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The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Rhode Island.

Interview: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Maeve Moynihan Shares her Journey to Becoming Scout in the National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2023


In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Maeve Moynihan discusses her journey and excitement of starring in the national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird. Read on to learn more about her experience and role as Scout....

HAMILTON's Ta'Rea Campbell Talks Starring as Angelica Schuyler in the National Tour's 'Philip Cast'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 04, 2021


BroadwayWorld spoke with Ta'Rea Campbell, the Hamilton Philip Company's own Angelica Schuyler, to discuss stepping back on stage after a year and a half, how she's changed as a performer, her favorite things about Angelica Schuyler, and more! ...

SPONGEBOB's Vivacious Méami Maszewski - A Pearl Of A Personality!
by Gil Kaan - March 02, 2020


The national tour of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL lands at the Dolby Theatre for its Los Angeles premiere March 24, 2020. This 50+-city tour brings the fun, colorful, inspirational tale of SpongeBob Squarepants and his fellow townsfolk of Bikini Bottom. The effervescent Méami Maszewski, who performs the ro...

Kate Kataja of Wilbury Theatre Group Talks Third Annual PROVIDENCE FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Robert Barossi - July 22, 2016


Promising to be bigger than ever, and not just because of added performance venues, the Providence Fringe Festival returns for its third year on July 26. I spoke with Kate Kataja of The Wilbury Theatre Group, which has produced the festival in each of its first three years, about her role and what a...

Kristin Chenoweth Brings AN INTIMATE EVENING to PPAC Stage
by Robert Barossi - April 04, 2016


While Kristin Chenoweth may best be known for originating the role of Glinda in the Broadway musical Wicked or one of her many film and television roles, the amazingly versatile performer has had a career spanning just about every medium and genre. Chenoweth's work on TV has included The West Wing, ...

BWW Review: Epic Theatre Titillates and Thrills with AMERICAN STRIPPERS
by Andria Tieman - November 16, 2015


AMERICA STRIPPERS is a show that leaves the audience wiping away tears of laughter as it manages to both take one back to childhood while still remaining very adult.  Sound overwhelming?  It is, but in a very good way....

BWW Interviews: Josh Short of The Wilbury Group Talks 2nd Annual PROVIDENCE FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Robert Barossi - June 30, 2015


According to the United States Association of Fringe Festivals, the idea of a Fringe started in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1947. Since the beginning of that most-famous Fringe, other festivals have sprouted up all over the United States, from Philly to San Diego and places in between. The Association d...

BWW Interviews: OUT LOUD Theatre Promises Innovative, Immersive Theatrical Experiences in Season Three
by Veronica Bruscini - January 05, 2015


Kira Hawkridge, OUT LOUD's artistic director, joined BroadwayWorld Rhode Island to discuss the season's productions and preview how these selections fit into OUT LOUD's vision for innovative and immersive theatrical experiences....

BWW Interviews: RAIN Tour Brings Beatles Tribute Show to PPAC
by Robert Barossi - June 17, 2014


It would be hard to argue that any musical group in the last century has had a more lasting impact than the Beatles. They are one of the most instantly recognizable and well-known bands in music history and have many of the most instantly recognizable and beloved songs in contemporary music. Those s...

BWW Interviews: OUT LOUD Theatre's Artistic Director Previews 2 WOMEN. 2 WEEKENDS. 2 SHOWS. Collaboration
by Veronica Bruscini - June 10, 2014


OUT LOUD Theatre and La Voce: Theatre that Speaks are teaming up to present Shakespeare's Hamlet and Sarah Kane's CRAVE for the "2 Women. 2 Weekends. 2 Shows." project. Kira Hawkridge, Artistic Director of OUT LOUD Theatre, talked with BroadwayWorld Rhode Island about the family ties between the tw...

Alton Brown Takes Quirky Culinary Science on the Road in THE EDIBLE INEVITABLE TOUR
by Veronica Bruscini - February 16, 2014


Food Network favorite Alton Brown - the gracious and always-witty star of Good Eats, Iron Chef, and Cutthroat Kitchen - arrives in Providence later this week with his latest project: Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour....

BWW Interviews: FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Previews Kronos Quartet, Shares Passion for Arts Education
by Veronica Bruscini - November 06, 2013


Kathleen Pletcher, executive artistic director of FirstWorks in Providence, joined BroadwayWorld.com to discuss the company's arts education program in Rhode Island, FirstWorks' upcoming 10th anniversary season, and an exciting musical collaboration with the world-renowned Kronos Quartet....

BWW INTERVIEWS: Lynda Carter talks new album, new gig and, of course, Wonder Woman
by Randy Rice - December 07, 2011


Lynda Carter will be playing a free show at Mohegan Sun's Wolf Den on Saturday, December 10th....

Blythe Danner Talks Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Trinity Rep and More!
by Randy Rice - August 15, 2011


Over Labor Day weekend, Blythe Danner will join Judy Carmichael at the 2011 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA to sing and talk about jazz. The program will be recorded for Carmichael's NPR show "Jazz Inspired" to be aired at a later date....

BWW Interviews: Wanda Sykes Talks 'Hannigan', Marriage and More!
by Randy Rice - March 02, 2011


The four-time Emmy award-winning comedian will be crisscrossing the country during her 2011 stand-up tour and will land in Providence, RI on March 17th....

BWW Interviews: A Precious Time for Manjovi
by TJ Fitzgerald - March 30, 2010


Singer/songwriter Dan Manjovi talks about his song from Oscar nominated film Precious and his new show I Am I Will I Do!...

BWW Interviews: Bradley Rapier - Groovaloos Freestyle Across the Country
by TJ Fitzgerald - January 07, 2010


The critically acclaimed GROOVALOOS captured the hearts of America when they were the winners of NBC's "Superstars of Dance." ...

BWW Exclusive: Starry Holiday Traditions with Vanessa Williams, James Barbour and More
by TJ Fitzgerald - December 17, 2009


Happy Holidays to all the wonderful readers at BroadwayWorld.com! No doubt this has been quite the year for everyone, including me. With so many changes in our lives due to social and economic issues all over the world, this is a time of year when we have to look inside ourselves and find the simple...



Videos


The Joni Project - Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell: Court and Spark 50th Anniversary Tour in Rhode Island The Joni Project - Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell: Court and Spark 50th Anniversary Tour
Courthouse Center for the Arts (5/17 - 5/17)
Not Afraid to Dare in Rhode Island Not Afraid to Dare
Gallery X (4/28 - 4/28)
PHOTOS
The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical in Rhode Island The Lightning Thief : The Percy Jackson Musical
Swamp Meadow Community Theatre (5/3 - 5/11)
PHOTOS
Stars & Stripes in Rhode Island Stars & Stripes
Gallery X (5/18 - 5/18)
August Wilson's Fences in Rhode Island August Wilson's Fences
Trinity Repertory Company (3/21 - 4/28)
Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival in Rhode Island Newport Contemporary Ballet presents the Newport Dance Festival
Great Friends Meeting House (7/17 - 7/21)
METRONOME in Rhode Island METRONOME
Burbage Theatre Co (4/27 - 4/28)
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