Blog - Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Civic Theatre announces major expansion of accessible programming

by Noddea Skidmore | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog

New offerings aim to make more people feel welcome at the theatre GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – In an effort to make theatre more welcoming for everyone, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre has announced a major expansion of its accessible programming. The new initiatives will begin...

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Announces the Retirement of Robert A. Fowle, Costume Designer

by Noddea Skidmore | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog

At the end of the 2022 calendar year, we’ll bid a fond farewell to Robert A. Fowle, Costume Designer. Bob first joined the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre family in 1979. Executive Director Bruce Tinker reflects upon Bob’s tenure with Civic, sharing the...

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Announces the Retirement of David Len, Scenic Designer

by Noddea Skidmore | Mar 23, 2022 | Blog

As the end of the 2021-22 Season approaches, we prepare to bid a fond farewell to David Len, Scenic Designer. This has been David’s 29th season with Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Executive Director Bruce Tinker reflects upon David’s tenure with Civic, sharing the...

TEN FOR ALL: AUDIENCE CHOICE VOTE

by Noddea Skidmore | Mar 16, 2022 | Blog

Low Sensory Night

by Noddea Skidmore | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog

THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2022DRAGONS LOVE TACOS ABOUT LOW SENSORY NIGHT Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s Low Sensory Night is an evening of theatre where the script and entertainment never change, but the environment does. Reduced sound volume, adjusted lights, limited...

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catching Up with Civic “Sound of Music” Alums

by Noddea Skidmore | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog

One of the most exciting things about reviving a musical or a play at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre – especially the holiday show – is the recollection of memories and stories from previous productions. We can’t reminisce and not have “Where are they now?”...

The Bardnership

by Noddea Skidmore | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog

A series of events, programming, and educational experiences presented by Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company in conjunction with Shakespeare In Love. BUZZED BARD January 25 | 7:00 PM AT SPEAKEZ LOUNGE Join the actors of The Pigeon...

ANNIE IS BACK… IN THE SOUND OF MUSIC

by Noddea Skidmore | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog

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!

by Ben Greene | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog

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 2022-2023 Season

by Ben Greene | Jun 4, 2021 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is thrilled to present its 97th Season for 2022 – 2023.The season features seven productions, including four musicals, two plays, and one special event. For the 97th season, Civic Theatre will feature:School of Rock, The...