Artists' Exchange to Kick Off 11th Annual One Act Play Festival This Today
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
Summer theater is at its finest at Artists' Exchange's 11th Annual One Act Play Festival, opening this Today, July 22nd at Theatre 82 in Cranston, RI.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2016
Summer theater is at its finest at Artists' Exchange's 11th Annual One Act Play Festival, opening this Today, July 22nd at Theatre 82 in Cranston, RI.
AVENUE Q opens at Ocean State Theatre on August 3
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) is thrilled to be concluding their summer season with the hysterical and touching Tony® Award-winning musical,Avenue Q, which opens on August 3.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) is thrilled to be concluding their summer season with the hysterical and touching Tony® Award-winning musical,Avenue Q, which opens on August 3.
Artists' Exchange to Kick Off 11th Annual One Act Play Festival This Friday
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Summer theater is at its finest at Artists' Exchange's 11th Annual One Act Play Festival, opening this Friday, July 22nd at Theatre 82 in Cranston, RI.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
Summer theater is at its finest at Artists' Exchange's 11th Annual One Act Play Festival, opening this Friday, July 22nd at Theatre 82 in Cranston, RI.
Most Shows in PPAC's 2016/2017 Season to Go On Sale Next Monday
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
The majority of the productions in the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s 2016/2017 Season will go on sale Monday, July 25 at 10AM at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) and online at www.ppacri.org. Summer Box Office Hours are Monday - Thursday, 10A to 3P and two hours prior to curtain times.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016
The majority of the productions in the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s 2016/2017 Season will go on sale Monday, July 25 at 10AM at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) and online at www.ppacri.org. Summer Box Office Hours are Monday - Thursday, 10A to 3P and two hours prior to curtain times.
Catch a Rising Star Brings Comedian Bobby Collins Back to Ocean State Theatre August 14
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently opened its 2016 summer season, in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce the return of comedian Bobby Collins to Ocean State Theatre for one performance only on Sunday, August 14 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently opened its 2016 summer season, in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce the return of comedian Bobby Collins to Ocean State Theatre for one performance only on Sunday, August 14 at 7:30pm.
What the Fringe?! Join Fringe next Monday for a Panel Discussion to Learn More about Fringe Festivals
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016
BWW Review: DAMN YANKEES at Ocean State Theater Company Lose Some But Winsome
by Larry O'Brien - July 11, 2016
Ocean State Theater Company (OSTC) opens its summer season with the 1955 Tony Award winning musical, DAMN YANKEES. The show may be sixty years old, but as long as the Yankees play ball and there are fans that despise them, it will have a place in many a heart.
by Larry O'Brien - July 11, 2016
Ocean State Theater Company (OSTC) opens its summer season with the 1955 Tony Award winning musical, DAMN YANKEES. The show may be sixty years old, but as long as the Yankees play ball and there are fans that despise them, it will have a place in many a heart.
BWW Review: Deliciously Naughty THE BEDROOM PLAYS
by Andria Tieman - July 11, 2016
The first offering in Epic Theatre Company's Summer of Sex is a hilarious, unexpectedly touching and no holds barred original production called THE BEDROOM PLAYS. This series of ten short works gets increasingly racy with each offering, and the members of the audience have the option to tag themselves out in between each, if they feel like they can't handle the next one. Those that make it all the way through proudly get to share the social media hashtag #10for10. While some plays in this collection are stronger than others, as a whole it deserves praise for taking chances, equal opportunity nudity and an incredibly brave and talented cast who make every joke shine.
by Andria Tieman - July 11, 2016
The first offering in Epic Theatre Company's Summer of Sex is a hilarious, unexpectedly touching and no holds barred original production called THE BEDROOM PLAYS. This series of ten short works gets increasingly racy with each offering, and the members of the audience have the option to tag themselves out in between each, if they feel like they can't handle the next one. Those that make it all the way through proudly get to share the social media hashtag #10for10. While some plays in this collection are stronger than others, as a whole it deserves praise for taking chances, equal opportunity nudity and an incredibly brave and talented cast who make every joke shine.
The Community Players' STEEL MAGNOLIAS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
The Community Player wrap up their 95th season with Robert Harling's comedy/drama, 'Steel Magnolias'. set in 1980's Chinquapin, Louisiana, the action takes place in Tryvy's beauty salon, where all the important women in town gather on Saturdays for hair care, gossip and support. Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of hairdryers, six wsouthern belles full of sass and brass enjoy devoted friendships and non-stop laughter. 'Steel Magnolias' is a laugh-filled story that touches on love, loss and enduring friendship.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2016
The Community Player wrap up their 95th season with Robert Harling's comedy/drama, 'Steel Magnolias'. set in 1980's Chinquapin, Louisiana, the action takes place in Tryvy's beauty salon, where all the important women in town gather on Saturdays for hair care, gossip and support. Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of hairdryers, six wsouthern belles full of sass and brass enjoy devoted friendships and non-stop laughter. 'Steel Magnolias' is a laugh-filled story that touches on love, loss and enduring friendship.
