James and the Giant Peach

by | Sep 30, 2018 | Events

Buy Tickets Book: Timothy Allen McDonaldMusic & Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin PaulBased on: Roald Dahl’s book James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl’s beloved book comes to life in a rollicking musical featuring the Tony Award® nominated team of Pasek...

Fall 2018 Newsletter

by | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog

There’s a lot of fun things on the horizon for fall at Civic Theatre, and we can’t wait to share them all with you! Whether enjoying our opening show of Steel Magnolias, signing up for a new class with our School of Theatre Arts, or volunteering...
A Summer of Fun | Summer Camp 2018

A Summer of Fun | Summer Camp 2018

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog

Summer is a busy time here at Civic Theatre. Singing, dancing, and laughter can be heard throughout the building as our summer campers dive into their classes. We caught up with Jenna Pope, Summer Coordinator for a recap on all the fun!     Over the last ten...

Are You Civic Loyal?

by | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog

Like any other performance venue, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre thrives on the love and support of its audience – you! We are constantly looking for innovative ways to grow so that we can continue to entertain West Michigan for years to come. If you believe in our...

THE WAIT IS OVER.

by | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre proudly presents Mamma Mia! February 22-March 17, 2019   When we unveiled our lineup for the upcoming 2018/2019 season, there was a notable absence in the ensemble. One of the shows was deemed a “surprise musical” due to the...

SRTI Presents: School of Rock & Little Women!

by | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog

Ready for another year of SRTI magic? Our 2018/19 season of wow is right around the corner but our current calendar still has a few tricks up its sleeve.Whether you’re a soon-to-be rock star or a free-spirited romantic, we have just the right show for you, brought to...

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Sandra & Katy

by | May 17, 2018 | Blog

Our spotlight on our volunteers continues with Sandy Schuitema and Katy Kenyon. Both of them are two of the people who create magic in our costume shop. They both shared how the volunteers are a family and how Civic Theatre has become their second home. SANDRA Sandra...

Masterclass Fun Is Back!

by | May 14, 2018 | Blog

  Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and Broadway Grand Rapids are teaming up to offer two great Masterclasses for Adults (ages 7th grade-adult) with the cast of the Broadway Touring Production of THE KING AND I!  Class tuition includes: your choice of a DANCE or VOCAL...

Shrek The Musical Opens June 1st!

by | May 9, 2018 | Blog

“Ogres are like onions.” Anyone familiar with the 2001 hit comedy Shrek will surely remember this quip from its swamp-dwelling grump. As Shrek goes on to explain, ogres and onions share an important (and often overlooked) quality: layers. It’s easy to hear this and...