2 for 1 – Christmas Schooner
Kelli 2013-12-19T17:49:30+00:00The Christmas Schooner Last weekend... For the closing weekend of The Christmas Schooner, Dec 19 - Dec 22, we will offer two-for-one tickets with a recent ticket stub from any of the following local theatres: Interplayers Theatre Stage Left Circle Moon Theatre Blue Door Theatre Lake City Playhouse Jacklin Arts Center Ignite Community Theatre Spokane
Announcing the cast of The Mousetrap
root 2013-12-18T00:00:00+00:00Directed by Wes Deitrick
Feb 28 - Mar 16, 2014
Main Stage
The Symphony and Civic Together
root 2013-12-17T00:00:00+00:00Present Les Misérables Live at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
March 1 - 2, 2014
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Kelli 2013-12-13T14:55:03+00:00Never Enough Christmas Pageants The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opens this weekend, Dec 14 - 15, 2013, at Spokane Civic Theatre. This is an Annual Scholarship Benefit Performance directed by Chris Taylor and the Sunday performance is the main event in our 6th Annual Scholarship Fund Benefit. There will be a silent auction at 6PM and desserts catered by
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
root 2013-12-13T00:00:00+00:00Opens this weekend, Dec 14 -15
Sunday is our 6th Annual Scholarship Fund Benefit....
Holiday Donations for SpokAnimal
root 2013-12-13T00:00:00+00:00Bring in a Holiday donation for SpokAnimal and see The Christmas Schooner for $11!
Announcing the cast of The Tempest
root 2013-12-04T00:00:00+00:00The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Directed by David Baker
Jan 31 - Feb 23, 2014 in the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre
Benefit for the David Gigler Memorial Scholarship Fund
root 2013-11-26T00:00:00+00:00The Clarion Brass presents a Christmas Concert at Spokane Civic Theatre
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Spokane Civic Theatre’s ‘Christmas Schooner’ watertight
root 2013-11-25T00:00:00+00:00Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
November 24, 2013
Christmas Schooner: Meet Peter Stossel aka Bryan Agee
Kelli 2013-11-19T01:13:08+00:00Journey on the Christmas Schooner With Us Everyone looks forward to Christmas entertainment from the Charlie Brown Christmas to the Spokane Symphony's Nutcracker to the Singing Nuns. Well, the theatre world is no different. Spokane Civic Theatre has chosen to celebrate the holiday season with a run of a fairly new, less well known holiday
The Christmas Schooner Food Drive
root 2013-11-08T00:00:00+00:00Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November, 23
See The Christmas Schooner musical for $11 with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest!
Announcing the cast of Crazy for You
root 2013-10-31T00:00:00+00:00The Tap Dancing Musical Comedy
Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Directed & Choreographed by Kathie Doyle-Lipe
Meet the Soul of Second Samuel
Kelli 2013-10-23T15:48:00+00:00The People of Second Samuel What makes Second Samuel work is plain old southern soul. It's set in a time when life is slower and it's set in the deep south where life is even slower. Everyone knows everyone and it's everyone's business to know your business. Eccentric characters that embody the small town style
Southern Comfort: Second Samuel Style
Kelli 2013-10-11T21:05:16+00:00What the Heck is Second Samuel? There is nothing like a little southern comfort and that is just what Second Samuel offers. Second Samuel is a moving play written by Pamela Parker which delves into small town southern living. We see the story play out from the point of view of B Flat who is
Les Miserables, of Service to Others
Kelli 2013-10-08T23:35:45+00:00Serve Those Who Serve You It's easy to forget in the hustle and bustle of the world, that without the people who make up our educational system, healthcare system and food services, we would be in some serious trouble. From every level within an organization, it is the people within that organization that makes it
Theatre Love: Anything Goes Comes Spokane's Way
Kelli 2013-10-04T19:34:48+00:00Any Theatre In Spokane Is Good Theatre Spokane is a theatre kind of town. Really. You've got Ignite Community Theatre, SCC Players and SFCC Spartan Theatre, Interplayers Lake City Playhouse and Spokane Children's Theatre to name just a few. Spokane even gets its fair share of national tours thanks to the Best of Broadway series. And here
Announcing the cast of The Christmas Schooner
root 2013-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Nov 22 - Dec 22, 2013
Main Stage
Directed by Scott Doughty
Civic tackles ‘Les Misérables’ with excellence
root 2013-09-23T00:00:00+00:00Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Run of Les Misérables to be extended
root 2013-09-23T00:00:00+00:00Now running through Oct 27 on the Main Stage
Les Miserables – let the countdown begin
Kelli 2013-09-19T20:36:46+00:00The Countdown to Les Miserables Had Begun For the first time a community theatre in Spokane has the opportunity to bring Les Misérables to the stage and we are so incredibly excited about this regional premier. Civic theatre was selected as one of eight community theatres in the nation to produce and present Les Misérables. This is
Beauty added to Spokane Civic Theatre
root 2013-09-04T00:00:00+00:00Thanks to the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane and David Ball
New 2013-2014 Academy Catalog!