STAGE TUBE: New Video Released of WEST SIDE STORY at Theatre by the Sea
by Kristen Morale - July 07, 2016
Theatre by the Sea recently opened its production of West Side Story. Celebrating the multi cultural spirit of this show, Roberto Araujo (Pepe u/s Bernardo and Chino) directs and choreographs this music video to Gloria Estefan's 'Oye!'. Below, check out a music video of 'Oye!' featuring the whole cast and crew.
by Kristen Morale - July 07, 2016
Theatre by the Sea recently opened its production of West Side Story. Celebrating the multi cultural spirit of this show, Roberto Araujo (Pepe u/s Bernardo and Chino) directs and choreographs this music video to Gloria Estefan's 'Oye!'. Below, check out a music video of 'Oye!' featuring the whole cast and crew.
Ocean State Theatre Company to Host Second 'Take a Seat' Challenge
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which will be opening its summer season tonight, is excited to announce a second "Take a Seat Challenge!" Proposed by one of the company's donors, who prefers to remain anonymous, the "Take a Seat" Challenge, which begins today and will conclude on August 21, 2016, (coinciding with the 2016 Summer Season), once again allows participants to "purchase" the seat of their choice for $500, which will then be matched by the donor.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which will be opening its summer season tonight, is excited to announce a second "Take a Seat Challenge!" Proposed by one of the company's donors, who prefers to remain anonymous, the "Take a Seat" Challenge, which begins today and will conclude on August 21, 2016, (coinciding with the 2016 Summer Season), once again allows participants to "purchase" the seat of their choice for $500, which will then be matched by the donor.
Ocean State Theatre Company to Host Fosse Dance Master Class
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
?Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which will be opening its summer season this week, is proud to announce that it will host a Master Class focusing on Fosse-style theatrical dance. The class will be taught by Lauren Gemelli, who comes directly to OSTC from the National Tour of Chicago. Ms. Gemelli will be portraying the role of Lola in OSTC's summer opener, Damn Yankees, which opens in previews on Wednesday, July 6.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
?Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which will be opening its summer season this week, is proud to announce that it will host a Master Class focusing on Fosse-style theatrical dance. The class will be taught by Lauren Gemelli, who comes directly to OSTC from the National Tour of Chicago. Ms. Gemelli will be portraying the role of Lola in OSTC's summer opener, Damn Yankees, which opens in previews on Wednesday, July 6.
THE WIZARD OF OZ to Run 7/20-8/13 at Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Follow the yellow brick road to Bill Hanney's award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) for THE WIZARD OF OZ,. This twister of a tale begins Wednesday July 20 through Saturday, August 13. Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 22 at 8p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016
Follow the yellow brick road to Bill Hanney's award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) for THE WIZARD OF OZ,. This twister of a tale begins Wednesday July 20 through Saturday, August 13. Press night is scheduled for Friday, July 22 at 8p.m.
BWW Review: HAROLD AND MAUDE at 2ND STORY THEATRE - Flower Power Lives!
by Larry O'Brien - July 05, 2016
In keeping with Artistic Director Ed Shea's avowed goal of staging less cynical plays, 2nd Story Theatre in Warren is offering the stage version of the 1971 cult film classic HAROLD AND MAUDE by Colin Higgins, who wrote both the screenplay and this stage version, If you have never seen the film version, which starred Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort, you should get yourself over to Warren; if you have seen the film, you might want to go by a ticket to see what director Kevin Broccoli hath wrought. This production features some fine performances, a couple of almost magical special effects, and a story that is so dated it's current again. As Maude, charmingly played by Isabel O'Donnell, explains to Evan Kinnane's Harold in the second act, 'A cliche today is a profound truth tomorrow, and vice versa.' Somebody say, 'Amen.'
by Larry O'Brien - July 05, 2016
In keeping with Artistic Director Ed Shea's avowed goal of staging less cynical plays, 2nd Story Theatre in Warren is offering the stage version of the 1971 cult film classic HAROLD AND MAUDE by Colin Higgins, who wrote both the screenplay and this stage version, If you have never seen the film version, which starred Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort, you should get yourself over to Warren; if you have seen the film, you might want to go by a ticket to see what director Kevin Broccoli hath wrought. This production features some fine performances, a couple of almost magical special effects, and a story that is so dated it's current again. As Maude, charmingly played by Isabel O'Donnell, explains to Evan Kinnane's Harold in the second act, 'A cliche today is a profound truth tomorrow, and vice versa.' Somebody say, 'Amen.'
