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Even though theaters have been quiet during COVID-19, that doesn’t mean the show isn’t still going on

Kelli 2020-10-09T17:10:15+00:00

In the six months since statewide COVID-19 restrictions went into effect, local stages have been eerily quiet. There's been the occasional outward sign of fresh activity, such as Stage Left Theater's livestreamed adaptation of its annual Playwright's Playground festival in late August. But the casual observer could be forgiven for assuming that area theaters had resigned

Even though theaters have been quiet during COVID-19, that doesn’t mean the show isn’t still going on Kelli 2020-10-09T17:10:15+00:00

COVID-19 has forced area theaters to defer their seasons and find resourceful ways to survive

Kelli 2020-03-26T19:01:01+00:00

When gatherings of 50 or more were prohibited across Washington state, theaters set about the sad business of closing their box offices and clearing their marquees. Until that point, there had been a vague, if fanciful, hope that their footlights would somehow remain lit. Like so many businesses and organizations around the world, theaters across the

COVID-19 has forced area theaters to defer their seasons and find resourceful ways to survive Kelli 2020-03-26T19:01:01+00:00

Arts groups deliver shows to audiences stuck at home

Kelli 2020-03-23T19:04:56+00:00

In troubling times, we often turn to music, theater and history to ease our minds, but the requirements of social distancing make doing so more difficult than ever. Luckily for us, local organizations like Spokane Civic Theatre and international ones like the Metropolitan Opera already have our quarantined backs. Right now, the Metropolitan Opera in

Arts groups deliver shows to audiences stuck at home Kelli 2020-03-23T19:04:56+00:00

REVIEW: Don’t miss Civic’s take on Tony-winning ‘Murder’

Kelli 2020-01-31T18:51:58+00:00

Despite “murder” already being in the title, the dark comedy musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” opens with “Prologue: A Warning to the Audience” – meaning that if you elect to see this play, you really can’t say you weren’t warned. The story opens in 1909 London where Lord Montague “Monty” D’Ysquith Navarro

REVIEW: Don’t miss Civic’s take on Tony-winning ‘Murder’ Kelli 2020-01-31T18:51:58+00:00

Riverfront Park hosts annual Christmas tree lighting

Kelli 2019-12-19T19:49:42+00:00

Riverfront Park is doing its part to make the holiday season bright in downtown Spokane. Today the city will light up a 63-foot spruce in the park. The free celebration starts at 4 p.m. with a visit from Santa, children’s crafts and performances from groups like Spokane Civic Theatre, Company Ballet School and Spokane Symphony

Riverfront Park hosts annual Christmas tree lighting Kelli 2019-12-19T19:49:42+00:00

PREVIEW: A world without Shakespeare? A new Civic studio production profiles the people who safeguarded the Bard’s legacy

Kelli 2019-09-26T22:51:30+00:00

Imagine for a moment a world in which William Shakespeare's work had never been preserved. There would be no Romeo and Juliet, no Hamlet and no The Taming of the Shrew — and in turn no West Side Story, no The Lion King and no Kiss Me, Kate. Phrases like "the winter of our discontent," "wild-goose chase" or even "good riddance" might not have entered

PREVIEW: A world without Shakespeare? A new Civic studio production profiles the people who safeguarded the Bard’s legacy Kelli 2019-09-26T22:51:30+00:00

Falls Arts Preview: A season full of comedy, dance and theater

Kelli 2019-09-18T22:43:41+00:00

Comedy, dance, theater – no matter your interest or age, there is plenty to see in the coming months. Here’s what’s coming to town this fall. Today-Sept. 29 - Ignite Community Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley, presents “See How They Run.” $13-$15 through Brown Paper Tickets. Today-Oct. 13 - Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard

Falls Arts Preview: A season full of comedy, dance and theater Kelli 2019-09-18T22:43:41+00:00

PREVIEW: As the Civic closes its season with Young Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s monster is the creation that keeps on inspiring

Kelli 2019-05-23T21:37:28+00:00

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein famously sprang from a private literary contest between Shelley, her husband Percy and Lord Byron to see who could write the best horror story. In the 201 years since it was published, her novel has gone on to be as misunderstood and misrepresented as the monster at its center. Popular imagination's green, lumbering, square-shouldered brute