root 2013-08-21T00:00:00+00:00The new Academy catalog includes all upcoming classes for Fall 2013, Winter Intensive 2013, Spring Intensive 2014 and Spring 2014!
Register for Les Miserables Master Class!
root 2013-08-21T00:00:00+00:00What 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.
Shhhhhhh, Possible Wild Sage Menu for the Gala
root 2013-08-19T00:00:00+00:00It'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.
Announcing the members of Civic’s Artistic Committee
root 2013-08-15T00:00:00+00:00Under 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...
Les Miserables – 44 Days
Kelli 2013-08-07T18:43:45+00:0044 days. 1064 hours. 63,845 minutes. Till What? Les Miserables. On the Main Stage. At Spokane Civic Theatre. Pardon our excitement, but this IS HUGE! Redemption, revolution, turmoil. Jean Valjean. Javert. Cosette. None of this could come alive without the love and support of Civic's patrons. And for this, we thank you. Please join us
Tickets for the 2013-2014 on sale now!
root 2018-08-29T20:40:19+00:00Tickets for ALL shows in the 2013-2014 Starlit Season go on sale August 1, 2013
Press Release – Spokane Civic Theatre
Kelli 2013-07-22T19:04:53+00:00All the upcoming news for Spokane Civic Theatre in one place! The 2013 Academy Main Stage Performance Camp starts today! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by Delvone Bullis Music Direction by David Brewster Rehearsals for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat start today at
Press Release for July 18, 2013
root 2013-07-18T00:00:00+00:00From the Spokane Civic Theatre Board of Directors
Moving Forward with Les Miserables
Kelli 2013-07-17T15:49:11+00:00Announcing the director for Les Miserables at Spokane Civic Theatre Moving forward... Douglas Webster to direct Les Miserables! Douglas Webster has been affiliated with Les Misérables since the National tour first arrived in Spokane in 1990. He joined the Broadway company in 1993 and returned to lead productions in the role of Jean Valjean for the Phoenix
Douglas Webster to Direct Les Miserables
root 2013-07-16T00:00:00+00:00Douglas Webster will be directing the Starlit Season opener, Les Miserables
Spokane Civic Theatre Press Release
Kelli 2013-07-12T21:07:45+00:00PRESS RELEASE July 12, 2013 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
Spokane Civic Theatre Press Release
root 2013-07-12T00:00:00+00:00The 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
Spokane Civic Theatre hires Robby French as their new Artistic Associate
root 2013-07-11T00:00:00+00:00“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
Responsive Websites For Spokane Civic Theatre
Kelli 2013-07-10T17:42:54+00:00Civic's Responsive Website and More Have you checked out our new responsive web site? Go ahead, pull out your smart phone and type in spokanecivictheatre.com Our new website now adapts to the size of the screen you are viewing it on. Designed and developed byDesign Spike, Inc. our new site provides easy reading and navigation with no resizing
Sponsorship is Everything to Community Theatre
Kelli 2013-06-21T18:17:44+00:00Sponsorship 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
Spokane Civic Theatre News for June 17, 2013
Kelli 2013-06-20T22:53:22+00:00What going on at Spokane Civic Theatre? All your Spokane Civic Theatre News for June 17, 2013 is right here! Announcing the cast of... Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Narrator #1 - Natalya Ferch Narrator #2 - Morgan Keene Joseph - Landon Toth Pharaoh/Jacob - Joshua Spencer Rueben/Male Ensemble - Jesen Korver Simeon/Male Ensemble
