ANNIE IS BACK… IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Two volunteers, both who played the title role in Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s Annie in different productions fifteen years apart, get ready for The Sound of Music this holiday season. Nicki (Hartley) Paarlberg, Civic’s 2002 Annie, takes part in the...Broadway at the Ballpark returns!
Broadway at the Ballpark returns for second year Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and LMCU Ballpark collaborate to bring outdoor live show back to Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Michigan – Thursday, July 1st, 2021 – Today, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the return of...Our 2021-22 Season
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is thrilled to present its 96th Season for 2021 – 2022.The season features seven productions, including three musicals, two plays, and two special events. For its 96th season, Civic Theatre will feature: Once, Black Bold and Beautiful:...
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 UPDATES July 23rd, 2020 In light of the uncertainty surrounding the months ahead, we have made the decision to delay early online ticket sales for season subscribers, which were slated to begin on August 5th, 2020. It was our hope that we would be able to...January 11 and 12-Streetcar Weather Updates
SUNDAY 1/12 Today’s performance of A Streetcar Named Desire will proceed as scheduled. The show begins at 2 PM and will be followed by the Mental Health Discussion with The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. Please note, all classes will proceed as...
A Historic Past, An Inspiring Present, A Promising Future
A HISTORIC PAST, AN INSPIRING PRESENT, A PROMISING FUTUREThis Giving Tuesday, we are celebrating the phases of the theatre’s life: past, present, and future. A HISTORIC PASTSince 1925, we have had the privilege of entertaining our community through live theatre....
Singing Stories, Fighting for Change
SINGING STORIES, FIGHTING FOR CHANGE Chavala Ymker Origins Growing up the son of an Arkansas farmer, the South Johnny Cash knew was one of blatant racism and hate. In fact, the men in Cash’s family took pride in their participation in the hatred expressed towards the...
Ring of Fire | The Life and Music of Johnny Cash
The first show of the 2019/2020 season is Ring of Fire! It’s a musical adventure woven together by the legendary songbook of Cash himself, and studies a deeper narrative on love, generational living, and redemption. Singing Stories, Fighting for Change Chavala...