PREVIEW: As the Civic closes its season with Young Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s monster is the creation that keeps on inspiring Kelli 2019-05-23T21:37:28+00:00

‘Bug,’ ‘Closing It Up’ win big at Kaleidoscope Theatre Festival

Kelli 2019-03-05T19:17:17+00:00

Spokane Civic Theatre’s “Bug” and Stage Left Theater’s “Closing It Up” won big at the Kaleidoscope Theatre Festival, Feb. 28-March 2 in Prosser, Washington. “Bug,” directed by Marianne McLaughlin, won the following adjudicator awards: outstanding scene transitions, outstanding properties design, outstanding set design (David Baker), outstanding performance as supporting actor (Billy Hultquist), outstanding performance as

‘Bug,’ ‘Closing It Up’ win big at Kaleidoscope Theatre Festival Kelli 2019-03-05T19:17:17+00:00

CIVIC STUDENTS: ‘Bug’ and the Kaleidoscope Festival

Kelli 2019-03-06T04:51:43+00:00

Spokane Civic Theatres’ Production of Bug was a Rollercoaster of emotion. The show was full of deceptive twists and turns that bent the minds of the audiences and tested the skills of the cast and crew who took on the daunting task of being apart of such an intense piece of literary merit. The show

CIVIC STUDENTS: ‘Bug’ and the Kaleidoscope Festival Kelli 2019-03-06T04:51:43+00:00

PREVIEW: Civic explores difference between choice and destiny in ‘Constellations’

Kelli 2018-11-19T23:56:14+00:00

We all have those moments we wish we could redo. Maybe we did or said something we regret, or maybe, if we had another chance, we’d say exactly what was on our mind instead of holding our tongue. In Nick Payne’s “Constellations,” multiple universes allow quantum physicist Marianne (Chelsea DuVall) and beekeeper Roland (Max Elinsky)

PREVIEW: Civic explores difference between choice and destiny in ‘Constellations’ Kelli 2018-11-19T23:56:14+00:00

SKILS’KIN- Seamless Connections

Kelli 2018-10-01T19:59:21+00:00

Tim Taylor and Robert Greer have been two staples of the commercial services team over the years. Both proven as independent workers, masters of their craft, and great representatives of Skils’kin and our values. In July of 2018, they were sent together to work on the new contract, providing custodial services for the Civic Theatre.

SKILS’KIN- Seamless Connections Kelli 2018-10-01T19:59:21+00:00

A show like no other! Mary Poppins brings the magic to the Spokane Civic Theatre Friday

Kelli 2018-09-21T18:20:08+00:00

A show like no other! Mary Poppins brings the magic to the Spokane Civic Theatre Friday Or watch the video here. Photo by Emily Jones

A show like no other! Mary Poppins brings the magic to the Spokane Civic Theatre Friday Kelli 2018-09-21T18:20:08+00:00

Stage for Schools: Theatre for a great cause

Kelli 2018-01-23T01:35:51+00:00

Spend a night at the theater to help local students stay in school as the Spokane Civic Theatre hosts a benefit performance of the farcical romance Cactus Flower in support of Communities in Schools of Spokane County. With a mission to aid local youth at risk of dropping out of the public education system, Communities

Stage for Schools: Theatre for a great cause Kelli 2018-01-23T01:35:51+00:00

Play Time: Eight holiday shows for kids and kids at heart

Kelli 2018-01-23T01:27:30+00:00

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL You've seen the movie. Now experience the live song-and-dance adaptation that takes all the heroic daydreams, all the anticipation and all the holiday quirks and scales them up into big, flashy, family-friendly production numbers. And, yes, even the Bumpus hounds have a cameo. Kathie Doyle-Lipe directs. Spokane Civic Theatre, $30-$32,

Play Time: Eight holiday shows for kids and kids at heart Kelli 2018-01-23T01:27:30+00:00

PLAYWRIGHT PROFILE: BRYAN HARNETIAUX

Kelli 2017-11-08T18:36:27+00:00

BRYAN HARNETIAUX: PLAYWRIGHT OF HOLDING ON~LETTING GO What inspired you to write Holding On Letting Go? I had written the first two plays in the end of life cycle, VESTA and DUSK, and was encouraged by those involved in the field to consider writing a hospice play. My own experience with hospice he was

PLAYWRIGHT PROFILE: BRYAN HARNETIAUX Kelli 2017-11-08T18:36:27+00:00

CHOREOGRAPHER PROFILE: JILLIAN KEHNE

Kelli 2017-11-08T18:45:24+00:00

JILLIAN KEHNE: CHOREOGRAPHER OF A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC What do you enjoy most about choreographing a show? For me, choreographing a show is about working with the creative team and actors that we have to put together movement that is creative, puts the actors in their best light, and is coherent with the story being

CHOREOGRAPHER PROFILE: JILLIAN KEHNE Kelli 2017-11-08T18:45:24+00:00

DIRECTOR PROFILE: LENNY BART

Kelli 2017-02-06T12:44:22+00:00

Lenny Bart: Artistic Director of Spokane Civic Theatre, Director of the upcoming production A Little Night Music Were you nervous going into the audition process? I don't usually get nervous, but I'm always concerned that we'll get enough people with the proper skill set to fill all of the roles. I usually get very excited,

DIRECTOR PROFILE: LENNY BART Kelli 2017-02-06T12:44:22+00:00

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE PROFILES: SAMANTHA STEYART, KELSI LYNN BLASER, CHRIS TAYLOR, GARY PIERCE

Kelli 2016-12-23T09:04:41+00:00

Samantha Steyart- Stage Manager/On Stage Sound FX What do you think makes It’s a Wonderful Life such an endearing tale? It’s a Wonderful Life is a tale that most people can relate to in some aspect. Everyone has had that moment where something didn’t go exactly right

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE PROFILES: SAMANTHA STEYART, KELSI LYNN BLASER, CHRIS TAYLOR, GARY PIERCE Kelli 2016-12-23T09:04:41+00:00

An Exciting New Partnership!

Kelli 2016-06-09T13:41:43+00:00

The Montvale Hotel, Hotel Ruby, and Hotel Ruby 2 are now Spokane Civic Theatre's Official Hotels. They are sponsoring our upcoming production of The Taming of the Shrew (May 2017). Not only that, but they are offering anyone with tickets to a Spokane Civic Theatre show 15% off of their entire stay! We'd like to thank them

An Exciting New Partnership! Kelli 2016-06-09T13:41:43+00:00

Little Shop of Rentals in Yellowstone

Kelli 2016-05-06T13:13:24+00:00

Lake Yellowstone Hotel's 125th Anniversary Some of the costumes being taken to Lake Yellowstone Hotel. The costumes from our Little Shop of Rentals are taking a trip next week. They will be traveling to Yellowstone Lake to help costume and celebrate the Lake Yellowstone Hotel's 125th Anniversary event. They will be leaving next Wednesday,

Little Shop of Rentals in Yellowstone Kelli 2016-05-06T13:13:24+00:00

OUTSpoken Reviews 'Sordid Lives'!

Kelli 2016-02-01T15:59:00+00:00

Thanks to the OUTSpoken guys for coming to see Sordid Lives this weekend! Hear what they had to say, then get your tickets! *Edit: Shows are on Thursdays thru Sundays each week. We do not hold Wednesday performances for our Studio Productions. [Audio Credit: OUTSpoken/ARU: a Creative Company ] Audience Note: This production is Rated-R

OUTSpoken Reviews 'Sordid Lives'! Kelli 2016-02-01T15:59:00+00:00

Spokane Civic Theatre Announces 2016-17 Directors

Kelli 2016-01-29T15:55:02+00:00

Spokane Civic Theatre embarks on its 70th year with a captivating collection of productions fit for a platinum anniversary season! To bring these titles to life, some of the region’s favorite directors have been enlisted to bring their unique skillsets to Civic: MAIN STAGE Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Sept 9 – Oct 9, 2016) Directed by

Spokane Civic Theatre Announces 2016-17 Directors Kelli 2016-01-29T15:55:02+00:00

OUTSpoken Reviews 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'

