BY HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP
Development & Marketing, Communications Manager The Honeywell Foundation, Inc.

WABASH — The Honeywell Center has announced the on sale dates for 9 new shows coming to the Ford Theater. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 24, for the following:

The Berenstain Bears Live: Family Matters Musical —  at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical brings everyone’s favorite bear family to life in a thrilling theatrical experience that kids as well as their parents will treasure for many years to come. Tickets: $9 (balcony) and $14 (main floor and pit).

A Grand Time: Multi-Piano Extravaganza – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The Honeywell Foundation in cooperation with Piano Productions, Inc. & Meridian Music present the Special 25th Anniversary Celebration of A Grand Time with John Kozar, Music Director and Producer. Featuring over 100 pianists performing past and present Grand Time favorites on twelve grand pianos. Tickets: $10 (adults) and $5 (students).

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25.  Fancy Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree this year. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don’t turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous? Tickets: $9 (balcony) and $14 (main floor and pit).

Mannheim Steamroller , two shows — 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and dazzling multimedia effects in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Tickets: $32, $48 and $68.

Last Comic Standing Tour — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. After the season-long competition pitting the Top 40 contestants at the start, the top five comedians who make the finals will be the ones featured on the Tour in a hilarious night of live comedy! Tickets: $22, $37 and $50.

Madrigal Dinner — 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5. The Lord and Lady of Honeywell Manor invite you to partake in this festive holiday celebration! Dine amongst royalty with a royal feast with all the trimmings, accompanied by non-stop live comedy, music, and entertainment by his majesty’s singers, dancers, and of course … the jester! $45 includes dinner and entertainment.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. The world’s funniest improv show, featuring the brilliant comic stylings of Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie, will provide an evening of interactive comedy with big belly laughs. This performance is sure to tickle your funny bone! Tickets: $19, $34, $48 and $75.

Fort Wayne Phil Holiday Pops — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic returns to spread holiday cheer! With seasonal favorites such as Sleigh Ride and the popular sing-a-long the Holiday Pops will bring a smile to your face and warmth in your heart. Enjoy this annual tradition with Northeast Indiana’s premiere orchestra! All Tickets: $17.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec., 20. Now in its sixth year of touring multiple simultaneous productions, Cirque Dreams Holidaze re-imagines the holiday season with sparkle and suspense one can only dream of in a Holidaze. An international cast of multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Tickets: $20, $35 and $45.

Tickets may be purchased at the Honeywell Center box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, by calling (260) 563-1102, or by visiting www.honeywellcenter.org.