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Review: A DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE AT AS220 by Through The Glass Theatre.
Sarah Ruhl’s plays walk a tightrope between the real and the surreal, often gazing into the absurd with disarming sincerity. Fortunately, Through The Glass Theatre is right at home in that liminal space. Their earnest, straightforward staging of Dead Man’s Cell Phone lets Ruhl’s quirky meditat...
Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Burbage Theatre
If you've ever felt left out or not able to connect with a particular group, unable to socialize or detested being touched, Burbage's 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' will hit many personal cords....
Review: THE PEOPLE VS. FRANKENSTEIN at Attleboro Community Theatre
As a huge fan of Mary's Shelley's 1818 'Frankenstein' book, this world premiere production of 'The People vs. Frankenstein' based on the book written by by Nicola Cuti and Kevin M. Glover(Glover was at the performance!) peaked my interest....
Review: & JULIET Rewrites a Classic in Rhode Island
& Juliet is a reimagining of the Romeo and Juliet story where — rather than kill herself —Juliet reconsiders her hasty relationship with Romeo, and instead goes off on an adventure with her friends. This show features the songs of Swedish super producer/ songwriter Max Martin, who may not be a k...
Review: BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY at The Gamm Theatre
We all know the saying, “A man’s home is his castle,” and sometimes there is no telling what an individual will do to protect what they consider to be their own safe haven and private space. In Gamm Theatre’s captivating production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’s powerful, gritty, Pulitzer Prize...
Review: WHODUNIT? AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY at Contemporary Theater Company
The actors are typically switched up each Saturday throughout the 12-week run. This particular performance featured seven hysterical actors including Cathleen Carr, making her second Whodunit performance; Madeline England making her third performance as well as newbie Whodunits Jan Krause Green, J...
Review: LIFE OF PI at Providence Performing Arts Center
The narrator of the stage play ‘Life of Pi,’ now at Providence Performing Arts Center, proclaims, “My story will make you believe in God.” Regardless of your religious inclination, the retelling of his tumultuous journey reminds us how a person’s faith alone can provide the strength to end...
Review: THE CHER SHOW at Providence Performing Arts Center
Providence Performing Arts Center presents ‘The Cher Show,’ the stylish, spirited Tony-winning jukebox musical that playfully and spectacularly recounts the six decade-long, multi-hyphenated career of the cherished musical diva, Academy Award-winning actress, and fashion icon....
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Players At Barker Playhouse
The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above a...
Review: Bearing Witness: SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER US at Trinity Rep
Bearing Witness: SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER US at Trinity Rep. A searing, deeply human world premiere that gives voice to veterans, civilians, and refugees. We go to the theatre for many reasons. Sometimes, we crave the spectacle of a Broadway musical; sometimes, we seek the grip of a powerful drama. ...
Review: HANG at Burbage Theatre Company
We’re all familiar with the saying, “Less is more,” and that statement especially holds true for debbie tucker green’s intense drama, ‘hang,’ (deliberately spelled with lowercase letters) now at Burbage Theatre Company, in partnership with WomensWork Theatre Collaborative—because the l...
Review: THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group
What did our critic think of THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group?...
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center
Providence Performing Arts Center brings The King of Pop back to life with its dazzling, colorful, energetic production of ‘MJ The Musical,’ a portrait of the legendary entertainer, Michael Jackson, featuring a sampling of his greatest hits, unforgettable dance moves, a glimpse at his troubled p...
Review: THE SILENCE OF THE AWKWARD & OTHER STRANGE SHORTS at Homebrewed Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE SILENCE OF THE AWKWARD & OTHER STRANGE SHORTS at Homebrewed Theatre Company?...
Review: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre
The Gamm Theatre welcomes 2025 with ‘Girls & Boys,’ a powerful, compelling drama about a woman’s pointed retelling of her marriage, motherhood, a successful career, and an unspeakable tragedy....
Review: THE REVLON GIRL at The Players
Some shows you watch, others you feel, and truer words cannot be spoken about “The Revlon Girl,” Neil Anthony Docking’s powerful, heartbreaking drama about the aftermath of a tragedy, presented by The Players at Barker Playhouse....
Review: HAMILTON at Providence Performing Arts Center
While I may have been one of the few in the audience who had never seen Hamilton before-you can tell by the amount of people who sing along to just about every song-it was still the rarest of musicals, a combination of history and the best jazz, hip-hop and R&B music ever combined....
Review: NOISE at Wilbury Theatre Group
What did our critic think of NOISE at Wilbury Theatre Group?...
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Repertory Company
Trinity Rep’s 48th rendition of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” hit the stage this week and for the first time in its nearly golden anniversary run of the plays performance, it was held at the Providence Performing Arts Center....
Review: THE LUCKY CHANCE at Head Trick Theatre
What did our critic think of THE LUCKY CHANCE at Head Trick Theatre?...
Review: AMADEUS at The Gamm Theatre
In 1998, my senior year English teacher decided to mix things up by having us start the semester by watching movies rather than reading the usual high school classics. The selections were varied – The Godfather, Ghandi, Some Like it Hot, From Here to Eternity....
Review: MAMMA MIA! at Providence Performing Arts Center
“Mamma Mia!,” the sensational, vivacious 2001 Broadway musical based on the songs of ABBA that has become a fan favorite and worldwide phenomenon on both stage and screen, returns to Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and proves yet again just how much this simple story of a mother and dau...
Review: RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA at The Community Players
The Community Players welcomes autumn and kicks off its 103rd season with a lively, stylish production of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” an updated musical adaptation of the beloved, quintessential rags-to-riches fairy tale about a young woman's transformation from indentured servant to...
Review: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Contemporary Theater Company
For obvious reasons, our Constitution has been a popular topic of discussion as of late, so it is not only appropriate but impeccable timing for Contemporary Theater Company to launch its impressive, thought-provoking production of Heidi Schreck’s informative, introspective play, “What the Const...
Review: SHUCKED at the Providence Performing Arts Center
What did our critic think of SHUCKED at Providence Performing Arts Center?...
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