Wilbury Group to Host 3rd Annual Providence Fringe Festival FRINGEPVD
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group proudly announces Providence's 3rd annual Fringe Festival, FRINGEPVD 2016 - to be held July 26-30, 2016. The only Fringe Festival for the within the Providence and Greater Boston area, FRINGEPVD has grown rapidly since it's inaugural year in 2014, expecting this year to bring together more than one hundred individual theatre, music, dance, multi-media, and performing artists for five nights of over fifty performances in traditional and non-traditional performance venues throughout the Providence area.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group proudly announces Providence's 3rd annual Fringe Festival, FRINGEPVD 2016 - to be held July 26-30, 2016. The only Fringe Festival for the within the Providence and Greater Boston area, FRINGEPVD has grown rapidly since it's inaugural year in 2014, expecting this year to bring together more than one hundred individual theatre, music, dance, multi-media, and performing artists for five nights of over fifty performances in traditional and non-traditional performance venues throughout the Providence area.
Tickets to WICKED at PPAC on Sale 6/19
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2016
WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster and Providence's most popular musical, will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center, September 21 - October 8, 2016. In Providence, WICKED is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2016
WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster and Providence's most popular musical, will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center, September 21 - October 8, 2016. In Providence, WICKED is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
Trinity Rep Sets Bilingual Summer Programming
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2016
Trinity Repertory Company, in partnership with Rhode Island Latino Arts, announces a new program, Shakespeare en el Verano (Shakespeare in the Summer). The inaugural production will premiere a bilingual English-Spanish adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Adapted by Arte Latino of New England (ALNE) director Saul Ramos and directed by Trinity Rep's associate artistic director Tyler Dobrowsky, the production will tour throughout Providence from July 9-July 23, 2016. All performances are free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages.
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2016
Trinity Repertory Company, in partnership with Rhode Island Latino Arts, announces a new program, Shakespeare en el Verano (Shakespeare in the Summer). The inaugural production will premiere a bilingual English-Spanish adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Adapted by Arte Latino of New England (ALNE) director Saul Ramos and directed by Trinity Rep's associate artistic director Tyler Dobrowsky, the production will tour throughout Providence from July 9-July 23, 2016. All performances are free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages.
Summer Stages 2016: Rhode Island Summer Events
by Veronica Bruscini - June 10, 2016
Rhode Island theaters are gearing up for another sizzling summer season. Here's a look ahead at what's on stage in the Ocean State from June through August.
by Veronica Bruscini - June 10, 2016
Rhode Island theaters are gearing up for another sizzling summer season. Here's a look ahead at what's on stage in the Ocean State from June through August.
Kathy Griffin Coming to The VETS in 2017
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
Award winning comedian Kathy Griffin will return to The VETS in Providence, Sunday April 9th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $59-$39; Tickets are on sale June 23rd and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St., Providence.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2016
Award winning comedian Kathy Griffin will return to The VETS in Providence, Sunday April 9th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $59-$39; Tickets are on sale June 23rd and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St., Providence.
America's Got Talent Star Jackie Evancho To Play The VETS
by Marianka Swain - June 08, 2016
Billboard chart-topping classical singer and America's Got Talent star Jackie Evancho will play The VETS in Providence on Sunday, November 27th 2016 at 7pm. Tickets are $59-$39. They go on sale June 23rd and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St., Providence. The VETS/PPAC Box Office will begin summer hours for telephone and walk-up orders on Monday, June 20th. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The VETS on-site Box Office is only open on show days.
by Marianka Swain - June 08, 2016
Billboard chart-topping classical singer and America's Got Talent star Jackie Evancho will play The VETS in Providence on Sunday, November 27th 2016 at 7pm. Tickets are $59-$39. They go on sale June 23rd and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or in person at The VETS/PPAC Box Office located at 220 Weybosset St., Providence. The VETS/PPAC Box Office will begin summer hours for telephone and walk-up orders on Monday, June 20th. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm. The VETS is located at One Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The VETS on-site Box Office is only open on show days.
13th Annual Providence Improv Fest Set for September
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2016
This September, the annual PROVIDENCE IMPROV FEST will be celebrating its thirteenth year! Number 13 is lucky for us, as the FEST continues to thrive, bringing the best of the improv world to Lil' Rhody.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2016
This September, the annual PROVIDENCE IMPROV FEST will be celebrating its thirteenth year! Number 13 is lucky for us, as the FEST continues to thrive, bringing the best of the improv world to Lil' Rhody.
