Mark Moriarty

Today, S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water announces the anticipated return of S.Pellegrino Young Chef, an extraordinary culinary competition that recognizes leading young chefs worldwide. Following the success of past events, the third edition of S.Pellegrino Young Chef will feature talent from an expanded 21 global regions and will take place over the span of 18 months. It will begin with the call for applications on February 1, 2017 and will culminate with the announcement of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 winner at the Grand Finale in Milan in June 2018.

As part of their commitment to 'Give Back' to the local arts community, Michiana PlayMakers will present a staged reading of Legs: A Spider Story, a new play by local playwright, actor and educator, Bill Svelmoe. The one night performance will take place at The Drop Comedy Club, 822 S. Lafayette Blvd., on October 26, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the South Bend Civic Theatre.

?The first two weekends in June bring a hilarious murder mystery to South Bend Civic Theatre. Director Tucker Curtis leads his team of actors and designers to bring Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot to the stage from June 3rd through the 12th in what promises to be a laugh-riot of holiday hijinx! Scenic Designer Damen Mroczek transforms the Wilson Theatre into William Gillette's New England mansion.

?The first two weekends in June bring a hilarious murder mystery to South Bend Civic Theatre. Director Tucker Curtis leads his team of actors and designers to bring Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot to the stage from June 3rd through the 12th in what promises to be a laugh-riot of holiday hijinx! Scenic Designer Damen Mroczek transforms the Wilson Theatre into William Gillette's New England mansion.

The weekends of March 25th-26th and April 1st-2nd, Stop Kiss, written by Diana Son, will be under the lights of the SBCT's Firehouse Theatre on Portage Road. Lucinda Moriarty directs the achronological story of Callie and Sara in an intermission-free play about injustice, fear, homophobia, intolerance, and love.

Michiana PlayMakers presents the new play, Moment of Truth, by Bill Svelmoe, July 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm at The Drop Comedy Club, 822 South Lafayette Blvd. in South Bend. This comedy illustrates the phrase, 'You can't choose your family,' with hilarious results.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents the frantic comedy The Explorers Club, today, June 12-28, 2015 in the Warner Theatre, 403 N. Main Street, in South Bend. Set in 1879 London, the prestigious Explorers Club members face an imminent crisis: their bartender is nowhere to be found. Well, that and their acting president wants to admit a woman to their distinguished membership of scientists. The candidate is beautiful, smart and the discoverer of a lost tribe, having brought back a member of the tribe for display. The decision to accept her could shake the foundations of the British Empire and worse, threaten cigars and brandy time at the club! What will the members do at this most difficult crisis in their three-hundred year history? Why, order more drinks, of course! An inspired, uproarious farce by Nell Benjamin.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents the frantic comedy The Explorers Club, June 12-28, 2015 in the Warner Theatre, 403 N. Main Street, in South Bend. Set in 1879 London, the prestigious Explorers Club members face an imminent crisis: their bartender is nowhere to be found. Well, that and their acting president wants to admit a woman to their distinguished membership of scientists. The candidate is beautiful, smart and the discoverer of a lost tribe, having brought back a member of the tribe for display. The decision to accept her could shake the foundations of the British Empire and worse, threaten cigars and brandy time at the club! What will the members do at this most difficult crisis in their three-hundred year history? Why, order more drinks, of course! An inspired, uproarious farce by Nell Benjamin.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents the darkly funny play A Behanding in Spokane, today, March 27-April 4, 2015 in the Firehouse Theatre, 701 Portage Avenue, in South Bend.

?South Bend Civic Theatre presents the darkly funny play A Behanding in Spokane, March 27-April 4, 2015 in the Firehouse Theatre, 701 Portage Avenue, in South Bend.

SBCT presents the spy spoof RED HERRING, opening tonight, April 25, and running through May 11, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

South Bend Civic Theatre stages Michael Hollinger's hilarious spy spoof Red Herring in the Warner Theatre today, April 25-May 11.

South Bend Civic Theatre stages Michael Hollinger's hilarious spy spoof Red Herring in the Warner Theatre April 25-May 11.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents the acclaimed drama August: Osage County by Tracy Letts tonight, May 10-19 in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony award for Best Play, this blistering portrait of a family in crisis has been hailed as the greatest American play of our time. When the patriarch of the Weston clan goes missing, the family gathers together at the homestead in Oklahoma, revealing years of pain, addiction, abuse, and infidelity. Ruthlessly profane and savagely funny, you will not want to miss this astounding and monumental work by the playwright of Superior Donuts.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents the acclaimed drama August: Osage County by Tracy Letts May 10-19 in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony award for Best Play, this blistering portrait of a family in crisis has been hailed as the greatest American play of our time. When the patriarch of the Weston clan goes missing, the family gathers together at the homestead in Oklahoma, revealing years of pain, addiction, abuse, and infidelity. Ruthlessly profane and savagely funny, you will not want to miss this astounding and monumental work by the playwright of Superior Donuts.

The Infernal Device, based on the novel by Michael Kurland, conceived by and developed for the stage by The Acting Ensemble's Artistic Director, James Geisel, is the first MainStage production of The Acting Ensemble's Summer Season.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents The 39 Steps through March 18. Written by Patrick Barlow from the classic spy novel by John Buchan and the celebrated film by Alfred Hitchcock, this comedy ran for two years after originating in London.