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Fridays by the Fountain
2022-07-08 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-07-15 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-07-22 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-07-29 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-08-05 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-08-12 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-08-19 11:45 - 13:15, 2022-08-26 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 1 more date | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Got lunch plans for your Fridays this summer? Fridays by the Fountain, a 13-week lunchtime music concert series in Downtown South Bend, returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center starting June 3rd.
Held on Fridays between 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., each concert is free and takes place at the Jon R. Hunt Plaza in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St. and showcases live entertainment from area blues, jazz, rock, R&B, country, folk, and Irish music bands.
This year’s lineup includes:

June 3 – Kennedy’s Kitchen
June 10 – Oblates of Blues
June 17 – Qsonics
June 24 – Hey Annie
July 1 – Memphis Underground
July 8 – High Life
July 15 – RockDogs
July 22 – Southside Denny
July 29 – Van Dyke Revue
August 5 – Whistle Pigs
August 12 – PT & the Cruisers
August 19 – Don Savoie: Blue-eyes Soul
August 26 – The Music Village
September 2 – RAIN DATE

Guests can bring their lunches or buy food from vendors on site. Although there will be tables and chairs set up at the plaza for concert attendees, people are allowed to bring their own chairs or blankets to spread out on the lawn.
No tax dollars are used to fund Fridays by the Fountain. The 2022 concert series is presented by the Morris in conjunction with U93 and WNDU. Supporting sponsors underwrite the cost of the bands.

Meet Me on the Island - Darryl Buchanan
2022-08-05 17:30 - 21:30 | Century Center, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Meet Me On The Island is back on August 5th! We will have art, music, food, drink, dancing, and conversation and will be featuring musical guest Darryl Buchanan!
We can’t wait to bring you another evening of fun, with music starting at 5:30 PM (doors open at 4:30) and running until 9:30PM.
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Dueling Pianos
2022-08-26 19:00 | Ironhand Wine Bar, 1025 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46615, United States
Are you ready to witness a duel? It’s going down Friday, August 26 at Ironhand Wine Bar. You’ll want to be part of the dueling pianos experience for a night of drinks and seriously good music. As a fundraiser for the Morris Performing Arts Center, we invite you to a swanky night out while supporting the arts in our community.
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Meet Me on the Island - TBA
2022-09-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Century Center, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Meet Me On The Island is back on Friday, June 3!! We will have art, music, food, drink, dancing, and conversation and will be featuring musical talent (to be announced)!
We can’t wait to bring you another evening of fun, with music starting at 5:30 PM (doors open at 4:30) and running until 9:30PM.
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The Second City "Out of the House Party"
2022-09-26 19:00 | Bendix, 120 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
A good laugh AND a chance to support the arts in our community – The Second City visits South Bend a second time for a hilarious night of sketches, songs and improvisations, with all proceeds going to support the Morris 100 campaign.
The Second City comedy troupe of Chicago will be making their way to the Bendix Theater on Monday, September 26 with their “Out of the House Party” show that will leave you laughing to tears.

PRESHOW RECEPTION
For extra fun before the show begins, upgrade your ticket to enjoy a pre-show reception starting at 5:30 PM. The pre-show reception includes one drink per guest and appetizers (additional drinks are available for purchase) plus access to a silent auction. To purchase pre-show tickets, select your seats for The Second City performance and add the tickets to your cart. Once you’ve added show tickets to your cart, select the pre-show reception tickets listed at the bottom of the shopping cart page before checking out. Buy Tickets Now

Barenaked Ladies Live at #MorrisFest
2022-10-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
’Detour de Force,’ Barenaked Ladies’ 16th studio album, is only a few minutes old when Ed Robertson declares that “it’s a good life.”
Few would argue. And the group’s 14 new tracks show it’s only getting better.
Over the course of 33 years, the Toronto quartet has sold 15 million records worldwide and built up an arsenal of hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week,” “Pinch Me” and “The Big Bang Theory Theme.” Widely acknowledged as one of the best live acts on the planet, BNL has hosted a cruise (“Ships and Dips”), had its own ice cream flavor, won eight Juno Awards in Canada, and was inducted into the
Canadian Music Hall of Fame during 2018. As Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Tyler Stewart and Kevin Hearn put it on ‘Detour de Force,’ “Wasn’t easy but it turned out alright/Wouldn’t trade it for another…You don’t wanna miss this mutha.”
Barenaked Ladies will be joining the #MorrisFest line up as the main headliners with special guest The Bergamot! It will be the very first performance in the newly renovated theater, and one that you don’t want to miss! Buy Tickets Now