Artists' Exchange to Host 11th Annual Summer One Act Play Festival in July & August
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
?It wouldn't be summer without Artists' Exchange's One Act Play Festival, hosted this July 22-August 13 in the intimate Theatre 82 black box in Cranston (82 Rolfe Square)! Community actors will perform 17 original one act plays written by local and national playwrights, whose works were selected from over 1,100 total submissions. The festival is broken down into two unique performance "Waves," with Wave 1 running July 22-30 and Wave 2 running August 5-13; both rated PG-13. Tickets are now on sale for $15 in advance, available for purchase online (www.artists-exchange.org), by phone (401-490-9475), or in person at Artists' Exchange (50 Rolfe Square).
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2016
?It wouldn't be summer without Artists' Exchange's One Act Play Festival, hosted this July 22-August 13 in the intimate Theatre 82 black box in Cranston (82 Rolfe Square)! Community actors will perform 17 original one act plays written by local and national playwrights, whose works were selected from over 1,100 total submissions. The festival is broken down into two unique performance "Waves," with Wave 1 running July 22-30 and Wave 2 running August 5-13; both rated PG-13. Tickets are now on sale for $15 in advance, available for purchase online (www.artists-exchange.org), by phone (401-490-9475), or in person at Artists' Exchange (50 Rolfe Square).
BWW Review: Classic, Fantastic WEST SIDE STORY
by Andria Tieman - June 28, 2016
WEST SIDE STORY, the classic retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City places our star-crossed lovers on either side of a turf war between rival gangs. It's a play so iconic and so familiar that even if one hasn't actually seen it, he or she has likely heard the songs and knows the names of Sharks and Jets. Even if you've seen it 100 times, it's very worth stopping by Theatre by The Sea for another viewing. Sometimes a show is practically perfect and doesn't need much tinkering, but skilled direction, choreography and costumes can still elevate a classic to new heights.
by Andria Tieman - June 28, 2016
WEST SIDE STORY, the classic retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City places our star-crossed lovers on either side of a turf war between rival gangs. It's a play so iconic and so familiar that even if one hasn't actually seen it, he or she has likely heard the songs and knows the names of Sharks and Jets. Even if you've seen it 100 times, it's very worth stopping by Theatre by The Sea for another viewing. Sometimes a show is practically perfect and doesn't need much tinkering, but skilled direction, choreography and costumes can still elevate a classic to new heights.
Ocean State Theatre's DAMN YANKEES Opens Next Week
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently completed its fourth season in its comfortable, stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to open their summer season on July 6 with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Damn Yankees.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently completed its fourth season in its comfortable, stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to open their summer season on July 6 with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Damn Yankees.
Contemporary Theater Company to Launch Shakespeare on the Saugatucket
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016
The Contemporary Theater Company is combining the beauty of nature and the poetic words of the Bard with Shakespeare on the Saugatucket.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016
The Contemporary Theater Company is combining the beauty of nature and the poetic words of the Bard with Shakespeare on the Saugatucket.
Epic Theatre to Open Summer Season with THE BEDROOM PLAYS
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
?Epic Theatre is celebrating sunny days and summer nights with the wildest show it's ever put on-Twenty-eight actors, ten directors, and one playwright are coming together to bring you the biggest theatrical event of the summer.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
?Epic Theatre is celebrating sunny days and summer nights with the wildest show it's ever put on-Twenty-eight actors, ten directors, and one playwright are coming together to bring you the biggest theatrical event of the summer.
The Community Players to Stage STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
The Community Player wrap up their 95th season with Robert Harling's comedy/drama, 'Steel Magnolias'. set in 1980's Chinquapin, Louisiana, the action takes place in Tryvy's beauty salon, where all the important women in town gather on Saturdays for hair care, gossip and support. Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of hairdryers, six wsouthern belles full of sass and brass enjoy devoted friendships and non-stop laughter. 'Steel Magnolias' is a laugh-filled story that touches on love, loss and enduring friendship.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
The Community Player wrap up their 95th season with Robert Harling's comedy/drama, 'Steel Magnolias'. set in 1980's Chinquapin, Louisiana, the action takes place in Tryvy's beauty salon, where all the important women in town gather on Saturdays for hair care, gossip and support. Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of hairdryers, six wsouthern belles full of sass and brass enjoy devoted friendships and non-stop laughter. 'Steel Magnolias' is a laugh-filled story that touches on love, loss and enduring friendship.
ROMEO AND JULIET, THE LITTLE PRINCE and More Set for Festival Ballet Providence in 2016-17
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
Festival Ballet Providence's (FBP) 2016-2017 Season will feature reimagined adaptations and fresh perspectives including a new production of Romeo & Juliet, which fuses dance and spoken word in a multidisciplinary collaboration.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016
Festival Ballet Providence's (FBP) 2016-2017 Season will feature reimagined adaptations and fresh perspectives including a new production of Romeo & Juliet, which fuses dance and spoken word in a multidisciplinary collaboration.
BWW Reviews: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at 2ND STORY THEATRE - One from the Heart
by Larry O'Brien - June 17, 2016
Either late last winter or early spring, 2nd Story theatre's Artistic Director, Ed Shea, announced that he was looking for less cynicism and revamped the schedule. Out went SPEED THE PLOW and in came CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS. In Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom's adaptation of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (based Albom's book), Shea has struck the mother lode of positivity. In this play (and in the book, and in life) Mitch (Jeff Del Sisto) a young, career-driven journalist learns of his former professor Morrie's (Jay Burke) battle with Lou Gehrig's disease and a one-time visit becomes a weekly pilgrimage and a graduate seminar on the meaning of life and death. The book has sold over fourteen million copies and been translated into fourteen languages. Cynical it is not. The question is, how does into translate onto the stage?
by Larry O'Brien - June 17, 2016
Either late last winter or early spring, 2nd Story theatre's Artistic Director, Ed Shea, announced that he was looking for less cynicism and revamped the schedule. Out went SPEED THE PLOW and in came CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS. In Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom's adaptation of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (based Albom's book), Shea has struck the mother lode of positivity. In this play (and in the book, and in life) Mitch (Jeff Del Sisto) a young, career-driven journalist learns of his former professor Morrie's (Jay Burke) battle with Lou Gehrig's disease and a one-time visit becomes a weekly pilgrimage and a graduate seminar on the meaning of life and death. The book has sold over fourteen million copies and been translated into fourteen languages. Cynical it is not. The question is, how does into translate onto the stage?
Photo Flash: First Look at Mixed Magic Theatre's FREE MAN OF COLOR
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2016
Mixed Magic Theatre stages Free Man of Color by Charles Smith and directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley from June 16th - 26th; Fri & Sat 7:30 pm | Sun 3:00 pm. ALL TICKETS $20.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2016
Mixed Magic Theatre stages Free Man of Color by Charles Smith and directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley from June 16th - 26th; Fri & Sat 7:30 pm | Sun 3:00 pm. ALL TICKETS $20.
Ocean State Theatre to Welcome IMUS IN THE MORNING's Rob Bartlett, 7/17
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently completed its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce the appearance of "Imus in the Morning's" Rob Bartlett and the Ruthless Women Sketch Comedy Troupe at Ocean State Theatre on Sunday, July 17 at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently completed its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, along with the legendary comedy club, Catch A Rising Star, are proud to announce the appearance of "Imus in the Morning's" Rob Bartlett and the Ruthless Women Sketch Comedy Troupe at Ocean State Theatre on Sunday, July 17 at 7:30pm.
BWW Review: Fabulous Voices Can't Save Dull, Unoriginal IF/THEN at PPAC
by Robert Barossi - June 16, 2016
It's always a challenge to find a fresh, new, innovate way to tell a story. It seems at times like every story out there has already been told so the only option is to tell it again, but tell it differently. Use a storytelling technique that excites and engages the audience, and maybe it won't even matter what the story is. That idea, while it might sound good, just doesn't work in reality, as demonstrated by the current touring production of If/Then, now playing at Providence Performing Arts Center. The interesting way of telling the story just can't mask the fact that the story being told is incredibly ordinary, unoriginal and dull.
by Robert Barossi - June 16, 2016
It's always a challenge to find a fresh, new, innovate way to tell a story. It seems at times like every story out there has already been told so the only option is to tell it again, but tell it differently. Use a storytelling technique that excites and engages the audience, and maybe it won't even matter what the story is. That idea, while it might sound good, just doesn't work in reality, as demonstrated by the current touring production of If/Then, now playing at Providence Performing Arts Center. The interesting way of telling the story just can't mask the fact that the story being told is incredibly ordinary, unoriginal and dull.
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