Kelli 2016-01-22T15:29:54+00:00

The guys at KYRS' OUTSpoken saw our production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses and covered it on their radio program. See what they had to say about our production in this clip from their program on Sunday, January 17, 2016! Tune in Sundays from 12:00p to 2:00p on 88.1 and 92.3 FM to hear more from Jonathan, Sergey,

OUTSpoken Reviews 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Kelli 2016-01-22T15:29:54+00:00

"Easter Egg" Poster Contest: "Evil Dead: the Musical"

Kelli 2015-10-20T15:55:18+00:00

Evil Dead: the Musical is playing now in our Studio Theatre here at Spokane Civic Theatre. Directed by Troy Nickerson and Heather McHenry-Kroetch, this rated R show is full of camp, blood, off-color language, and really bad puns - it's awesome! No Tricks, Just Treats Dates for the run are quickly selling out, so we've come up

"Easter Egg" Poster Contest: "Evil Dead: the Musical" Kelli 2015-10-20T15:55:18+00:00

Announcing our 2015-2016 Season Sponsor!

Kelli 2015-06-01T18:04:15+00:00

We are pleased to announce that the local offices of Edward Jones are our 2015-2016 Season Sponsor! It's going to be a great season, and we are excited to have Edward Jones helping us bring it to the Spokane region.

Announcing our 2015-2016 Season Sponsor! Kelli 2015-06-01T18:04:15+00:00

More Local Sightings at Civic’s Concessions!

Kelli 2015-01-16T16:56:33+00:00

Cultivating a Local Craft Culture at Civic 2014 has marked an incredible year for new breweries, wineries and bakeries in Spokane, and 2015 looks to be just as amazing as dozens of new local businesses set their eyes on grand opening dates. Where’s the best place to sample some of the best craft items Spokane

More Local Sightings at Civic’s Concessions! Kelli 2015-01-16T16:56:33+00:00

SCROOGE’S SIX DAYS OF ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL': DAY 3

Kelli 2014-11-18T17:48:20+00:00

Scrooge is Back! It looks like Spokane Civic Theatre's 'Ebenezer Scrooge' (Thomas Heppler) is back with another set of Money Saving Tips to get you through the holidays! Be sure to enter your own video highlighting a ridiculous money-saving idea to win a set of tickets to 'A Christmas Carol - The Musical' at Spokane Civic

SCROOGE’S SIX DAYS OF ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL': DAY 3 Kelli 2014-11-18T17:48:20+00:00

Greetings from Keith Dixon, Artistic Director

Kelli 2014-07-26T13:44:07+00:00

After several months of planning, packing, moving and general anticipating, I’m happy to say that I’m now a resident of the great Inland Northwest and am getting acclimated to Spokane and more importantly Civic. It’s great to be here. I’m looking forward to the new season and bringing the best of community theatre to our

Greetings from Keith Dixon, Artistic Director Kelli 2014-07-26T13:44:07+00:00

Sponsorship is Everything to Community Theatre

Kelli 2013-06-21T18:17:44+00:00

Sponsorship is Everything, All of the Time Bringing high quality theatre and stage productions to the Spokane community at an affordable price is a huge part of Spokane Civic Theatre's mission. And the only way we are able to make it happen is with the support of the community and our Sponsors. With the continued

Sponsorship is Everything to Community Theatre Kelli 2013-06-21T18:17:44+00:00

Phase I of Spokane Civic Theatre's Building Project

Kelli 2013-02-08T19:49:56+00:00

Great news ladies! Civic will be expanding the women's restroom! If you have experienced the long lines for the women's restroom during intermission at one of Civic's shows, you will be happy to hear that plans are in the works to add additional stalls and remodel the old ones. Now guys, you might not care

Phase I of Spokane Civic Theatre's Building Project Kelli 2013-02-08T19:49:56+00:00

What do you remember about Happy Days?

Kelli 2012-08-16T00:54:28+00:00

What do you remember about Happy Days? We've prepared some trivia for you from the Happy Days TV series! The cast of Happy Days rehearses on the Main Stage Spokane Civic Theatre Academy teens are doing an excellent job of portraying the iconic roles from Happy Days so, we threw together some trivia

What do you remember about Happy Days? Kelli 2012-08-16T00:54:28+00:00