“Bye Bye Birdie” is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. Set in 1958, “Bye Bye Birdie” a satire crafted with the fondest affection telling the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army and a crazy publicity gimic concocted by his manager.

Entertainment in and around Kosciusko County.

Events in and around Kosciusko County.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw/Winona Lake Northern Indiana Lakes Festival – June 5 through June 20 at various locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Click the link or visit lakesfestival.org for full schedule …read more.

Ariel dreams of a life on land, but her father forbids her from any contact with the human world – those horrid “Fish Eaters!” Our young heroine decides to go against her father’s wishes and meets with the evil Ursula. There, Ariel strikes up a deal – give up your beautiful voice for a life on land. Little does Ariel know that Ursula is plotting to destroy her, King Triton and Ariel’s chance at true love. Will the beautiful mermaid defeat the evil octopus and have a happily ever after with Prince Eric?

Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present “Murder Can Be Habit-Forming,” a murder mystery-comedy by Billy St. John, on April 30, May 1 and 2.

“Everybody has this romantic, nostalgic memory of going to the drive-in with their friends and family,” says 13-24 Drive-In owner, Parker Beauchamp. “I was afraid the little guys were going to miss that opportunity. It’s a good bonding experience with friends and family.” In an age where you can get almost any movie ever made …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre The Stories of Scheherazade – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. General admission costs $12. Visit www.wagonwheeltheatre.org for tickets. Barbee Landing Free …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …read more.

Be a part of the fun in “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” a raucous musical extravaganza of mystery, intrigue, and comedy where you get to choose the ending. It opens April 17 at Footlight Theatre and runs through May 3. Based on the unfinished Charles Dickens novel, this Tony Award-winning musical recently enjoyed a revival …read more.

By HEATHER ELSON Manchester University Media Relations Assistant Manchester University Theatre Department presents Larry Shue’s The Foreigner, an American farce written during the early ’80s. “Shue does an amazing job highlighting the often laughable pettiness of intolerance,” said MU’s theatre director, Kira Hawkins. It features the talents of Kathy Hawkins, Joshua Dold, Clayton Marcum, Kenzie …read more.

“The Queens,” Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots, are coming to Ancilla Domini Chapel at the Center at Donaldson. Metamorphis Traveling Theatre, an outreach troupe of Michigan City Acting Theatre, will present “The Queens” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3. “The Queens” is an original drama written by Ken Brelsford and directed …read more.

Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday: Back To The Future – 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 3 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 4. No cover. Rex’s Rendezvous Open Jam with Dustin Castle – Thursday, April 2 Medevil Brooklym – 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 Subterfuge – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Leesburg Pie Eyed …read more.

By HANNAH SCHUTTER Director of Marketing, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Take a dazzling trip on a musical magic carpet ride through the colorful legend of Scheherazade, the greatest storyteller of the ancient Arabian world. Wagon Wheel Jr. will be putting on its 12th production, “The Stories of Scheherazade” on April 25 and 26. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center NASA Astronaut Colonel Kevin A. Ford – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – 7 …read more.

The Center Street Community Theatre (CSCT) recently began using a new logo in connection to the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ rebranding initiative. This logo was designed by Warsaw Community High School Student, Anna Craig. Anna created the logo design as part of an assignment for her Visual Communications class. Students in the class …read more.

Two Beans Productions’ musical based on the classic book by Judith Viorst will be performed at Warsaw Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27. Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has… He wakes up with gum in his hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally dries his …read more.

Winner of the #ColorPinkalicious Contest UPDATE: The winner of our coloring contest is 7-year-old Hannah Likens from North Webster. Hannah has won four tickets to the 2 p.m. show of “Pinkalicious The Musical” at the Honeywell Center this Saturday and a copy of “Pinkalicious: The Pinkamazing Story Collection.” Congratulations, Hannah, and thanks to all who …read more.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Indianapolis as a season option of the Broadway in Indianapolis series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis for five performances only from May 1 through …read more.

By HANNAH SCHUTTER Director of Marketing, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts New traditions are starting at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts; Symphony of the Lakes, a program under Wagon Wheel Center’s umbrella, is kicking off their first ever Young Artist Competition this month. Come and watch up-and-coming young musicians from all over Northeastern …read more.

Broadway in Indianapolis is delighted to announce that the new 2014-2015 national tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play April 7 through 12 at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $28, and available in person at the Broadway …read more.

By Hannah Schutter Marketing Director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Forget what you thought you knew about Cinderella and be prepared for a whole new story; Twinderella is the story of the famous princess and her, until now, unheard of twin brother, Bob. Although separated at birth, these two end up having a lot …read more.

Direct from Broadway, Sister Act, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash, is coming to a Muncie, Ind.Sister Act opens at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.  Wednesday, Jan. 21 for a limited engagement Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, TROIKA Entertainment and Sister Act On Tour, LLC, Sister Act received five 2011 Tony® Award nominations including Best Musical, Best …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will be putting together a listing of New Year’s Eve event’s next week. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Tourmaline The Matchsellers Album Release Concert – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Purchase of a $15 …read more.

Kyle DeSantis, President of Drury Lane Theatre, announced that the Broadway-bound production, Beaches, will replace Deathtrap from June 24 through Aug. 16. Presenting the first new work on the Drury Lane stage in 21 years, Beaches signifies the theater’s renewed dedication to develop new works. “This is one of the most exciting seasons that we’ve …read more.

