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It's been over 18 months since COVID-related shutdowns became inevitable for performing arts organizations. In March 2019, most theaters in the Inland Northwest halted midrun for what they hoped would be a couple of months tops. That turned out to be a tad too optimistic. Only now are we starting to see the resumption of in-person,
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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
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,
Here's a look at the cast of the Academy's Santa Claus Conquers the Martians playing on the Main Stage December 2-10, 2017
Here's a look at the cast of Holiday Hijinks playing in the Studio Theatre December 8-16, 2017!
Review of Psycho Beach Party by Juliette Carey of The Gonzaga Bulletin
Here's a look at the cast of Miracle on 34th Street, A Radio Play playing on the Main Stage December 22 & 23, 2017
Review of Psycho Beach Party by Azaria Podplesky of The Spokesman Review
Preview of Psycho Beach Party by E.J. Iannelli of the Inlander
Posted by Azaria Podplesky of The Spokesman Review
Photo by Jessse Tinsley of The Spokesman Review
Article writen by Treva Lind of of The Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of Romeo & Juliet: A Concert Reading playing on the Main Stage November 3-4, 2017
Here's a look at the cast of I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Readers Theatre playing on the Main Stage on October 27, 2017!
Review of West Side Story by Azaria Podplesky of The Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of A Christmas Story, The Musical opening on the Main Stage on November 17, 2017!
Preview of West Side Story by Azaria Podplesky of The Spokesman Review
Preview of West Side Story by E.J. Iannelli of the Inlander
"The Modern Theater's demise has had a ripple effect on both Spokane and Coeur d'Alene theater scenes"
By E.J. Iannelli of the Inalnder
"Here are a dozen reason to put the remote down, get off the couch and enjoy being part of a live audience."
By E.J. Iannelli of the Inlander
Here's a look at the cast of Psycho Beach Party, opening in the Studio Theatre on October 13, 2017!
Here's a look at the cast of our 2017-18 Season Opener West Side Story, opening on the Main Stage with the 71st Anniversary Gala on September 22, 2017!
Here's a look at the cast of the Academy's production of Wanda's World opening on the Main Stage on July 21, 2017!
Preview of the 29th Playwrights' Forum Festival by E.J. Iannelli of the Inalnder
Review of Kiss Me, Kate by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
Preview of Kiss Me, Kate by E.J. Iannelli of the Inalnder
Preview of Kiss Me, Kate by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
June 20, 21 and 22, 3:00PM - 8:30PM
Registration closes May 19
Review of The Taming of the Shrew by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
Preview of The Taming of the Shrew by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of the 29th Playwrights' Forum Festival opening in the Studio Theatre on June 8, 2017!
Review of Noises Off by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
See which regional playwrights have been chosen to have their work staged and presented in the Studio Theatre.
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
Preview of Noises Off by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of the Academy Spring Intensive Murder Mystery Weekend of Doom: A Love Story playing on the Main Stage April 8, 2017!
Here's a look at the cast of Kiss Me Kate opening on the Main Stage on May 19, 2017!
Preview of Holding On~Letting Go by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of The Taming of the Shrew opening in the Studio Theatre on April 28, 2017!
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
Review of A Little Night Music by Jonathan & Sergey of OUTSpoken
Review of A Little Night Music by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
Preview of A Little Night Music by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
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,
Review of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of Holding On~Letting Go opening in the Studio Theatre on March 17, 2017!
Preview of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman Review
Preview of The Gin Game by E.J. Iannelli of the Inlander
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
Preview of It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
Review of The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge by E.J. Iannelli of the Inlander
Here's a look at the cast of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike opening in the Studio Theatre on January 27, 2017!
Preview of Plaid Tidings by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of A Little Night Music opening on the Main Stage on February 10, 2017!
Here's a look at the cast of It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play, playing at The Bing Crosby Theatre on December 23 and 24, 2016
Here's a look at the cast of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Academy's Winter Intensive, opening on the Main Stage December 3, 2016!
