Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at The Players
by Christopher Verleger - Mar 19, 2026
The word is “special.” While several adjectives come to mind, the one that does the most justice when describing The Players’ cheerful, heartfelt production of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’—as well as each of the actors in the cast, and the musical itself—is indisputably “special.”
Photos: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER At Contemporary Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
The Contemporary Theater Company will open its production of Peter and the Starcatcher on October 24 at 7 p.m., launching its 20th Anniversary Season with a reimagined take on the beloved origin story of Peter Pan. Check out photos of the show.
Review: HANAKKAH SCHMANUKKAH at Burbage Theatre Company
by Jay Pateakos - Dec 11, 2023
What did our critic think of HANAKKAH SCHMANUKKAH at Burbage Theatre Company? If you're tired of the same old Christmas plays every year, you may just find what you are looking for in this original, world premiere engagement of Hanukkah Schmanukkah at the Burbage Theatre Company.
Review: SENSE & SENSIBILITY at Burbage Theatre Company
by Jay Pateakos - Nov 22, 2022
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.
Burbage Theatre Co to Present Original Film Adaptation of MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021
Burbage Theatre Co hits the big screen with an original feature-length film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Jeff Church. This thrillingly haunting production showcases some of Rhode Island theatre's best talent, captured on film in stunning professional quality.
MACBETH to be Presented at Burbage Theatre Co
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021
Burbage Theatre Co hits the big screen with an original feature-length film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Jeff Church. This spellbinding production will be available FREE to watch both in-person and online.
Epic Theatre Company Announces Over 5 Million Reached With Digital Content
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2020
Epic Theatre Company announces after six months of curating a rotation of digital programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its social media engagement numbers have shattered new records and its content has reached over five million people across Rhode Island and all over the world.
Epic Presents FILL IN THE BLANCK
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2020
Aaron Blanck is back for a third round of stupendous silliness this Saturday, May 23rd at 8pm for 'Fill in the Blanck: An Epic Game Show' Live on Epic's Facebook Page.
Epic Announces All Digital Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2020
Epic Theatre Company has announced its first-ever, all-digital summer season. After shifting its schedule, the company has decided to postpone its production of 'The Laramie Project' and 'I Can Speak' in favor of productions tailored specifically for online platforms that will debut in July and August, respectively.