HOW CAN GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE HELP?

Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all things rental-related at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre! Whether you’re interested in exploring the idea of holding your next event at our historic venue, or you’d like to know more about renting our costumes, props, or scenery, you’re in the right place!

 Production rentals

Are you looking for a full set of costumes? Scenery? Props? Or maybe just a few key costume pieces, or a special chair to add the final touch to your set? Perhaps an interesting piece of furniture or large scale prop? Here at Civic we have a variety of options available, including some full show packages available for rent. Our production rentals are available to regional, community, and college/university, high school, and grade school theatre programs. For a small sampling of what we have to offer, click on the image below and scroll to see a variety of shows that include The SpongeBob Musical, Cats, Sister Act, Joseph… Dreamcoat, Something Rotten!, Elf, Kinky Boots, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Sound of Music, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Shrek. 

YOUR event deserves a STANDING OVATION!

Our historic theatre in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan features a stunning auditorium with seating for over 700 guests. We also have a reception and meeting space that can accommodate 85 guests in Everse Community Hall. In addition, we have multiple classrooms and a dance studio.

How does the rental process work? First, click on our Rental Guide below to get a better idea of what we have to offer at Civic, including available resources, and capacity for each of our spaces. Next, take a look at our Rental FAQs. Need help visualizing our space? Take a Virtual Tour! Finally, click on Submit A Request to tell us about your event and hopeful plans.

Note that because Grand Rapids Civic Theatre operates year-round through MainStage performances and a thriving School of Theatre Arts Program from September to June, as well as Summer Camp from June through August, not all requests can be met. However, we are so excited that you’d like to join us at Civic, and we can’t wait to review your request!