BWW Review: BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Theatre By The Sea
by Larry O'Brien - June 06, 2016
Theatre By the Sea (TBTS) in Wakefield, RI (I would have thought Matunuck) opens its season with a rousing version of BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, a jukebox musical in two acts with a book written by Alan Janes, and music and lyrics by a variety of songwriters, mostly of course, Buddy Holly. Based on the life and career of the early rock and roller, the musical hews more closely to Holly's actual life story than the 1978 film version, which starred Gary Busey, and follows Holly from his struggles to escape country music and establish himself as a rocker, to his untimely death in a plane crash in 1959.
by Larry O'Brien - June 06, 2016
Theatre By the Sea (TBTS) in Wakefield, RI (I would have thought Matunuck) opens its season with a rousing version of BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, a jukebox musical in two acts with a book written by Alan Janes, and music and lyrics by a variety of songwriters, mostly of course, Buddy Holly. Based on the life and career of the early rock and roller, the musical hews more closely to Holly's actual life story than the 1978 film version, which starred Gary Busey, and follows Holly from his struggles to escape country music and establish himself as a rocker, to his untimely death in a plane crash in 1959.
Photo Flash: Theatre By The Sea's BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, the musical that charts his meteoric climb, legendary adventures and tragic fall on the fateful day the music died, will open the 2016 Musical season at Bill Hanney's award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), playing from June 1 thru June 19, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2016
In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, the musical that charts his meteoric climb, legendary adventures and tragic fall on the fateful day the music died, will open the 2016 Musical season at Bill Hanney's award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), playing from June 1 thru June 19, 2016.
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Brings Campy, Madcap Fun to PPAC
by Robert Barossi - June 02, 2016
Going into any play, movie, television show, etc., there are certain expectations. And certain things that the audience will be asked to buy into, to embrace. If you're going to see a horror movie, expect blood and gore. If you're seeing a Tennessee Williams play, expect realism and southern drama. And if you are seeing the Broadway musical Bullets Over Broadway at Providence Performing Arts Center, expect silliness, fun, little that's grounded in reality and some solid entertainment.
by Robert Barossi - June 02, 2016
Going into any play, movie, television show, etc., there are certain expectations. And certain things that the audience will be asked to buy into, to embrace. If you're going to see a horror movie, expect blood and gore. If you're seeing a Tennessee Williams play, expect realism and southern drama. And if you are seeing the Broadway musical Bullets Over Broadway at Providence Performing Arts Center, expect silliness, fun, little that's grounded in reality and some solid entertainment.
ODD SQUAD LIVE! Coming to The VETS, 10/7
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2016
This time, the squad needs your help! Miss O has just delivered a very special mission to Ollie and Otto, and they need your help to crack the case in this live, interactive spy adventure base on the popular PBS KIDS program Odd Squad.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2016
This time, the squad needs your help! Miss O has just delivered a very special mission to Ollie and Otto, and they need your help to crack the case in this live, interactive spy adventure base on the popular PBS KIDS program Odd Squad.
Burbage Theatre Company's BIG TIME CELEBRATION Features Music from Triangle Forest
by Marianka Swain - May 30, 2016
Join Burbage Theatre Company's second annual BIG TIME CELEBRATION for an evening of laughs, food, drink, and the music of Triangle Forest on Friday, June 17th at 8pm. Reserve your seats today!
by Marianka Swain - May 30, 2016
Join Burbage Theatre Company's second annual BIG TIME CELEBRATION for an evening of laughs, food, drink, and the music of Triangle Forest on Friday, June 17th at 8pm. Reserve your seats today!
MATILDA Now Coming to PPAC in May 2017
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced new performance dates for TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The award-winning production, which was previously announced as being at PPAC January 3 - 8, 2017, will now perform at the Theatre Wednesday, May 17 - Sunday, May 21, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2016
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced new performance dates for TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year, MATILDA THE MUSICAL. The award-winning production, which was previously announced as being at PPAC January 3 - 8, 2017, will now perform at the Theatre Wednesday, May 17 - Sunday, May 21, 2017.
Ocean State Theatre Company Sets Summer Cabaret Club Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently completed its fourth season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is pleased to announce the continuation of the Cabaret Club.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently completed its fourth season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is pleased to announce the continuation of the Cabaret Club.
