January 20th, 21st, 22nd
spy harriet
Elkhart Civic Theater
210 E. Vistula Street, Bristol
Based on the book by Louise Fitzhugh, “Harriet the Spy” tells the story of the child of a wealthy socialite and a spy who observes his friends and neighbors and writes about them in his notebook. Her friends and classmates are displeased when Harriet the Spy’s notebook is discovered and her candid and spiteful observations are exposed.
The drama is rated G. It’s a youth program.
Season tickets are available at www.elkhartcivictheatre.org/season.
January 21st
7:30 PM
An Evening with Ira Glass: “7 Things I Learned”
Sauder Hall
1700 S. Main Street, Goshen
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the popular public radio show This American Life, which has been heard by over 5 million listeners each week on public radio stations and podcasts since its inception in 1995. Under the editorial supervision of Glass, This American Life has won seven Peabody Awards and the first-ever Pulitzer Prize for his audio journalism.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.goshen.edu/tickets, by phone at 574-535-7566, or in person at the Goshen College Box Office at the Music Center. For more information, please contact the Goshen College Box Office at 574-535-7566 or email boxoffice@goshen.edu. The Box Office at the Goshen College Music Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
January 27th and 28th
South Bend Lyric Opera: The Gift
Louise E. Addicott & Yatish J. Joshi Performance Hall at IUSB
1825 North Side Blvd, South Bend
The South Bend Lyric Opera will be performed for the second time in the 2022-2023 season. ‘The Gift’ is a new contemporary opera performed in English by the poised Paul Herman, a modern retelling of O. Henry’s ‘Gift of the Magi’. It tells the story of his two young lovers who struggle with an uncertain future. Their constant devotion to each other inevitably wins their father’s approval, reminding them of the importance of unconditional love and the warmth of their common bond.
The lead role is played by Bradyn Debyssin (“The Boy”), with double casting of the “Girl”, played by Hamen and Viktoria Schönauer. Eleni Tarzek and Emily Sullivan double-cast as the supporting role “mother” and Shane Piles as the “father”. The performers will be accompanied by the local orchestra Ensemble Concept/21, conducted by Juan Carlos Alarcón.
Tickets are available online at southbendlyricopera.square.site for $40 and $20 for students who show ID at the door. For more information, visit www.southbendlyricopera.org/the-gift.
February 3-5
fiddler on the roof
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N. Michigan Street, South Bend
The American Theater Guild presents Fiddler on the Roof as part of the Broadway in South Bend series. The performance is on February 3rd at 8pm. February 4th at 2pm and 8pm. February 5th at 2pm.
A beloved theatrical classic by Tony Award-winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize-winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, this production is directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Shah and produced by acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hoffesh Scheckter. I am in charge of the choreography.
Jonathan Hashmonay as Tevye, Mayte Uzal as Golde, Andrew Hendrick as Lazar Wolfe, Mary Beth Webber as Yente, Randa Meyer Henry as Zeitel, Grace Ann Kontak as Hodel, Chava Yarden Barr as Motel, Daniel Kushner as Motel, Austin J. Greshamperczyk, Carson Robinett as Fiedka and Jason Thomas Sofge as Constable.
Tickets can be purchased directly from Morris at www.broadwayinsouthbend.com, www.morriscenter.org, or by calling 574-235-9190.
February 4th
7:30 PM
Evening with Chris Schiele
Sauder Hall
1700 S. Main Street, Goshen
MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer and songwriter Chris Thile is a founding member of the acclaimed Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted the hit public radio show ‘Live from Here with Chris Thile’ (previously known as ‘A Prairie Home Companion’).
Tickets can be purchased online at www.goshen.edu/tickets, by phone at 574-535-7566, or in person at the Goshen College Box Office at the Music Center. For more information, please contact the Goshen College Box Office at 574-535-7566 or email boxoffice@goshen.edu. The Box Office at the Goshen College Music Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
February 10-18
present laughter
Warner Studio Theater
403 N. Main Street, South Bend
Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter” follows a narcissistic actor in the midst of a midlife crisis. Manipulating considerable talent, ego and libido, the theater’s favorite protagonist suddenly finds himself caught between spoiled ingenuity, crazed playwrights, secret meetings and unexpected twists.
For tickets, please visit www.sbct.org/2023-season-tickets.
February 17th
7:30 PM
Tracy Lawrence
learner
410 S. Main Street, Elkhart
Celebrating 30 years in the industry, Tracy Lawrence, one of country music’s true traditionalists, takes the stage at the Lerner Theater on February 17th. nominations and Grammy nominations.
Tickets range from $44 to $80, plus applicable fees. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact The Lerner Box Office at 574-293-4469 or go online at www.thelerner.com.
February 24th, 25th, 25th, March 3rd, 4th, 5th
Murder on the Orient Express
Elkhart Civic Theater
210 E. Vistula Street, Bristol
Agatha Christie’s famous novel comes to life in Ken Ludwig’s drama Murder on the Orient Express. Shortly after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express. In the morning, the luxury train has one less passenger. The compartment door was locked from the inside, and the American tycoon was stabbed to death. Passengers trapped on the train with the killer rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the killer.
Season tickets are available at www.elkhartcivictheatre.org/season.
