Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - South Bend!
By: Katherine Waddell Jun. 11, 2016
Summer is already in full swing! Check out BWW's top picks for what you should see this summer in the surrounding South Bend area.
South Bend Civic Theatre presents Mary Poppins JULY 22-30:
The beloved nanny Mary Poppins makes her return in the musical rendition of one of Disney's most popular movies. Travel back to England in 1910 to visit the Banks family who have gone through nanny after nanny because of young Jane and Michael's crazy antics. Watch adventures unfold on stage with Mary Poppins and the family as they learn to value family above anything else.
To find more information, visit: http://sbct.org/shows/2016/mary-poppins/
Shakespeare Festival at Notre Dame JULY 8-AUGUST 28:
The Shakespeare Festival at Notre Dame will be focusing on Shakespeare's last plays: The Tempest and Pericles, Prince of Tyre. You can delve further into the two shows by talking with the director, actors, and design team to see how the shows are brought to life. You can also watch The Tempest and see "ShakeScenes," where the Community Company puts their own creative spin on Shakespeare's classics.
To find more information, visit: http://performingarts.nd.edu/nowshowing/?k=theater
The Acting Ensemble presents Cock JUNE 17-19, 23-26:
A comedic look at identity and sexuality, the story follows John, who after taking a break from his boyfriend of a few years, falls in love with a woman! While John is confused and racked with guilt, both lovers tell him they are willing to wait for him to make up his mind and both are willing to fight for his love. A dinner party is planned where the major question of who John is and what he'll decide is the main topic of the evening.
To find more information, visit: http://www.actingensemble.com/support-us/upcoming/cock-by-mike-bartlett/
Be sure to check all of these choices out and enjoy a great summer of theatre!
South Bend Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
WAITRESS (South Bend Civic Theatre)
22.7% of votes
2.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts)
12.5% of votes
3.
GREASE (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts)
11.1% of votes
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