West Side Story Presented by South Bend Civic Theatre in Collaboration with South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2022-10-08 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Romeo and Juliet reimagined in New York City in the 1950s. Rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, gather to lay the ground rules for an upcoming rumble. When Tony and Maria meet for the first time, their star-crossed love ignites the stage. A collaboration with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Leah Isabel Tirado and choreographed by Jon Martinez.
Producing Sponsors: The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County; The University of Notre Dame; The Shein Trust; Matt Kahn & Janine Felder-Kahn; and Kahn, Ruthrauff & Associates | Merrill.
AEA Talent Sponsor: Mike Leep, Sr.
Educational Equity Sponsor: South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
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West Side Story Presented by South Bend Civic Theatre in Collaboration with South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2022-10-09 14:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Romeo and Juliet reimagined in New York City in the 1950s. Rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, gather to lay the ground rules for an upcoming rumble. When Tony and Maria meet for the first time, their star-crossed love ignites the stage.
Producing Sponsors: The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County; The University of Notre Dame; The Shein Trust; Matt Kahn & Janine Felder-Kahn; and Kahn, Ruthrauff & Associates | Merrill.
AEA Talent Sponsor: Mike Leep, Sr.
Educational Equity Sponsor: South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
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THE BOOK OF MORMON
2022-10-14 20:00, 2022-10-15 14:00, 2022-10-15 20:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.
For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com.
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Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
2022-10-16 15:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way. Theresa has been a practicing medium for over 20 years. She helps individuals find closure by delivering healing messages. Although Theresa will be giving readings to various audience members throughout her show, the purchase of a ticket does not guarantee a reading.
Two VIP options available
Gold Circle – includes one premium seat in the front area, the pre- show photo op and a VIP keepsake.
VIP Upsell – this VIP photo op can be added to any price ticket, just add it to your cart. this includes the VIP Photo op and a VIP keepsake.
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience VIP Photo Opportunity. A professional photographer will take your photo and will provide instructions on how to download. Please note that neither autographs nor readings will be available.
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac: Live in Concert
2022-10-27 20:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2021 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Peter Green era. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Buy Tickets Now

GHOSTBUSTERS - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2022-10-29 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Opening with the unforgettable theme song, our Symphony performs this infectiously fun comedy program live to the film that follows an eccentric band of paranormal investigators.
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Dia de los Muertos Concert
2022-10-30 15:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Shein Trust Community Series presents
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Doors 2:00pm, Showtime: 3:00pm
Día de los Muertos is not, as is commonly thought, a Mexican version of Halloween, though the two holidays do share some traditions, including costumes and parades. On the Day of the Dead, it’s believed that the border between the spirit world and the real-world dissolve. Through music, dance, food, and fun, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, South Bend Civic Theater, St. Joe County Public Library, Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center, La Casa de Amistad, South Bend Community School Corporation, and Morris Performing Arts Center join forces to bring all of South Bend together to celebrate this important cultural holiday.
This concert will feature mariachi opera singer, Vanessa Alonzo; traditional Mexican Trio, Trio Chapultepec; as well as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra – all performing together on the Morris Mainstage!
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The Four Phantoms in Concert
2022-11-05 14:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms In Concert brings together four Phantoms from the Tony® Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment. The Four Phantoms features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan under the music supervision of two-time Grammy® Award-winner David Caddick and music direction of Ryan Shirar.
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Dirty Dancing in Concert
2022-11-06 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live! Buy Tickets Now

Goo Goo Dolls Chaos in Bloom Tour
2022-11-07 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik, bassist/vocalist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska.
VIP1 – The Ultimate Goo Goo Dolls VIP Experience
This package can only be bought in a pair.
Includes:

Two premium reserved seated tickets
A post-show private Meet & Greet with John & Robby w/photo opportunity
John’s Fender Player Jazz Master that’s been played on stage during the show, with hard-shell case
Tour of backstage and dressing rooms
Pre-show on-stage photo
Two specially designed VIP merchandise bundles
Two exclusive Goo Goo Dolls VIP laminates
Priority entry into the venue
First access merch shopping
On-site host in attendance

Pricing and allocation:
$1,750 per package plus ticket and fees
2 per show (sold as a pair -$3,500 total)
VIP2 – The Goo Goo Dolls Gold VIP Experience
Includes:

One premium reserved seated ticket
Meet & Greet with John & Robby w/photo opportunity
Tour of the backstage area
Pre-show on-stage photo
One specially designed VIP merchandise bundle
One exclusive Goo Goo Dolls VIP laminate
Priority entry into the venue
First access merch shopping
On-site host in attendance

