West Virginia Public Theatre: A Little Bourbon Street in the Heart of Morgantown

Community February 16, 2026

MORGANTOWN — Purple, green and gold filled 123 Pleasant Street on Thursday evening as West Virginia Public Theatre hosted its annual Morgantown Mardi Gras fundraiser. Presented by Hope Gas, the event brought the musical and culinary flavors of New Orleans to downtown Morgantown. Guests ...

'Morgantown Mardi Gras' gets rolling Thursday for W.Va. Public Theatre

Latest News February 11, 2026

Laissez les bon temps rouler: Let the good times roll. No, it isn’t Moliere. It’s Mardi Gras.  Jerry McGonigle can explain. McGonigle is the artistic director of West Virginia Public Theatre, the venerable acting troupe that’s been part of Morgantown’s cultural ...