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International Jugglers' Association Festival - Welcome Show
2023-07-18 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN, 46601, United States
The IJA Welcome show is a compilation of outstanding juggling talents from across the globe and is the perfect event for both jugglers and non-jugglers. Bring out the family and join us for this talent packed show to kick off the week-long IJA Festival!
Doors open at 6:00PM. “Child” pricing available for patrons 15 and under.
There will be an ASL interpreter for the show.
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Pulse FM’s Downtown Summer Series “ A Night of Laughter” featuring Michael Jr, with special guests Brad Stine and John Branyan
2023-07-14 20:00
They say “laughter is good for the soul,” so get ready to laugh the night away with Pulse FM at the Morris Performing Arts Center! 8:00 pm Showtime; Doors open at 7:00 pm. Join us for a party in the Plaza at 5:00 pm! Check out the artists’ bios below.
Michael Jr
Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. You can find him in Sony Pictures’ feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, More Than Fun, and his comedy special “Laughing On Purpose”
Brad Stine
Stine’s style has been described by Newsweek as “conservative ” with a “rat-a-tat delivery” and by The New Yorker as “frantic, conservative, and ADHD with echoes of Robin Williams, Sam Kinison, Bill Hicks, George Carlin, and Alan Keyes.” However, unlike these and a lot of other
comedians, Stine does not use profanity or sexual humor because of his conservative Christian faith. He has been described as “a clean Dennis Leary.” Stine has appeared in a handful of movies, including the films: Welcome to Paradise, Sarah’s Choice, Homeless for the Holidays, Christmas with a
Capital C and Persecuted.
John Branyan
When John Branyan stepped onto a tiny stage in the early 90’s, he thought his interest in comedy was just a phase; he thought he would get the whole thing out of his system.
But, more than 25 years later, he still loves making people laugh with his style of speaking that won’t leave a filthy residue. “People didn’t invent laughter,” John says. “It was given to us by someone who knew we’d enjoy it.” And he never gets tired of sharing that gift with others. “Every show, my goal is to hurt people. Seriously. I want people’s jaws to ache. I want their sides to cramp up. I want them to
experience dizziness from oxygen deprivation. When they are in pain, I’ve done my job.” Buy Tickets Now

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
2023-06-25 18:00
In this highly-anticipated event, fans of The Princess Bride will join the heroic Westley (actor Cary Elwes) in a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film. After a screening of the iconic film, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion on classic scenes, revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!
A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary’s best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.
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John Mellencamp Live and In Person
2023-06-24 20:00, 2023-06-23 20:00
See John Mellencamp perform LIVE at The Morris Performing Arts Center! Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents and sponsored by Turner Classic Movies, the tour will see 76 shows beginning with two nights in Bloomington, Indiana on February 5 and 6 and concluding with two nights in South Bend, Indiana on June 23 and 24.
A reissue of Mellencamp’s beloved eighth studio album, Scarecrow, is set for release on November 4 on Mercury/UME. The box set will include two CDs of newly remixed and remastered songs, previously unreleased bonus tracks and alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs, and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.
Mellencamp is a member of the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and most recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Buy Tickets Now

Party on the Plaza
2023-06-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join The Morris for a Party on the Plaza on June 23 & 24 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Jon R. Hunt Plaza on both evenings! On your way to the Mellencamp show, or looking for a unique happy hour before dinner? Dance with us at this FREE 21+ event, featuring DJ Austin Gammage. Cash bar available.

Pulse FM's Downtown Summer Series - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Movie Screening
2023-06-09 20:00
Join Pulse FM for a FREE screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the Morris Performing Arts Center! This beloved film follows a poor but hopeful boy who seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. While this screening is free to the public, you must still get tickets which will be distributed through Pulse FM. 8:00 pm Showtime; Doors at 7:00 pm. Join us for a party in the Plaza at 5:00 pm How to Get Tickets

RACHMANINOFF & TCHAIKOVSKY - South Bend Symphony Orchestra
2023-05-13 19:30
Prepare for an extraordinary experience when Päivi Ekroth takes on the staggering virtuosity of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.3 followed by a musical exploration of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony that explores the concept of Fate as an inescapable force and a blaze of sound.
Paivi Ekroth, piano
Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 3
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4

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Brit Floyd: 50th Anniversary Darkside of the Moon
2023-05-08 20:00
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon. The show will feature classic tracks from the album such as Time, Money, Us and Them and The Great Gig in the Sky.
The 2 and a half hours plus set list will also include other highlights from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including tracks from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell, Medal and much more.
Taking to the stage to perform note for note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks will be the band of musicians that audiences have become familiar with worldwide over the years, featuring long time guitarist/vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington, who has played over 2500 Pink Floyd music related concerts throughout his career.
The band will also feature Ian Cattell, Edo Scordo, Eva Avila and all the other expert musicians that have joined the ranks of Brit Floyd over the course of the last decade.
Having performed over 1,000 shows since its launch in Liverpool, England in January 2011, Brit Floyd have circled the world, sold out tours across, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, and performed concerts at some of the world’s greatest venues, including London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall; the awe inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado; the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and ‘The Showplace of the Nation’, NYC’s Radio City Music Hall.
The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute show. Faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour, complete with a stunning light show, iconic circular screen, lasers, inflatables and theatrics.
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South Bend Symphony Orchestra + Yo-Yo Ma
2023-05-03 19:30
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra welcomes the return of world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Morris Performing Arts Center. For one night only, witness the ultimate artistic mastery of Yo-Yo Ma, one of classical music’s prominent artists and ambassadors, perform with the full Symphony for the first time since 1979.
Subscribers have exclusive access to get the best seats for this extraordinary concert. Get the best prices and early access when you become a Symphony subscriber! Subscribing is simple by visiting www.southbendsymphony.org/tickets or calling 574-232-6343 ext. 1. Public on-sale begins June 21, 2022.
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Dear Evan Hansen
2023-04-30 18:30, 2023-04-30 13:00, 2023-04-29 20:00, 2023-04-29 14:00, 2023-04-28 20:00, 2023-04-27 19:30, 2023-04-26 19:30, 2023-04-25 19:30
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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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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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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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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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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Legally Blonde - The Musical
2023-03-19 14:00, 2023-03-18 20:00, 2023-03-18 14:00, 2023-03-17 20:00
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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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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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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