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GRAND RAPIDS CIVIC THEATRE


Grand Rapids, MI

The Color Purple
4/17 - 5/4/2025


The Color Purple, the poignant musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, paints a powerful portrait of resilience and hope in the face of ...


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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season


by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2024

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the ’24/’25 season lineup, which features multiple area community theatre premieres and a family favorite as a part of next season’s offerings, in addition to an exciting new effort to make live theatre more accessible for young audiences. Learn more about the fu...

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Michigan Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Michigan Awards; MARY POPPINS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, The Croswell Opera House & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; MARY POPPINS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, The Croswell Opera House & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards December 5th Standings; MARY POPPINS Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Artistic Director Allyson Paris Will Depart Grand Rapids Civic Theatre


by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2023

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre has announced that Artistic Director Allyson Paris will depart the organization later this summer to join the Arts and Humanities Department at Muskegon Community College (MCC) as full-time theater faculty....

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre School Of Theatre Arts Announces Staff Expansion


by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2023

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced 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 team member in the launch of Civic Theatre's newest educational endeavor: the City Wide Drama Club program. ...

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Announces 2023/24 Season and New Accessible Programs


by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2023

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the '23/'24 season lineup, which features multiple area community theatre premieres and a family favorite as a part of next season's offerings, in addition to exciting new efforts to make live theatre more accessible for all....

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; Croswell Opera House Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW - December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; at Croswell Opera House Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


by BWW - December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites....

Past Shows

Beautiful
6/7 - 6/30/2024


Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits ...

The Addams Family Young@Part
3/22 - 3/24/2024


THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...

Disney's Descendants
3/1 - 3/17/2024


Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs ...


MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Young@Part® is the authorized 60 minute edition of the Broadway musical for elementary and middle schools, and youth theatres. Lovingly ripped off ...

Something Rotten!
4/28 - 5/21/2023


Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and ...

Once On This Island
1/20 - 2/12/2023


Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen ...


In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense....

Mary Poppins
11/18 - 12/18/2022


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

The Revolutionists
9/23 - 10/9/2022


Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. At the height of the Reign of Terror, ...


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...


Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with Matilda, the telekinetic little girl with a rebellious spirit. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, Matilda the Musical ...

Kinky Boots
4/29 - 5/22/2022


Kinky Boots isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. It's a heart-warming musical that throws a sparkly spotlight on acceptance and finding your niche. Charlie Price, facing ...


We're all in this together in Disney Channel's smash hit musical featuring the students of East High. (One-Act Version)...

Junie B. Jones The Musical
4/24 - 5/3/2020


Sneak a peek into the "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal" of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones!...


Based on the best-selling book series, Jack and Annie journey in their magical tree house to the middle ages and the time of chivalry....


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...

A Streetcar Named Desire
1/10 - 1/26/2020


Tennessee Williams Grand Rapids Civic Theatre...

ELF-THE MUSICAL
11/16 - 12/16/2019


Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity....

DISNEY'S FROZEN JR
10/13 - 10/21/2019


For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...

RING OF FIRE
9/13 - 9/29/2019


RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash has had a remarkable journey from Broadway to theatres across the world. The show recently received a ...

All Shook Up Young@Part?
7/26 - 8/4/2019



Disney Channel's 2006 smash hit movie musical comes to life! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, ...

NEWSIES
5/31 - 6/23/2019


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
3/2 - 6/1/2019


The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to ...

MAMMA MIA!
2/22 - 3/17/2019


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
11/16 - 12/16/2018


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH-TYA
10/19 - 10/28/2018


Roald Dahl's fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. (One-Act Version)...


Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL
6/1 - 6/17/2018


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...


The National Theatre's adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is a lively, engaging play with sound effects* for performance by adults for ...

MY FAIR LADY
2/23 - 3/18/2018


ANNIE
11/18 - 12/18/2017


Leapin’ lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to ...


Now one of the most performed shows in America, "Seussical" is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime," "Once ...

HAIRSPRAY JR
7/21 - 7/26/2017


Good morning, Baltimore! It's 1962, and spunky plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has one big dream -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When ...


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
6/9 - 6/25/2017


The final production of Masquerade’s 2010-2011 season is Thoroughly Modern Millie, the zany new 1920's-style musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in ...


In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense....

RAGTIME THE MUSICAL
RAGTIME THE MUSICAL
2/24 - 3/19/2017


Based on the 1975 Doctorow novel, Ragtime is a story of the American Experience. Set at the birth of the 20th century, this is a ...

RAGTIME VERSION 2
2/24 - 3/19/2017


This version of RAGTIME, first presented on st1:city w:st="on"London/st1:city's st1:place w:st="on"West End/st1:place, features a smaller orchestration and a revised text/score, so the show can be ...

CAROLINE OR CHANGE
6/3 - 6/19/2016


Playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America) and composer Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie) have elegantly crafted this bold and uniquely poignant new theatrical work. Tesori's ...

AWESOME ALLIE
3/5 - 6/4/2016



Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, is a fun and touching family musical. ...

SISTER ACT
2/26 - 3/20/2016


Sister Act, the jubilant musical based on the hit film, blends humor, gospel music, and a whole lot of glitter. Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy ...

SLEEPY HOLLOW A MUSICAL TALE
10/23 - 11/1/2015


This new musical puts a current spin on the classic Washington Irving story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. On Halloween night, three modern-day children find ...

Footloose
7/24 - 8/1/2015


One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from ...

AVENUE Q
5/29 - 6/14/2015


Winner of 2003 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. The ...

South Pacific
2/27 - 3/22/2015


MARY POPPINS
11/14 - 12/21/2014


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
5/30 - 6/15/2014


9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie Nine ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
11/22 - 12/22/2013


The Sound of Music The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too ...

Changing Minds
7/26 - 8/4/2013


At Playa Sola High School, it’s business as usual – the jocks, geeks, popular kids, etc., all try to navigate a world of insecurities, grades, ...


ANNE OF GREEN GABLES  follows the misadventures of a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. L.M. Montgomery's timeless classic, cherished ...

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in Michigan Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The Players Guild of Dearborn (11/8 - 11/24) Tracker
PHOTOS
Clue in Michigan Clue
Stranahan Theater (5/6 - 5/11)
So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary in Michigan So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
Miller Auditorium (11/17 - 11/17)
Chicago in Michigan Chicago
Wharton Center for Performing Arts (4/8 - 4/13)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in Michigan The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (6/19 - 6/22)
The Importance of Being Earnest in Michigan The Importance of Being Earnest
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (4/24 - 5/4)
Blippi - Join the Band Tour! in Michigan Blippi - Join the Band Tour!
Fisher Theatre (11/30 - 11/30)
Tribute: The Beatles in Michigan Tribute: The Beatles
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (1/23 - 1/26)
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