BWW's Top South Bend Theatre Stories in 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of South Bend in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

January

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT, 2/10-19

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Madwoman of Chaillot from February 10th-19th.... (read more...)

February

Morris Performing Arts Center Presents MY FAIR LADY, 2/24-25

The Morris Performing Arts Center presents one of Broadway's enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY February 24-25 at 8pm, with an additional performance on February 25 at 2pm. This musical is based on Georg... (read more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Announces FLAT STANLEY Musical for 3/23-5

South Bend Civic Theatre will present the Kids4Kids production THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, JR on March 23-25 at the Bendix Theatre in Century Center.... (read more...)

Morris Performing Arts Center Welcomes DISNEY LIVE'S THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES, 3/9

South Bend's Morris Performing Arts Center will feature Disney Live's 'Three Classic Fairy Tales,' on March 9. Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams rea... (read more...)

March

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GYPSY, 4/27-5/13

SBCT will next present Gypsy! "Let Me Entertain You," "Together Wherever We Go," "All I Need is the Girl," and "Everything's Coming Up Roses." ... (read more...)

Palais Royale Announces Easter Brunch

The Palais Royale will host an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Guests can 'relax in the historical charm of the elegant ballroom while enjoying the delicious buffet and gracious service. The E... (read more...)

The Steve Miller Band Plays Morris Performing Arts Center, 6/28

JNP Concerts is proud to present the Steve Miller Band, live at the Morris Performing Arts Center on Thursday June 28th at 8PM. Tickets - priced at $72.50-$37.50- are on sale Saturday March 10th at th... (read more...)

April

Kevin Hart Set for Morris Performing Arts Center, 6/8

Kevin Hart is set to perform at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN on Friday, June 8th at 7pm.... (read more...)

Jeff Dunham Comes to the Morris PAC, 7/18

Jeff Dunham's 100 city, new 'Controlled Chaos' tour offers his millions of fans worldwide brand new laughs to his famed troupe of sidekicks that include: Walter the Grumpy Retiree, Achmed the Dead Ter... (read more...)

Photo Flash: South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GYPSY, Now thru 5/13

Gypsy will play in the SBCT Wilson Mainstage Auditorium at 403 N. Main Street from tonight, April 27, through Sunday May 13. See photos from the production below!... (read more...)

May

Grant Mudge Named Next Ryan Producing Artistic Director at Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival

Grant Mudge has been named the Ryan Producing Artistic Director of the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival. Mudge succeeds Jay Paul Skelton who departs after the conclusion of 2012 season of the Festival ... (read more...)

The Acting Ensemble Stage Company to Present THE INFERNAL DEVICE, Beginning 6/17

The Infernal Device, based on the novel by Michael Kurland, conceived by and developed for the stage by The Acting Ensemble's Artistic Director, James Geisel, is the first MainStage production of The ... (read more...)

SBCT Announces Adult Acting Classes

SBCT has announced the following upcoming classes.... (read more...)

June

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents INTO THE WOODS, 7/27-8/12

What happens after 'happily ever after?' Fairy tale favorites Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame), Rapunzel and others find out the very real truth of 'be careful what you wi... (read more...)

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Wilson Mainstage, Opening Tomorrow!

ANNA IN THE TROPICS performs in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium, 403 N Main St in South Bend, two weeks only, June 22-July 1. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek of the production photos below!... (read more...)

Jerry Seinfeld Returns to Morris Performing Arts Center Tonight, 6/1

Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2012, and his tour will visit South Bend tonight, June 1 at 7pm. ... (read more...)

July

Photo Flash: First Look at Amy Barker, Thomas Eiser & More in SBCT's INTO THE WOODS

South Bend Civic Theatre presents INTO THE WOODS, directed by Stephanie and Stephen Salisbury, and starring Amy Barker, Thomas Eiser, Barbara Garland, Dawn Hagerty, Justin Hissey, Kara Kane, Sean Leye... (read more...)

Jeff Dunham Comes to the Morris PAC Tonight, 7/18

Morris Performing Arts Center Announces Website Upgrade

The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, Indiana, announces a fantastic new look to the www.MorrisCenter.org website. Completed by Interlink Companies, new web pages were added including Welcome... (read more...)

August

South Bend Civic Theatre Announces New Interim Executive Director

Gene Bruce, President of the South Bend Civic Theatre Board of Directors, has released the following statement.... (read more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 9/7-23

The ladies of Trudy's hair salon share small town gossip and bond beyond their differences. When tragedy hits home, the women rely on life-long friendships to see them through. Described as 'by turns ... (read more...)

Morris Performing Arts Center Announces New Mobile Website

The Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, Indiana, announces a new, more streamlined mobile website.... (read more...)

September

Lewis Black Brings RUNNING ON EMPTY to Morris Performing Arts Center, 11/15

Live Nation welcomes Lewis Black to the Morris Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 15th at 8PM.... (read more...)

Acting Ensemble Hosts YOUNG AT HEArt Theatre Workshop for Ages 55 and Up, 10/15

The Acting Ensemble announces their fall workshop, Young at Heart Acting Workshop for ages 55 and up.... (read more...)

THE VIOLET HOUR Plays South Bend Civic Theatre, 9/28-10/7

What happens when fate writes a book? Find out during The Violet Hour at South Bend Civic Theatre, playing in the Warner Studio Theatre from Sept. 28 to Oct. 7.... (read more...)

October

South Bend Civic Theatre Announces Holiday Events

South Bend Civic Theatre presents two holiday gifts: the charming musical She Loves Me and the heartwarming A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas Nov 30-December 16.... (read more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at SBCT's ALL SHOOK UP

SBCT Education director Sara Bartlett leads a cast of youngsters in ALL SHOOK UP: Olivia Adams, Emily Axelberg, Broderick Balsley, Billie Bennett, Alexa Bruetmen, Kylie Bruetman, Soren Campbell, Adrie... (read more...)

Under the Streetlamp Comes to the Morris Center, 12/19

Under The Streetlamp bring the early rock & roll, doo wop and Motown classics to South Bend! Formed in Chicago in 2010, Under the Streetlamp quickly earned a devoted local following and came to the at... (read more...)

November

Acting Ensemble's Reader's Theater Presents THE THANKSGIVING VISITOR, 11/17 & 18

The Acting Ensemble presents a special Reader's Theater Performance of Truman Capote's "The Thanksgiving Visitor." From the master storyteller comes a holiday story inspired by Capote's childhood. Whe... (read more...)

WICKED Goes On Sale 2/16 in South Bend

Tickets to WICKED, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And... (read more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at SBCT's SHE LOVES ME

South Bend Civic Theatre presents She Loves Me in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium November 30-December 16. Performances are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm on Sundays, and 7:30pm on Wednesdays an... (read more...)

December

STAGE TUBE: Wagon Wheel Theatre's OLIVER! Parodies Fergie's 'London Bridge'

The cast and crew of Wagon Wheel Theatre's OLIVER! got together and made a parody video of Fergie's 'London Bridge,' their own modern take on Dickensian London. Check it out below!... (read more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents UNNECESSARY FARCE, 1/18-2/3

Writer Paul Slade Smith has crafted a fresh recipe for hilarity: take two inept cops on their first sting operation, a sexy accountant, a security agent afraid of his own shadow, a mayor with a habit ... (read more...)

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents TEA AT FIVE, 1/11-12

South Bend Civic opens the 2013 season with a special bonus presentation- Tea at Five by Matthew Lombardo, a one-woman show about the legendary silver screen icon Katharine Hepburn portrayed by SBCT l... (read more...)

Click Here to Visit the South Bend Home Page for More Stories!