Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's 90th Season to Include INTO THE WOODS, THE GREAT GATSBY, PETER PAN, and More!

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts announces their 90th Season! We celebrate our legacy with a season that transports us through the decades: from the roaring twenties through the Civil Rights movement, and into a world of fairytale fantasy. "We will soar to new heights with a boy who will never grow up," says the Grand Rapids team. "We will learn to cherish those things that make us different (like freckles), as told through the voice of an Academy Award winning actress. Our season is filled with performances that reflect our 90 year history and give us reason to talk, to learn, and to appreciate."

The Great Gatsby: The Roaring 1920's: a time of glamour and decadent excess as captured by the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, the Great Gatsby. Self-make millionaire, Jay Gatsby, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan in a story of obsession, greed and danger. See the only stage adaptation of this iconic 'lost generation' story.

Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale: The new musical version of the classic Washington Irving story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a modern day spin on a classic tale. Three children are transported back in time, and find themselves in the middle of the odd characters, traditions, ghost and goblins of Sleepy Hollow.

Peter Pan: With a sprinkle of pixie dust, Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbelle, give the Darling children an adventure filled with the Lost Boys, Tigerlily and her warriors, pirates, the villainous Captain Hook and a ticking crocodile. Soar to new heights with the one boy who will never grow up - or old, Peter Pan.

Barefoot in the Park: From the comic genius of Neil Simon, Newlywed's Corie and Paul Bratter have it all, a first apartment on the top floor of a New York Brownstone and all the love any couple could ever need. That is until the realities of living life as a couple starts to present themselves. A romantic comedy filled with nosey neighbors, demanding in-laws and a reminder that sometimes marriage isn't a walk in the park.

My Fair Lady: Professor Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can transform Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle and pass her off as a Duchess at the ambassadors' garden party. Eliza triumphs over high society, wins her teachers' love, and teachers those around her a valuable lesson.

Freckleface Strawberry: Freckleface Strawberry is just like all the girls except she has bright red hair and something worse, freckles. She will do anything to get rid of those spots! But with the help of her loveable schoolmates she learns that everyone is different and that is what makes them special. This beloved children's book, written by Academy Award Winning actress Julianne Moore, comes to life with the stage transformation.

Caroline or Change: A beautiful blending of blues, gospel, and traditional Jewish melodies accentuate this heartwarming story of Caroline, an African-American maid to the Jewish-American Gellman family. A single mother of four children, Caroline is compelled by the Freedom Movement, but fears reprisal. Set in 1963 Louisiana, a provocative story of political change, social change and pocket change.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School: Welcome to Wayside, a thirty-story building with one classroom on each floor. The zany characters will take you on a bizarre classroom journey that promises to thrill and excite the entire family. This production is a part of the School of Theatre Arts Summer Repertory.

Into the Wood Jr.: The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. This production is a part of the School of Theatre Arts Summer Repertory.

See events calendar for specific days and times: http://grct.org/eventschedule.html

For information on the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre or to purchase tickets, call 616-222-6650 or visit www.GRCT.org.

Great Theatre for the 14/15 continues with a perfect blend of theatre classics and new favorites. The Civic is proud to kick things off in September with the World Debut of an original work: The Boatwright. Mary Poppins takes the stage just in time for the Holidays. January brings the mystery, The Mousetrap to life, followed by the Rogers and Hammerstein masterpiece, South Pacific. Children will adore Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, NO Good, Very Bad Day in April. Making a Civic debut in June, Avenue Q, brings puppets to life and the season closes with Footloose and The Little Princess.

About Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's mission: We are committed to enhance the cultural life of West Michigan by creating opportunities for people to enjoy live theatre performances using community artists, and to provide access to a comprehensive theatre arts education program for all ages. www.grct.org

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