Theatre
Story Matters: Dustin Wilfert finds community in local film, theatre
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-21-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
The Heritage Theatre Group to present "American Buffalo" by David Mamet
by (Heritage Theatr...)
Submitted 07-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
Tomorrow August 1, The Heritage Theatre Group will light up the stage with practical lighting fixtures for American Buffalo. Come sit in the junk shop with Don, Teach, and Bobby as they plan a heist to steal a customer's valuable coin collection...
Cutting your heart out to spite your face
by (austinlb)
Submitted 07-15-2012 under OPINION
Medea is, frankly, not a good time. It's never been. It’s a wickedly dark play about a mother (Medea) who decides to murder her husband’s mistress, the mistress’s father and king, and then her two children. Talk about cutting...
Celebration Cinema ready to build downtown
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 04-11-2012 under NEWS
Borrowing state of the art ideas from cities like Denver, Los Angeles and Chicago, Celebration Cinema said it is planning to construct a premium experience theatre in downtown Grand Rapids. Speaking to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board...
Stability through Innovation: Securing the Wealthy Theatre’s Next 100 Years
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-23-2010 under NONPROFITS
Stability through Innovation: Securing the Wealthy Theatre’s Next 100 YearsBy Erin Wilson, Theatre DirectorWealthy Theatre, in Grand Rapids, MI, designed by prolific architect Pierre Lindhout (1891-1940), turns 100 in 2011. Operated by Grand Rapids...
Kick Some Demon A**: A review of 'Nightmare! A Musical Adaptation'
by (austinlb)
Submitted 10-27-2010 under OPINION
Whatever you might think about "Nightmare!," the latest offering at Dog Story Theater, the premise is downright brilliant: a comedic, musical adaptation of "Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors," opening just in time for Halloween. As any...
GR native, mezzo soprano Linn Keller Performs "Hildegard of Bingen and the Living Light"
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 09-13-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
How often does one get a glimpse into the life of a monastic nun from the 12th Century?Grand Rapidian and mezzo soprano Linn Maxwell Keller has just returned from the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to present her one-woman musical play, “Hildegard...
A Q&A with Erin Davies, "FagBug" Director
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
As part of the QUEERIES film series, sponsored by GVSU LGBT Resource Center, Wealthy Theatre is proud to feature a June 25 concert/movie, with LVNMUZQ opening at 7pm, followed by the Grand Rapids premiere of "FagBug," a documentary by Erin Davies....
Wine tasting, documentary screening, hors d'oeuvres 6/17
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 06-09-2010 under NONPROFITS
Art of the Table and Electric Cheetah / Eel, along with Community Media Center's Wealthy Theatre, are presenting the Grand Rapids premiere of the winemaking documentary, "Blood Into Wine," June 7. More information about the event (including...
Peter Wege Releases New Book, "Economicology II"
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 03-24-2010 under NONPROFITS
The Wege Foundation hosted a press conference today, to announce the release of Peter Wege's newest book, "Economicology II." Local media were well represented, including WGVU's Shelley Irwin, GR Press and several local television news...