10 20 30 This page identifies individuals who have made frequent contributions to Lansing area community theater. Some veterans with a large number of earlier cre...
A Behanding in Spokane By Martin McDonaghDirected by Heath SartoriusMarch 28 April 7, 2019Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, denoted (T) below ...
A Christmas Carol Adapted by Tom Ferris from Charles Dickens' Classic Tale Directed by Tom Ferris November 27 29 December 4 6, 2015 Riverwalk Theatre Main St...
A Few Good Men A play by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Lee Helder (B) October 22 25 October 29 November 1, 2009 Riverwalk Theatre * Five Barney Awards, den...
A Hotel on Marvin Gardens by Nagle JacksonDirected by Mary K Hodges NeesMarch 12, 2020*Riverwalk Theatre Black Box *Originally scheduled for a traditional two wee...
A Piece of My Heart by Shirley LauroDirected by Diane CookeOctober 24 November 3, 2019Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Thespie Award Ensemble, Play (for the ent...
A Shot in the Dark * Whimsical Comedy by Marcel Achard* Adapted by Harry Kurnitz Directed by Dan Pappas March 13 16 20 23, 2014 Riverwalk Theatre * On...
A Year With Frog and Toad Based on the books by Arnold LobelMusic by Robert RealeBook and Lyrics by Willie RealeDirected by Tom FerrisDecember 8 11, 15 18, 2022Ri...
Admissions By Joshua HarmonDirected by Bob RobinsonSeptember 14 17 21 24. 2023Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Four Thespie Awards, denoted (T) below * Four ...
Alice In Wonderland * Family Adventure adapted by Christian Thompson* from Lewis Carroll's Classic Tale Directed by SaDonna Croff July 17 19 24 26, 2015 Riv...
All My Sons (2016) * Gripping Drama by Arthur Miller* Directed by Bob Robinson January 7 10 14 17, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre * One Thespie Award, denoted (T...
All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local TheatreDirected by Tricia RogersNovember 12 14, 2021Riverwalk Theatre ENSEMBLE * Alexis Loy * Amanda Tol...
Amadeus By Peter ShafferDirected by Amy RickettMarch 14 17 21 24, 2024Riverwalk Theatre * Three Thespie Awards including one shared award, denoted (T) below ...
Angels In America By Tony KushnerDirected by Bob RobinsonAugust 15 18 22 25, 2024Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Roy M Cohn......Joe Clark * Joseph Porter Pitt...
Animal Crackers by George S. Kaufman Morrie Ryskind Directed by Erin Bennett Music Director Lynne Palmer Warren September 18 21, 25 28, 2003 Riverwalk Theat...
Annie A Musical Based on the Comic Strip by Harold Gray Book by Thomas Meehan / Music by Charles Strouse / Lyrics by Martin Charnin Directed by Daniel G. Pappas...
Are You Being Served_ * Comedy by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft* Directed by Justin E Brewer October 20 23 27 30, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre * One Barney Awar...
Art by Yasmina RezaTranslated by Christopher HamptonDirected by Scott PohlApril 21 24 and April 28 May 1, 2022Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Marc......Andrew Stewa...
Barneys 2014 Page 1 of 9 2014 Riverwalk Theatre Barney Awards Backstage Barney A Shot in the Dark Barney Awarded To: Lisa Pappas, Mark Mandenberg Bac...
Bell Book Candle A comedy in three acts by John Van DrutenDirected by Amy RickettSeptember 22 25, 29 30, October 1 2Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Two Thespie...
Best of Friends Comedy by Jeff Daniels Directed by Bob Robinson (B) May 28 31 June 4 7, 2015 Riverwalk Theatre * Barney Award Ensemble, Drama/Comedy ...
Beyond Therapy (2016) * Offbeat Comedy by Christopher Durang* Directed by Michael Schacherbauer May 13 15 20 22, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One T...
Big Fish Music and Lyrics by Andrew LippaBook by John AugustDirected by Dale Wayne WilliamsAugust 18 21, 25 28, 2022Riverwalk Theatre * Barney Award Ensemble...
Blithe Spirit (2014) Comedy by Noel Coward Directed by Susan Chmurynsky October 23 26 October 30 November 2, 2014 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Awards de...
