Ed Shea News

2nd Story Theatre's summer of murder, mystery, and mayhem continues with productions of Agatha Christie's legendary whodunit, The Mousetrap, performed in rep with Jack Sharkey's killer comedy, The Murder Room from July 5 through September 1, 2013.

National Geographic Channel (@NatGeoChannel) today announced that up-and-coming actor Will Rothhaar (@Poetiqrothhaar) has been cast as the volatile former Marine and assassin Lee Harvey Oswald in the upcoming two-hour original factual drama Killing Kennedy by Scott Free Productions. Rothhaar is the final of the four major players in the film to be announced, joining Rob Lowe (John F. Kennedy), Ginnifer Goodwin (Jacqueline Kennedy) and Michelle Trachtenberg (Marina Oswald).

The Exonerated by Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen, is set to be produced by 2nd Story Theatre, Ed Shea, Artistic Director, in collaboration with Mixed Magic Theatre, Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, Artistic Director, from May 31 - June 30. The show will be performed at the Bristol Statehouse, 240 High Street, Bristol, RI.

Among other things, playwright Tennessee Williams is known for plays which fit into the category of "southern gothic." His works are often set in the south and tell steamy, sordid tales of love, sex, power and death. One such play, The Rose Tattoo, is set in a small town on the gulf coast, where everybody knows everybody else's business and where secrets and passions run as deep as the humidity is high. Less often produced than Williams' other plays, Rose Tattoo is currently on the stage at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, adapted by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey, plays 2nd Story Theatre, now through April 7, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, adapted by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey, will play 2nd Story Theatre, tonight, March 8-April 7, 2013.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, adapted by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey, will play 2nd Story Theatre, March 8-April 7, 2013.

Peter Shaffer creates an intriguing piece of historical fiction by recognizing that the most forceful and compelling of human foibles often emerge clearly in situations of artistic rivalry.

2nd Story Theatre presents Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, now running through February 17, 2013, directed by Pat Hegnauer. BroadwayWorld has a first look below.

2nd Story Theatre presents Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, tonight, January 18-February 17, 2013, directed by Kym Moore. One of the most brilliantly theatrical scripts of the last fifty years, Peter Shaffer's fantastical masterpiece weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. The film version won an Oscar, but this is a story best experienced live onstage.

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Rhode Island in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

2nd Story Theatre presents Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, January 18-February 17, 2013, directed by Kym Moore. One of the most brilliantly theatrical scripts of the last fifty years, Peter Shaffer's fantastical masterpiece weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. The film version won an Oscar, but this is a story best experienced live onstage.

2nd Story Theatre presents Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers, a nostalgic nod to family, love and hope, tonight, now playing through December 16, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

2nd Story Theatre stages the perfect holiday play, Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers, a nostalgic nod to family, love and hope tonight, November 16 through December 16, 2012.

The courtroom of the Bristol Statehouse provides the perfect atmosphere for 'An Inspector Calls,' and 2nd Story's cast flawlessly presents J.B. Priestley's clever and thought-provoking work.