Jay Pateakos

What did our critic think of THE VIEWING ROOM at Attleboro Community Theatre?

What did our critic think of OCEAN STATE BLACK & FUNNY IMPROV FESTIVAL at Contemporary Theater Company?

What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea? I generally don’t get into love stories all that much-just a general preference-but Theatre By The Sea’s third entry into its 90th season, “The Bodyguard: The Musical” was so much more.

What did our critic think of THE CHILDREN at Gamm Theatre?What would you do if faced with the chance to make a difference that would risk your way of life in your twilight years? Would you go or take the safer route?

What did our critic think of THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY at Providence Performing Arts Center?

What did our critic think of BAD JEWS at Gamm Theatre? When a beloved grandfather passes away, leaving behind a sentimental family heirloom, what would your family do to possess it? Chances are, not to the extent of this family!

What did our critic think of 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL at Contemporary Theater? It's been 18 years that Contemporary Theater Company has been putting on this 24-hour play festival, an amazing concoction of stories and actors and action that just can't be compared to anything else because, frankly, there is nothing else like it.

It was one of those shows that you did not quite know what to expect. Being an 80's kid, I knew the mastery of David Foster, mostly from my infatuation with Chicago, but didn't know if this show with singer-songwriter and wife Katharine McPhee would be more of a hit concert redux or a Christmas show or something completely different. It proved to be a wonderful mix of all.

What did our critic think of SENSE & SENSIBILITY at Burbage Theatre Company? When it comes to Jane Austen, it's typically a love-hate relationship. My wife, so deep into the former category, worried how I would take Burbage's Rhode Island Premiere of Austen's SENSE & SENSIBILITY since I am not as familiar with Austen's work. But, in the end, she had little to worry about.

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Rep.?

What did our critic think of TOOTSIE: THE COMEDY MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center?

What did our critic think of TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center? The Providence Performing Arts Center opened its 2022-23 season with the National Tour launch of TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL-its 21st national tour launch since 2008's LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL.

What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea? So for the sake of full disclosure, I am an 80's kid at heart. It's the only music I listen to (maybe a little 70's too because of my older sister) and Footloose has always been one of the best 80's soundtracks bar none.

Packing in a load of humor, music, spontaneity and spectacular staging, Blue Man Group has been a phenomenon for nearly 35 years for a reason and it won't take long to realize why.

If you have ever known anyone that is honest to a fault and holds nothing back no matter what situation, well, meet the play version.

For those who have ever been in a wedding party, you know the drill. Who the hell are these bridesmaids or groomsmen that we are weirdly matched up with?  Do we even know them, or, more importantly, how much do we really know the bride or the groom (or both) at all?

When typically going into a theatre performance, you have either seen the play before or heard about it in some way so you go in with certain expectations. The great thing about 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' was, with never seeing a performance, we had no idea what we were in for, a visually stunning performance that proved to be magical.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.....a perfect time for a perfect holiday performance

THE LATE WEDDING-an abstract look at relationships far and wide, how people interact, and why we are who we are, just don't expect it all wrapped in a bow.

I'm not the biggest fan of romantic comedies-so predictable and just too much, well, drama you know? Probably why the movie studios have shied away from these over the past 18 months. Who needs more depression? But THE 1990 PRETTY WOMAN has always been a rare feather in the Rom Com hat and the launching of the North American Tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the Providence Performing Arts Center proved no different.