PREVIEW: Spokane Civic Theatre bringing holiday tradition to stage with “A Christmas Story: The Musical”
root 2018-01-23T01:16:04+00:00Preview of Psycho Beach Party by Azaria Podplesky of The Spokesman Review
Preview of Psycho Beach Party by Azaria Podplesky of The Spokesman Review
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
Review of Sordid Lives by Nathan Weinbender of Spokesman-Review
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
Get the inside information on SUDS from Civic's blog!
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
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.
Treasure Island has been cast!
April 5 - 21 on the Main Stage...
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?
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...
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
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.