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Josh Short is the Founding Artistic Director of The Wilbury Theatre Group, where his directing credits include; Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King (w/ Rebecca Noon), Kristoffer Diaz's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, and the New England premieres of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (w/ David Tessier), Lisa D'Amour's Detroit, and Wallace Shawn's adaptation of The Threepenny Opera.

As an actor with the Wilbury Group he appeared in the New England premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries, and the group's inaugural production, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Other theatres include; Perishable Theatre (Providence, RI), The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (Pawtucket, RI), Elemental Theatre Collective (Providence, RI), The LaJolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), The Gaslamp Quarter Drama Department (San Diego, CA), The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival (Provincetown, MA), and The Providence Black Repertory Company, where he served as Associate Producer from 2008 until their closing in 2010. He lives outside Providence with his wife Christine, and daughters, Raegan and Olivia.

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Tickets Now Available For All FRINGEPVD Performances

Tickets and passes are now available for all performances at the 11th Annual FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group, July 14 - 27, 2024.
Wilbury Group Will Host FRINGEPVD 2024

The 11th Annual FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group will take place July 14 - 27, 2024.
Wilbury Group Extends ONCE Through Late June

Wilbury Theatre Group has extended the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE in Providence, RI, featuring Nile Hawver and Alison Russo, directed by Josh Short with music direction by Milly Massey and choreography by Ali Kenner Brodksy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look At ONCE At Wilbury Theatre Group

See first look photos of Wilbury Theatre Group's production of Tony Award-winning musical Once with book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová. 
New Musical NOISE, FAT HAM & More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 24/25 Main Series Season

The 2024/25 season at Wilbury Theatre Group, featuring the Rhode Island premieres and more has been revealed. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
ONCE Will Conclude Wilbury Group's 2023/24 Season

Rehearsals have begun for Wilbury Theatre Group's upcoming production of Tony Award-winning musical Once with book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová.
Photos: First Look at WOLF PLAY at Wilbury Theatre Group

Wilbury Theatre Group presents Hansol Jung’s Wolf Play directed by Marcel A. Mascaró, featuring Beth Alianiello, Jeff Ararat, Teddy Lytle, Ellen Zahniser, and Sara States in her Wilbury debut as “Wolf”.  Check out all new photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for ONCE at Wilbury Theatre Group

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast for upcoming production of Tony Award-winning musical Once. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wilbury Theatre Group and Brown Arts Institute to Present WHO IS THE HOUSEBOY?

Wilbury Theatre Group will present WHO IS THE HOUSEBOY?, a special theatrical presentation to support South African artist William Kentridge and The Centre for the Less Good Idea's residency this semester at Brown Arts Institute. Learn more!
Cast And Creative Team Set For WOLF PLAY at Wilbury Theatre Group

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast and creative team for 'Wolf Play' directed by Marcel A. Mascaró. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look At HIR By Taylor Mac At Wilbury Theatre Group

Wilbury Theatre Group presents the professional Rhode Island premiere of Hir by Taylor Mac and directed by Brien Lang from January 18 – February 4, 2023. Check out all new photos here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Rhode Island Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wilbury Theatre Group to Present HIR By Taylor Mac This Winter

Wilbury Theatre Group presents the professional Rhode Island premiere of 'Hir' by Taylor Mac, directed by Brien Lang.
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Rhode Island Awards; NEWSIES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stadium Theatre & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; NEWSIES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stadium Theatre & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards December 5th Standings; NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look at INDECENT at Wilbury Theatre Group

Wilbury Theatre Group presents the return of the acclaimed and wildly successful production of the Tony Award-winning play Indecent by Paula Vogel, directed by Susie Schutt from November 30  – December 17, 2023. Check out all new production photos here!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; A CHRISTMAS CAROL Leads Best Play!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wilbury Group to Continue 2023/24 Main Series With Remount Of INDECENT

Experience the acclaimed and unforgettable production of 'Indecent' by Paula Vogel at Wilbury Theatre Group. This Tony Award-winning play tells the true story behind a controversial Yiddish play that was shut down on Broadway in 1922. Don't miss this powerful indictment of oppression and censorship.
Photos: First Look At World Premiere Of 2216 At Wilbury Theatre Group

Wilbury Theatre Group will present the first show of its 2023/24 Season: the world premiere 2216: The Remix of a Global Experiment written and directed by JaMario Stills. Check out photos!

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