BWW Review: GYPSY at Contemporary Theater Company
There are few musicals with as prominent a place in the American theatrical canon as 'Gypsy'*.
Rhode Island Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Rhode Island.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Providence Performing Arts Center
THE BOOK OF MORMON, which is running for one week at the Providence Performing Arts Center until April 28th, follows two Mormon Missionaries as they attempt to preach the Mormon religion to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village.
BWW Review: Poetry in Motion: FROM BACH TO BOWIE at Providence Performing Arts Center
Your intrepid reviewer headed off last Wednesday night to the Providence Performing arts Center (PPAC) for the Complexions Contemporary Ballet's performance of FROM BACH TO BOWIE, part of the FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series.
BWW Review: Gamm Theatre Delivers Powerful TRUE WEST
In the forty years since its debut, Sam Shepard's 'True West' has been lauded for its stark portrayal of the duality of the American soul.
BWW Review: Go at Once to See STOMP at Providence Performing Arts Center
First of all, STOMP at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)is a complete hoot! I cannot remember anything I've ever seen that was more fun, more energetic, or more original.
BWW Review: BLACK VIOLIN: CLASSICAL BOOM TOUR at Veterans Auditorium--O My!
What a great show!
BWW Review: Fantastic and Fantastical GOBLIN MARKET at Head Trick Theatre
Head Trick Theatre closes out their spectacular 2018-2019 season with the musical GOBLIN MARKET, directed by Rebecca Maxfield.
BWW Review: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at PPAC
Go see Quentin Oliver Lee in the Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber's beloved musical that is playing now at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).
BWW Review: THE MARRIED NAME at Counter-Productions Theatre
Counter-Productions Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of Kevin Broccoli's THE MARRIED NAME this weekend at AS 220's Black Box Theatre, 95 Empire St in Downtown Providence.
BWW Review: Down-to-earth OUR TOWN at Burbage Theatre Company
Thornton Wilder's 'Our Town' is a poignant snapshot of a bygone America, a keenly observed drama which retains its relevance 70 years after it debuted - and more than 100 years after it's set.
BWW Review: Trinity Rep's World Premiere SONG OF SUMMER Hits All the Right Notes
Trinity Rep commissioned playwright Lauren Yee to write SONG OF SUMMER for their company of actors, and the result is such a satisfying and wonderful play that you just want to give everyone involved a big hug.
BWW Review: Epic Theatre Company's twisty, fabulist LIZZIE BORDEN, LIZZIE BORDEN
Among the delights of postmodern theater are carefree mashups of reality and fiction, blurred genres, and coaxing new meaning out of old material.
BWW Review: ESCAPED ALONE and COME AND GO at The Gamm
The Gamm is currently showing two short plays back-to-back, with all female casts.
BWW Review: Thoroughly Delightful SCHOOL OF ROCK at PPAC
The story of SCHOOL OF ROCK is a fairly simple one-- a somewhat aimless manchild gets a job substitute teaching, and because he doesn't really know how to actually teach subjects like math and science, he instead focuses on teaching the students how to play rock instruments so they can compete in th
BWW Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT at Providence Performing Arts Center
Are you a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff? Do you see yourself more closely aligned with Slytherin than Ravenclaw? These are important questions to know the answer to before attending one of the Harry Potter film concerts, because probably 60% of attendees are wearing their house colors, and when the
BWW Review: Epic Theatre Company's THE REVOLUTIONISTS
Comedic and thought-provoking are both accurate terms for Epic Theatre Company's Rhode Island premiere of Lauren Gunderson's 2018 play, THE REVOLUTIONISTS.
BWW Review: OUT LOUD theatre offers edgy, gripping CREATION X
From the moment you enter the theater - through a narrow hallway lit an antiseptic white - you are plunged into an immersive and disorienting experience in OUT LOUD's new one-act, CREATION X.
BWW Review: MACBETH at Trinity Rep
TrinityRep's Macbeth is full of surprises
BWW Review: AN ILIAD at Trinity Repertory Company
"Every time I sing this song, I hope it's the last time," states the Poet, our guide through the one-man show AN ILIAD, currently playing at Trinity Rep.
BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at PPAC
As a massive Roald Dahl fan, this reviewer secretly hopes his entire catalog will wind up as Broadway shows someday.
BWW Review: AJIJAAK ON TURTLE ISLAND at FirstWorks
It's clear Ajijaak on Turtle Island will go on to win hearts and fans for years to come.
BWW Review: CATS is Still the Cat's Meow
The national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical CATS has kicked off in Providence and, based on Thursday night's performance, this revival is in exceedingly fine form.
BWW Review: THE NIGHT WATCH at The Gamm Theatre
The Night Watch runs until February 10 at the Gamm Theatre in Warwick, RI.
BWW Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Academy Players
HEDWIG is one of those musicals that is a perfect balance of humor and tragedy with absolutely fantastic songs.
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A Real Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana Ballet RI (4/25-5/02) |
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The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff Rosecliff Mansion (11/25-12/04) |
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The Nutcracker Ballet RI (12/17-12/27) |
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A Christmas Carol The Arctic Playhouse (12/03-12/20) |
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In Motion Ballet RI (10/23-10/25) |
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Deathtrap The Firebarn: Little Theatre of Fall River (10/15-10/25) |
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The Secret Garden The Firebarn: Little Theatre of Fall River (2/04-2/14) |
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Get Merry! Swamp Meadow Community Theatre (12/11-12/13) |
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Kaleidoscope Newport Elks Lodge Room (10/16-10/18) |
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Plaza Suite The Firebarn: Little Theatre of Fall River (4/15-4/25) |
