January 20, 21, 22
spy hariet
Elkhart Civic Theater
210 E. Vistula St., Bristol
Harriet the Spy, based on the book by Louise Fitzhugh, tells the story of the child of a wealthy socialite and the spy who watches friends and neighbors and writes them in her notebook . Friends and classmates are upset when spy Harriet’s notebooks are discovered and her blunt, caustic observations come to light.
The show is rated G and is a youth drama.
Season tickets are available at www.elkhartcivictheatre.org/season.
January 21
7:30 p.m.
An Evening With Ira Glass: “Seven Things I Learned”
Shangde Hall
1700 S. Main St., Goshen
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the popular public radio show, This American Life, which has been heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on public radio and podcasts since its inception in 1995. Under Glass’s editorial direction, This American Life has won the highest honors for excellence in broadcasting and journalism, including seven Peabody Awards and the first-ever Pulitzer Prize for audio journalism.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.goshen.edu/tickets, by calling 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 boxoffice@goshen.edu. The Ticket Office is located at the Goshen College Music Center and is open Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm.
January 27-28
South Bend Lyric Opera: The Gift
IUSB’s Louise E. Addicott and Yatish J. Joshi Auditorium
1825 Northside Blvd., South Bend
South Bend Lyric Opera will host its second production for the 2022-2023 season. The Gift is a new contemporary opera, performed in English by the poised Paul Herman, a revival of O. Henry’s Gift of the Magi ) modern retelling of . It tells the story of two young lovers struggling with an uncertain future, whose unwavering commitment to each other inevitably wins their father’s approval, and serves as a reminder of the importance of unconditional love and the warmth of a shared bond.
Bradyn Debysingh (“Boy”) will play the title role, with Hammen and Victoria Schemenauer playing dual roles as “Girl.” The supporting role of “Mother” will be played by the duo of Eleni Taluzek and Emily Sullivan, while the role of “Father” will be played by Shayne Piles. The performers will be accompanied by local ensemble Ensemble Concept/21 conducted by Juan-Carlos Alarcon.
Tickets are available online at southbendlyricopera.square.site for $40 or $20 for students with ID at the gate. For more information, visit www.southbendlyricopera.org/the-gift.
February 3-5
violinist on the roof
Morris Center for the Performing Arts
211 N. Michigan St., South Bend
The Theater Institute of America will stage “Fiddler on the Roof” in the South Bend Broadway series. Showtimes are February 3rd at 8pm; February 4th at 2pm and 8pm; and February 5th at 2pm.
From Tony Award winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnik, this acclaimed production is a beloved drama classic written by Tony Award winner Bartlett . Scheer directed and choreographed by renowned Israeli choreographer Hofish Schechter.
Cast includes Jonathan Hashmonay as Tevye, Maite Uzal as Gold, Andrew Hendrick as Lazar Wolf Wolf), Mary Beth Webber as Yente, Randa Meierhenry as Tzeitel, GraceAnn Kontak as Hodel, Arden Yardén Barr as Chava, Daniel Kushner as Motel, Austin J. Gresham Perchik, Carson Robinette as Fyedka and Jason Thomas Sofge as Constable.
Tickets can be purchased at www.broadwayinsouthbend.com or www.morriscenter.org, in person at Morris, or by calling 574-235-9190.
February 4
7:30 p.m.
an evening with chrystal
Shangde Hall
1700 S. Main St., Goshen
Chris Thile is a MacArthur Award-winning and Grammy Award-winning mandolin player, singer and songwriter, and a founding member of the critically acclaimed Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek bands. For four years, Thile hosted the most popular public radio station, “Chris Thile Lives From Here” (formerly known as “Prairie Home Companion”).
Tickets can be purchased online at www.goshen.edu/tickets, by calling 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 boxoffice@goshen.edu. The Ticket Office is located at the Goshen College Music Center and is open Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm.
February 10-18
laughing now
Warner Studio Theater
403 N. Main St., South Bend
Noel Coward’s “Laughter Now” tells the story of a narcissistic actor in midlife crisis. Toying with his talent, ego and sexuality, the theater’s favorite leading man suddenly finds himself caught between flattering geniuses, demented playwrights, secret trysts and unexpected twists and turns.
For tickets, visit www.sbct.org/2023-season-tickets.
February 17
7:30 p.m.
Tracy Lawrence
Lerner
410 S. Main St., Elkhart
Tracy Lawrence, one of country music’s truest traditionalists celebrating the industry’s 30th anniversary, will take the stage at the Lerner Theater on February 17th. With 18 #1 songs and over 13 million album sales, Lawrence has received numerous CMA and ACM Award nominations and Grammy Award 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 visit online at www.thelerner.com.
February 24th, 25th, 25th, March 3rd, 4th, 5th
murder on the orient express
Elkhart Civic Theater
210 E. Vistula St., Bristol
Lady Agatha Christie’s famous novel comes to life in Ken Ludwig’s play “Murder on the Orient Express”. Just after midnight, a snowdrift brought the Orient Express to a halt. By morning, the luxury train was missing one passenger. An American tycoon was stabbed to death and the compartment door was locked from the inside. Trapped on a train with a killer, the passengers rely on Detective Hercule Poirot to identify the killer.
Season tickets are available at www.elkhartcivictheatre.org/season.