A review of A Streetcar Named Desire by Julia Rox of GetLit!
Spokane Civic Theatre accepts submissions for 29th Playwrights' Forum Festival
Review of A Streetcar Named Desire by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
A feature article on Little Shop of Rentals Manager, Kearney Jordan, by Judith Spitzer of the Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge opening in the Firth J Chew Studio Theatre on December 9, 2016!
Review of The Rocky Horror Show by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
Preview of The Rocky Horror Show by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
Topic: A new arts/theater season beckons
Conditions: Conventional, experimental, fam-friendly, nostalgic, weird, risqué...
A feature article about new Artistic Director, Lenny Bart, by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman Review
Review of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Jonathan Mersch of the Gonzaga Bulletin
Here's a look at the cast of Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings opening for the Holiday Season on the Main Stage on November 25, 2016!
Review of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by E.J. Iannelli of the Inlander
Press release dated September 12, 2016
Review of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman Review
Here's a look at the cast of A Streetcar Named Desire opening on the Main Stage on October 28, 2016!
Preview of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Azaria Podplesky of the Spokesman Review
After a lengthy nation-wide search, the Spokane Civic Theatre Board announces Lenny Bart as the incoming Artistic Director of The Civic.
Here's a look at the cast of The Worst Talent Show... Ever! The Summer Intensive opens August 19, 2016!
Here's a look at the cast of The Rocky Horror Show the opening production for our 2016-17 Studio Season. The show starts on October14, 2016!
Here's a look at the cast of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the opening production for our 70th season. The show starts with our Opening Night Gala on September 9, 2016!
Press release dated June 13, 2016
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
Here's a look at the cast of our 2016 Teen Main Stage Camp: Disney's High School Musical opening July 22!
Review of Guys and Dolls by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Press release, dated May 20, 2016
Preview of Guys and Dolls by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
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,
Review of Fiction by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Fiction by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Fiction by E.J. Iannelli of The Inlander
Here's a look at the cast of the 28th Playwrights' Forum Festival, making its way to the Studio Theatre June 2!
Review of Ken Ludwig's The Fox on the Fairway by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Ken Ludwig's The Fox on the Fairway by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Hall of Fame Inductee: Best of the Inland Northwest Readers Poll 2016
Here's a look at the cast of Guys and Dolls, making its way to the Main Stage May 20!
Review of Hapgood by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Hapgood by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Here's a look at the cast of Fiction, making its way to the Studio Theatre April 29!
Press release, dated March 10, 2016
Review of Little Women by Carolyn Lamberson of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Little Women by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Press release, dated February 18, 2016
Check out this cast for The Fox on the Fairway, coming to our Main Stage April 8!
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
Review of Sordid Lives by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
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
Press Release, dated Friday, January 29, 2016
Press release, dated January 28, 2016
Verne Windham interviews our team from Sordid Lives on Spokane Public Radio
Press release, dated January 26, 2016
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,
Les LIaisons Dangereuses review by Calvin Elam of Visit Spokane
Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman-Review reviews Les Liaisons Dangereuses
A preview of Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Nathan Weinbender
Check out this cast for Hapgood, coming to our Studio Theatre March 18!
Join us in congratulating the cast of Little Women, the Musical - our first Main Stage production of 2016!
Review of White Christmas by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review.
We are excited to share the casting for Sordid Lives - our first Studio Theatre production of 2016!
Preview of Civic's 2015 production of White Christmas by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
The holidays are coming - and so are adjusted Box Office hours!
Review of Evil Dead: The Musical by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review.
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
Preview of Evil Dead: The Musical by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review.
The cast of Evil Dead: the Musical talks with Spokane Public Radio's Verne Windham
We are excited to share the casting for Les Liaisons Dangereuses - our first production of 2016!
Congratulations to the cast of our 2015 holiday musical, White Christmas!
Receive discounted tickets to White Christmas on November 27 or 28 with your donation of canned goods to be given to 2nd Harvest Food Bank for Spokane area families.
