Local Theater
Grand Rapids Circle Theatre stages "You Can't Take It With You"
by (John Kissane)
Submitted 06-14-2024 under OPINION
Humor tends to age like avocados. Start reading "Our American Cousin," the comedic play Abraham Lincoln was watching when John Wilkes Booth assassinated him, and you’ll soon realize that there are worse things than getting shot. That...
Come From Away Tells Heartfelt, Life-Affirming Stories In The Wake Of 9/11
by (John Kissane)
Submitted 11-10-2022 under OPINION
It's a sobering thought: that there are people born after September 11th who are now old enough to drink. The tragedy defined a generation, and not only in the United States. On September 12th, 2001, the main headline of France's Le...
Fifth annual Lake Effect Fringe Festival kicks off at Dog Story Theater February 1
by (brittany.devon)
Submitted 01-30-2017 under LOCAL LIFE
Lake Effect Fringe Festival stands by its motto, “Changing the forecast for live local theatre,” as many local West Michigan talent pull together to provide a wide variety of events that span over a month, from February 1 until...
Circle Theatre's upcoming production of "Spamalot" promises laughs
by (Lindsay Fischer)
Submitted 08-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Circle Theatre will be performing "Monty Python's Spamalot" from August 7-23. Performances will be held at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, and tickets can be purchased either online or by calling the Circle Theatre Box...
Review: "One Man, Two Guvnors" at Circle Theatre
by (andreemi)
Submitted 07-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Circle Theater’s new show, “One Man, Two Guvnors,” is a raucous slapstick comedy of the Italian Commedia dell'arte comedy style. The boisterous, high-energy cast mixes elements of audience participation with improvised...
Story Matters: Stephen Wright says local theatre gives us new perspectives
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-23-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's story...
Final Weekend for Play "Marilyn's Kennedy" by University Wits
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 05-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
The new play is brought to life by local theater company The University Wits. A group emphasizing the development of original works by local playwrights and theater professionals. In April, director Morgan Springsteen devoted their first...