BWW Review: Emotionally Raw RENT Is Not To Be Missed at PPAC
It's hard to believe that the musical RENT is 20 year old, but watching it in 2017 it remains shockingly relevant, and strangely stuck in time.
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BWW Review: Powerful and Unexpectedly Timely INHERIT THE WIND
Ocean State Theatre Company Artistic Director Amiee Turner introduced Friday night's production of INHERIT THE WIND by saying that she was somewhat surprised and saddened that a play about what's appropriate to teach in public schools, written in 1955 but based on events of the 1920's, is still so t
BWW Review: SHE WOULD IF SHE COULD at AS220 Black Box
Treat yourself to She Would if She Could, Head Trick Theatre's delicious production of Sir George Etherege's bawdy comedy of manners, this weekend at AS220.
BWW Review: Festival Ballet's Stunning CARMEN, Up Close on Hope
CARMEN is a classic story, and one that Festival Ballet has mounted before with great success due to the talents of resident choreographer Viktor Plotinkov and dancers Jennifer Ricci and Mindaugas Bauzys.
BWW Review: Toe-Tapping 42ND STREET Tour Brings Sunny Song and Dance to Providence
When it comes to classic song-and-dance theater, it doesn't get much more "Broadway" than 42ND STREET.
BWW Review: Unsettling THE NETHER at The Gamm
THE NETHER, is a twisted look into a not-so-distant future where the internet becomes an immersive and physical experience.
BWW Review: Charming LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL At Ocean State Theatre Company
The story of the March sisters has been charming people since Little Women was first published in 1868.
BWW Review: Resplendent LION KING Reigns Supreme at Providence Performing Arts Center
The touring production of THE LION KING now playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center is absolutely exceptional.
BWW Review: Very Silly but Funny MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S at 2ND STORY THEATRE
2nd Story Theatre in Warren is currently offering Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark's 1979 classic MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S.
BWW Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS a Triumphant Adventure for the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble
RISE's production of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, under the skillful direction of Gordon Dell, is polished to a gleaming shine, keeping the narrative's pace tight and fast and timing each quick-witted punchline to perfection.
BWW Review: Crazy For You, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Trinity Rep
Shakespeare can be a hard sell sometimes.
BWW Review: Festival Ballet Providence's World Premiere ROMEO & JULIET is a Thoroughly World-Class Production
Festival Ballet Providence's fresh, vibrant staging of the classic ROMEO & JULIET is nothing short of a masterpiece, an absolute triumph for the dancers and artistic team involved in its creation.
BWW Review: Immersive THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at PPAC
Based on the best-selling book of the same name, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME debuted in London in 2012 and went on to win a slew of awards as well as capture the respect of experts in set and lighting design for creating a world that perfectly captures the mind of a hyper-sensi
BWW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at Ocean State Theatre Company is Scary/Funny
On opening night, Garson Kanin's BORN YESTERDAY had 'em rolling in the aisles at the Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) in Warwick.
BWW Review: Powerful THE CHILDREN'S HOUR at The Gamm
Lillian Hellman's THE CHILDREN'S HOUR is a classic play, which premiered in 1934 and is just as timely and relevant today.
BWW Review: See SEACAPE at 2ND STORY THEATRE
SEASCAPE, Edward Albee's 1975 Pulitzer Prize-winning comic-drama is getting a very entertaining production at Warren's 2nd Story Theatre.
BWW Review: Compelling THE MOUNTAINTOP at Trinity Rep
THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall, reimagines Martin Luther King's last night in a Memphis hotel room with an unexpected amount of humor and some magical realism.
BWW Review: Smoldering CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at Epic Theatre Company
Epic Theatre Company kicks off the new year with a delightful twist on the classic Tennessee Williams play CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.
Spectacular A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER is a Must-See at PPAC
It's true that there are countless musicals from yesteryear that are, and always will be, timeless classics.
BWW Review: ONCE Was Enough at PPAC
ONCE, the award-winning stage musical based on the award-winning film of the same name, is an obvious addition to Broadway.
BWW Review: Phenomenal PIANO GUYS Bring Inspired Musicianship to the Ocean State
Rhode Island music lovers received an early Christmas present this week.
BWW Review: Love PRELUDE TO A KISS at 2nd Story Theatre
With PRELUDE TO A KISS, the current offering at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren, RI, playwright Craig Lucas came up with a realistically magical take on the Hollywood formula, boy-meets-girl, boy-loses-girl, boy-gets-girl back.
BWW Review: Unique and Hilarious JAMES FRANCO AND ME At Epic Theatre Company
James Franco and Me is an idea that could only have come from the brain of Kevin Broccoli.
BWW Review: Darkly Hilarious THE FLU SEASON at Burbage Theatre Company
THE FLU SEASON is a darkly funny, incredibly touching and thoroughly strange production.
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Little Women The Arctic Playhouse (10/01-10/18) |
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Bell, Book and Candle The Arctic Playhouse (8/27-9/13) |
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Stephen Thorne Burbage Theatre Co (9/17-10/11) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |
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PVDFest Downtown Providence (9/18-9/19) |
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Gunhild Carling at Stadium Theater Stadium Theater (9/11-9/11) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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In Motion Ballet RI (10/23-10/25) |
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Plaza Suite The Little Theater Of Fall River (4/15-4/25) |
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Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |