Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Arts United
Like many, I fell in love with Steel Magnolias when I saw the film. As a naive kid in rural northeast Indiana, I had no idea the movie was based on...
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Civic costume designer brings SpongeBob to life
While this is definitely great for children of all ages, because it’s goofy, silly, and fun, there is also an intelligence behind the work that will...
Making sense of nonsense never so fun
Noises Off is a beloved piece of British comedy theater just reaching its 40th anniversary. London playwright Michael Frayn made the observation...
After two-year hiatus, Civic production ready for stage
The designs were complete, the cast was set, and we were one week out from starting rehearsal when the pandemic hit. This was the end of our production...
Civic show delights fans of musical theater
I was excited when I found out I was going to get to see Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s Forbidden Broadway‘s Greatest Hits.
I’ve always heard how funny...
Valuable lessons in Civic’s production of Seussical
Dr. Seuss has probably been the most influential and inspirational author to children and adults for over 80 years. While we read to our children, we...
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go to Seussical musical show
Fans of American children’s author and illustrator Dr. Seuss will have the chance to witness the classic story Horton Hears a Who as it comes to life...
Audiences welcomed to Christmas classic
After moving to a virtual format due to COVID-19 last year, Fort Wayne Ballet’s The Nutcracker performance will return in front of live audiences beginning...
Warm-hearted Chicago musical ‘The Christmas Schooner’ a crowd-pleaser
I have to confess something right from the start: The Christmas Schooner is flat out one of my favorite Christmas time plays. Just the title sets off...
Audience will participate in Civic Theatre ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ play
The Fort Wayne Civic Theatre is producing one of the most fascinating plays written in the last 10 years, Every Brilliant Thing. Both its subject matter...