Where will YOU be October 4?

As I reported before, this Saturday is the staged reading of Roger Rochowiak’s new “dramedy” at Riverwalk — featuring Amy Rickett, Jeff Magnuson, Lewis Elson, Sally Hecksell, Bob Robinson and James Houska. Free event; donations welcomed. 7pm

That is ALSO the date for Stage One’s Annual Red Carpet Awards GALA celebration, in case you want to dress up for something fancier that includes dinner, drinks, awards and more.  Details at:


https://www.facebook.com/events/2200-lake-lansing-rd-lansing-mi-united-states-michigan-48912/2025-stage-one-annual-red-carpet-awards-gala/4206088146339712/




October  202510/2 - 26 - Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Tony Caselli  - Thurs 10/2 @ 7:30 is Pay-What-You-Wish; preview performances ($22): Fri 10/3 @ 7:30, Sat 10/4 & Sun 10/5 @ 2; remaining weeks (regular prices): Thurs @ 2, Fri @ 7:30, Sat @ 2 & 7:30, Sun @ 2 - WT

10/3-5 7pm Fri; Sat-Sun 2pm - Storybook Reunion Murders by Scott Haan, directed by Teresa Hurd - Greyhound Intermediate School Eaton Rapids - ICGT

10/4 - 7pm - A Woman Unfiltered a staged reading of a new play by Roger Rochowiak, directed by Tom Ferris - RWT
10/4 - 6:30pm - Peppermint Creek Annual Red Carpet Awards Gala. https://www.facebook.com/events/2200-lake-lansing-rd-lansing-mi-united-states-michigan-48912/2025-stage-one-annual-red-carpet-awards-gala/4206088146339712/ PCTC

10/4-12 The Seagull by Anton Chekov & Stupid F##king Bird by Aaron Posner, directed by Rob Roznowski, alternating performances; see specific shows/times at https://www.greaterlansingtheatre.net/events-calendar.html- MSU

10/9 - 19  - 7pm Thu; 8pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun. - Ravenscroft by Don Nigro - Black Box Play Directed by Amanda Macomber - RWT

10-10-12, 17-18 - 7pm Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun - Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties by Jen Silverman; Director: Emma Quick  Black Box - LCC 
10/13 & 14 - 7pm - AUDITiONS for Halloween Radio Show at Edgewood Community Church, 469 N. Hagadorn in East Lansing - AAF

10/13 7pm - AUDITIONS: A Winter Masquerade: a holiday cabaret directed by Sabrina Dahlgren - RWT
10/14–19-7:30pm Tue-Fri; 2pm & 7:30pm Sat; 1pm & 6:30pm  Sun -- Disney’s Beauty & the Beast - Great Hall - WTN

10/17-18 - adults 14+ 6-10pm; kids 8-13 noon-4 Saturday -  Auditions for Frozen, The Broadway Musical. audition info & signup: https://www.evolvetheatrics.com/frozen-auditions.html and the password is: frozen2026 - EVO

10/17-19  - 7pm & 3pm Sun. - A Song for Coretta by Pearl Cleage, directed by Kamara Drane - IX

10/24-25 8pm Fri-Sat - Cursed Cabaret: under the Ghost Light directed by Aaron Wittbrodt - RWT

10/24-11/2- 7:30pm Fri & Sat; 2pm Sun - Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott, Directed by: Sabrina Dahlgren - LEB

10/26 & 27 - 7pm AUDITIONS for 12 Incompetent Jurors, A Black Box production directed by Steve Lee - www.riverwalktheatre.com/auditions - RWT
10/31 - 7pm - Halloween Radio Show original script “The Night Shift”, the classic story of “War of the Worlds” as heard through a radio talk show when the aliens land very close to Lansing — plus original one-act scripts: “Sam and Chris Break the Fourth Wall” and “Scooby-Doo Where Are the Carrots?” at EL Hannah Community Center - AAF


Greater Lansing Ubiquitous Theaters

** AAF - Audio Air Force - radio shows - www.audioairforce.com - Dave Downing - 517-881-9746 
DD - The Dinner Detective - AC Hotel Lansing University Area 3160 East Michigan Avenue, 48912  https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/lansing/
EVO - Evolve Theatrics - evolvetheatrics.com, [email protected], 517-490-4567 
* IX - Ixion - ixiontheatre.com, [email protected], 517-775-4246 
LCC - Lansing Community College Arts - www.lcc.edu/showinfo, 517-483-1122 
LEB - Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts - 122 E. Main St., Owosso, MI - LebowskyCenter.com - 989-723-4003
* PCTC - Peppermint Creek Theatre Company - www.peppermintcreek.org
MSU - Michigan State University Department of Theatre - www.theatre.msu.edu - 517-432-2000
RWT - Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre, www.RiverwalkTheatre.com, 228 Museum Drive 517-482-5700
WT - Williamston Theatre - 122 S. Putnam St. Williamston 48895 - 517-655-SHOW (7469) www.williamstontheatre.org 
WTN - Wharton Center for Performing Arts at MSU - 517-432-2000 or 1-800-Wharton or www.whartoncenter.com

* Performs at Stage One, 2200 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 48912 
** Performs at E.L. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Staged Reading of A Woman Unfiltered
A new play by local playwright, Roger Rochowiak
at Riverwalk Theatre’s Rotary Main Stage
Karen became a widow six months ago and is not doing well with her new life-style. When the structure of a family changes, due to death. The strengths and weaknesses of those left behind sometimes have a way of coming to the surface in not the most pleasant ways. 


