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Zach Williams: I Don't Want Christmas to End Tour
2022-12-12 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join Zach Williams and special guest, Ben Fuller on the I Don’t Want Christmas to End Tour! Hear Zach‘s Christmas album in its entirety, along with some fan favorites from his recent albums, live this December.

VIP Exclusive Eat & Greet Experience:

Enjoy an amazing meal and make a difference in your local community, world-renowned chef Paul Fields will be crafting a gourmet dinner that you will never forget! This exclusive VIP Eat and Greet experience includes:

One (1) entry to pre-show VIP Eat & Greet full-course gourmet dinner prepared by Napa Valley, CA based professional Chef Paul Fields
Meet Zach Williams and get your picture taken with him*
Premium concert seating
Early access to merch shopping
Commemorative VIP tour laminate
Gift bag
For each VIP Dinner ticket sold a food box will be given to a local family in need. Each box provides enough food to feed a family of four for an entire week.

* If health and safety guidelines change, a Question & Answer session may be substituted.
This is a very limited offer. Join us for this exclusive VIP experience! Must arrive by 5:00pm.

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Straight No Chaser
2022-12-13 19:30
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. Buy Tickets Now

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2022-12-17 19:30, 2022-12-18 14:30
A spectacular program cherished Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that brings joy to all.
The perfect gift for the whole family.
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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless
2023-01-06 20:00
Armed with only their wits, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are taking to the live stage and they’re…Scared Scriptless. Prepare to laugh yourself senseless as improv comedy masterminds Colin & Brad must make up original scenes, songs and more from whatever you, the fans, suggest!
You just might also get to join in on the fun on stage. It’s a hilarious comedic high wire act… just like a live version of ‘Whose Line!’ How the heck do they do it? We don’t know either! Don’t miss the best duo in improv in the Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless Tour. Learn more at colinandbradshow.com. Buy Tickets Now

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
2023-01-20 19:00
Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world on his Be Funny Tour.
Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his ten appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He also appeared on Conan four times, amongst many other accolades, including touring in arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour, and being featured as one of Esquire’s “Best New Comedians” by Jim Gaffigan.
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Fiddler on the Roof
2023-02-03 20:00, 2023-02-04 14:00, 2023-02-04 20:00, 2023-02-05 14:00
Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific and The King and I bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece from Tony-winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.
The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.
Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
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TANGO CALIENTE - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2023-02-11 19:30
A night of seductive, fiery tango classics with sizzling soprano and dazzling bandoneón virtuoso. Award-winning and internationally-acclaimed Argentinian dancers join in for an evening dedicated to the dance of romance – prepare to fall in love.

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Paul Taylor
2023-02-24 19:00
Join Mr. Paul Taylor “The Bad Man with the Sax in his hand” for an exciting performance that South Bend
IN won’t forget. With Over 25 years into a stellar, multi-faceted career that’s found him continually
pushing the sonic boundaries of what’s possible in contemporary urban jazz, during his storied career,
the Denver native has headlined hundreds of shows and has been part of numerous all-star tours. As a
bonus, John Adams High School Jazz Ensemble will engage the crowd for the evening as they keep us
entertained by playing some of Mr. Taylor’s greatest hits. Be there to witness an amazing performance
and the guaranteed surprises Paul Taylor and JAHS will have in store for the evening. Chicago’s own chart
toping Terisa Griffin will WOW with the audience with a stellar performance that you won’t forget! Not to
mention, Mr. Don Thomas the Published Poet will dedicate a poem to Homeless and Runaway Youth and
Mr. Paul Taylor. Special Guest Emcee for the evening will be South Bend’s own J: Cubed Jazz to the 3 rd
Power: Cool, Smooth and Hot Karl Smith of WVPE 88.1
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Joe Bonamassa Live in Concert
2023-02-25 20:00
Joe Bonamassa is one of today’s top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and cited by Guitar World Magazine as “the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show which will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 25 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and is only gaining more momentum.
Watch the music video for Bonamassa’s latest single, “Mind’s Eye” from his most recent album “Time Clocks”.

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KALHOR + BRAHMS - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2023-03-04 19:30
The Silk Road returns with emotionally charged “Silent City” paired with yet another passionate work that stirs the soul. Brahms’s Symphony No. 2 evokes optimism and hope with rich, yet joyful melodies.
Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
Kalhor – Silent City
Brahms – Symphony No 2

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Legally Blonde - The Musical
2023-03-17 20:00, 2023-03-18 14:00, 2023-03-18 20:00, 2023-03-19 14:00
OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde – The Musical is coming to South Bend!
Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde – The Musical warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.
Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde – The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.
“A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.” – The New York Times
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Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
2023-03-20 19:00
OH WHAT A NIGHT! Is a blockbuster musical revue directed by award-winning Broadway producer/director Michael Chapman, written by Motown producer George Solomon and choreographed by critically acclaimed choreographer Paul Holmquist.
Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, Working My Way Back To You, Let’s Hang On and Who Loves You are just some of the many hits you’ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS. Between the score of recognizable tunes, and non-stop dancing OH WHAT A NIGHT! also delivers informative and often hilarious banter between the high-spirited cast!
OH WHAT A NIGHT! is more than just a concert. It’s a flashy all-around feel-good experience that leaves audiences on their feet Beggin’ for more.”

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BEETHOVEN'S ODE TO JOY - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2023-04-01 19:30
The highly anticipated performance of Beethoven’s majestic Symphony No. 9 is one of the most remarkable masterpieces that rejoices in the autonomy and conquest of the spirit over difficulty.
Bates – Ode
Pann – Slalom
Beethoven – symphony No 9
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A NIGHT AT WOODSTOCK - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2023-04-15 19:30
In August of 1969, over 400,000 people overran a dairy farm in southern New York. It turned out to be the biggest rock festival in history. The Symphony and Jeans ‘n Classics join forces to presents an evening devoted to the festival phenomenon that changed music forever, featuring vocal & orchestral arrangements of material by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Who, Janis Joplin, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Band, Jefferson Airplane…and so many more!

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HITS! the Musical
2023-04-16 15:00
Dionne Warwick, 6-time Grammy Award winner and music legend, presents Hits! The Musical – 90 minutes of pure joy with extraordinary singing, spectacular dancing, hundreds of costume changes and state-of-the-art lighting and sound that will leave you amazed. Imagine songs like “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” “Hero,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Singing In The Rain,” and nearly 80 more of America’s most iconic songs performed by the greatest young singers and dancers in the country. The cast of 29, ages 10-22, was selected from a nationwide audition of over 7,000 individuals. Their talent is exceptional and the energy is unsurpassed. This show is an unforgettable experience for the entire family.
Hits! The Musical is for individuals of all ages and will leave you dancing in the aisles. Don’t miss America’s next great musical!
The VIP Package includes the following:
1. Prime seating in the theatre
2. Meet and Greet with the cast
3. A “special gift” item
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Dear Evan Hansen
2023-04-25 19:30, 2023-04-26 19:30, 2023-04-27 19:30, 2023-04-28 20:00, 2023-04-29 14:00, 2023-04-29 20:00, 2023-04-30 13:00
WINNER OF SIX TONY® AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL AND GRAMMY® AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM.
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The
Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable shows
in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”
DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal).
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 12+; This production contains some adult themes, including discussions of suicide. Children under the age of four will not be permitted in the theatre.
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