Spokesman-Review talks Catch Me If You Can, the Musical
Preview of Catch Me If You Can, the Musical by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
We are pleased to announce the cast of our one-night only fundraising event, Talking With...
Catch Me If You Can's Keith Dixon, Cody Bray, and Amber Fiedler talk to SPR's Verne Windham.
For just $10 per entry, you could win two roundtrip tickets to Europe, or four roundtrip tickets for use in the US or Canada. Made possible by our Catch Me If You Can co-sponsor, Delta!
2014-2015 Volunteer Picnic and Awards to be held Wednesday, August 19, 2015!
Congratulations to the cast of our 2015-16 Season Opener, Catch Me If You Can the Musical, a REGIONAL PREMIER!
Spotlight on Orphans' trip to compete at AACTFest Nationals - by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman-Review.
Join us in congratulating our 2015 Summer Academy Camp cast of Seussical the Musical!
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.
Join us in June for two exciting opportunities to enjoy theatre and help the Orphans on their way to AACTFest Nationals in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Review of The Music Man by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman-Review.
The Community Comes Together Little Shop of Rentals and Spokane Civic Theatre recently had the opportunity to help make a very special little girl’s wish come true. Madelyn has an infectious laugh and a love of spaghetti and Disney princesses. Kearney and Selah from the Little Shop worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Washington and
Preview of The Music Man by The Inlander's E.J. Ianelli
Two-hour Plawrights’ Workshop is being added to 27th Playwrights' Forum Festival Schedule.
Review of Sylvia by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman-Review.
Dog adds unusual element to story of marriage, dissatisfaction in Sylvia. - Preview by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman Review
Casts announced for original one-act plays produced in June 2015.
Spokane Civic Theatre kicks off its exciting 69th season this September and announces directors for the season.
A Note from our Little Shop of Rentals: Since our Grand Opening in October, it has been our honor and privilege to serve the Spokane community. You have embraced us and recruited our costuming talents for your local productions and holidays, and we are delighted to be a part of Spokane's special events. After much
Civic's production of Orphans to perform at AACTFest in Grand Rapids, Michigan June 23-26,2015.
Review of Clue: The Musical by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman-Review.
Civic stages musical adaptation of beloved board game 'Clue'
[Preview of the SOLD OUT production of Clue: the Musical by Nathan Weinbender of the Spokesman-Review]
Cast members announced for The Music Man at Spokane Civic Theatre!
Orphans to perform in regional competition in McMinnville, Oregon March 27-29, 2015
Cast announced for Sylvia at Spokane Civic Theatre!
Tom Sowa of the Spokesman writes review of Nunsense A-Men! at Civic!
Civic favorite ‘Nunsense’ gets twist in ‘A-Men’ production
[Preview of Nunsense A-Men by Nathan Weinbender of The Spokesman Review.]
After more than a decade, the all-male version of the popular musical Nunsense returns to the Civic stage
Preview of Nunsense A-Men! by E.J. Ianelli of The Inlander
Another mystery solved! Cast announced for Sherlock Holmes and the Curse of the Sign of Four at Spokane Civic Theatre!
Review of Orphans by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Orphans by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Mystery Solved! Cast announced for Clue: The Musical at Spokane Civic Theatre
Review of The Servant of Two Masters by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
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
Preview of The Servant of Two Masters by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of The Servant of Two Masters by E.J. Iannelli of The Inlander
Cast members announced for Nunsense A-Men! at Spokane Civic Theatre!
Breaking news from Spokane Civic Theatre
Spokane Civic Theatre calls for one-act plays to be presented at the 27th Playwrights Forum Festival in June 2015.
Cast members announced for Orphans at Spokane Civic Theatre!
by Nathan Weinbender, Spokesman-Review
‘Christmas Carol’ marks Dixon’s debut at Civic, by Nathan Weinbender
Cast members announced for The Servant of Two Masters at Spokane Civic Theatre!
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
Our Winter Academy Intensive, A Charlie Brown Christmas names cast!