This reading features an all-star cast of Amy Rickett, Jeff Magnuson, Lewis Elson, Sally Hecksell, Bob Robinson and James Houska. Playwright Roger calls it a “DramaCom” that ends with laughter.

October 4, 2025 
7:00 PM
Free Event, donations accepted.


http://www.riverwalktheatre.com
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Time is running out to enroll for the first FREE "Behind the Scenes" series of two classes, sponsored by the MSU Friends of Theatre in association with the MSU Department of Theatre. 

The the first class, focusing on Chekhov's "The Seagull" and Aaron Posner's "The Stupid, F*****g Bird," takes place Thursday, October 2, at 3 p.m., with the theatre department's Rob Roznowski leading the discussion. The follow-up class, which is a follow-up discussion featuring actors and/or others associated with the production, is October 16, after the plays close.

Complete information on the class and plays can be found here: https://theatre.msu.edu/behind-the-scenes/ or go straight to the sign-up sheet athttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-5PRMKOk8sW0AowAKJ-dRIQiWtvZbR1igUeCe2J6pmMOGhw/viewform. If you have any questions, please contact Kath Clark at [email protected] or (517) 884-7796. Seating is limited. 

Future classes will focus on the upcoming productions of Shakespeare's "Othello" and Jane Austen's "Persuasion." 
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​OHMIGOD, you guys! Cult classic Legally Blonde comes to Riverwalk’s mainstage.

The cast and crew of the smash hit, Legally Blonde, are hard at work getting ready to wow audiences with their bend & snap!  Riverwalk will be opening its season with this catchy pink production starting Thursday, September 11, and running through Sunday, September 21.
Director: Brian Farnham
Music Director: Angie Schwab 


Synopsis: Elle Woods is the quintessential California Girl: Blonde hair, red convertible,
and handsome boyfriend to boot. When life throws her into a tailspin, Elle finds herself
thrown into the world of Harvard Law School. With the help of her friends Paulette and
Emmett, Elle goes on a journey of discovering strength, passion, and that being yourself
never goes out of style!

Veteran Director Brian Farnham is set to bring cult classic musical Legally Blonde to the
mainstage at Riverwalk Theatre. Leading the cast is Lansing newcomer Tess Klygis as
Elle Woods. Says Farnham of Klygis, “She is a masterful actress, and seeing her
character arc come full circle has been an incredible experience.” Unlike traditional
stages, Riverwalk brings you into Elle’s world, closer to the action. “You can expect a
much more intimate experience and a more engrossing story as well as a lot of laughs
and iconic moments,” Farnham adds. The cast of 22 blends newcomers and Lansing
staples into one heck of a cast; pair that with a dynamite production team, and
Riverwalk has a surefire hit on its hands. This cult classic is one you won’t want to
miss!

Fans of Legally Blonde can expect to see everyone's favorite blonde lawyer, Elle Woods, as she works her way through Harvard Law. This time, she will also juggle impressive choreography and a difficult score along with her classes, mean girls, and a complicated love life. The transformation of Elle Woods is an integral part of this story, and according to Farnham, "the musical does an even better job of showing that transformation."  

Fans of Riverwalk Theatre might notice a significant number of new names in this impressive cast! 10 of the 22 cast members in this production are brand new to Riverwalk. In fact, Tess Klygis (Elle Woods) and Carsyn Cantey (Brooke Wyndham) both just recently moved to the Lansing area! In this show, you will see debut performances and performances from Riverwalk veterans alike! 

Cast:
Elle Woods- Tess Klygis
Emmett Forrest- Spencer Sullivan
Warner Huntington III- Nick Kreider
Vivienne Kensington- Beck Murphy
Paulette Buonufonte- Lindsey Parr Hemming
Professor Callahan- Kameron Going
Brooke Wyndham- Carsyn Cantey
Margot- Heather Koch
Serena- Erin Biel
Pilar- Carmen Zavala
Enid Hoops- Taren Going 
Kyle the Delivery Guy- Ron Meyer
Ensemble: Ashton Cooley-McCall, Sylvia Bunn, Kaela Panicucci, Tricia Rogers, Ellie Alspaugh, Michael Palmer, Evan David, Cuauhtemoc Vargas, Jonas Greenberg, Matt Ottinger

Show Dates:
Thursday, September 11, 7:00 P.M. 
Friday, September 12, 8:00 P.M. 
Saturday, September 13, 8:00 P.M. 
Sunday, September 14, 2:00 P.M. 
Thursday, September 18, 7:00 P.M. 
Friday, September 19, 8:00 P.M. 
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 P.M. 
Sunday, September 21, 2:00 P.M.

Tickets:
You may make a reservation by purchasing tickets online https://www.riverwalktheatre.com in person at the Riverwalk Theatre Box Office or by calling Riverwalk Theatre at (517) 482- 5700.  Box office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00  p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Prices:
$25 Adult
$20 Senior/Student/Military
$15 Child (under 12yrs)