Book of Days * A mystery by Lanford Wilson* Directed by Philip Himebaugh January 14 17 21 24, 2010 Riverwalk Theatre * One Barney Award, denoted (B) b...
Bud, Not Buddy * Book by Christopher Paul Curtis* Adapted for the stage by Reginald Andre Jackson Directed by Tom Ferris April 19 22 26 29, 2018 Riverwalk T...
Buried Child * by Sam Shepard* Directed by Janet Colson January 18 21 25 28, 2018 Riverwalk Theatre * One Thespie Award, denoted (T) below * Four Barn...
Burn This * Passionate Drama by Lanford Wilson* Directed by Michael Hays September 30 October 2 October 7 9. 2016 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Two Barne...
Bus Stop A Romance by William Inge Directed by Bob Gras July 10 13, 17 20, 2003 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Two Barney Awards, denoted (B) below CAST ...
Catch Me If You Can Book by Terrence McNally Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Directed by Jane Falion with Music Director John D...
Child's Play Psychological Drama by Robert Marasco Directed by Amy Rickett October 3 5 10 12, 2014 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CAST * Paul Reese......M...
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. ShermanAdapted for the Stage by Jeremy Sams and Ray RoderickBased on the MGM Motion P...
Christmas Belles A Jones Hope Wooden ComedyDirected by Kate ClarkDecember 7 10 14 17. 2023Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Awards, including one shared award,...
Come Blow Your Horn A comedy by Neil Simon Directed by Rick Dethlefsen May 11 13 18 20, 2007 Lansing Civic Players Performed at Hannah Community Center, Ea...
Cooking with Gus * by Jim Brochu* Directed by Val Lea May 2 4, 9 11, 2003 Lansing Civic Players Performed at Hannah Community Center, East Lansing CAST ...
Coraline Adapted by Stephin Merritt and David Greenspan From the Novel by Neil Gaiman Directed by Sadonna Croff with Music Director Angie Schwab July 20 23, ...
Crowns CROWNS A gospel musical by Regina Taylor Based on the book by Michael Cunningham Craig Marberry Directed by Lee Helder (B) January 26 29, February 2 ...
Dark of the Moon A supernatural romance by Howard Richardson and William Berney Directed by Bob Gras October 20 23 27 30, 2005 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage ...
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels * Book by Jeffrey Lane with Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek* Directed by Mary K. Hodges Nees Music Director Angie Schwab September 10 ...
Doubt Drama by John Patrick ShanleyDirected by Bob RobinsonOctober 7 10, 14 17, 2021Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Father Flynn......Adam Woolsey * Sisyer Aloys...
Epic Proportions EPIC PROPORTIONS By Larry Coen David Crane Directed by Susan Chmurynsky February 22 25 March 1 4, 2007 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage ...
Fool For Love * Award Winning Drama by Sam Shepard* Directed by Ronald Auther May 12 14 19 21, 2017 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Barney Award, denot...
Fortinbras FORTINBRAS Comedy by Lee Blessing Directed by Ken Beachler October 1 3 8 10, 2010 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, denoted...
Getting Near to Baby * By Y. York* Based on a Newberry Honor Book by Audrey Coloumbis Directed by Tom Ferris July 26 29 August 2 5, 2012 Riverwalk Theatre ...
Grease * By Jim Jacobs Warren Casey* Directed by Eric Chatfield Music Director John Dale Smith September 8 11 15 18, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre * Eight Ba...
Hairspray by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas MeehanMusic by Marc ShaimanLyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc ShaimanDirected by Sarah HaynerJune 6 9 13 16, 2019 Riverwalk...
Harvey A comedy in three acts by Mary Chase Directed by Erin Bennett January 19 21 26 28, 2007 Lansing Civic Players Performed at Hannah Community Center, E...
Hedda Gabler Classic Drama by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Bob Gras October 17 20, 24 27, 2002 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Two Barney Awards, denoted (B) be...
Into the Woods A musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim Directed by Rick Dethlefsen September 10 13 and 17 20, 2009 Riverwalk Theatre * One Pulsar...
James and the Giant Peach Music by Justin PaulLyrics by Benj PasekBook by Timothy Allen McDonaldBased on the book written by Roald DahlDirected by Linda Widener M...
