Blog - Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

Blah Blah Blah Shakespeare

by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog

Is it time to brush up your Shakespeare? Welcome to the Renaissance! Let’s take a deep-dive into these Shakespearean times of Something Rotten!, shall we? William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, in 1564. He was...

A Big Hit Musical!

by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog

Can you find every reference? Brush up your musical theatre knowledge with every Easter Egg in the song “A Musical”, the big, sparkling, smash of an Act 1 number in Civic’s production of Something Rotten! on stage April 28th – May 21st. AVENUE Q...

CHANGES ANNOUNCED IN THE AREAS OF AUDIENCE EXPERIENCE, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND EDUCATION

by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is excited to share four exciting staff updates. These individuals have served the organization in their previous positions since 2021 and have been promoted. Please join us in congratulating: ...

GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS ANNOUNCES STAFF EXPANSION

by Noddea Skidmore | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog

New Hires Supported by The Steelcase Foundation Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced today that two new team members will join the School of Theatre Arts staff. Jared Graybiel has been named Outreach Manager, and will serve as the key...

The 2023-2024 Season

by Noddea Skidmore | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 season. THE SPONGEBOB MUSICALSeptember 15 – October 8, 2023 Presenting Sponsor: West Michigan Toyota Dealers The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as...

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...