BWW Reviews: Great Storytelling At the Center of One-Man AN ILIAD at The Wilbury Group
When it comes to plays with a single actor, there are generally two types.
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BWW Reviews: Fantastic Ensemble Brings Dark, Witty THE LYONS to Life at 2nd Story
"Family is conflict and it's something that we all relate to," according to Bill Cosby, who has made a very long career out of finding the humor in family conflicts.
BWW Reviews: Epic's TRIBES a Resounding Success
There's a ton of dysfunctional family dramadies in contemporary theatre right now, and even on local stages competing against each other - but nothing is like Epic Theatre Company's latest production, "Tribes.
BWW Reviews: Humor and Heart on the Menu at Gamm's THE BIG MEAL
Under the direction of Tyler Dobrowsky, the Gamm's ensemble company absolutely excels in the creative environment of THE BIG MEAL.
BWW Reviews: New Company Mad Hat Stages Compelling JUDAS ISCARIOT
It's easy to understand why Stephen Adley Guirgis' 2005 Off-Broadway play "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot" draws in young artists.
BWW Reviews: Spellbinding WICKED Brings Theatrical Magic to Providence
WICKED, now playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center, revisits the yellow brick road from Munchkinland to the Emerald City and presents a heart-touching, socially- and politically-minded new vision of Oz's most familiar stories and characters along the way.
BWW Reviews: Festival Ballet Delights with Splendid NUTCRACKER
The combination of Festival's talented dancers and the company's special attention to characterization throughout THE NUTCRACKER makes this production a wonderful Christmastime tradition for theatergoers of all ages.
BWW Reviews: Fantastic and Festive HOLIDAY POPS Brings Christmastime Cheer to Providence
There may be no more merry way to ring in the Christmas season than to spend two hours in the company of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
BWW Reviews: Artists' Exchange Presents Heartwarming Anniversary CHRISTMAS CAROL
Though this is likely one of the smaller-scale 'Christmas Carols' offered in Rhode Island this season, Artists' Exchange does the tale proud, and the ensemble's very enjoyable performance absolutely comes from the heart.
BWW Reviews: Wilbury Group Offers Something Different with A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED CHILDREN'S SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT
Every holiday season, along with all the usual theatrical suspects, there are always a few unique and surprising choices that pop up on area stages.
BWW Reviews: Out Loud Stages Brave COWBOY MOUTH
Walking into the Black Box Theatre on the 4th floor of the Mathewson Street Methodist Church, you know you're going to be in for a wild ride.
BWW Reviews: Ocean State Delivers Undeniable Holiday Spirit with MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, THE MUSICAL
There are a million different holiday traditions and every person has one of their own.
BWW Reviews: Reimagined PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour Makes US Debut in Providence
The Opera Ghost is haunting again.
BWW Reviews: 2nd Story Theatre's SAINT JOAN Falls Short of Miraculous
There are those plays that, one way or another, rest primarily on the shoulders of a single actor.
BWW Reviews: Durang's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Reboots Chekhov at Trinity Rep
These days, it is said more and more often that there are no new ideas under the sun.
BWW Reviews: Trinity Rep Delivers Sparkling, Spirited CHRISTMAS CAROL
Trinity Repertory Company is at the top of its game with this year's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, working theatrical magic to masterfully breathe new life into the familiar account of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly apparitions who visit him one fateful Christmas Eve.
BWW Reviews: Trio of Young Actors Will Rock You in Counter-Productions' NICO WAS A FASHION MODEL
What's in a name? A rose by any other name.
BWW Reviews: Captivating GOLDA'S BALCONY Shines at 2nd Story
Meir's life story and the fascinating history of Israel's nation-building provide rich, riveting material in William Gibson's award-winning Golda's Balcony, and without a doubt, Sandra Laub brilliantly meets the challenges of bringing the complex, compelling, idealistic Golda to life in 2nd Story's
BWW Reviews: Epic Theatre's THE OTHER PLACE Doesn't Live Up to the Hype
Lately, more and more new theater companies are appearing in our area.
BWW Reviews: Gamm's Fantastic GOOD PEOPLE Perfectly Examines America's Economic Crisis
Recently, a friend mentioned his girlfriend's exciting new "big promotion and raise.
BWW Reviews: OSTC's LOMBARDI Offers a Terrific, Timely Glimpse Into America's Favorite Game
Any play that's worth its salt contains themes, ideas or messages that stand the test of time.
BWW Reviews: Excellent Ensemble Shines in Shallow SONS OF THE PROPHET at 2nd Story
A recent converstion with a friend included the topic of just how much theater there is right now in Rhode Island.
BWW Reviews: Cirque Eloize Makes Providence Debut with Inconsistent CIRKOPOLIS
CIRKOPOLIS starts with a solid premise, and the show combines the circus arts Eloize is known for with dance, clowning, original music, and theatricality.
Dreadful, Disappointing GHOST: THE MUSICAL Makes an Appearance at PPAC
There are many good rules pertaining to the creation of a new Broadway musical.
BWW Reviews: DANCING AT LUGHNASA Enchants at 2nd Story Theatre
The 2nd Story company very ably presents this character-driven, dialogue-heavy piece, and under the smart direction of Mark Peckham, 'Dancing at Lughnasa' unfolds plainly and naturally.
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The Nutcracker Ballet RI (12/17-12/27) |
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Gunhild Carling at Stadium Theater Stadium Theater (9/11-9/11) |
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A Christmas Carol The Arctic Playhouse (12/03-12/20) |
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Deathtrap The Little Theater Of Fall River (10/15-10/25) |
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Carmen Ballet RI (5/25-5/27) |
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A Real Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana Ballet RI (4/25-5/02) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |
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Get Merry! Swamp Meadow Community Theatre (12/11-12/13) |
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, directed by Stephen Thorne Burbage Theatre Co (9/17-10/11) |