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...
by admin | 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...
by admin | 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...
by Noddea Skidmore | Jan 11, 2020 | Blog
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...
by admin | Jan 1, 2020 | Blog
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Announces Leadership Transition Ahead of Historic Centennial Season
by Noddea Skidmore | Dec 3, 2019 | Blog
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....
by Noddea Skidmore | Sep 1, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Noddea Skidmore | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Noddea Skidmore | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Noddea Skidmore | Mar 25, 2019 | Blog
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...
