South Bend Civic Theatre Presents GUTS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2017
Guts: The Story of BooBoo & Me demonstrates the power of theatre and its ability to help heal and more. And Marybeth Saunders uses theatre for more than just catharsis.
Smuin's Annual Gala Celebrates 23rd Season
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 21, 2017
Leaders in the arts and civic communities packed The Galleria for what became a sizzling evening celebrating one of the nation's most innovative and entertaining arts organizations at Smuin's Annual Gala. Co-chairs Patti and Jerry Hume, and Athena and John Konstin hosted the sparkling event, starring the Smuin dancers. The festive evening included a cocktail reception on the center's terrace, after which guests were seated on the main floor for a delectable dinner catered by McCall's with wines by Grgich Hills Estate. The Smuin dancers hit the stage, performing dazzling works created by Val Caniparoli and Michael Smuin that brought down the house. Held Sunday, March 19 at The Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center, the Gala raised more than $455,000, setting a new record for funds raised in support of Smuin's spectacular programming.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN at South Bend Civic Theatre this August
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 26, 2016
From August 12th through the 21st, the South Bend Civic Theatre will feature the tradition of Irish storytelling in the Wilson Theatre with Martin McDonagh's The Cripple of Inishmaan. Director Jim Geisel takes the audience to an island off the western coast of Ireland in 1934. Robert Flaherty, a Hollywood director, arrives on the island of Inishmore to film 'Man of Aran.' As the word gets around, the young Cripple Billy aspires to be in the film as a way to escape his daily struggles.
South Bend Civic Theatre Hosts Holiday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2013
South Bend Civic Theatre will present an evening of holiday songs tonight, December 18th at 7:30 PM celebrating the many traditions and faiths of the season performed by SBCT company members. The concert will be a tribute to longtime SBCT board president, member, patron, and friend Tom Lower, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. Donations will be accepted at the concert to benefit a memorial in recognition of Tom's service and devotion to South Bend Civic Theatre. Tom chaired the capital campaign that raised the funds to acquire the new building for SBCT and was instrumental in developing the fundraising efforts to create the Jim Coppens Endowment which will ensure the long-term sustainability of SBCT. The concert will be held in the Wilson Theatre. Tickets are $10, and are available by calling the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or going online at www.sbct.org. South Bend Civic Theatre is located at 403 N. Main St.
South Bend Civic Theatre to Host Holiday Concert, 12/18
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2013
South Bend Civic Theatre will present an evening of holiday songs Wednesday December 18th at 7:30 PM celebrating the many traditions and faiths of the season performed by SBCT company members. The concert will be a tribute to longtime SBCT board president, member, patron, and friend Tom Lower, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. Donations will be accepted at the concert to benefit a memorial in recognition of Tom's service and devotion to South Bend Civic Theatre. Tom chaired the capital campaign that raised the funds to acquire the new building for SBCT and was instrumental in developing the fundraising efforts to create the Jim Coppens Endowment which will ensure the long-term sustainability of SBCT. The concert will be held in the Wilson Theatre. Tickets are $10, and are available by calling the SBCT Box Office at 574-234-1112 or going online at www.sbct.org. South Bend Civic Theatre is located at 403 N. Main St.
HAIRSPRAY Plays at South Bend Civic Theatre Thru 8/7
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 7, 2011
‘Welcome to the 60's!' SBCT presents the musical 'Hairspray' through August 7. South Bend Civic Theatre hits the dance floor in 1962 Baltimore for 'Hairspray,' the blockbuster musical