BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Lerner Theatre - ECPv6.8.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:The Lerner Theatre
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelerner.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lerner Theatre
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261210T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20261013T211609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T141723Z
UID:10000531-1792137600-1796922000@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:Premier Arts - 2027 Season Package
DESCRIPTION:Instructions for Season Renewal\n			\n				Get Season Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Premier Package Subscription:5 Main Stage Productions \n\nThe Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe\nCome From Away\nAnnie\nLes “Surprise”\nA Christmas Carol\n\nPremier PLUS Package Subscription:5 Main Stage Productions AND 4 All-Youth Productions \n\nThe Lion\, The Witch & The Wardrobe\nCome From Away\nAnnie\nLes “Surprise”\nA Christmas Carol\nTrolls Jr. – All Youth Production\nAnnie Jr. – All Youth Production\nHonk Jr. – All Youth Production\nElves & the Shoemaker – All Youth Production\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In the event of unforeseen circumstances causing the change of dates\, titles\, locations\, or seating arrangements\, no refunds will be issued. \nMAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS: \nC.S. LEWIS’ THE LION\, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE (Stage Play)February 26th\, 27th & 28thA story for the ages\, The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a riveting play filled with music\, love\, and magic. Like the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name\, the show follows the four Pevensie siblings as they leave a war-riddled London in 1940\, to find safety in a large home in the English countryside. It is here that they discover an old wardrobe; one that leads to the magical\, snowy world of Narnia. Through a fantastical woodland adventure\, the four children must fight evil\, trust each other and\, most importantly\, believe in themselves. \nCOME FROM AWAYMay 7th\, 8th & 9thCome From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander\, Newfoundland\, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover\, when 38 planes\, carrying thousands of people from around the globe\, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11\, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers\, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music\, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. \n \n\n \nANNIEJuly 16th\, 17th & 18thWith equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel\, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage\, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure\, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire\, Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.\n \n\n\n \n\nLES “SURPRISE”October 15th\, 16th & 17thThough we are contractually unable to announce this “revolutionary” title until August\, we have a feeling you’ll hear the people sing its praises! So\, look down at your calendar\, make a note\, and don’t wait one day more to reserve your seats. After all\, when the barricades go up\, at the end of the day you’ll want to be exactly where you belong — in the audience. Who knows? You may have already dreamed a dream about what this production could be!\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nA CHRISTMAS CAROLDecember 10th\, 11th & 12th\n\n\n\nEbenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving\, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past\, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance\, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All YOUTH PRODUCTIONS: \nTROLLS JR.Friday\, March 12th at 7:30pmSaturday\, March 13th at 6:30pmThe Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland\, expectations are raised\, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge. \nHONK JR.Saturday\, May 8th at 2:00pmUgly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out\, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself\, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery\, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way\, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. \nANNIE JR.Saturday\, July 17th at 2:00pm With equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel\, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage\, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure\, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire\, Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. \nELVES & THE SHOEMAKERSaturday\, December 11th at 2:00pmThe best-selling children’s play has been musically revitalized with the playful and eclectic tunes of Bill Francoeur!  We love this upbeat\, fast-paced retelling of an old favorite so much that we have two musicals based on the same script!  (See also The Shoemaker and the Elves.)  Filled with delightfully wacky characters — including elves Mortz\, Schwartz\, Hazel\, Gracie and Studebaker\, this familiar tale is laced with clever dialogue to make audiences of all ages smile.  And you know you can always count on Bill Francoeur to compose a score that will make you want to sing along as you put on your dancing shoes! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				If you need additional assistance\, please reach out to The Lerner Theatre Box Office at574-293-4469 or email brittany@thelerner.com \nOur Box Office hours are: Monday-Friday 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \n			\n				Instructions for Season Renewal\n			\n				Get Season Tickets
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/premier-arts-2027-season-package/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Just Announced,Musical,Premier Arts,Theatrical Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2027-PA-Season-Tickets-Web-graphic-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Premier Arts":MAILTO:info@premierarts.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261108T190000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20260402T184528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T163855Z
