The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Rhode Island.
Aaron Sorkin’s dramatic adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, pulls no punches, showing how racial injustice and the attitudes and issues related to it are all still relevant to the modern day.
Early on in Edward Albee’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’, husband George nonchalantly responds to his wife who has just insulted him with the declarative statement, “That’s not a very nice thing to say, Martha.
What did our critic think of LA BROA’ (BROAD STREET) AT TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY at Trinity Repertory Company? Opening night for La Broa’ at Trinity Rep felt like a party, a long-awaited homecoming for a community represented both on and off the stage.
What did our critic think of WHODUNIT? AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY at Contemporary Theater Company?
Providence Performing Arts Center celebrates the new year with the return of ‘Ain’t Too Proud,’ the stylish, spirited 2019 Tony-winning musical about the unparalleled career and personal trials and tribulations of one of the most successful soul acts in history, The Temptations.
What did our critic think of HIR at The Wilbury Theatre Group? Before trans entered our vernacular as a standalone word, we used it mostly as a prefix to indicate something was being changed into another version of itself — be it energy into other energy (transduction), language into other languag
CTC'S ANNUAL 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL DAZZLES AGAIN at Contemporary Theater Company.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical, debuted in Boston in 2018, and seems like an incredibly logical adaptation of a wildly successful musical film.
The breathtaking production of Paula Vogel's Indecent at the Wilbury tackles this challenge head on, and the result is one of the most powerful theatrical experiences of the season.
What did our critic think of HANAKKAH SCHMANUKKAH at Burbage Theatre Company? If you're tired of the same old Christmas plays every year, you may just find what you are looking for in this original, world premiere engagement of Hanukkah Schmanukkah at the Burbage Theatre Company.
With the holiday season upon us, Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT)’s joyous, heartwarming production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is the quintessential reminder of what Christmas is all about—family, tradition, and generosity.
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Burbage mounts captivating RI premiere of Barnes' intense slice-of-life comedy
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Rep?
The Community Players kicks off its 102nd season with a lively, endearing, production of “Big, The Musical,” based on the beloved 1988 film, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks.
What did our critic think of ONE FLEA SPARE at Brown / Trinity Rep (MFA)?
As written—and as typically performed—Sam Shepard's 1980 dark comedy True West can feel like it skates around some of the troubling issues lurking beneath America's self image.
The trouble with a Martin McDonagh play performed at The Gamm, is that it’s inevitably going to be too good.
Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) revisits the Prohibition Era with its enchanting, sumptuous production of William Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing.
Teatro ECAS (Education Center of Arts and Science) kicks off its 26th season with Martín Giner’s play, ‘Terapia’ (Therapy), an intriguing, highly entertaining dramatic comedy that invites the audience to be a fly on the wall during a series of sessions between a psychiatrist and his most chal
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What did our critic think of LOVE, SEX & THE IRS at The Arctic Playhouse?
The Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off the season with the world premiere of “2216: The Remix of a Global Experiment,” a powerful, immersive performance piece that showcases “melodies, memories, and stories not yet told” by a variety of individuals representing ethnicities and cultures from acr
What did our critic think of NECKY NURSE OF SALEM at Trinity Repertory Theater?
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The Secret Garden The Little Theater Of Fall River (2/04-2/14) |
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Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |
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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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Art The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/20-8/30) |
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A Christmas Carol The Arctic Playhouse (12/03-12/20) |
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The Nutcracker Ballet RI (12/17-12/27) |
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Love! Valour! Compassion! The Little Theater Of Fall River (6/17-6/27) |
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A Real Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana Ballet RI (4/25-5/02) |
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Carmen Ballet RI (5/25-5/27) |