Jekyll Hyde Music by Frank Wildhorn Book and lyrics by Leslie Bricussele Directed by Tom Ferris Music Direction by John Dale Smith Choreography by Fran Norton Lud...
Kinky Boots Book by Harvey FiersteinMusic and Lyrics by Cyndi LauperDirected by Kelly Stuible ClarkMusic Director Carin McEvoy (B)Choreographer Karyn Perry (B)Mar...
LeAnn Dethlefsen As LeAnn Himebaugh through 2003 On our 10 20 30 page of frequent contributors to Lansing theater, as Performer Director * The Explorers...
Leaving Iowa * By Tim Clue and Spike Manton* Directed by Michael Schacherbauer February 6 9 13 16, 2014 Riverwalk Theatre * One Thespie Award, denoted ...
Lily the Felon's Daughter (2018) A Melodrama by Tom Taggart Directed by Susan Chmurynsky March 15 18 22 25, 2018 Riverwalk Theatre * One Barney Award, de...
Lustful Youth By Mike EserkalnDirected by Kait WIlsonJanuary 9 12 16 19, 2025Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CAST * Walt......TJ Kelly * Dill/June......Rach...
Marat Sade By Peter Weiss Directed by Bob Gras September 16 19, 23 26, 2004 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Barney Award Ensemble Award (for the "Singers,...
Misery Thriller by William GoldmanBased on the Novel by Stephen KingDirected by Ayden SoupalFebruary 9 12, 16 19, 2023Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Three Barne...
Monty Python's Spamalot * Musical Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle* Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle Directed by Bob Purosky Music Direction by John Dale Smith ...
Moonglow By Kim CarneyDirected by Emily ClarkApril 11 14 18 21, 2024Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, denoted (T) below * Barney Award Me...
Night, Mother NIGHT, MOTHER A powerful drama by Marsha Norman Directed by Bob Gras May 9 11 16 18, 2008 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Performed at Creole Gal...
Noises Off A wild comedy by Michael Frayn Directed by Bob Gras February 24 27, March 3 6, 2005 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Nine Barney Awards, denoted (...
Noises Off (2018) By Michael FraynDirected by Michael HaysOctober 18 28, 2018 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Thespie Awards, denoted (T) below * Three Barney Award...
Pinocchio By Stan Gill Directed by Rick Dethlefsen (B) Music Director Doug Austin November 24 26, December 1 3 8 10, 2006 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage ...
Pippin Music and Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzBook by Roger O. HirsonMusic by Jerry BockLyrics by Sheldon HarnickDirected by Meghan Eldred WoolseyMusical Direction b...
Puss in Boots Family musical comedy by Bill Helder Jane Zussman With music by Doug Austin Directed by Jane Zussman November 26 28 and December 3 5, 2010 Riv...
The Rocky Horror Show Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'BrienDirected by Shannon Bowen and Erin HoffmanOctober 19 21 26 28, 2023 (Including additional midnigh...
Scotland Road By Jeffrey Hatcher Directed by Bob Robinson May 10 13 17 20, 2018 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, denoted (T) below * O...
She Loves Me (2017) Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Directed by Meghan Eldred Woolsey Musical Direction by John Dale Smith...
She Stoops to Conquer SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER Oliver Goldsmith's Rollicking Comedy Directed by Bob Gras March 22 25 March 29 April 1, 2007 Riverwalk Theatre M...
Size 8 Shorts SIZE 8 SHORTS Eight short works by various authors Directed by Lee Helder, Tom Ferris, Rick Dethlefsen and Bill Helder May 7 9 14 16, 2010 Riv...
Sleepy Hollow Adapted from Washington Irving's story by Tom Ferris Directed by Tom Ferris October 18 20 25 27, 2013 Riverwalk Theatre * Eight Barney Aw...
Smokey Joe's Cafe Words and music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Directed by Hope Rollins and Diane Spicer with Vocal Director Algie Watkins (B) and Orche...
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME By Frank McGuinness Directed by Emma Dowd May 11 13 18 20, 2007 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CAS...
Songs About Stuff Music and Lyrics by Wally PleasantConceived by Michael LluberesDirected by Adam CarlsonMusic Direction by Sharon GarnerJuly 7 17, 2022Over the L...
