Natalie MacRae News

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld South Bend Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

On Thursday, October 24, 7:30PM, South Bend Civic Theatre will present a Symposium:  Access and Ability in the Arts.

To continue their tradition of producing a classic musical during the summer, the South Bend Civic Theatre presented Oliver! with a cast of more than 40 people to filled audiences. The tone of the show was instantly set with a wonderfully charming London bridge designed by Jeff Barrick. Unfortunately the tone was then smashed by a horribly electric sounding music track of the overture with trumpets that were more reminiscent of synthesizers than anything else. This confusing clash continued throughout the production leading to a mixed bag of a show. More clarification on that thought later.

There are shows that I believe get rave reviews, awards, and heralded as classics because, at some point, "true theatre people" aren't allowed to not like them. If you bring up Oklahoma, Hello, Dolly, or The Sound of Music, and don't fawn over it for hours, you are expected to turn in your theatre card and walk away from all conversations thereafter. My Fair Lady, as a musical, falls into this category for me.

The Wizard of Oz performs in the Wilson Theater at South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Performances run through July 30th. Visit their website, sbct.org, or call the box office as 574-234-1112 to reserve your tickets today!

South Bend Civic Theatre will present Murder Most Green, a murder mystery dinner, next door to its theatre building at the Scottish Rite Building, one night only, on Friday, March 17.

For three weeks in September and going into October, the South Bend Civic Theatre brings Legally Blonde the Musical to the Wilson Theatre. The international award-winning musical based on the movie, Legally Blonde, explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Director Carys Kresny collaborates with Music Director Geoffrey Carter, Choreographer Karen Pajor, and the ensemble cast to take the audience through Elle's fabulously fun journey. This hilarious, fun, and heart-warming musical runs from September 16th through October 2nd at the Wilson Theatre. It will be so much fun it should be illegal!

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features many of Irving Berlin's finest songs showcased in a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. World War II veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have become a successful song-and-dance team. When they meet a duo of beautiful singing sisters, they follow them to a Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, run by their former army commander. Featuring dazzling standards such as "Blue Skies," "I Love a Piano, "How Deep is the Ocean," this show will have you dreaming of a "White Christmas."

The South Bend Civic Theatre Presents Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical, 'Avenue Q' from tonight, September 12th through the 28th.

The South Bend Civic Theatre Presents Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical, 'Avenue Q' from September 12th through the 28th.

To Kill a Mockingbird One of the best-loved novels of all time takes the stage in an unforgettable story of growing up and seeing the world through new eyes. Scout, the daughter of small town Southern lawyer Atticus Finch, learns lessons of family, prejudice, hatred, and overcoming fear. A timeless tale that has enthralled generations unfolds live and up close at SBCT.

Due to popular demand, South Bend Civic Theatre has extended Les Miserables for two extra performances, Friday August 2 at 8:00 PM and Saturday August 3 at 8:00 PM. Advance ticket sales for this blockbuster musical have resulted in sold-out shows throughout Les Miserables' opening weekend.

"Do You Hear the People Sing?" The musical phenomenon that has enthralled spectators all over the globe comes to South Bend Civic Theatre this summer. Based on the masterwork by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables shares the lives of men, women, and children struggling to survive and make their voices heard against oppression and injustice. The odyssey of Jean Valjean from embittered convict to love and redemption has captivated readers and theatregoers for generations. Now, SBCT presents the musical in a homegrown production with area talent.

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls tonight, March 1-17.

South Bend Civic Theatre bets on fun with Guys and Dolls March 1-17.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents She Loves Me in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium November 30-December 16. Performances are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 3pm on Sundays, and 7:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She Loves Me features a Christmas setting with old world charm and as a holiday offering is an elegant treat.

INTO THE WOODS will be in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre at 403 N. Main Street from tonight, July 27 through Sunday August 12.

South Bend Civic Theatre presents INTO THE WOODS, directed by Stephanie and Stephen Salisbury, and starring Amy Barker, Thomas Eiser, Barbara Garland, Dawn Hagerty, Justin Hissey, Kara Kane, Sean Leyes, Kelly Loughlin, Natalie MacRae, Jennifer Medich, Jacob Medich, Caitlin O'Brien, Rachel Raska, Margaret Rhein, Kristen Riggs, Joe Roman, Andrew Ross, Steven Russell, and Alexandria Sadowski. INTO THE WOODS opens tomorrow, July 27 and runs through August 12. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.