Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW South Bend Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Bend Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW South Bend Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Bend Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: William Lee Golden and The Goldens' Release Music Video For 'Southern Accents'
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024
Oak Ridge Boy, Country and Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member William Lee Golden and his sons 'The Goldens' have released their latest music video for 'Southern Accents.' Delivering a familiar sound to this legendary classic, Chris Golden takes the lead vocals in the traditional “Golden” style. Watch the video now!
The SteelDrivers Announce 2023 'Riding The Rails' Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
GRAMMY Award-winning bluegrass group The SteelDrivers is gearing up for a busy concert season with the announcement of the band's Riding The Rails tour. The 44-date tour trek kicks-off Friday, March 31 and will conclude on November 11.
Shenandoah Announces 35th Anniversary Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022
Legendary country group Shenandoah is hitting the tour trail to celebrate 35 years since its start. The tour includes stops in Indio, Calif. (Stagecoach), Fort Worth, Tex. (Billy Bob’s), Albuquerque, N. Mex. (Balloon Fiesta Park), Hot Springs, Ark. (Magic Springs), Shipshewana, Ind. (Blue Gate Theatre), Nevada, Miss. (Bushwhacker Days), and more.
BWW Review: THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP at Blue Gate Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - Dec 3, 2021
Blue Gate Theatre’s The Christmas Tree Ship, is a new musical inspired by the true story of the famous Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse Simmons. The story about a ship, a storm, and a Christmas story of heroic proportions. Experience one woman's unsinkable determination to continue her husband's mission of bringing Christmas trees to their Chicago community. The Christmas Tree Ship is currently playing at the Blue Gate Music Hall in Shipshewana, Indiana Monday- Saturday (Various times) through January 8th.
Postmodern Jukebox Announces Fall 2021 Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021
Show time is 7:30PM. Tickets are $75/$50/$40 and go on sale to State Theatre Members on Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00AM and to the general public on Friday, May 21st at 10:00AM.
BWW Review: BEST OF ME- A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Blue Gate Theatre
by Brian Hilbrand - Apr 26, 2021
Blue Gate Theatre’s The Best Of Me - A New Musical Comedy, is a show that is about a young Amish girl, who finds herself unable to do the traditional things Amish women are know for, and finds herself with her eyes set on Broadway! The Best of Me is currently playing at the Blue Gate Music Hall in Shipshewana, Indiana Monday- Saturday (Various times) through July 29th.
BWW Review: New Musical THE GÜT LIFE! Promises A Simple But Güt Time at Blue Gate Theatre!
by Brian Hilbrand - Aug 7, 2020
Blue Gate Theatrea??s A Güt Life! is a show about life on an Amish farm, and how it is full of unique challenges and rich blessings. Presented by Amish story tellers Eliza and Simon Yoder, who give you a glimpse into their life together. Not only does this charming show not only have jokes that will make you laugh, but it also will leave you fascinated as you learn things you may not know about the Amish lifestyle. A Güt Life! is currently playing at the Blue Gate Music Hall in Shipshewana, Indiana Monday- Saturday (Various times) through September 5th.
BWW Interview: Blue Gate Hospitality VP, Andrew Rohrer, Talks A Safe Return to The Theatre and THE GÜT LIFE
by Brian Hilbrand - Aug 4, 2020
The Güt Life is currently playing until September 25th at the Blue Gate Music Hall, in Shipshewana, Indiana making its theatrical debut. The Blue Gate Restaurant and Theatre is the first venue in Southern Michigan/ Northern Indiana to open back up, and I couldna??t be more excited to have a show to see! In the spirit of welcoming back live theatre safely, I thought it would be a great idea to share some of the things that they are doing making it possible to have a safe opening for musical theatre performances. I interviewed Andrew Rohrer VP of Sales and Marketing, for Blue Gate Hospitality, on behalf of the Blue Gate Theatre and Restaurant. He answered some questions for what can be expected for their shows this season, and what is being done to keep the audience cast and crew safe.
Shenandoah Announces 'Every Road' 2020 Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020
GRAMMY®, ACM and CMA Award-winning band Shenandoah has announced the first round of shows for its 'Every Road' 2020 tour. The national road show kicked off last week in Nashville, Tennessee with a special intimate show at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.
Real Gone Music Releases Janie Fricke's IT AIN'T EASY: THE COMPLETE HITS on CD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 14, 2019
Two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke announces Real Gone Music release of 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits', available now. This 41-track, 2 CD compilation spans from 1977 to 1989, including not just her solo smashes such as 'What're You Doing Tonight,' 'It Ain't Easy Being Easy,' 'He's A Heartache (Looking For A Place To Happen),' and 'Tell Me A Lie,' but also her chart-topping duets with Charlie Rich (“On My Knees”), Merle Haggard (“A Place to Fall Apart”), Larry Gatlin ('From Time To Time') and Johnny Duncan ('Come A Little Bit Closer'). As an added bonus, Janie penned the liner notes, which are accompanied by previously unseen photos and she autographed 100 booklets for fans who order 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits' through Real Gone Music.
Real Gone Music Releases Janie Fricke IT AIN'T EASY: THE COMPLETE HITS
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 30, 2019
Two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke announces the release of 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits' through Real Gone Music on August 9. This 41-track, 2 CD compilation includes many of her 18 number one hits including 'What're You Doing Tonight,' 'It Ain't Easy Being Easy,' 'He's A Heartache (Looking For A Place To Happen),' 'Tell Me A Lie' and more. All forty-one songs released on 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits' will be available at Amazon.com. Also included are popular duets with Johnny Duncan, Merle Haggard, Charlie Rich, George Jones and Larry Gatlin.
The Red Green Show Announces 'This Could Be It' Tour for 2019, Joins Heartland's Programming Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 5, 2018
Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, from the beloved Gemini Award-winning comedy series The Red Green Show, will be taking the show to the road in 2019 for his 'This Could Be It' tour. The name says it all: Potentially Red Green's last tour as he heads out on the road to hold 'Lodge Meetings' all over North America. This might be your last opportunity to catch Red live before he takes a long look at his birth certificate and decides not to keep pushing his luck.