Steel Magnolias By Robert HarlingDirected by Meghan Eldred Woolsey (B)April 13 16 20 23, 2023Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Two Thespie Awardsm denoted (T) be...
Superior Donuts * Provocative Comedy by Tracy Letts* Directed by Amy Rickett February 16 19 23 26, 2017 Riverwalk Theatre * One Thespie Award denoted (...
Sweat Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama by Lynn NottageDirected by George PopovichOctober 3 13, 2019Riverwalk Theatre * Three Thespie Awards, denoted (T) below *...
Taking Sides TAKING SIDES By Ronald Harwood Directed by Bill Helder November 25 26 December 2 3, 2005 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Performed at Creole Galle...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman Directed by Rick Dethlefsen M...
The A Train Plays Seven ten minute plays written by David Riedy, Stephen O'Rourke, Craig Pospisit, Renee Flemings and Anthony P. PenninoDirected by Doak BlossFebr...
The Beauty Queen of Leenane * Dark Comedy by Martin McDonagh* Directed by John Roche May 10 12 17 19, 2013 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CAST * Maureen F...
The Best Man THE BEST MAN A political intrigue by Gore Vidal Directed by Bob Gras October 11 14 18 21, 2007 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Awards, de...
The Browning Version * Drama by Terence Rattigan* Directed by Bill Helder March 4 6 11 13, 2011 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CAST * John Taplow......Dan...
The Diary of Anne Frank (2015) * Drama by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett* Directed by Janet Colson October 22 25 and October 29 November 1, 2015 Riverwalk...
The Diviners * Drama by Jim Leonard, Jr.* Directed by Jane Falion October 5 7 12 14, 2012 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Barney Award, denoted (B) bel...
The Dresser By Ronald Harwood Directed by Bill Helder April 17 20, 2008 Riverwalk Theatre Special Event CAST * Norman......James Houska * Her Ladyship...
The Elephant Man By Bernard PomeranceDirected by Amy RickettMarch 14 24, 2019Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Awards, denoted (B) below * The Elephant Man was...
The Emperor's New Clothes (2017) * Family Musical Comedy by Stan Gill* with Music by Cindy Bright Directed by Lee Helder November 24 26 and December 1 3, 2017 ...
The Exonerated By Jessica Blank and Erik JensenDirected by Alan GreenbergFebruary 15 18 22 25, 2024Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Thespie Award, Best Play (no...
The Fantasticks * A Musical Based on the Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones* Music by Harvey Schmidt Directed by Judie Town (T) May 14 16 21 23, 2004 Lansing Civi...
The Farnsworth Invention A drama by Aaron Sorkin Directed by Jane Falion October 21 24 28 31, 2010 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Two Pulsar Awards, d...
The Foreigner By Larry Shue Directed by Robert Gras July 26 August 12, 2007 Ledges Playhouse Theatre Company * One Pulsar Award, denoted (P) below CAS...
The Hemingway Play * Innovative Drama by Frederic Hunter* Directed by Bob Robinson January 12 15 19 22, 2017 Riverwalk Theatre * One Pulsar Award, denote...
The Home Team A comedy with heart by Kim Carney Directed by Emily Clark October 19 22 26 29, 2017 Riverwalk Theatre * Thespie Award Best Play * Two ...
The Ladies of the Camellias A comedy by Lillian Garrett Groag Directed by Bill Helder February 23 26 March 2 5, 2006 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Ei...
The Little Dog Laughed * Comedy Drama by Douglas Carter Beane* Directed by Michael Hays February 27 March 1 March 6 8, 2015 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CA...
The Lyons * Ferocious Comedy by Nicky Silver* Directed by Susan Chmurynsky May 8 10 15 17, 2015 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box CAST * Ben......Michael Sch...
The Ned Neighborly Christmas Hour * Created by Ann Sincox and Carol Ferris* Directed by Carol Ferris December 19 20, 2009 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage REL...
The No Hole Holiday * Musical Comedy by Stan Gill* Director Jane Zussman Music Director James Geer November 23 25 and Nov 30 Dec 2, 2012 Riverwalk Theatre ...
The Phantom Tollbooth * Family Adventure by Susan Nanus* Based on the Book by Norton Juster Directed by Sadonna Croff July 28 31, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre Main ...