UID:10000455-1794164400-1794164400@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nBert Kreischer’s career has evolved from Rolling Stone’s infamous “Number One Partier in the Nation” to one of the top-grossing stand-up comedians in the world—and a powerhouse entrepreneur\, actor\, producer\, content creator\, and entertainment brand. Named by Forbes as “one of the best storytellers of his generation\,” Kreischer has parlayed his signature comedy and authenticity into a dynamic media empire.  \nHis sixth Netflix special\, Lucky\, filmed in his hometown of Tampa\, FL\, sold out all six shows within 24 hours of the on-sale and premiered in Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows in March 2025. \nThrough Berty Boy Productions\, Kreischer oversees hit podcasts and series including Bertcast\, Something’s Burning\, and 2 Bears\, 1 Cave (with Tom Segura)\, commanding over 16 million fans and 4 billion impressions. He also founded the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival\, a touring juggernaut that’s expanded to stadiums\, arenas\, and sold-out cruises. \n In 2024\, Kreischer and Segura launched Por Osos Vodka\, an award-winning\, rapidly expanding spirits brand. Kreischer also starred in and produced Sony Pictures’ The Machine—a feature film adaptation of his legendary stand-up story—which broke into Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films upon release in 2023. His Netflix scripted comedy series Free Bert debuted in January 2026\, and quickly broke into Netflix’s U.S. and global Top 10. The show drew millions of viewers in its first weeks\, ranking among the platform’s most-watched series worldwide. \nToday\, Bert is on his Permission To Party World Tour and continues to blend comedy\, business\, and culture into one of the most recognizable personal brands in entertainment today. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/bert-kreischer-permission-to-party/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Just Announced,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BertKreischer_ADMAT_1920x1080-LERNER.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261112T193000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20260407T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T165511Z
UID:10000457-1794511800-1794511800@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:Bored Teachers: "Is It Friday Yet?!" Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nThey’ve graded the papers\, survived the staff meetings\, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage! \nBored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes\, bigger laughs\, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade\, Bored Teachers has been the #1 voice of teacher humor—racking up over 1 billion views\, amassing 10 million+ followers\, and hosting the #1 teacher-comedy podcast on the planet. \nSince 2022\, they’ve performed for 200\,000+ teachers worldwide\, and sold out 200+ theaters across 49 states\, 5 countries\, and 3 continents. Their BRAND NEW “Is It Friday Yet?!”” Tour starting January 2026 is more than a comedy show—it’s the ultimate night of laughter and solidarity for anyone who’s ever worked in education\, taught a lesson\, or just survived parent-teacher conferences. \nGet ready to laugh until you cry as the funniest teacher-comedians in the world share their side-splitting stories\, savage truths\, and hilarious classroom confessions. Whether you’re a teacher\, a parent\, or just someone who’s been in school\, this show will have you nodding\, clapping\, and hollering\, “That’s SO TRUE!” \nWarning: May contain PG-13 language\, teacher truths\, and uncontrollable fits of laughter. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/bored-teachers-is-it-friday-yet-comedy-tour/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Just Announced,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BoredTeachers_ELKIN_1920x1080_reduced.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261114T193000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20260909T191304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154522Z
UID:10000519-1794684600-1794684600@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:South Bend Lyric Opera - French Masters: Operatic Arias and Duets
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nExperience the elegance\, passion\, and irresistible charm of French opera in an enchanting program featuring beloved arias and duets by France’s greatest composers. From the lyrical beauty of Gounod and Massenet to the dramatic intensity of Bizet\, this performance celebrates the rich colors and emotional depth of the French operatic tradition. Join us for an unforgettable evening of romance\, drama\, humor\, and exquisite melody\, alongside celebrated artists from around the country. \n\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Rhea Olivacce\, Soprano\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Emanuel-Cristian-Caraman-Tenor\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Emma Sorenson\, Mezzo-Soprano\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Seth Hobi\, Baritone\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Abi Liebegott\, Soprano\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Rebecca Clark\, Soprano\n					\n					\n					\n				\n				Dror Baitel\, Piano\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nRhea Olivacce\, SopranoDr. Rhea Olivaccé is known for her “vibrant color” and “vivacious abandon”. She is celebrated for her interpretation of lyric soprano roles\, including Mimi and Musetta from Puccini’s La Bohème\, La Contessa from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro\, Tatyana from Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin and Suzel in Mascagni’s L’amico Fritz. She has performed with Des Moines Metro Opera\, Sarasota Opera\, and Opera Western Reserve. She has been widely recognized for her performances of the Mozart\, Brahms\, Fauré\, and Rutter Requiem Masses\, Bach’s St John Passion and Magnificat\, Mendelssohn’s Elijah\, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony\, Handel’s Messiah and Strauss’ Four Last Songs. She has graced the world-renowned stages of Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam\, Netherlands. \nEmanuel-Cristian Caraman\, TenorThroughout his career Romanian tenor and recording artist\, Emanuel-Cristian Caraman has appeared with opera companies\, symphony orchestras and on the recital stage in Europe\, South America and North America. Mr. Caraman has performed with Los Angeles Opera\, George Enescu International Music Festival in Bucharest\, Miami Lyric Opera\, Die Deutsche Kammerphilarmonie in Bremen\, Union Avenue Opera in St. Louis\, Opera in the Heights in Houston\, New England Chamber Orchestra\, South Bend Symphony Orchestra and New Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Caraman has performed on the stages of many prestigious concert halls including Carnegie Hall in New York\, Ateneul Român in Bucharest\, and Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna. Operatic highlights include Cavaradossi in Tosca\, Turridu in Cavalleria Rusticana\, Il Duca di Mantova in Rigoletto\, Edgardo in Lucia di Lammermoor\, Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly\, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore\, Rodolfo in La Boheme\, Alfredo in La Traviata\, Don José in Carmen\, Fritz in L’Amico Fritz\, and Riccardo in Un Ballo in Maschera. \nEmma Sorenson\, Mezzo-SopranoMezzo-Soprano Emma Rose Sorenson\, recently made her solo debut as Passenger 3 in the company’s world premiere production of “Proximity.” She has also played the role of Eliza in Boston Lyric Opera’s production of “Omar” by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. A graduate of Webster University\, Sorenson was an Apprentice Artist with Santa Fe Opera\, covering Susan Graham\, and make her company debut as Genevieve in “Pelleas et Melisande.” Sorenson has appeared with South Bend Lyric Opera as Clea in the premiere of “Our American Odysee” by Marjorie Rusche.In addition to being a singer\, Sorenson also models. For her recent appearance with South Bend Symphony Orchestra\, she received a dress from fashion designer Borris Powell\, with whom she worked during his 2018 runway show. \nSeth Hobi\, BaritoneSeth Hobi\, baritone\, has performed in a wide range of operatic productions across Baroque\, Classical\, and twentieth-century repertoire\, and has also appeared as a soloist and ensemble singer across North America and Europe. His recent stage appearances include Voltaire/Dr. Pangloss in Bernstein’s Candide with Opera at Notre Dame\, Pallante in Handel’s Agrippina with the Boston Early Music Festival\, and Aeneas in Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas with both Opera at Notre Dame and Apollo’s Fire. Additional credits include performances in Keiser’s Octavia\, Mozart’s Idomeneo\, Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West\, Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins\, Verdi’s Otello\, and Lesser-Mansfield’s The Sparks Fly Upward. \nSouth Bend Lyric Opera Emerging Artists \nAbi Liebegott\, SopranoSoprano Abigail Liebegott from Lewistown\, Pennsylvania is pursuing her Masters of Sacred Music at the University of Notre Dame. Abigail is a passionate interpreter of early repertoire\, having performed as a soloist in a number of J.S. Bach’s cantatas including BWV 100\, 98\, 61\,151\, 36\, and 80. She has appeared as a concert soloist in Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42 and Elijah. Abigail has performed with Eastman Opera Theater as Mélisande in Marius Constant’s Impressions de Pelléas\, as well as the role of Euridice in Luigi Rossi’s Orfeo with the Eastman Collegium Musicum under the tutelage of Paul O’Dette. She recently appeared with Amherst Early Music Festival in the role of La Folie in Jean-Jacques Rameau’s Platée. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Eastman School of Music\, where she studied with soprano Kiera Duffy. \nRebecca Clark\, SopranoMaking her Carnegie Hall debut in 2018\, coloratura soprano\, Rebecca Clark has received awards in the Camille Coloratura\, Metropolitan Opera Laffont\, and Sam Vitale and Aaron Caruso Neapolitan Song Competitions.Miss Clark has given numerous solo and collaborative recitals in the United States and Europe. She has also performed leading roles in: Little Women (Italian Premiere)\, The Pigeon Keeper\, Suor Angelica\, The Gondoliers\, Patience\, and Der Schauspieldirektor\, in which she made her international operatic debut. She has recently appeared as soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah\, Zelenka’s Magnificat in C\, and with Fox Valley Orchestra.Miss Clark is pursuing her Masters Degree at Indiana University South Bend\, studying with Dr. Tim Schmidt. \nMusic Director \nDror Baitel\, PianoDror Baitel\, a collaborative pianist\, coach and conductor\, has established himself as a leading talent through his virtuosity and versatility across diverse musical genres. Feeling at home both in classical music and musical theater\, Baitel has worked on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Baitel was on the original music team of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton\, as well as a pianist-conductor for the hit Dear Evan Hansen. Most recently\, Baitel conducted the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and finished a one-year visiting position of music director of opera at the Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis. Additional credits include Mary Poppins (Broadway debut)\, Matilda\, and The King and I. His scholarly interests include the history of the American musical theater\, the golden age of musicals\, Stephen Sondheim\, and romantic operas.  \n\n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/south-bend-lyric-opera-french-masters-operatic-arias-and-duets/
LOCATION:The Crystal Ballroom\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/French-Masters-5-Final-1920x1080-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="South Bend Lyric Opera":MAILTO:info@southbendlyricopera.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261120T193000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20260706T193132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194954Z
UID:10000499-1795203000-1795203000@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:Friends of The Lerner presents: Mike Super - Magic & Illusion
