Josh Short News

 Wilbury Theatre Group presents the Rhode Island premiere of Tony-Award winner for Best Play (2016) The Humans by Stephen Karam, directed by Josh Short.

Rose Weaver has impeccable credentials: a highly respected actress, singer, and writer, whose star turn as Aunt Ester in last season's 'Gem of the Ocean' at Trinity was transcendent. Alas, the world premiere of her new play, 'Silhouette of a Silhouette' at the Wilbury aims high, but never quite soars.

Wilbury Theatre Group will present the World Premiere of Silhouette of a Silhouette by Rhode Island icon Rose Weaver and directed by Don Mays - September 30 through October 16. See photos from the production.

Wilbury Theatre Group will present the World Premiere of Silhouette of a Silhouette by Rhode Island icon Rose Weaver and directed by Don Mays - September 30 through October 16.

The Season Two finale of God Talks to An Agnostic – a twelve-part audio drama written, directed and featuring Don Mays – airs on Saturday, September 24 at 3:00pm on The Public's Radio.

The full schedule of events have been announced for FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival® presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group in collaboration with WaterFire Providence: July 17 - 30, 2022.

Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the plays for their upcoming 2022/23 Season.  They include the world premiere of Rose Weaver’s Silhouette of a Silhouette, the world premiere of a new musical by playwright and poet Darcie Dennigan, Off With Their Heads, and more.

Wilbury Theatre Group presents Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812; an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, from the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy (Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage, Three Pianos and Ghost Quartet). 

When Dave Malloy’s NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 closed on Broadway in late 2017, fans of the show (myself included) lamented when, or if, it would be possible to see any iteration of this show again. Thanks to the Wilbury Theatre Group, our hopes have been answered! Known for its eclectic score, ranging through music styles from electronic dance music to folk, GREAT COMET featured a 360 degree, interactive experience no matter where one sat in the theatre. And, with a cast who could act, sing, and play instruments, it seemed unlikely that the show would ever have legs in a regional setting. Fortunately, the Wilbury Theatre Group is more than up to the challenge.

Wilbury Theatre Group presents Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812; an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, from the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy (Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage, Three Pianos and Ghost Quartet).

Wilbury Theatre Group presents Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812; an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, from the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy (Beowulf – A Thousand Years of Baggage, Three Pianos and Ghost Quartet). 

Wilbury Theatre Group presents the world premiere of AntigonX, a queer, Latinx interpretation of Sophocles' classical Greek tragedy, written and co-directed by Shey Rivera Ríos. Set in Puerto Rico, AntigonX blends ritual and myth in a poetic meditation on seeking out hope during dark times.

Wilbury Theatre Group presents the world premiere of AntigonX, a queer, Latinx interpretation of Sophocles’ classical Greek tragedy, written and co-directed by Shey Rivera Ríos. Set in Puerto Rico, AntigonX blends ritual and myth in a poetic meditation on seeking out hope during dark times.

Wilbury Theatre Group is among The Champlin Foundation's latest round of grantees and has received a grant of $185,745 to fund the build-out of a new performance space at WaterFire Arts Center, including the soundproofing of the flexible black box theater, backstage renovations, and necessary electrical and HVAC modifications. The Champlin Foundation supports the capital needs of Rhode Island non-profits -- funding that is often the hardest to raise.

Wilbury Theatre Group presents a new virtual iteration of Shey Rivera Ríos' Fire Flowers and a Time Machine (Flores de Fuego y una Máquina del Tiempo) streaming December 16 through January 1. 

 Wilbury Theatre Group announces the extension of Charlie Thurston’s Lifted, a modern meditation on the Icarus myth, directed by Josh Short outdoors at WaterFire Arts Center.  Now extended through November 20, the production features Daraja Hinds, Victor Neto and Jim O’Brien. For tickets, visit thewilburygroup.org/lifted

In continuation of their ongoing efforts to make live theatre accessible to everyone, Wilbury Theatre Group has officially launched a Pay-What-You-Can structure for all performances.  Audience members now can set their own ticket price. 

Presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group, Charlie Thurston's new drama Lifted is a modern meditation on the Icarus myth, featuring performances by Daraja Hinds, Victor Neto and Jim O'Brien. Directed by Wilbury Group Artistic Director Josh Short, Lifted is being presented outdoors at WaterFire Arts Center, October 21 through November 13.

Presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group, Charlie Thurston's new drama Lifted is a modern meditation on the Icarus myth, featuring performances by Daraja Hinds, Victor Neto and Jim O’Brien.

Providence's Wilbury Theatre Group has announced details for the upcoming premiere of Charlie Thurston's Lifted, a modern meditation on the Icarus myth, directed by Artistic Director Josh Short and presented outdoors at WaterFire Arts Center, October 21 through November 13. The production features Daraja Hinds, Victor Neto and Jim O'Brien.