Free Event at Spokane Civic
Kelli 2013-06-07T18:14:05+00:00This Weekend at Spokane Civic Theatre: H & H Weekend H&H Weekend is a celebration of new theatrical work. Ever wonder how those Broadway shows begin? Once an idea is sparked, plays are then "workshopped" and rewritten several times before they are performed for a wider audience. However, plays are meant to be performed, not
Ultimate Guide to Civic's Theatre Costumes
Kelli 2013-06-06T14:42:20+00:00Civic Theatre Costumes, What You Don't Know Admit it, you're either one who is really curious about the costumes you see on the stage at Spokane Civic Theatre or you're one of those who really doesn't notice them. Either is good. One marvels about the ins and outs of theatre and the other gets so
Civic Theatre’s Taylor gives campers opportunity to shine
root 2013-06-02T00:00:00+00:00Chris Taylor, Spokane Civic Theatre’s education director, hopes summer camp enrollment reaches 600 this year.
Michael Guilfoil, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Tyler Tjomsland
New Board Members at Spokane Civic Theatre
root 2013-05-28T00:00:00+00:00Spokane Civic Theatre welcomes two new board members
Announcing the cast of Les Misérables
root 2013-05-22T00:00:00+00:00Spokane 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
H&H Playwrights Weekend Coming Soon!
root 2013-05-20T00:00:00+00:00June 7 -8
Featuring staged readings from Spokane Civic Theatre's Playwrights-in-Residence, Sandra Hosking & Bryan Harnetiaux
Hopelessly Devoted to Grease
root 2013-05-16T00:00:00+00:00Civic Theatre brings popular musical to the stage
Carolyn Lamberson, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Colin Mulvany
Friday at Spokane Civic Theatre
Kelli 2013-05-14T16:02:13+00:00Opening Friday on the Main Stage...at Spokane Civic Theatre May 17 - June 16 Spirit of the '50s Musical Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson Music Direction by David Brewster Choreography by Ali Waid In addition to the musical numbers included in the original musical, Spokane
‘Dixie Swim Club’ sidesteps stereotype
root 2013-05-07T00:00:00+00:00Theatre Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
The Latest News at Spokane Civic Theatre
Kelli 2013-05-06T20:44:21+00:00All of your Spokane Civic Theatre news in one place. Grease! Dixie Swim Club 2013 Summer Camps Starlit Season Playing through June 6 in the Studio Theatre... The Dixie Swim Club Warmhearted New Comedy By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten Directed by Tia Wooley "Wooley's cast does wonders with the material, and
Spokane is Whistling Dixie Swim Club
Kelli 2013-05-01T21:25:18+00:00No Sneak Peeks Now we won’t give too much away here. Just enough to peek your interest and hopefully get you down to the Spokane Civic Theatre. The Dixie Swim Club weaves the story of 5 ladies who became best friends through their college swim team (thus the title of the show) and have maintained
I Dreamed a Dream Benefit at Spokane Civic
Kelli 2013-04-29T23:48:56+00:00Benefit Yourself! Local area organizations are able to reserve the Main Stage of Spokane Civic Theatre for one night of an entire production. This means that for one night, one production is yours, yours, YOURS! What? What are you supposed to do with such riches? Let's keep it simple. This is an opportunity for you
Treasure Island & Les Miserables, theatre!