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nExperience the Magic & Illusion of Mike Super LIVE on Stage! This is the perfect evening for your entire family!Mystifier Mike Super is the WINNER of NBC’s Hit TV Show PHENOMENON and a Top Finalist on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT! \nMike amazed Penn & Teller on their TV Show FOOL US and YOU can be NEXT! \nPrepare to have your MIND BLOWN!!! Mike has taken the performance of magic to new levels! He has created a show with jaw dropping magic and illusion\, combined with side -splitting humor\, energetic music\, and 100% audience interaction. \nMike’s magical approach not only entertains but it also actively engages the audience\, turning them into participants rather than mere spectators. Take part in an immersive and unforgettable experience where everyone feels like they’re part of the magic \nEnjoy this family-friendly performance and join the journey of emotions from laughter\, intrigue\, danger\, fear\, wonder\, anticipation\, tears\, and sentimentality that only Mike Super delivers! \nMike was named Entertainer of the Year for two years consecutive and as the winner of NBC’s Phenomenon\, Super is the ONLY magician in history to win a live magic competition on Primetime Network Television! Mike was also a top 12 Finalists on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent! \n\n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/friends-of-the-lerner-presents-mike-super-magic-illusion/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Friends of the Lerner,Magic,Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mike-Super-1920x1080-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of The Lerner":MAILTO:info@friendsofthelerner.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261122T190000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20260408T201612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T170933Z
UID:10000459-1795374000-1795374000@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the viral sensation\, The Manitowoc Minute\, a comedic news show about the Midwest which first launched him into notoriety in 2017. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-inspired sketch comedy videos that connect to a worldwide social media audience of over 10 million.  \nThis has led to his New York Times Best Seller The Midwest Survival Guide being optioned for TV development and three sold out nationwide stand-up comedy tours. His latest Good Old Fashioned Tour played 127 shows in 88 cities and was shot as a follow-up special to his 2023 one hour debut\, Midwest Goodbye. In his free time\, Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he has meaningful conversations with a wide range of guests\, including musicians\, headlining comedians\, dairy farmers\, groundbreaking scientists\, government officials\, world-renown chefs\, artists\, business leaders\, sports Hall of Famers\, explorers\, Olympians\, and creators about their story and connections to the Midwest. In addition to Cripescast\, Charlie also co-hosts the Bellied Up podcast w/ “Myles The You Betcha Guy” where the two of them belly up at a small-town bar every Thursday and take live calls from all over the Midwest and rest of the world.  \nIn 2020\, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album\, Unthawed.  The album\, which is a mixture of bluegrass\, country\, and Charlie’s comedy\, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023\, which also charted on the Billboard Charts. Most recently\, he was featured in a nationwide Target campaign\, served as the ambassador for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s Annual Food for the Holidays Campaign and launched Berens Old Fashioned Brandy which is in stores across Wisconsin.  \nThroughout all his work\, Charlie aims to connect with people through comedy and authenticity. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This event has been designated as a no weapons event with exception for law enforcement. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the performance as additional security screening will be required before entering the theatre. \n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/charlie-berens-the-lost-and-found-tour/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured,Just Announced
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CharlieBerens_ELKIN_1920x1080-reduced.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20261022T215942
CREATED:20260722T214610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T171108Z
UID:10000504-1795878000-1795878000@thelerner.com
SUMMARY:The Nutcracker at The Lerner Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\n			\n				Get Nutcracker Tea Party Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Aurinko Ballet’s heartwarming production of The Nutcracker at The Lerner Theatre. \nThis family-friendly retelling of the beloved classic follows Klara\, a young girl whose unexpected gift from the mysterious Herr Drosselmeyer leads her on a magical journey of courage\, kindness\, and hope. Along the way\, audiences will experience dazzling dances\, enchanting characters\, swirling snowflakes\, the graceful Sugar Plum Fairy\, and colorful celebrations inspired by cultures from around the world including China\, Spain\, India and more! \nPerformed by the talented dancers of Aurinko Ballet this annual holiday tradition showcases the passion and artistry of dancers from our community while celebrating the timeless spirit of the season. \nComplete your holiday experience by attending the accompanying Nutcracker Tea Party\, where guests can enjoy festive treats\, meet beloved characters\, and create lasting family memories before the performance. \nJoin us Thanksgiving weekend as holiday magic comes to life at The Lerner Theatre! \n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				Get Nutcracker Tea Party Tickets\n			\n				Ticket & Hotel Packages
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/the-nutcracker-at-the-lerner-theatre-2026/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Featured,Just Announced
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thelerner.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Nutcracker_1920x1080.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR