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BWW Review: Cliche' BREAKING LEGS at Ocean State Theatre Company
At its core, BREAKING LEGS is the story of a well-meaning guy who gets an offer he can't refuse, and then quickly realizes he's in way over his head.
BWW Review: Stellar Ensemble Soars in Wilbury Group's Fantastic STUPID F#%*ING BIRD
There's a moment in the play Stupid F#%*ing Bird, currently playing at The Wilbury Group, where a character talks about how contemporary theaters adapt and reimagine Shakespeare.
BWW Review: Burbage Theatre Company's Excellent HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WANDA JUNE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WANDA JUNE is the only full length play by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
BWW Review: The Gamm's GRIZZLY MAMA One to Miss
GRIZZLY MAMA, by George Brant, was written in 2011 at the beginning of the inevitable downswing of the stranglehold Sarah Palin seemed to have on media at the time, and though the program clearly states that any resemblance of the characters in GRIZZLY MAMA to real people is mere coincidence, that's
BWW Review: ANNIE at Providence Performing Arts Center
Proudly boasted as 'The World's Best-Loved Musical', Annie is a show most of us can say we've seen brought to life at least once.
BWW Review: Festival Ballet Spreads Christmas Joy with Marvelous, Magical NUTCRACKER
Glittering, fairy-like snowflakes.
BWW Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Festive but Frothy Fare
The stage production of WHITE CHRISTMAS now playing the Providence Performing Arts Center is adapted from the beloved film.
BWW Review: Trinity Rep's THE HEIDI CHRONICLES is Smart and Charming
THE HEIDI CHRONICLES follows the career, social activities and love life of Heidi Holland, through 1970's & 80's .
BWW Review: Ocean State Theatre Gives the Gift of Holiday Musical Perfection in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
The holiday season brings many things, including some important seasonal debates.
BWW Review: Oh, What Fun! STRAIGHT NO CHASER'S 'New Old Fashioned Tour' Lights Up The VETS
Contemporary a cappella could ask for no finer ambassador than STRAIGHT NO CHASER.
BWW Review: Wilbury Group Finds What's Real in Fantastic PASSING STRANGE
The struggle to find something real, something true or something meaningful, in life is certainly something everyone can relate to.
BWW Review: Odd But Funny STORY THEATER
STORY THEATER by Paul Sills is one odd little theatrical experience.
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Says 'Hello!' to Providence
One of the most popular and controversial new musicals of the past decade, nine-time Tony Award-winner The Book of Mormon says 'Hello!' to Providence now through Sunday, November 22.
BWW Review: Be On the Lookout for NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Your intrepid correspondent saw two plays this weekend, Andrew Case's THE RANT at the Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket and NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH by Alan Ayckbourn Upstage at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren.
BWW Review: Merry CHRISTMAS CAROL Rings in the Season at Trinity Rep
The 2015 CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by Curt Columbus, is a solid production and quite enjoyable, though small elements keep it from being a fully immersive theatrical experience.
BWW Review: The Gamm Theatre's THE RANT is Powerful and Timely
THE RANT takes place in Brooklyn, NY, not too long ago--that's what the program says.
BWW Review: Epic Theatre Titillates and Thrills with AMERICAN STRIPPERS
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.
BWW Review: Inspiring APOLLO and Creative BACH SUITES Take Center Stage at Festival Ballet's UP CLOSE
Festival Ballet Providence once again opens the doors to its studio and rehearsal halls for the company's celebrated UP CLOSE ON HOPE series.
BWW Review: Adventure Awaits in OSTC's Winning, Imaginative AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
With remarkable performances on stage and a top-notch artistic team behind the scenes, AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS is a standout production for Ocean State Theatre.
BWW Review: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL Brings the Music to PPAC In All the Best Ways
Any music fan trying to own a copy of every record ever put out by a Motown artists would end up with a very large collection.
BWW Review: Wilbury Theatre Group's Uneven CAIN + ABEL
CAIN + ABEL, the Wilbury Theatre's new production by Resident Playwright Ben Jolivet re-examines the familiar bible story of the two brothers, the role of god, legacy and relationships in a play that blends levity, philosophy and tragedy.
BWW Review: Festival Ballet's Underwhelming BALLET RUSSES REINVENTED
Festival Ballet Providence kicks off their 2015-2016 season with a somewhat underwhelming Ballet Russes Reinvented.
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Stephen Thorne Burbage Theatre Co (9/17-10/11) |
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Bell, Book and Candle The Arctic Playhouse (8/27-9/13) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |
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Plaza Suite The Little Theater Of Fall River (4/15-4/25) |
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In Motion Ballet RI (10/23-10/25) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |
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Carmen Ballet RI (5/25-5/27) |
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Finding Neverland The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/05-8/15) |
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Love! Valour! Compassion! The Little Theater Of Fall River (6/17-6/27) |