Kelli 2013-04-15T22:44:05+00:00Good Bye Treasure Island, Hello Les Miserables As we say a fond farewell to Treasure Island, which you can, and should, see this weekend before it leaves the Main Stage at Spokane Civic, we get ready to say hello to season tickets for next season. Can you say Les Miserables? Last weekend for... Photo by
Civic Theatre’s ’Treasure Island’ offers energetic family fun
root 2013-04-08T00:00:00+00:00Theatre Review by Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Peg Legs and Pirate Ships taking over Spokane Civic
Kelli 2013-04-05T17:01:31+00:00Avast Ye Maties - Take a Journey to Treasure Island Tonight and for the next three weeks (only three weeks), peg legs and pirate ships are taking over the stage at Spokane Civic Theatre in Treasure Island. When you do a stage adaptation of David Baker's (the Civic's Technical Director) favorite book, you better be
Sword play Civic Theatre’s ‘Treasure Island’ opens tonight
root 2013-04-05T00:00:00+00:00Jim Kershner, Senior Correspondent
What's another word for Pirate's Treasure?
Kelli 2013-03-28T22:09:11+00:00Who's got the Pirate's Treasure Looks like it's time for a Treasure Hunt, Treasure Island style. So, get your swashbuckling pirate gear together and meet some of the cast and crew of Spokane Civic Theatre's Treasure Island Saturday March 30th as you use your treasure map to try and locate the Pirate's Booty. That's another
Announcing the cast of Grease
root 2013-03-28T00:00:00+00:00Spokane Civic Theatre Main Stage, May 17 - June 16, 2013
Directed by Yvonne A.K. Johnson
Downtown Treasure Hunt!
root 2013-03-26T00:00:00+00:00Saturday, March 30
$500 in prizes! A Treasure Hunt for Treasure Island
Seats for On Golden Pond Selling Out
Kelli 2013-03-19T17:20:54+00:00On Golden Pond Selling Out Quickly This is a plea to all Spokane Civic Theatre Donor Members, we know you have purchased a Season Subscription or become a Donor not only to support us, but to see many of our productions as well. We are urging you to reserve your seats for On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond, opening this weekend
Kelli 2013-03-18T19:24:27+00:00Opening this weekend in the studio theatre... On Golden Pond Uplifting Classic Play March 22 - April 14 Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre By Ernest Thompson Directed by Wes Deitrick On Golden Pond is a story about Norman and Ethel Thayer returning to their summer lake home in Maine. They plan to celebrate Norman's
The Turn of the Screw, Final Dress Rehearsal for Regionals
root 2013-03-18T00:00:00+00:00Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 P.M.
Announcing the cast of The Dixie Swim Club
root 2013-03-13T00:00:00+00:00A Warmhearted Comedy, Directed by Tia Wooley
Benefit for Jaylan
root 2013-03-08T00:00:00+00:00A benefit performance of Treasure Island for Jaylan Renz, April 3 at Spokane Civic Theatre
Audition for Les Misérables
root 2013-03-05T00:00:00+00:00Audition for the 2013-2014 Starlit Season Opener
The Turn of the Screw takes first at State!
root 2013-03-04T00:00:00+00:00Spokane Civic Theatre wins at the 2013 Kaleidoscope State Theatre Festival and moves on to the Regional competition!
Auditions Dixie Swim Club
Kelli 2013-02-20T19:30:43+00:00Who Doesn't Love a Southern Comedy? Enter the Dixie Swim Club. Admit it. You liked chintz chaise lounges, and you loved Bea Arthur's jackets, and you cannot forget Rose's oddness. So where are we going with this? Well, the show is written by the same writers who wrote the “Golden Girls” meaning Dixie Swim Club
Lifetime Achievement Award
root 2013-02-19T00:00:00+00:00The 2013 Robert & Margot Ogden Lifetime Achievment Award goes to Alice Kennedy
Spokane Civic Theatre Happenings Feb 18
Kelli 2013-02-18T19:11:04+00:00February Good Times at Spokane Civic Opening Friday on the Main Stage... The Drowsy Chaperone Winner of five Tony Awards, this dazzling 1920's show-within-a-show musical comedy is filled with everything from fantastical illusions to mistaken identities. February 22 - March 17 Main Stage Book by bob Martin & Don McKellar Music & Lyrics by
The 2013-2014 Starlit Season
root 2013-02-18T00:00:00+00:00Season 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.
Turn of the Screw, part deux
Kelli 2013-02-14T20:05:45+00:00It'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
Announcing the cast of Treasure Island
root 2013-02-14T00:00:00+00:00Treasure Island has been cast!
