James and the Giant Peach | Low Sensory Night

James and the Giant Peach | Low Sensory Night

We are so excited to bring our second Low Sensory Night during the run of James and the Giant Peach! It’s an evening of theatre where the script and the entertainment never changes, but the environment does. Reduced sound volume, adjusted lights, and an...
Performance Block 2019

Performance Block 2019

PERFORMANCE BLOCK 2019 We had a busy and exciting weekend here at Civic Theatre. Bravo to the cast and crews of this year’s Performance Block for successful shows to packed houses! It’s amazing to see what these talented students put together in such a...
Remembering Rob Thomasma

Remembering Rob Thomasma

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre remembers and celebrates the life of Robert (Rob) Thomasma. Rob was a remarkable Hair and Makeup Artist and talented actor who was cast as General Mackenzie in And Then There Were None. A Norma Brinks Award and Grand Award recipient, Rob...
Three Ways to Support Civic Theatre

Three Ways to Support Civic Theatre

Together, we’ve created some amazing memories so far this season: mermaids swimming through the sea with The Little Mermaid, touching tales of friendship with Steel Magnolias, and over 600 students joining us at our School of Theatre Arts. Our season has just begun,...

Meet Your Box Office Team!

If you give us a call or stop by the Box Office here at Civic Theatre, you will be greeted by one of our Box Office Team Members. These are the smiling staff members who will help you with everything from purchasing tickets to answering your questions. Since there are...
Little Mermaid-Ticket Updates

Little Mermaid-Ticket Updates

Looking for an update on Little Mermaid tickets? Keep an eye on this post for weekly updates!   TICKET AVAILABILITY FOR NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 2 Wednesday, December 12: Great seats available* Thursday, December 13: Great seats available* Friday, December 14:...

Give the Gift of a Second Act

After a 30-year corporate career and seven cross-country moves, the stage was set for my personal “Second Act.” A recent retiree, I decided to take a chance and audition for Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s Ragtime. I was looking for a new adventure, and I knew Civic...

Say Hello To Our New Staff Members!

We are so excited to welcome a couple new staff members to Civic Theatre. We can’t wait to see them bring their experience and talents to their positions. Meet Kait and McKenzie! KAIT POLZIN Outreach Specialist Grand Rapids native Kait joins our Education...

Mamma Mia!

Buy Tickets Music & Lyrics: Benny Andersson, Bjorn UlvaeusBook-Catherine JohnsonOriginally conceived by Judy Craymer Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate...