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Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Ron White Brings Tour to the Morris, 9/16

(5/1/2012) Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon returns to South Bend with his new stand-up show, Moral Compass.

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

(4/30/2012) Kevin Hart is set to perform at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, IN on Friday, June 8th at 7pm.

Ron White Brings Tour to South Bend, 9/16

(4/30/2012) Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon returns to South Bend with his new stand-up show, Moral Compass.

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

(4/27/2012) 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!

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

(4/27/2012) 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.”

BLUE MAN GROUP Plays Morris Performing Arts Center, 4/20-22

(4/20/2012) The Morris Performing Arts Center will present BLUE MAN GROUP April 20-22.

Acting Ensemble Accepting Original Plays for Children

(4/19/2012) The Acting Ensemble Stage Company is accepting original plays for young audiences to be included in their 2012-2013 season. The Acting Ensemble has a strong commitment to producing original plays for young audiences and has become an incubator for the creation of new plays for this special audience.

StageWorks Presents Staged Reading of THE WATER ENGINE, 5/14

(4/16/2012) The Water Engine by award-winning David Mamet is StageWorks’ next staged reading.

Jeff Dunham Comes to the Morris PAC, 7/18

(4/13/2012) 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 Terrorist, the beer-fueled redneck Bubba J, the manic purple creature Peanut, the almost dead son of Achmed, AJ, and Peanut's own ventriloquist dummy Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself.

South Bend Civic Theatre Announces STICKS & STONES 3/20-4/7

(4/7/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre will present STICKS AND BONES from March 30 to April 7 in the Studio Theatre, 403 N Main Street.

Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band Plays Morris Performing Arts Center, 10/17

(4/3/2012) The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding a second leg (50 cities, 70 performances) to their current sold-out nationwide concert tour and will play South Bend on October 17 at Morris Performing Arts Center at 6:30pm.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents STICKS AND BONES, 3/30-4/8

(3/30/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre will present Sticks and Bones by David Rabe and directed by Scott Jackson. The prduction will run March 30-April 8.

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

(3/29/2012) 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.”

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

(3/23/2012) Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2012, and his tour will visit South Bend on Friday, June 1 at 7pm. This show is on sale Friday, March 30 at 10am.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, 3/23-25

(3/23/2012) South Bend Civic THeatre will present The Musical Adventures of FLAT STANLEY, JR., with a book by Timothy A. McDonald, music by David Weinstein and Timothy A. McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller and Stephen Gabriel, lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller, and based on the book “Flat Stanley” by Jeff Brown; directed by Joshua Napierkowski.

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

(3/23/2012) 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.

Fort Wayne Civic Theatre 2012-13 Season to Include DROWSY CHAPERONE, CINDERELLA, LOMBARD

(3/22/2012) Fort Wayne Civic Theatre announces its 2012-13: Dreamgirls, A Few God Men, A Christmas Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, Cinderella, Lombard.

South Bend Civic Theatre Announces STICKS & STONES 3/20-4/7

(3/20/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre will present STICKS AND BONES from March 30 to April 7 in the Studio Theatre, 403 N Main Street.

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South Bend Civic Theatre Announces STICKS & STONES 3/20-4/7

(3/8/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre will present STICKS AND BONES from March 30 to April 7 in the Studio Theatre, 403 N Main Street.

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

(3/2/2012) 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 the Morris Box Office, online at MorrisCenter.org, or charge by phone at (800) 537-6415. Also available at Supersounds at TG Music Goshen, IN, Hammes Bookstore at Eddy Street Commons and O'Brien Recreation Center in South Bend.

Palais Royale Announces Easter Brunch

(3/2/2012) 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 Easter Bunny will visit and have treats for children. A pianist will perform background music. Photographer Peter Ringenberg will be available to take family photos for a nominal cost."

Photo Flash: South Bend Civic Theatre Presents THE 39 STEPS

(3/1/2012) The 39 Steps will be on the Wilson Mainstage at 403 N. Main Street from Friday, March 2 through Sunday March 18. Tickets are $15 on Wednesday and $18 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Patrons can purchase tickets by calling 234-1112 or visiting http://www.sbct.org/. Check out the production photos below!

Registration Now Open for SBCT's Spring Classes

(2/29/2012) Spring into fun and learning with South Bend Civic Theatre classes for kids! Youth from kindergarten to high school will have opportunities to explore the magic of making theatre. Taught by experienced and enthusiastic instructors, these classes will give kids the skills in acting, musical theatre, improv, and more fun subjects.

