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 Long and Happy Life A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE Written and Directed by Eileen O'Leary November 28 29, December 5 6, 2003 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Performed at...
A Slight Exaggeration (1989) By Robert J. Pickering Directed by Bill Helder April 27 30, 1989 Riverwalk Theatre Performed at CAST * Edward Trowbridge......
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...
Anne of Green Gables Based on the novel by L. M. Montgomery Dramatized by Joseph Robinette Directed by Tom Ferris (B) July 7 10 14 17, 2005 Riverwalk Theatr...
Arsenic and Old Lace 2000 Classic comedy by Joseph Kesselring Directed by Bob Gras September 14 17, 21 24, 2000 Riverwalk Theatre * Seven Barney Awards, de...
Beau Jest (1997) * A Comedy by James Sherman* Directed by Annette Jacobs September 11 14, 18 21 and 25 28, 1997 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Awards, den...
Beyond Therapy Social satire by Christopher Durang Directed by Addiann Hinds September 20 23, 27 30, 2001 Riverwalk Theatre * Three Barney Awards (includin...
Big River Music Lyrics by Roger Miller Book by William Hauptman Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain Directed by Lane Glenn June 1 4, 8 11, 15 18, 2000 Riv...
Bill Woodland On our 10 20 30 page of frequent contributors to Lansing theater, as Production Team * Pulsar Award (2015) Special Recognition for Over 50 ...
Bleacher Bums * An Adult Comedy Conceived by Joe Mantegna* and Written by the Organic Theatre Company, Chicago Directed by Phil Huber July 5 7, 11 14 and 18 21...
Born Yesterday BORN YESTERDAY A comedy by Garson Kanin Directed by Susan Chmurynsky (B) October 23 26 October 30 November 2, 2008 Riverwalk Theatre *...
Camping with Henry and Tom A comic drama by Mark St. Germain Directed by Susan Chmurynsky November 24 26 December 1 2, 2006 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box Perf...
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...
Conditional Love A new play by Roger Rochowiak Directed by Ken Beachler April 5 8 12 15, 2001 Riverwalk Theatre * Three Barney Awards, denoted (B) below ...
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 ...
Debbie Friends * Senator Debbie Stabenow in* A fundraiser for The Riverwalk Theatre October 19, 1991 PERFORMERS * Tina Barnhart * Bruce Bennett * Jo...
Emma's Child * A drama comedy by Kristine Thatcher* Directed by Nancy Kammer September 11 13, 19 20, 1998 Lansing Civic Players Performed at Catholic Central ...
Epic Proportions EPIC PROPORTIONS By Larry Coen David Crane Directed by Susan Chmurynsky February 22 25 March 1 4, 2007 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage ...
Far East By A.R. Gurney Directed by Ken Beachler (P) August 19 22, 26 29, 2004 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Three Barney Awards, denoted (B) below * ...
Fortinbras FORTINBRAS Comedy by Lee Blessing Directed by Ken Beachler October 1 3 8 10, 2010 Riverwalk Theatre Black Box * One Thespie Award, denoted...
Francis Scott Key Daniel Webster IT'S ME! IT'S ME! IT'S FRANCIS SCOTT KEY! Musical by John Baldwin Bill Penn THE DEVIL DANIEL WEBSTER Comedy by Stephen Vin...
Gus Angie By Dick Hill Directed by Jane Zussman March 31 April 3 April 7 10, 2005 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * One Barney Award, denoted (B) below CA...
Hansel Gretel Meet Goldilocks By Jane Shipley Zussman * Thespie Award Best New Show (Playwright's Award) Music by Doug Austin Directed by Mark Zussman Mus...
Happily Ever After Story Theatre Directed by Bob Gras April 29 30, May 6 7, 2000 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * One Thespie Award denoted (T) below ...
Happily Ever After 2002 Story Theatre Fables Compiled and Directed by Bob Gras April 26 28, May 3 5, 2002 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * One Barney Award, ...
Happily Ever After 2003 Story Theatre Fables Compiled and Directed by Bob Gras April 25 27, May 2 4, 2003 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * One Barney Award...
Happily Ever After...and After Story Theatre Fables Compiled and Directed by Bob Gras April 28 29, May 5 6, 2001 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Barney Awar...
