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LCC Stages 'The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon'
College production mashes up all 209 Grimm fairy tales into one zany, family-friendly show.
Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:07pm
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Lansing Community College is staging a production of 'The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,' a play that attempts to mash together all 209 Grimm fairy tales. The play features both classic tales like 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella' as well as more obscure and bizarre stories from the Grimmoire. The production aims to explore how these folk tales have been 'Disneyfied' over the years, while also providing a fun, family-friendly experience for all ages.
Why it matters
The play provides an opportunity for LCC students, including those not studying theater, to gain experience in children's theater and audience engagement. It also aims to make live theater more accessible to the Lansing community by offering free admission and eliminating financial barriers.
The details
The play is directed by Blake Bowen and features a cast that includes both LCC students and community members. The production will dive into lesser-known Grimm tales like 'The Devil's Grandmother' and 'The Girl Without Hands' alongside the more famous stories. The playwrights have loosely connected the tales to create a narrative, though the focus is on the 'zany' and comedic interpretation of the Grimm canon.
- The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon will be performed on February 20-22 and 27-28, 2026.
- Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The players
Blake Bowen
The director of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon and a faculty member at Lansing Community College.
Lansing Community College
The college hosting the production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon as part of its theater season.
What they’re saying
“Those are probably the big ones that audiences will know. Then there are a few off-kilter, different Brothers Grimm tales thrown in there that audiences will have no idea about.”
— Blake Bowen, Director
“The play talks, in a very fun way, a lot about how those tales have been Disneyfied and have lost some of their meaning. Most folks think of these as Disney stories, as opposed to folk tales that go back years and years before Disney arrived. It's fun play on what Disney has done to these tales.”
— Blake Bowen, Director
What’s next
Tickets for The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon are free but required, and can be obtained at the LCC box office. Seating in the black box theater is limited, so early reservations are recommended, especially for families and groups.
The takeaway
LCC's production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon offers a unique opportunity for the Lansing community to experience the original, often darker Grimm fairy tales in a fun, family-friendly way. The show also provides valuable experience for LCC students in the art of children's theater and audience engagement.