Review of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Preview of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
Cast members announced for The Women at Spokane Civic Theatre - one-night only: November 1, 2014!
Cast members announced for A Christmas Carol at Spokane Civic Theatre November 21 - December 20, 2014!
Review by Nathan Weinbender, September 24, 2014
Preview of Fiddler on the Roof by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
A $10 drawing ticket could get you up to $1600 in Spokane Theatre!
Press release, dated September 3, 2014.
Cast members announced for at Spokane Civic Theatre October 17 - November 16, 2014!
Cast members announced for Fiddler on the Roof at Spokane Civic Theatre September 19 - October 19, 2014!
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
Legally Blonde cast members announced for Summer Academy Intensive!
Sunday, June 8, we celebrate our fabulous volunteers: actors, backstage, front of house, box officers, and more!
Review of Gypsy by Spokesman Review's Nathan Weinbender
Vincent Bozzi joined us for opening night of Gypsy - here's what he had to say!
Spokane Civic Theatre is pleased to announce Season Presenting Sponsor!
Casting has been annouced for all six plays at 26th Playwrights Forum Festival
Check out what Spokane press had to say about this new fast-paced comedy.
The Playwrights' Forum Festival is back: 6 playwrights. 6 plays. 2 nights only!
Volunteers aged 12 and up invited to join!
Review by Nathan Weinbender
Sets, costumes, swordplay set production apart
Civic's annual fundraiser will have some great talent!
Civic will welcome new Artistic Director, Keith Dixon, in June 2014.
Spokane Civic Theatre announces the cast of 2013-14 season's final Main Stage show!
The women of SUDS make their morning show TV debut with KHQ's Matt Rogers!
Patrick Treadway (Barrymore) Spokane Civic Theatre veterans, Patrick Treadway, Todd Kehne, and Mary Starkey take on Interplayers Theatre’s latest production of Barrymore. In this two-person play, we follow John Barrymore, a Hollywood legend, in 1942 – shortly before his death. E.J. Iannelli provides a summary in his review in The Inlander's March 6-12
Get the inside information on SUDS from Civic's blog!
SUDS is a Trip to Another Time This week, SUDS rehearsal in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre was quite the fun experience! Just a taste of the grooviness on the set of 'SUDS'! (We'd show you more, but we don't want to give it away!) Walking into the space, there were a few
Spokane Civic Theatre's 68th Season will include Academy productions A Charlie Brown Christmas and Sleepy Hollow!
Cast members have been selected for the upcoming Firth J. Chew Studio production off Becky's New Car!
Civic Theatre production true to the end
We are pleased to announce that Keith Dixon has been hired as Artistic Director of Spokane Civic Theatre.
We are pleased to announce the 2014-2015 season lineup!
Physical comedy, music make 'Crazy for You' fun
Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Colin Mulvany
Check out this great offer from Spokane Civic Theatre and Red Lion Hotels!
Take in a show then walk for two minutes back to the hotel!
See what director & choreographer, Kathie Doyle-Lipe, has to say about Crazy for You
The Rocking 60s Musical Soap Opera
March 14 - April 13 in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre
Stage Combat Three Musketeers Workshop
Saturday, February 1, 2014 with instructor Bryan Durbin
Directed by Wes Deitrick
Feb 28 - Mar 16, 2014
Main Stage
Present Les Misérables Live at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
March 1 - 2, 2014
Opens this weekend, Dec 14 -15
Sunday is our 6th Annual Scholarship Fund Benefit....
Bring in a Holiday donation for SpokAnimal and see The Christmas Schooner for $11!
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Directed by David Baker
Jan 31 - Feb 23, 2014 in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre
The Clarion Brass presents a Christmas Concert at Spokane Civic Theatre
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
November 24, 2013
Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November, 23
See The Christmas Schooner musical for $11 with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest!
