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Nathan Gunn Sings Broadway
2025-05-03 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Buy Tickets Now One of America’s most accomplished and in-demand Baritones today, Nathan Gunn, comes home to South Bend for one magical night with the Symphony for a power packed evening of Broadway’s biggest hits.
Ticket Information: Subscriptions to the Indiana Trust Pops Series are now on sale and single tickets go on sale July 5, 2024 at 10am. Visit southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to secure your seats!
Sponsor: The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is grateful to its Season long sponsors: Jack M. Champaigne for his support of the Masterworks Series and Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka for their support of guest artists throughout the 92nd Season.

Kevin James: Owls Don't Walk
2025-05-15 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Buy Tickets Now Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR.
James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.
James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred in, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix, as well as the independent action thriller Becky.
James can currently be seen in his new one-hour special “Kevin James: Irregardless” for Prime Video.

Ain't Too Proud
2025-05-16 19:30, 2025-05-17 14:00, 2025-05-17 19:30, 2025-05-18 14:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Buy Single Tickets Now Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.
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Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances
2025-05-24 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Buy Tickets Now Pianist Jeffrey Biegel brings Peter Boyer’s captivating Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue, along with a Piano Concerto by Adolphus Hailstork. The 92nd Season ends with Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.
Ticket Information: Subscriptions to the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks are now on sale and single tickets go on sale July 22, 2024 at 10am. Visit southbendsymphony.org or call 574-232-6343 to secure your seats!
Sponsor: The South Bend Symphony Orchestra is grateful to its Season long sponsors: Jack M. Champaigne for his support of the Masterworks Series and Jordan Lexus of Mishawaka for their support of guest artists throughout the 92nd Season.

Festival of Dance
2025-05-31 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Southold Dance Theater, the Morris Performing Arts Center Equity in Arts program will host a concert of local dance ensembles on May 31, 2025, at 7:00pm. Participating ensembles include Southold Dance Theater, New Industry Dance, UZIMA Drum & Dance, Conservatory of Dance, La Rosa Spanish Dance Studio, IUSB Tap & Kick Line, Michiana Dance Ensemble, and Sisters of the Nile.
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Fridays by the Fountain
2025-06-06 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-06-13 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-06-20 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-06-27 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-07-11 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-07-18 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-07-25 11:45 - 13:15, 2025-08-01 11:45 - 13:15 and 1 more date | Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend
Looking for lunch plans for your Fridays this summer? Fridays by the Fountain, a 13-week lunchtime music concert series is starting on June 6.
This year Fridays by the Fountain is hitting the road and will visit Leeper Park in June, Howard Park in July, and Seitz Park in August.
Held on Fridays between 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., each concert is free of charge. Now in its 25th year, Fridays by the Fountain showcases live entertainment from area blues, jazz, rock, R&B, pop, folk, and Irish music bands. This year’s lineup includes:
Leeper Park: June 6th – High Life
Leeper Park: June 13 – Kennedy’s Kitchen
Leeper Park June 20 – Q Sonics
Leeper Park June 27 – Terry & the Heartbeats
No Concert July 4
Howard Park: July 11 – Hey Annie
Howard Park: July 18 – Resurrection Blues Band
Howard Park: July 25 – David Hilliker
Seitz Park: August 1 – PT & the Cruisers
Seitz Park: August 8 – Don Savoie
Seitz Park: August 15 – Memphis Underground
Seitz Park: August 22 – Janet Hines
Seitz Park: August 29 – Big Daddy Dupree’s Broke & Hungry Blues Band

Ben Folds & A Piano Tour
2025-06-13 20:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Buy Tickets Now Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.
The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records. His latest pop solo album was released in 2023 to rave reviews and sold-out performances. He released his first Christmas album in 2024 and last Fall recorded a LIVE album slated for release in 2025 with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) at the Kennedy Center in DC where he served for eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the NSO.

Movies at the Morris: Wicked Sing-Along
2025-06-14 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join us for the second annual Movies at the Morris, where this summer’s theme is all about singing along! As part of the Morris 100 Campaign’s Equity in the Arts initiative, this free movie series invites the community to come together through the joy of music and film.
We’re kicking things off with the enchanting 2024 film Wicked — the untold story of the witches of Oz and the powerful friendship between Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or discovering it for the first time, you’ll laugh, sing, and celebrate with fellow movie lovers.

Costumes encouraged.
Voices welcomed.
Fun guaranteed.

So grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a spellbinding night at the movies — only at the Morris! Get (FREE) Tickets Now

Salute to Freedom
2025-07-04 19:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
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The season kicks off on July 4 with the annual Salute to Freedom concert, a patriotic celebration that honors our nation’s independence with moving American favorites such as American Salute, God Bless America, 1812 Overture, and more.

Thanks to Shein Trust’s generous support, this family-friendly concert is free.
Event pass does not guarantee entry. Seating is first come, first served.

Movies at the Morris: Encanto Sing-Along
2025-07-11 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join us for the second annual Movies at the Morris, where this summer is all about singing along! As part of the Morris 100 Campaign’s Equity in the Arts initiative, this free movie series brings the community together through the magic of music and film.
Next up in our sing-along lineup: Disney’s Encanto! Experience the magic of the Madrigal family like never before with the Sing-Along version of Encanto, featuring on-screen lyrics for all your favorite hits — from “The Family Madrigal” and “Surface Pressure” to the unforgettable “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

Costumes encouraged
Voices welcomed
Fun guaranteed

Bring your friends and family, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a vibrant, musical night at the movies — only at the Morris! Get (FREE) Tickets Now

Movies at the Morris: Grease Sing-Along
2025-08-01 19:00 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Join us for the second annual Movies at the Morris, where this summer is all about singing along! As part of the Morris 100 Campaign’s Equity in the Arts initiative, this free movie series brings the community together through the magic of music and film.
Third and final movie of the series: the iconic, high-energy classic — Grease!
Ever dreamed of being a T-Bird or a Pink Lady? Now’s your chance! Throw on your leather jackets and poodle skirts, slick back that hair, and get ready to sing and dance along with Danny, Sandy, and the whole Rydell High crew. With lyrics on screen, Grease becomes an immersive experience where you are part of the show.

Costumes encouraged
Voices welcomed
Fun guaranteed

Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for a rockin’ night under the stars — only at the Morris! Get (FREE) Tickets Now

Les Misérables
2025-08-05 19:30, 2025-08-06 19:30, 2025-08-07 19:30, 2025-08-08 19:30, 2025-08-09 14:00, 2025-08-09 19:30, 2025-08-10 13:00, 2025-08-10 18:30 | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
Buy Tickets Now Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More” and many more.
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