Children's Musician Laurie Berkner Makes Indiana Debut in Indianapolis
Laurie Berkner will perform songs from a career spanning more than 25 years, including such well-loved hits as "Victor Vito," "Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)," and more.
By: Stephi Wild Dec. 22, 2025
Children's musician Laurie Berkner will make her Indiana debut with a "Greatest Hits" solo concert on Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m. at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN.
"I am so thrilled to finally be bringing my show to Indianapolis!" says Laurie Berkner. "I can’t wait to swim like fish, jump like Harry the Chipmunk, and march like dinosaurs with all of the wonderful families there!”
Laurie Berkner will perform songs from a career spanning more than 25 years, including such well-loved hits as "Victor Vito," "Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)," "Pig On Her Head," "We Are The Dinosaurs," "Rocketship Run," "The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming)," and more recent fan favorites like "Superhero," "Waiting for the Elevator," and "Chipmunk at the Gas Pump,” along with catchy new singles like “Walking with the Penguins” and “Everyone’s Demanding Bananas.” Plus – as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts!
Laurie's concerts showcase an array of tunes that encourage kids and grownups alike to get up and dance. Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads).
About Laurie Berkner:
Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, lyricist, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records, LLC. With more than 1.7 billion total streams, an average of more than 22 million monthly streams, more than 578 million YouTube channel views, and millions of albums, songs, and DVDs sold, Laurie’s songs have become beloved classics for children worldwide.
As a leader and innovator in children’s music and entertainment for more than 25 years, Laurie has released 17 bestselling, award-winning albums, was the first recording artist ever to perform in music videos on Noggin and Nick Jr., appeared regularly on those channels’ Jack's Big Music Show, and helped develop the short form animated musical preschool series Sing It, Laurie! on Universal Kids (f0rmerly Sprout TV). She has made multiple appearances on national TV shows such as Today, Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Tamron Hall Show, and more. Laurie’s 17th album, Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits, was released in May 2025.
Laurie has authored several picture books based on her songs and has created two Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen series with Audible Studios, who released them as 10-chapter audio books through the Audible Originals brand. She has written the music and lyrics for three Off-Broadway children's musicals originally produced by New York City Children’s Theatre and now presented regionally. Laurie has performed at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the White House, among many other prestigious venues. She is prominently featured in the children’s music documentary Happy and You Know It, directed by Penny Lane, which will debut in December 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
What many people don’t know is that Laurie spent years as a preschool music teacher before turning to full-time performing. Laurie’s children’s music originated directly from her work as the music specialist at Rockefeller University’s Child & Family Center, their Infant/Toddler Center, the West Side YMCA, and several other NYC preschools. The children Laurie taught were the inspiration for many of her best-loved songs, and Laurie’s early childhood classroom experience has, in fact, informed her music and the choices she has made throughout her career.
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