Arts United Center | Feature Stories

Bob Ross Themed Fundraiser for Local PBS Station

News and Venues

Almost 25 years after his death, painter and PBS star Bob Ross may very well be more popular than ever. Tapping into that popularity is Fort Wayne’s...

michele-devinney bob-ross fort-wayne-civicarts-united-center

Stage & Dance

Pair of Ruths focus of two one-act plays

Ruth 2

Two takes on the biblical story by all for One

The biblical story of Ruth is one of loyalty, perseverance, and strength. Ruth and family flee Moab for Israel to escape a famine. The family — wh...

michele-devinneyarts-united-centerall-for-one-productions

Stage & Dance

Roald Dahl classic book comes to life in musical

Matilda

Youtheatre and Civic join forces for shows

Bookstores and libraries are filled with children’s books which teach life lessons, tell stories of survival, and have engaged and delighted fans fo...

michele-devinneyarts-united-centerroald-dahl matilda

Stage & Dance

More than a half century of Nutcracker in Fort Wayne

The Nutcracker

Fort Wayne Ballet’s annual performance of The Nutcracker is one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions. Now 63 years old, Fort Wayne Ballet has...

michele-devinneyarts-united-center

Stage & Dance

Working hard to challenge themselves

Fort Wayne Ballet: Diversions 19

Fall performance knits together three pieces

Over the last several seasons, Fort Wayne Ballet’s fall performance has tapped into new and exciting relationships, mergers that have helped establi...

michele-devinney fort-wayne-balletarts-united-center

Stage & Dance

First-rate performance of Sondheim musical

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Some people are resistant to Sondheim’s musical about a vengeful barber because of its subject matter. Serial murder and cannibalism can come as qui...

steve-penhollow fort-wayne-civic-theatrearts-united-center

Stage & Dance

Musical about obsession makes the cut at Civic

Sweeney Todd

The opening words, “Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd…,” began a love affair I have had with Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street since ...

leslie-beauchamp fort-wayne-civic-theatrearts-united-center

Stage & Dance

Civic musical accelerates the comedy in delightful show

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

When Broadway stars leave their iconic roles, replacing them may seem daunting, even if few of us ever saw Julie Andrews as Eliza Doolittle, Mary Mart...

michele-devinney civic-theatrearts-united-center

Stage & Dance

The Civic asks audience to take a chance on ABBA musical

Mamma Mia!

To love a jukebox musical, you have to love what’s on that particular jukebox. In the case of Mamma Mia, currently being presented at the Civic Thea...

steve-penhollow fort-wayne-civic-theatrearts-united-center

Festivals & Events

Preserving the center of our arts

Arts United Center

Local historic preservation organization ARCH is shining its spotlight on the Arts United Center, a building that many people do not realize is histor...

michele-devinneyarts-united-center

Submit Feedback

Save Listings for Later

Login

Forgot Your Password?

Link Expired

You have an ad or content blocker enabled.