Theater
Civic Theatre to host immigration panel at Grand Rapids Public Library
by (GR Civic Theatre)
Submitted 02-09-2017 under NONPROFITS
When Grand Rapids Civic Theatre placed "Ragtime the Musical" on its 2016-2017 season line-up they wanted to celebrate the meaning behind the Musical. They wanted to showcase the search for the American Dream by interviewing area immigrants...
"God of Carnage" will take the stage at Dog Story Theater this Friday
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 02-08-2017 under NONPROFITS
After 11 year old boys Benjamin and Henry get into a fight on the playground, resulting in one child getting hit in the mouth and losing a few teeth, the four parents meet to discuss the unpleasantness calmly and politely. However, as tempers rise...
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...
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" musical showing at Grand Rapids Public Museum in partnership with Stage GR
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 12-13-2016 under NONPROFITS
Just in time for the holidays the Grand Rapids Public Museum, in partnership with StageGR, presents Clark Gesner’s classic musical, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Visitors will enjoy six of their favorite Peanuts...
Ride The Rapid in November to sip local and enjoy arts and culture
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 11-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The days are growing shorter and the weather colder. But staying inside doesn't have to mean missing out on fun events and destinations throughout the city. Music, shopping, theater, cocktails -- November has it all. As you gear up for the...
Grand Rapids Improv Festival brings comedy into the present
by (carly.schweppe)
Submitted 10-19-2016 under NEWS
It's time for a short break in routine. This week the Grand Rapids Improv Festival (GRIF) is here to remind you how good it can feel to keep things spontaneous. “Improv is basically a performance that relies on audience...
The University Wit's production of "Escanaba in da Moonlight" opens at Dog Story Theater
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 10-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
The University Wits, a Grand Rapids-based theater production nonprofit, is kicking off its 2016 – 2017 season with the classic Yooper comedy “Escanaba in da Moonlight." The play, which follows the hilarious antics of four Michigan...
One-on-one interview with "Holes" guest director, Jason Marlett
by (GRCT)
Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
This fall, Civic Theatre season asks the question: How much of a persons’ destiny depends on fate and can that fate be changed? From Septembers’ emotionally charged "Good People" to the upcoming adventures in "Holes...
"Mr. Burns": Actors' Theatre imagines life after the apocalypse
by (Actors' Theatre)
Submitted 09-17-2016 under NONPROFITS
Actors’ Theatre of Grand Rapids opens its ambitious 36th season with a dark comedy that the New York Times called “so smart it makes your head spin” — Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn. The play premiered in...
Circle Theatre's 'Over the River and Through the Woods' celebrates family
by (jlschindlbeck)
Submitted 08-22-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Upon entering the theater, the audience is treated to a warm set- your living room-slash-dining room for the evening. Make yourself at home! It’ll be a fast-paced feast of the senses with gentle, yet driving instrumental music that will tickle...