The Center Street Community Theatre announced plans for a Spring 2015 production of Almost, Maine by John Cariani. Performances are scheduled for March 20, 21 and 22 at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. “I think the community will really enjoy this play,” says Phil Herbruck, director and member of the theater’s leadership team. “It’s touching, it’s …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Lakeview Middle School Auditorium Susie McEntire – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for admission. Wagon Wheel Theatre A …read more.

Direct from Broadway, Sister Act, the hilarious, five-time Tony®-nominated musical smash, is coming to South Bend. Sister Act opens at The Morris Performing Arts Center on Jan. 23 for two days only. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, TROIKA Entertainment and Sister Act On Tour, LLC, Sister Act received five 2011 Tony® Award nominations including Best Musical, Best Original Score …read more.

Shakespeare at Notre Dame recently announced its 2015 season. Offering a subscription of plays for the first time in the organization’s history, the 16th season will include one tragedy, two comedies, and one romantic fairy tale, all following the theme: “Love, Loss, and Laughter.” The year kicks off Feb. 11 with Macbeth performed by Actors …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Admission is $20 Wagon Wheel Theatre A Christmas Story: The Musical – 8 pm. Friday, …read more.

If you don’t have tickets to see “A Christmas Story, the Musical,” contact the Wagon Wheel and make arrangements to see it Dec. 12-14 or 19-21. You will be glad you did. The musical is set in northern Indiana in 1940, with the Parker family taking the spotlight. The four Parkers all turn in outstanding …read more.

Broadway in Indianapolis is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of Annie will play Feb. 24 to March 1 at the Old National Centre. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of Annie will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning original. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Central Park Light Up The Nite – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Warsaw Performing Arts Center 6th Annual …read more.

The scene is a night club in Berlin, as the 1920’s are drawing to a close. The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret. His songs provide wry commentary throughout the show. On the train to Berlin we find …read more.

By WILL DAWSON Executive Director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Thankfully Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts production of A Christmas Story: The Musical will be less dangerous than a Red Ryder Carbine Action BB gun. The only warning label we can offer reads, “If you are planning on attending the Dec. 5 through …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Warsaw Performance Arts Center Wizard of Oz – Showings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, and a 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. …read more.

The Saint Mary’s College Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre is proud to present a modern adaptation of Molière’s “The Misanthrope” (#SMCmisanthrope). Moliere’s comedy is about love, friendships, gossip, and rumors. Characters struggle to keep their friends as they decide what is safe to say to whom, and about whom. The French comedy, written in …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s Junior High Drama Class will present two fairy tale one-act plays on Nov. 7 – “Straw Into Gold,” The classic tale of Rumplestiltskin, by Sally Netzel and “Red vs. the Wolf” by Judy Wolfman.Pictured in the picture above, sitting, from left: Aliesa McCrum; Breana Mayer; Braxton Goldsmith; Maggie Gormally; Olena Hartzler; Remington …read more.

“The Diary of Anne Frank” is currently on stage at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre, Nappanee, and will continue through Nov. 9. It’s the true story of eight Jewish people forced to stay in cramped quarters on the top floors of the annex to an office building in Amsterdam, Holland, during World War II. They …read more.

The Old National Centre in Indianapolis has announced it’s lineup for the month of November. The venue has booked an outstanding selection of top artists. See below for the full calendar. The Wild Feathers With Special Guests: The Apache Relay Tuesday, Nov. 4 @ Deluxe at Old National Centre Time: 7:30 p.m. General Admission Tickets: …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 Wagon Wheel Theatre Rent– showing from Tuesday, Sept. 2, to Saturday, Sept. 7, admission is $16 to $34, …read more.

Manchester University invites members of the general public and students to audition for its fall production, a stage adaptation of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.” Joel Froomkin, director of theatre, said that this version features adults portraying the young English schoolboys. “We aren’t casting children, but it would be fantastic to have some teenagers …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Meet the Beatles – 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8 Wagon Wheel Theatre And Then There Were None – showing from Wednesday, July 30, to Saturday, Aug. 9, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Alligator Blackbird – 6 p.m., Friday, July 25, free Central Park Concert series Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to …read more.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents the next summer show, a thrilling and exciting murder mystery And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. This thrilling mystery will be at the Wagon Wheel Theatre from July 30 to August 9. And Then There Were None tells the story of ten strangers who are invited to Indian …read more.

Indianapolis – Broadway in Indianapolis announces a “Pick Five Package” for the all-new 2014-15 season which includes “Mamma Mia!,” “Elf the Musical,” “The Illusionist – Witness The Impossible,” “Annie,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by NETworks, and “Dirty Dancing.” “We have programmed a season to cultivate and grow …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Jo Dee Messina – 6 p.m., Friday, July 18, free Country Concert Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to Saturday, July …read more.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof, one of the most timeless and classic musicals of all time. It’s a story that celebrates life, love, and tradition. This musical will be touching the hearts of audiences and  community members starting July 16-26 at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof tells the …read more.

WARSAW – Center Street Community Theatre’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, officially has a cast. Auditions for the October show were conducted last week by director Jennifer K. Shepherd and other members of the theatre’s acting leadership team. The cast consists of eight men, seven …read more.

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents “Swan Lake” at the Morris Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is a full-length ballet in four acts with 50 of Russia’s brightest ballet stars to bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life! Founded by legendary dancer and …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. A list of upcoming Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Central Park Popa …read more.

Loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and her mother Rose comes the musical “Gypsy.” The most famous stage mom in show business, Mama Rose, will be dancing into the Wagon Wheel Theatre July 2-12. “Gypsy” tells the story of a mother, Mama Rose, a beyond determined stage …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.