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...
Jack and the Beanstalk * A family musical by Stan Gill* Directed by Lee Helder (B) Music Director Doug Austin November 28 30, December 5 7 12 14, 2008 River...
Jest A Second! * By J*a*mes Sherman* Directed by Annette Jacobs August 6 9 13 16, 1998 Riverwalk Theatre RELATED PRODUCTION: * Beau Jest (RWT 1997) ...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat * Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice* Directed by Tom Ferris Riverwalk Theatre May 23 26 and May 30 June ...
Judy Woodland * Barney Award Marilyn Steegstra "You Take the Cake" Award (with Bill Woodland) (2020) Production Team * Social Security Scandals Christmas...
Kid Dinosaur * A Musical by Jim Houle* Music and Lyrics by Amy Wooley Adam Wilner Directed by Tom Kronk July 15 October 25, 1992 Riverwalk Theatre CAST ...
Lend Me A Tenor * By Ken Ludwig* Directed by Jane Shipley Zussman May 14 16, 21 23, 1999 Lansing Civic Players Performed at Catholic Central High School ...
Lies and Legends * The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin* Musical Arrangements by Stephen Chapin and Tom Chapin Original Creative Consultant Sandy C. Chapin Orig...
Li'l Abner * An original Musical Comedy by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank* with Lyrics and Music by Johnny Mercer and Gene de Paul Directed by Bill Henson Sept...
Little Mary Sunshine * Book, Music and Lyrics by Rick Besoyan* Directed by Ken Beachler Musical Direction by John Dale Smith May 18 21, 25 28 and June 1 4, 199...
Little Red Riding Hood Written by Stan Gill Directed by Bill Helder Music Direction by Doug Austin November 29 December 1, December 6 8 December 13 15, 2002 ...
Man of La Mancha * By Dale Wasserman and Mitch Leigh* Directed by Bill Henson Musical Director Mary Beth Blomquist July 21 24, 28 31 August 4 7, 1994 Riverw...
Matt Ottinger * Thespie Award Robert Busby Award (2011) reflecting overall contributions to theater and community * Barney Award Marilyn Steegstra "You ...
Miss Evers' Boys MISS EVERS' BOYS By David Feldshuh Directed by Ken Beachler February 21 25 Feb 28 Mar 2, 2008 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Thespie Awards...
Morning's at Seven By Paul Osborn Directed by Ken Beachler July 18 19, 24 26, 1999 Spotlight Theatre Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge CAST * Theodore Swanso...
Oliver! A musical by Lionel Bart Directed by Dan Pappas (T) Jane Shipley Zussman (T) Doug Austin, Music Director D. Thomas, Choreographer February 1 11, 200...
Our Town by Thornton Wilder Directed by John Baldwin May 24 27, May 31 June 3, 2001 Riverwalk Theatre * Two Barney Awards, denoted (B) below * One Thesp...
Over the River and Through the Woods A Comedy by Joe DiPietro Directed by Susan Chmurynsky June 19 22, 26 29, 2003 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Thespi...
Pinocchio (1997) * A Children's Musical Adapted and Directed by John Baldwin* with Music and Lyrics by Richard Addesso November 28 30, December 5 7 and 12 14, 1...
Prelude to a Kiss By Craig Lucas Directed by Ken Beachler March 25 28, April 1 4, 2004 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * One Barney Award, denoted (B) below ...
Puss in Boots (1996) * A children's musical by Bill Helder and Jane Shipley Zussman* with music by Doug Austin (B) Directed by Jane Shipley Zussman November 29 ...
Rumpelstiltskin By Stan Gill Music by Cindy Bright Directed by Jane Shipley Zussman (B) Music Director Doug Austin (2B) November 23 25 Nov 30 Dec 2, 2007 R...
She Loves Me! * Book by Joe Masteroff* Music by Jerry Back Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Musical Direction by Lynne Palmer Warren Production Directed by Lane A. G...
She's Your Mother! * A New Comedy by Roger Rochowiak Bill Helder* Directed by Bill Helder July 10 13, 17 20, 1997 Riverwalk Theatre * One Barney Award den...
