCenter.org 🎟️

03/30/2026

Experience the beauty and drama of Swan Lake performed by the world-renowned International Ballet Stars on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 PM at the UT Tyler Cowan Center. 🩰✨

From the haunting elegance of the White Swan to the thrilling power of the Black Swan, this timeless ballet comes to life with breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes, and extraordinary dancers from around the globe.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classical ballet. 🎟️

03/25/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of a longtime friend of the UT Tyler Cowan Center, Barbara Shtofman. A champion of our fine and performing arts center since its inception, she helped enrich our community and bring the arts to life for so many. We are grateful to be a part of her legacy, which will continue to shape and connect our community. Our thoughts are with her family and all who were touched by her generosity and spirit.

View Barbara Jean Shtofman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.