Pricing and allocation:
$750.00 per package plus ticket and fees
8 per show

VIP3 – The Goo Goo Dolls Silver VIP Experience
Includes:

One premium reserved seated ticket
Meet & Greet with John & Robby w/photo opportunity
Pre-show on-stage photo
One specially designed VIP merchandise bundle
One exclusive Goo Goo Dolls VIP laminate
Priority entry into the venue
First access merch shopping
On-site host in attendance

Pricing and allocation:
$400.00 per package plus ticket and fees
30 per show

VIP4 – The Goo Goo Dolls VIP Experience
Includes:

One premium reserved seated ticket
One specially designed VIP merchandise bundle
One exclusive Goo Goo Dolls VIP laminate
Priority entry into the venue
First access merch shopping
On-site host in attendance

Pricing and allocation:
$250.00 per package plus ticket and fees
50 per show Buy Tickets Now

DEBUSSY'S LA MER - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2022-11-12 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Set sail on a musical journey with the Symphony as they travel across the water with works from Wagner, Dr. Marvin Curtis and Bryan Edington, Smetana, and Debussy.
David Lockington, Guest Conductor
Wagner – Overture to The Flying Dutchman
Curtis – St. Joseph River Suite
Smetana – The Moldau
Debussy- La Mer
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The #IMOMSOHARD Getaway Tour
2022-11-13 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the February 27, 2022 show of #IMOMSOHARD at The Morris has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 13, 2022. All tickets for the original performance will be honored, so patrons should hold on to their tickets. For ticket inquiries or to request a refund, please contact info@tgs.221.myftpupload.com. For additional #IMOMSOHARD tour information, please visit www.imomsohard.com.
This show is for ages 18+ only. #IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web-series by real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin and Jen, sparking an online community of 2 million followers. The videos have received nearly 300 million views worldwide in just 5 years. The phenomenon created by Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley has since been nabbed for development by Warner Brothers TV. The comedians have sold-out two national tours, written a New York Times Best Selling autobiographical book and children’s book with Harper Collins, began hosting a top comedy podcast, landed branded deals with Fortune 100 companies, and taped a standup comedy special for Amazon Prime Video, launching the network’s first standup comedy platform. Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are based in Los Angeles and can often be found selling pizza slices for the PTA or working as parking enforcement at school drop off. Buy Tickets Now

CoComelon Live! JJ's Journey
2022-11-14 18:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join JJ and his family in this unique interactive, unforgettable live musical adventure as they embark on a toe tapping fun-filled, surprise journey in this Broadway style production. Buy Tickets Now

The State Ballet Theater of Ukraine's "Sleeping Beauty" Ballet
2022-11-18 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will present the full-length ballet Sleeping Beauty in three acts with one intermission and show the world’s most beloved history to Piotr Tchaikovsky’s music.
The evil fairy Carabosse curses Princess Aurora for 100 years of sleep with a single-finger prick on her 16th birthday. Doomed by fate, only a sweet kiss from the prince can break the spell and wake up the sleeping beauty. A bewitching and dark tale comes to life in Andrey Litvinov’s exquisite production, “a master class in classical style” (The Guardian), with “some of the most delightful steps in the 19th-century repertoire”. Visually stunning with lavish sets and elaborate costumes by Konstantin Pinchuk, this superb classical production features Tchaikovsky’s delightful music performed live by the Dnipro Philharmonic Orchestra.
General and Artistic Director: Konstantin PINCHUK
Honored Artist of Moldova and Ukraine, chief choreographer of the theater – Andrey LITVINOV
The Company:
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform in North America and Canada 2022-2023 season! This unique project will allow you to get acquainted with 55 ballet dancers who represent the world’s highest level of classical ballet art! The company is recognized as one of the most prestigious classical ballet institutions in Ukraine. It can boast a hugely varied repertoire, carrying the honor and task of preserving the precious heritage of the great Ukrainian dances. A part of the company’s collection has always been the great masterpieces of classical ballet, from “Sylphide” by Bournonville to “Giselle” by Adam, “Don Quixote” and “La Bayadère” by Minkus, “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky, “Cinderella” by Prokofiev to the various twentieth-century ballets by Stravinsky, Falla, and Shchedrin. The ballet company consists of the best performers and prestigious Ukrainian and world choreography schools. Many talented artists have danced with The State Ballet Theater company in different periods, and many have been soloists in major international companies. Due to its many tours worldwide, The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine has earned a first-class international reputation. Buy Tickets Now