Sleeping Beauty 05 Written and Directed by Bruce Bennett Music Written and Directed by Lynne Palmer Warren November 25 27, December 2 4, 9 11, 2005 Riverwalk T...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs A Children's Musical Comedy by Stan Gill and Cindy Bright Directed by Edric Spivey Musical Director Doug Austin November 23 25,...
Stepping Out * A Comedy by Richard Harris* Directed by Hal Hobson October 24 27, 31 November 3, 1996 Riverwalk Theatre * One Thespie Award denoted (T) below...
Table for Six * A Play by Roger Rochowiak* Directed by Bill Helder April 11 14, 18 21, 1996 Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Lois Hewitt......Marilyn Steegstra ...
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 Best of Happily Ever After * Story Theatre Fables* Compiled and Directed by Bob Gras July 26 28, August 2 4, 2002 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * One Ba...
The Bremen Town Musicians A children's musical by Stan Gill Directed by Ann Glenn November 27 29 and December 4 6, 2009 Riverwalk Theatre * One Thespie ...
The Elves and the Shoemaker * Book and Lyrics by Stan Gill* Music by Cindy Bright and Jeff Payne With additional lyrics by Bill Helder and music by Doug Austin ...
The Emperor's New Clothes * A Children's Musical Comedy by Stan Gill Cindy Bright* Directed by Bill Helder with Music Direction by Doug Austin November 27 Dec...
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 Frog Prince By Stan Gill Cindy Bright Directed by Bill Helder Music Director Doug Austin November 26 28, December 3 5, 10 12, 2004 Riverwalk Theatre Mai...
The Frog Prince (1992) * Book and Lyrics by Stan Gill* Music by Cindy Bright and Stan Gill Additional Music and Lyrics by Doug Austin, Bill Helder and John Shra...
The Gingerbread Witch By William J. Helder and Susan Tchudi Directed by Bill Helder April 11 13, 18 20, 1986 Okemos Barn Theatre RELATED SHOWS: * Witche...
The Laramie Project By Moises Kaufman Members of the Techtonic Theater Project Directed by Chad Badgero (T) May 6 9 13 15, 2004 Peppermint Creek Theatre Co...
The Little Foxes Drama by Lillian Hellman Directed by Susan Chmurynsky September 3 5 10 12, 2004 Lansing Civic Players Performed at Hannah Community Center,...
The Miss Firecracker Contest THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST By Beth Henley Directed by Mark Zussman October 14 17, 21 24, 1999 Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Car...
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 Pied Piper of Hamelin * By John Baldwin* Music by William Penn Directed by John Baldwin Musical Direction by John Gleason November 24 26, December 1 3 7...
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 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 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 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 Threepenny Opera Music by Kurt Weill Book and Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht English Adaptation by Marc Blitzstein Directed by Frank Rutledge September 25 28, 1...
The Waverly Gallery By Kenneth Lonergan Directed by T.E. Klunzinger March 6 9, 13 16, 2003 Riverwalk Theatre Main Stage * Three Barney Awards, denoted (...
To Be Announced (1991) by T.E. Klunzinger Directed by T.E. Klunzinger August 8 11 15 18, 1991 Stalwart Productions Performed at Riverwalk Theatre ANOTHE...
To Kill a Mockingbird * Drama by Christopher Sergel* Based on the novel by Harper Lee Directed by Tom Ferris October 12 15 19 22, 2006 Riverwalk Theatre Mai...
Victor Victoria By Blake Edwards Music by Henry Mancini Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Directed by Tony Sump Music Direction by Lynne Palmer Warren June 1 4 8 1...
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...
Why a Whale_ * Music by Jeff Payne* Additional Music by Stan Gill July 9 November 28, 1993 Directed by Marilyn Steegstra Riverwalk Theatre CAST * Molly....
Witches' Brew * By William Helder and Susan Tchudi* with Music and Lyrics by Richard Addesso Directed by Bill Helder March 23 April 1, 1990 Riverwalk Theatre ...
Witches' Gumbo An original musical for children by William Helder and Susan Tchudi with music and lyrics by Richard Addesso Directed by Bill Helder March 13 15...
Women...on the Go! Music Comedy Revue For and by the Women of Riverwalk Directed by Lee Helder and Susan Chmurynsky September 28 29, 2007 Riverwalk Theatr...