The Princess Who Saved Herself * Written and Directed by Edric Haleen* Based on the song by Jonathan Coulton November 25 27 and December 2 4, 2016 Riverwalk Th...
The Pushcart War A musical by Edric Haleen Based on the novel by Jean Merrill Directed by Edric Haleen July 27 August 6, 2006 Holt Technological Society Perf...
The Realistic Joneses Written by Will EnoDirected by Miranda Sue HartmannJuly 28 31, 2022Over the Ledge Theatre CompanyPerformed in the Riverwalk Theatre Black Bo...
The Revolutionists by Lauren GundersonDirected by Tom FerrisJune 9 12, 16 19, 2022Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Olympe De Gouges......Shannon Bowen * Marianne A...
The Sound of Music * By Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein* Directed by Rick Dethlefsen Music Director Doug Austin April 4 6, 11 13, 2003 Lansing Civic Play...
The Spitfire Grill By James Valcq and Fred Alley Directed by Susan Chmurynsky (T) Music Director Lynne Palmer Warren June 2 5 9 12, 2005 Riverwalk Theatre M...
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Comedy with Music by John GloreDirected by Sadonna Croff July 25 28, 2019 Riverwalk Theatre Young Artisan Work...
The Substance of Fire THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE A play by Jon Robin Baitz Directed by Bill Helder (T) March 13 15 20 22, 2009 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Perfo...
The Sugar Bean Sisters THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS An outlandish comedy by Nathan Sanders Directed by Tom Ferris (B) March 27 30 April 3 6, 2008 Riverwalk Theatr...
The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs Children's Comedy by Linda Daugherty Directed by Tom Ferris (B) November 25 27 and December 2 4, 2011 Riverwalk T...
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife By Charles Busch Directed by Bob Gras July 15 18, 22 25, 2004 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Two Barney Awards, denoted (B...
The Tropical Pickle A Comedy by Jeff Daniels Directed by Bob Robinson August 3 13, 2017 Over the Ledge Theatre Company The Ledges Playhouse Fitzgerald Park, ...
The Watch List THE WATCH LIST A drama by Eric Dawe (T) Directed by Eric Dawe March 5 7 12 14, 2010 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, d...
The Women of Lockerbie * Drama by Deborah Brevoort* Directed by Amy Rickett March 4 6 11 13, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award for Ens...
These Shining Lives By Melaine Marnich Directed by Susan Chmurynsky September 27 30 and October 4 7, 2018 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * Pulsar Award Best Pla...
Thunder at Dawn Drama by Max Enscoe Directed by Bill Helder (T) March 14 16 20 22, 2008 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Performed at Creole Gallery, Old Town ...
Twelfth Night Comedy by William Shakespeare Directed by Bob Gras February 7 10, 14 17, 2002 Riverwalk Theatre * Four Barney Awards, denoted (B) below * ...
Two Beers and a Hook Shot * Drama by Kent R. Brown* Death Knocks Comedy by Woody Allen Directed by Bill Helder March 2 4 and 9 11, 2012 Riverwalk Theatre Bla...
Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade SmithDirected by Jeff MagnusonFebruary 6 16, 2020Riverwalk Theatre * Two Thespie Awards, denoted (T) below * Four Barney Awa...
Vanya Sonia Masha Spike * Comedy by Christopher Durang* Directed by Mary Job March 19 22 26 29, 2015 Riverwalk Theatre * Three Barney Awards, denoted...
Vincent in Brixton * A coming of age story by Nicholas Wright* Directed by Mary Job April 28 May 1 and May 5 8, 2011 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Five...
Voice Mail VOICE MAIL A play by John Schneider Directed by Bill Helder August 20 22, 2009 Riverwalk Theatre Performed at Studio 1210 in Old Town, Lansing Fo...
Wait Until Dark (2016) * A Thriller by Frederick Knott* Directed by Rita Deibler March 31 April 3 and April 7 10, 2016 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Award...
Wonder of the World * by David Lindsay Abaire* Directed by Shannon Bowen March 30 April 2 April 6 9, 2017 Riverwalk Theatre * Four Thespie Awards, denote...
Yankee Tavern * Thriller by Steven Dietz* Directed by Michael Hays March 1 3 8 10, 2013 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, denoted (T) belo...