April 5 - 21 on the Main Stage...
Phase I of Spokane Civic Theatre's Building Project
Kelli 2013-02-08T19:49:56+00:00Great 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
Audition for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
root 2013-02-06T00:00:00+00:00Monday, June 3 at 6:30 P.M. and Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 P.M.
Final Dress Rehearsal for The Turn of the Screw!
root 2013-02-05T00:00:00+00:00February 25, 7:30 P.M. on the Main Stage
Open to the public!
Theatre Review of ‘Next to Normal’
root 2013-02-04T00:00:00+00:00'Normal' looks at touch subject with grit, songs
Nathan Weinbender, The Spokesman-Review
Photo by Dan Pelle
We're rather comfortable being Next to Normal
Kelli 2013-01-30T20:35:15+00:00Who Says Normal is Where We Want To Be? Perhaps Next to Normal is where we are most comfortable. Opening this Friday, February 1 and running through March 3, Next to Normal is best described as a rock musical about a family dealing with bi-polar disorder, depression, drug abuse, and more. Now, before you jump
Silent Auction to Benefit the Festival Fund
root 2013-01-30T00:00:00+00:00Are you a fan of Spokane Chief's Hockey?
We have a fantastic package for you to bid on...
Last Chance at Escanaba in Love at the Theatre
Kelli 2013-01-29T22:53:13+00:00Last week for... Escanaba in Love Thursday, January 31, Friday, February 1 & Saturday, February 2 Author Jeff Daniels' prequel to his hit comedy,Escanaba in da Moonlight Directed by Scott Doughty "...is a funny, warmhearted balancing act between farce and drama." The Spokesman-Review Tickets: Adult $24, Senior/Military $22, Students $18. Spokane Civic Theatre Box Office,
Announcing the cast of On Golden Pond
root 2013-01-24T00:00:00+00:00A Classic Uplifting Play By Ernest Thompson
Directed by Wes Deitrick
Announcing the 2013- 2014 Starlit Season
Kelli 2013-01-22T19:53:33+00:00Spokane Civic Theatre's 2013- 2014 Main Stage productions Welcome to the Civic's Main Stage shows for the Starlit Season! Not to worry, though, we still have plenty left of the 2012 - 2013 Season to Inspire for you to enjoy. And we will be announcing the studio productions within a week or two, but for now,
Theater review: ‘Escanaba in Love’ both funny, warm
root 2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00Nathan 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.
More Fun to Come – Escanaba in Love & Next to Normal
Kelli 2013-01-14T18:01:59+00:00What's Going on at Spokane Civic Theatre? On the Spokane Civic Theatre Main Stage through February 2... Escanaba in Love Bubbling "Yooper" Comedy By Jeff Daniels Directed by Scott Doughty ...'Escanaba in Love' is a funny, warm-hearted balancing act between farce and drama. It's a pleasure to be crammed inside the close living quarters of
What's a Yooper? Spokane Civic Escanaba in Love
Kelli 2013-01-10T17:31:48+00:00There are Yoopers in da Spokane Civic Theatre camp! A few things before watching Escanaba in Love: Folks hailing from the Upper Peninsula area of Michigan are Yoopers. They even have their own representative in the Michigan state legislature. Beer is the drink of choice and they end many a sentence with they word "eh".
A penny for your fart. Escanaba in Love.
Kelli 2013-01-04T21:26:18+00:00Yes, we just said that. A penny for your fart, not exactly what you would expect to see on a Spokane Civic Theatre Blog. What the heck are we talking about? Escanaba in Love...what else? Had to be another Jeff Daniels extravaganza at Spokane Civic Theatre, otherwise, we would never mention the "f" word. Opening
2013 at Spokane Civic Theatre
Kelli 2013-01-02T22:34:15+00:00Welcome to 2013 at Spokane Civic Theatre A happy show for your "Happy New Year", the funny and heartwarming comedy... Escanaba in Love The hilarious prequel to Escanaba in da Moonlight is set in the Soady deer camp during World War II and outfitted with a whole new cast of wacky Yoopers. Albert Soady, Jr.