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BWW Reviews: Starry Night Theater's VINCENT Paints Captivating Portrait of the Artist
VINCENT is a memorable and moving production that will, without a doubt, kindle theatergoers' interest in van Gogh and inspire a fresh, new appreciation of his artistic works....
BWW Reviews: THIS Examines the Reality of Grief
The first step in any critique of a play is the play itself. And Melissa James Gibson's THIS, produced by Epic Theatre Company, is an excellent example of a well-written play.
THIS runs January 9th - 25th
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm | Sunday 2pm
Tickets $15 General Admission
$12 Seniors & St...
The Gamm's Unique MORALITY PLAY Offers Big Ideas but Lacks Depth
An audience member sitting by me at the Gamm's performance of Morality Play mentioned that one of the reasons she loves the company is their penchant for putting on plays that are daring, challenging and different. They do not just do the same old thing, she said, and she's absolutely correct. It is...
Best of 2014 BWW Rhode Island – Critics' Picks: As Selected by Your Local Reviewers
2014 was a powerhouse year for theater in the Ocean State. BroadwayWorld Rhode Island is pleased to feature some of the exceptional performers and artists who made this year a most memorable one on local stages....
BWW Reviews: Festival Ballet's Exquisite NUTCRACKER a Christmastime Tradition
Festival Ballet Providence's NUTCRACKER is a Christmas tradition on both sides of the footlights. This year's production is one not to be missed, a true celebration of talent and creativity from the Ocean State's premier ballet company....
BWW Reviews: Broadway Tour of CAMELOT Dusts Off an Old Tale at PPAC
Some classic stories, tales, myths and legends do more than stand the test of time. They speak to generation after generation, entertaining and teaching new audiences across the ages. The legends of King Arthur and his knights of Camelot are those kinds of stories. They remain as well-known and belo...
BWW Reviews: OSTC Charms with Tuneful, Heartwarming MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Ocean State Theatre Company's sweet, song-filled production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is only partially set during the holiday season, but its storyline reflects the most heartwarming characteristics of the Christmas spirit in every scene....
BWW Reviews: Cirque Dreams Celebrates the Season with Jolly HOLIDAZE
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is festive, frothy entertainment, and a unique addition to the compliment of seasonally-themed shows currently on stage throughout Rhode Island....
BWW Reviews: Effervescent BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Delights at Trinity Rep
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is just plain fun and a surefire hit for Trinity Rep, boasting a truly marvelous cast and outstanding stagecraft....
BWW Reviews: Trinity Rep's Heartfelt CHRISTMAS CAROL Embodies Spirit of the Season
Trinity Rep once again works its Christmastime magic with an outstanding production of the Company's signature CHRISTMAS CAROL....
BWW Reviews: A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY Creates a Magical Journey at Wilbury
Celebrities, famous folks and iconic figures are often enigmatic, especially those who lived in bygone days, long before the internet and social media. To most of us, they are a mystery. From their exalted and distant perches far above the ordinary, average citizen, they alter and impact our lives. ...
BWW Reviews: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Ovewhelms PPAC Stage with Spectacle
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical that lends itself to a wide range of production styles and interpretations. Having seen it done in a very minimalistic and simple style, the show can be very impactful and effective when done in that vein. At the far, fa...
BWW Reviews: Three Wonderful Performances Fill 2nd Story's Beautiful ELEEMOSYNARY
For a writer, whether writing theatrical reviews or anything else, words are everything. Words are the lifeblood of the writer, that which provides a means for expression, revelation or catharsis. In Lee Blessing's Eleemosynary, presented by 2nd Story Theatre, words are also how one character lifts ...
BWW Reviews: Uneven DIAL M FOR MURDER Fails to Thrill at OSTC
To start a review with 'it was a dark and stormy night' would probably be as unoriginal as that infamous line itself. On the other hand, in this case, it fits. It was in fact a dark, windswept, rain soaked, stormy night in Warwick when a sizable crowd attended the performance of Ocean State Theatre ...
BWW Reviews: Excellent, Intense HEDDA GABLER Captivates at The Gamm
The Gamm's production of HEDDA GABLER is sharp and smart, a beautifully-paced and thoroughly-absorbing theatrical experience....
BWW Reviews: Undeniably Magical CINDERELLA Launches National Tour in Providence
The cast and crew of CINDERELLA have already polished their performance to a brilliant shine; this tour is Broadway quality in every particular, brimming with talent, and an utter delight and a joy to watch. From singing and dancing to costumes and sets, Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is one of...
BWW Reviews: Storytelling at Its Finest in Out Loud Theatre's METAMORPHOSES
The only thing that is permanent is change. Change is inevitable. It's going to happen, and stories of how things and people change have been told for centuries. Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses, presented by Out Loud Theatre at Artists' Exchange in Cranston, is a collection of ancient myths, all of w...
BWW Reviews: Stellar Cast Tells Same Old Story in Wilbury Group's THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY
Stories of religious coflict and controversy have been around as long as...well...religion. Today, we are indundated with stories about the way religion continues to change, shape, impact and effect us and our world. Religious fanaticism, especially, has come to the forefront in recent years and now...
BWW Reviews: Ocean State Theatre Delights with Sparkling MY FAIR LADY
Ocean State Theatre's outstanding production MY FAIR LADY is one of the company's finest offerings to date. Thoroughly polished and professional through and through, this is a not-to-be-missed performance....
BWW Reviews: IVANOV - Necessitating Human Connection
Trinity Repertory Company opens its 51st season: The Necessity of Human Connection with one of Anton Chekov's earliest works, IVANOV. Adapted by Artistic Director, Curt Columbus, IVANOV, explores a man struggling as his personal and professional worlds collide, and he appears to have no ability to c...
BWW Reviews: Epic Theatre Company's COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY - Gender Bending at Its Best
Epic Theatre Company starts off its third season with Jeffrey Hatcher's COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY, directed by Jill D. Jones....
BWW Reviews: Gamm Opens Season with Riveting Solo Show GROUNDED
'With literature, human beings have invented a way of enabling us to try out and weigh up the possibilities of action and thought.' That excellent quote by author Michael Rosen also sums up the essential quality of live theater. It allows the audience to actually experience a moment in time, a momen...
BWW Reviews: Theatre By the Sea Summer Ends with Splendid SPAMALOT
For audience member's of a certain age, it's likely that they have heard of Monty Python. Younger audiences, on the other hand, may or may not want to do a quick Google search before seeing Monty Python's Spamalot at Theatre By the Sea. It all depends on just how surprised you are willling to be, ju...
BWW Reviews: Jackson Browne Offers Timeless Music at Soulful PPAC Show
Full disclosure here, right at the start. Before attending the concert at Providence Performing Arts Center, I had only heard of Jackson Browne in passing, had heard reference made to his music but had not heard his music, or at least that's what I believed. Chalk it up to my poor musical upbringing...
BWW Reviews: Mediocre MARY POPPINS Lands at Theatre By the Sea
When it comes to live theatre, there are many different ways to present it and at least two distinct camps. One is the minimalist, pared down production, often focused on story, dialogue, and character. The other is the big, highly technical spectacle filled with all sorts of theatrical magic tricks...
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