The Tap Dancing Musical Comedy
Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Directed & Choreographed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe
Nov 22 - Dec 22, 2013
Main Stage
Directed by Scott Doughty
Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Now running through Oct 27 on the Main Stage
Thanks to the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane and David Ball
The new Academy catalog includes all upcoming classes for Fall 2013, Winter Intensive 2013, Spring Intensive 2014 and Spring 2014!
What is a Master Class?
A Master Class is an opportunity for students and observers to learrn about a discipline (acting, the arts, drama) from an expert. And do we have experts coming to Spokane Civic Theatre.
It's true! We have had a possible menu leak for the 67th Anniversary Gala! Looks like that crew over at Wild Sage Bistro will be cooking up some serious goodness for those of you attending the Gala for the opening of Les Miserables. Don't forget, there a few tickets still available for the Gala which begins at 6:00 PM on Friday, September 20, 2013.
Under the leadership of Kathy Doyle-Lipe and Wes Dietrich, the Artistic Committee's main objective is to ensure that the Spokane Civic Theatre continues to provide high quality theatrical productions...
Tickets for ALL shows in the 2013-2014 Starlit Season go on sale August 1, 2013
From the Spokane Civic Theatre Board of Directors
Douglas Webster will be directing the Starlit Season opener, Les Miserables
The Board of Directors of Spokane Civic Theatre and Executive Artistic Director Yvonne A.K. Johnson have today terminated their association following 8 ½ years of the director’s remarkable service to the community. Ms. Johnson will explore other opportunities while Spokane Civic Theatre embarks upon a search for an appropriate candidate to ensure continuation of the
“We are overjoyed to have Robby French join the Civic staff as Artistic Associate. As the theatre continues to expand for our arts community, Robby will be able to contribute to our artistic growth and excellence. Welcome aboard! We are looking forward to you being a part of this incredible theatre in a professional capacity.” – Yvonne A.K. Johnson, Executive Artistic Director
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
Chris Taylor, Spokane Civic Theatre’s education director, hopes summer camp enrollment reaches 600 this year.
Michael Guilfoil, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Tyler Tjomsland
Spokane Civic Theatre welcomes two new board members
Spokane Civic Theatre's 2013-2014 Starlit Season Opener!
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
Music Direction by David Brewster and Michael Saccomanno
Choreographed by Ali Waid
Assistant Director, Robby French
Stage Manager, Tia Wooley
Assistant Stage Manager, Amanda Kern
June 7 -8
Featuring staged readings from Spokane Civic Theatre's Playwrights-in-Residence, Sandra Hosking & Bryan Harnetiaux
Civic Theatre brings popular musical to the stage
Carolyn Lamberson, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Colin Mulvany
Theatre Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Theatre Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Jim Kershner, Senior Correspondent
Spokane Civic Theatre Main Stage, May 17 - June 16, 2013
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
Saturday, March 30
$500 in prizes! A Treasure Hunt for Treasure Island
Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 P.M.
A Warmhearted Comedy, Directed by Tia Wooley
A benefit performance of Treasure Island for Jaylan Renz, April 3 at Spokane Civic Theatre
Audition for the 2013-2014 Starlit Season Opener
Spokane Civic Theatre wins at the 2013 Kaleidoscope State Theatre Festival and moves on to the Regional competition!
The 2013 Robert & Margot Ogden Lifetime Achievment Award goes to Alice Kennedy
Season tickets for the 2013-2014 Starlit Season go on sale March 1, 2013!
The new season line-up at Spokane Civic Theatre provides sparkling entertainment, high drama, brilliant musicals, a classic mystery and more.
It's time to gear up for Kaleidoscope 2013 And no, we do not mean the little tube toy with mirrors and glass and colors that uses reflections to create ever changing patterns. We mean the State Theatre Festival. This year's Washington State Community Theatre Festival will be held in Bremerton at the Bremerton Community Theatre and takes place
Treasure Island has been cast!
April 5 - 21 on the Main Stage...
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
Monday, June 3 at 6:30 P.M. and Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 P.M.
February 25, 7:30 P.M. on the Main Stage
Open to the public!