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

(2/21/2012) 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 George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” with book, music, and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, MY FAIR LADY is triumphant.

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

(2/21/2012) 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.

BLUE MAN GROUP to Open at Morris Performing Arts Center, 4/20-22

(2/20/2012) The Morris Performing Arts Center will present BLUE MAN GROUP April 20-22.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents STICKS AND BONES, 3/30-4/8

(2/20/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre will present Sticks and Bones by David Rabe and directed by Scott Jackson. The prduction will run March 30-April 8.

South Bend Civic Theatre Presents THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, 3/23-25

(2/20/2012) South Bend Civic THeatre will present The Musical Adventures of FLAT STANLEY, JR., with a book by Timothy A. McDonald, music by David Weinstein and Timothy A. McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller and Stephen Gabriel, lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller, and based on the book “Flat Stanley” by Jeff Brown; directed by Joshua Napierkowski.

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

(2/20/2012) 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 really do come true in Disney Live! Presents THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES. Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairytale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life right in your hometown.

MY FAIR LADY to Open at Morris Performing Arts Center, 2/24

(2/20/2012) MY FAIR LADY returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center with all of the grandeur and romance that has made this musical one of Broadway’s icons. The show runs for one weekend only on February 24th and 25th.

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

(2/10/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Madwoman of Chaillot from February 10th-19th.

South Bend Civic Theatre to Open 2012 Season with BLUE, 1/20

(2/6/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre opens its 2012 season on a high note with the Midwest premiere of Blue, directed by special guest Ron OJ Parson, running January 20th – February 6th. Written by Charles Randolph-Wright with original music by Grammy winner Nona Hendryx, Blue tells the story of the well-to-do Clark family in all their dysfunctional glory. A clan whose success is built on a thriving funeral home business, the Clark family is a bundle of contradictions: diligent hard-working Samuel maintaining the family business; his mother Tillie, as downhome and brutally honest as they come; his sons, Sam and Reuben, trying to find their own way out of the mess; and ruling the roost is his wife Peggy, whose aspirations for class and style push the family bonds to the breaking point. Her only refuge in the turmoil is the music of her idol Blue Williams, who haunts the play with his voice and presence, turning music into memory and who holds the key to the problems of the family.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Steven Van Zandt Stars in Netflix's LILYHAMMER, 2/6

(2/6/2012) LILYHAMMER, a gripping fish-out-of-water story set in Norway and starring "The Sopranos" mainstay and E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt, is a new Original Series premiering on Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) to watch instantly on February 6, 2012 in the USA, Canada and Latin America.

BWW Launches Non-Equity Audition Center with Free Listings

(1/27/2012) We've unveiled a Non Equity Auditions section of the site which now contains free listings for audition opportunities around the country with all the same features that our Equity center includes like our search, chart view, daily and instant email alerts and more.

South Bend Civic Theatre to Open 2012 Season with BLUE, 1/20

(1/20/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre opens its 2012 season on a high note with the Midwest premiere of Blue, directed by special guest Ron OJ Parson, running January 20th – February 6th. Written by Charles Randolph-Wright with original music by Grammy winner Nona Hendryx, Blue tells the story of the well-to-do Clark family in all their dysfunctional glory. A clan whose success is built on a thriving funeral home business, the Clark family is a bundle of contradictions: diligent hard-working Samuel maintaining the family business; his mother Tillie, as downhome and brutally honest as they come; his sons, Sam and Reuben, trying to find their own way out of the mess; and ruling the roost is his wife Peggy, whose aspirations for class and style push the family bonds to the breaking point. Her only refuge in the turmoil is the music of her idol Blue Williams, who haunts the play with his voice and presence, turning music into memory and who holds the key to the problems of the family.

DeBartolo PAC Welcomes Complexions Contemporary Ballet

(1/19/2012) Complexions Contemporary Ballet nurtures unity by thoroughly reveling in individuality.

DeBartolo PAC Hosts 2012 NOTRE DAME STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL 1/19-21

(1/19/2012) DeBartolo Performing Arts Center announces the 2012 NOTRE DAME STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL.

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

(1/18/2012) South Bend Civic Theatre presents The Madwoman of Chaillot from February 10th-19th.