Keith Baker News

Laughter can be found at Bristol Riverside Theatre in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, running March 12 - March 31.  The humorous and touching play is directed by Bristol Riverside Theatre's artistic director Keith Baker. Previews begin Tuesday, March 12, with opening night set for Thursday, March 14.

Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its One Night Stand series with two iconic comedians, Louie Anderson and Robert Klein. Louie Anderson performs twice on Saturday, May 25. Robert Klein performs once on Friday, May 31.

Bristol Riverside Theatre starts the new year with the American classic On Golden Pond, by Ernest Thompson, running January 22 - February 10.  The humorous and heartwarming play is directed by Bristol Riverside Theatre's founding director Susan D. Atkinson. Previews begin Tuesday, January 22, with opening night set for Thursday, January 24.

Bristol Riverside Theatre is proud to announce the new series BRT's One Night Stand with contemporary jazz icons Spyro Gyra. They will perform one show on Thursday, February 14.

Actress, writer, comedian, Candice Guardino is being called someone who "Stuns!", 'A Must See' and is "Re- defining Solo Performances" by Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Jersey. Bristol Riverside Theatre will present Candice's hit show, Italian Bred, Friday and Saturday February 15th and 16th with 7pm and 9:30pm showtimes.

BroadwayWorld has a first look at photos of the world premiere of the new musical comedy The Rivals at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Based on the famously funny farce about Mrs. Malaprop, The Rivals features book and lyrics by two-time Tony nominee Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and music by two-time Richard Rodgers Award-winner Stephen Weiner (The Honeymooners). The production will run from October 30 to November 18, 2018, with opening night set for Thursday, November 1.

Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of the new musical comedy The Rivals, based on the famously funny farce about Mrs. Malaprop, running October 30 - November 18. Check out footage of the cast in rehearsal below!

Rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of the new musical comedy The Rivals at Bristol Riverside Theatre. Based on the famously funny farce about Mrs. Malaprop, The Rivals features book and lyrics by two-time Tony nominee Peter Kellogg (Anna Karenina), and music by two-time Richard Rodgers Award-winner Stephen Weiner (The Honeymooners). The production will run from October 30 to November 18, 2018, with opening night set for Thursday, November 1.

Bristol Riverside Theatre opens its 32nd Mainstage season with the one-woman tour de force, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel on September 18th - October 7th. Directed by Jennie Eisenhower, it stars Licia Watson in the title role.

Bristol Riverside Theatre opens its 32nd Mainstage season with the one-woman tour de force, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel on September 18th - October 7th. Directed by Jennie Eisenhower, it stars Licia Watson in the title role.

Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with the world premiere of the new musical comedy The Rivals, based on the famously funny farce about Mrs. Malaprop, running October 30 - November 18.

Bristol Riverside Theatre opens its 32nd Mainstage season with the one-woman tour de force, Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel on September 18th - October 7th. Directed by Jennie Eisenhower, it stars Licia Watson in the title role.

Bristol Riverside Theatre welcomes back Don McCloskey for a one-night stand on August 25th. Don McCloskey, a singer-songwriter born in Bristol PA, returns to the stage he grew up performing on for a rollicking night of interactive sing-a-longs and multi-media storytelling. With a repertoire spanning three albums, two decades, and multiple genres, Don will be sharing the stories of the people and places in Bristol that inspired and helped shaped his eclectic musical style.

Bristol Riverside Theatre concludes its Summer Music Fest series with BROADWAY SUMMER SPECTACULAR on August 9-19 with a trip to the Great White Way, BRT style.  Broadway Summer Spectacular features an evening packed with Broadway hits from composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, and Leonard Bernstein. Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band are joined by BRT veterans Jake Blouch, Laura Giknis, Maggie Griffin-Smith, Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton, and Tasha Waters.

Bristol Riverside Theatre recaptures the excitement, the mood and the frantic intensity of the 1960s when Beatlemania Now performs live on-stage on July 25-29. Against a backdrop of stunning images which evoke memories of some of the most turbulent decades of modern times, this tribute concert features over thirty songs spanning the Fab Four's legendary career, from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road with authentic costumes and instruments.

Bristol Riverside Theatre's Summer Music Fest travels back in time to the 60s and 70s with Time in a Bottle on July 12-22.  With songs like Just The Way You Are, Let It Be, and The Way We Were, this program takes a chart-topping trip through favorite songs of the decades.  Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band are joined by BRT veterans Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Kevin Toniazzo-Naughton, and Maggie Griffin-Smith with BRT newcomer Jake Blouch.

Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off its Summer Music Fest series with Unforgettable: A Tribute to America's Greatest Songwriters on June 14-24. Unforgettable presents the best songs from pop culture, musicals, and movies, with selections such as "Night & Day", "Summertime", and "The Pink Panther Theme".  Led by Keith Baker and the BRT Band, the program features BRT favorites Demetria Joyce Bailey, Philip Chaffin, Derrick Cobey, Elyse Langley, and Keith Spencer.

Get nostalgic for the music of the Sixties with The Music of Bobby Darin starring Vegas entertainer Ron Gartner and his swingin' band at Bristol Riverside Theatre for one week only. In this special show, Vegas entertainer Ron Gartner and his swingin' band honor the legendary Bobby Darin performing his most popular hits such as "Mack The Knife", "Dream Lover", "Beyond the Sea", "Artificial Flowers", "If I Were a Carpenter", "Clementine", "That's All", and many more!

Bristol Riverside Theatre announces the appointment of Kevin Maroney as Managing Director following a national search conducted by Management Consultants for the Arts, Inc.