'Normal' looks at touch subject with grit, songs
Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Dan Pelle
Are you a fan of Spokane Chief's Hockey?
We have a fantastic package for you to bid on...
A Classic Uplifting Play By Ernest Thompson
Directed by Wes Deitrick
Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
There aren’t any strict rules at the Soady Deer Camp, save for one that the Soady clan follows without any exception: Absolutely no women allowed.
Winner of five Tony Awards, this dazzling 1920s show-within-a-show musical comedy is filled with everything from fantastical illusions to mistaken identities.
Directed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe & Jean Hardie
Choreographed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe & Jean Hardie
Music Direction by Andrea Hope
The cast for this "Bubbling Yooper Comedy" by Jeff Daniels ...
Spokane Civic Theatre brings back an old favorite to celebrate holidays
Jim Kershner, Senior Correspondent - The Spokesman-Review
Spokane Civic Theatre's 5th Annual Scholarship Benefit
Sunday, December 9th at 7:00 P.M.
Have a theatre lover on your Christmas list?
The next time you see this, it will be a giant Christmas present on the set of White Christmas It's definitely not a wrap You're probably wondering what the heck this is a picture of. I was. We all were. Unless you were at rehearsals for White Christmas last night, you won't know.
Yvonne A.K. Johnson announced today the cast of White Christmas!
November 16 - December 21
Main Stage
Tickets on sale now!
A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline has been cast!
Yvonne A.K. Johnson announced today that Spokane Civic Theatre will be extending the performances for A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline
One day only!
Broadway songwriter Jason Robert Brown is coming to Spokane Civic Theatre to teach a Masters Workshop in conjunction with his musical Songs for a New World, directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
The opening of the 2012-2013 Season to Inspire and more at Spokane Civic Theatre!
Announcing the menu from Wild Sage American Bistro for Spokane Civic Theatre's 66th Anniversary Gala!
Casting for Songs for a New World: In Concert
Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
Music Directed & Conducted by Michael Saccomanno
There will be a waiting list...
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
Tickets are sale for all of the productions in our 2012-2013 Season to Inspire!
Happy Days' at Civic
Production starts rockin' and rollin' tonight
Carolyn Lamberson, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Dan Pelle
Happy Days are here at Civic! The Fonz and the Car Hops Rehearse for Happy Days The kids have started rehearsals and are ready to go! The teen Happy Days cast (who probably hadn't heard of Happy Days or the Fonz before auditioning for the Main Stage Performance camp) started their daily rehearsals.
Onward with the Grounds Beautification Project at Civic!
The Producers
An Exuberant Musical Comedy on Spokane Civic Theatre's Main Stage
Directed by Marianne McLauglin
He's got a new home!
Sandy, who recently appeared in Spokane Civic Theatre's production of Annie, directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson, has been adopted!
Yvonne A.K. Johnson and Jim Humes are attending the AACT Convention in NYC!
Songs for a New World – In Concert Fundraiser
Music directed and conducted by Michael Saccomanno
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
October 26-27, 2012
Tickets $30 - On Sale Now
On June 16th, 2012, our beloved Davie G. was temporarily misplaced, leaving us devastated with loss and hoping for peace.
Happy Days, performed by the Academy Musical Performance Camp at Spokane Civic Theatre
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
Performances August 10-17. Tickets on sale on!
Yvonne A.K. Johnson, Executive Artistic Director, announced this morning that the 2013-2014 Season opener will be the highly anticipated Broadway musical, Les Miserables.
Featuring Staged Readings from Spokane Civic Theatre's Playwrights-In-Residence...Sandra Hosking & Bryan Harnetiaux
Yvonne A.K. Johnson and Michael J. Muzatko were the emcees for this special evening...
Yvonne A.K. Johnson, Executive Artistic Director will be making a major announcement for Spokane Civic Theatre by the end of week …
Set designer Peter Hardie has earned farewell bow
June 8 - 9
Featuring Spokane Civic Theatre's Playwrights-In-Residence
Spokane Civic Theatre presents Annie!
The MAC's 27th Annual ArtFest!
June 1-3, 2012
The start of Spokane's summer! Three-day event with over 150 artisan booths, kid's Make-It-Art tent, food, music, fun!
Interview with Yvonne A.K. Johnson on Annie
After a 28-year hiatus from the Spokane Civic Theatre stage, “Annie” returns with a glorious bang.
Theater Review by Tracy Poindexter-Canton, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Colin Mulvaney
Civic Theatre crew succeeds despite ‘Premiere’ script’s flaws
Received its premiere at the Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena
By Bard or not by Bard?
Studio Theatre's 'Premiere!' examines whether 'Alcibiades' is Shakespeare's or not
Carolyn Lamberson, The Spokesman Review
Yvonne Johnson, Executive Artistic Director for Spokane Civic Theatre, gave us the details about the recent fun-filled overnighter at the theatre for the orphans in the up and coming production of Annie.
The best quality live theatre for the best price! Season Subscriptions can be purchased through the box office 509-325-2507.
Next Season is ready to roll! And our thanks to all of the Spokane Businesses and individuals who will be sponsoring the 2012-2013 season at Spokane Civic Theatre.
Bumpkin brothers keep 'Duck' show lively
Annie
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
Sponsored in part by Hotel Ruby
Theater review: Spontaneity keeps ‘Bingo’ breezy
The cast of the delighful new comedy by Dale Wasserman:
Theater review: Ex-sailor in ‘Count’ has vengeful new identity
A soulful comedy about two bumbling Alambama duck-hunting brothers...
Theater pro makes Shakespeare more accessible to students
Civic set to stage one of literature's most renowned stories
Jim Kershner, The Spokesman Review
Photo by Christopher Anderson
Rescue Dog Stars as Sandy in Theatre Production of "Annie"
By Heather Larson
The cast of BINGO, the "splashy, zippy, fun, new musical comedy!":
'Catfish Moon' shines at times
Review by Sandra Hosking, Correspondent
Yvonne A.K. Johnson, Executive Artistic Director will be attending the AACT Winter Board meeting this weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Johnson is the Chair of Strategic Planning and serves as an Endowment Trustee.
The Spokesman Review December 15, 2012
Theatre Review: Nothing bashful about 'Whorehouse'
by Tracy Poindexter-Canton
http://spokanecivictheatre.com/civic-news/?eid=28
Photo by Christopher Anderson
Thanks to a Washington Humanities grant, the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture is offering an original living history program during the Holiday season at the historic Campbell House. Spokane Civic Theatre is a creative partner in the grant--Co-playwright-in-residence Sandra Hosking represented the theatre by helping design the structure and content of the living history program and directing the actresses.
Theatre Review: A timeless tale, beautifully told
Jim Kershner
The Spokesman-Review
Yvonne A.K. Johnson, Executive Artistic Director, has partnered Spokane Civic Theatre with Second Harvest Food Bank to help families in need put dinner on the table Thanksgiving Day...
AACT National Awards are presented each summer to recognize outstanding contributions to community theatre. In 2012 they will be presented at the AACT NYC Convention in the historic Hudson Theatre.
With only two shows, this weekend October 28 & 29, the staff at Spokane Civic Theatre is all about Jane Eyre in Concert, directed by Yvonne A,K. Johnson. What better time to sit down with Yvonne and get the goods?
Theatre Review: Creepy 'Turn' made darker by minimalism
Jim Kershner
The Spokesman-Review
Spokane Civic Theatre won Gold for Best Theatre Company in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine Best of Spokane 2011!
Spokane Civic Theatre has been busy with improvements to our building: beautiful new foliage, a new pergola and outdoor seating at the Main Stage Theatre entrance, a new awning for the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, new signage for the Academy AND a digital state of the art sound system!
Janice Abramson was awarded the City of Spokane 2011 Arts Community Leadership Award. Monday, October 3rd, 2011.