BWW Review: Wilbury Theatre Group's Meandering JERUSALEM
by Andria Tieman - May 24, 2016
Wilbury Theatre Group closes out their 2015-2016 season with JERUSALEM by Jez Butterworth. It's a skillfully directed production with a few standout performances, but unfortunately is bogged down by an overlong story that doesn't deliver much tension until after the two hour mark and suffers from some clumsy accent work. It's an ambitious project for the Wilbury group to take on, and the sets and costumes are absolutely perfect for the story, unfortunately the source material is the main problem and its cliche' plot and incredibly slow pacing just never really deliver.
by Andria Tieman - May 24, 2016
Wilbury Theatre Group closes out their 2015-2016 season with JERUSALEM by Jez Butterworth. It's a skillfully directed production with a few standout performances, but unfortunately is bogged down by an overlong story that doesn't deliver much tension until after the two hour mark and suffers from some clumsy accent work. It's an ambitious project for the Wilbury group to take on, and the sets and costumes are absolutely perfect for the story, unfortunately the source material is the main problem and its cliche' plot and incredibly slow pacing just never really deliver.
Contemporary Theater Company Sets Summer 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
Summer is on its way, and the Contemporary Theater Company is gearing up for a great season in Downtown Wakefield!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
Summer is on its way, and the Contemporary Theater Company is gearing up for a great season in Downtown Wakefield!
Photo Flash: First Look at JERUSALEM at The Wilbury Group
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group closes its 2015/16 season with the Rhode Island premiere of Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's epic Tony and Olivier award-winning play, May 19-June 4, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group closes its 2015/16 season with the Rhode Island premiere of Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's epic Tony and Olivier award-winning play, May 19-June 4, 2016.
Photo Flash: First Look at Ocean State Theatre's ANYTHING GOES
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick presents the stylish, spirited and fast-paced musical comedy Anything Goes through May 22. Check out the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick presents the stylish, spirited and fast-paced musical comedy Anything Goes through May 22. Check out the cast in action below!
Ocean State Theatre Sets Special Ticket Offers for Open House
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) will host an Open House on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at their comfortable stadium-style theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Patrons will have the opportunity to access the auditorium to pick their own seats, experience an exclusive backstage tour, enjoy live entertainment, and take advantage of special ticket offers, all while enjoying snacks and beverages available for purchase from the theatre's concession stand.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) will host an Open House on Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at their comfortable stadium-style theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick. Patrons will have the opportunity to access the auditorium to pick their own seats, experience an exclusive backstage tour, enjoy live entertainment, and take advantage of special ticket offers, all while enjoying snacks and beverages available for purchase from the theatre's concession stand.
Karen Mason, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch Coming to Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is pleased to announce that Karen Mason, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch will be participating in OSTC's new CABaretFEST being held from June 24 - 26.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is pleased to announce that Karen Mason, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch will be participating in OSTC's new CABaretFEST being held from June 24 - 26.
Gavin Degraw & Andy Grammer to Perform at PPAC, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed, Billboard chart topping recording artist Andy Grammer have announced co-headlining 2016 North American tour dates. DeGraw and Grammer's tour will stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Monday, October 10 at 7:30P.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016
Multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw and acclaimed, Billboard chart topping recording artist Andy Grammer have announced co-headlining 2016 North American tour dates. DeGraw and Grammer's tour will stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Monday, October 10 at 7:30P.
BWW Review: Epic Theatre's Perfectly Twisted TOTAL STRANGERS
by Andria Tieman - May 16, 2016
Based on the classic novel Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, Epic Theatre's page to stage season re-write imagines a deftly wrought twist both in the gender of the protagonist and antagonist as well as almost everything else that happens. Two women meet on a train, that much is familiar, but the rest of the story is one unexpected twist after another that leaves the audience almost exhausted at the end, but still completely satisfied. Anyone who has seen a show at Epic knows that sets are minimal and dialogue and performance rule. This works incredibly well thanks to the talents of Hannah Lum as Georgia and Kelly McCabe as Beth. What is essentially two women having a conversation becomes a fascinating back and forth that ratchets up the tension with every word. Epic always proves that you don't need elaborate sets to tell a compelling story, and this show is a fantastic example of the power perfectly chosen words delivered by skilled actors.
by Andria Tieman - May 16, 2016
Based on the classic novel Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, Epic Theatre's page to stage season re-write imagines a deftly wrought twist both in the gender of the protagonist and antagonist as well as almost everything else that happens. Two women meet on a train, that much is familiar, but the rest of the story is one unexpected twist after another that leaves the audience almost exhausted at the end, but still completely satisfied. Anyone who has seen a show at Epic knows that sets are minimal and dialogue and performance rule. This works incredibly well thanks to the talents of Hannah Lum as Georgia and Kelly McCabe as Beth. What is essentially two women having a conversation becomes a fascinating back and forth that ratchets up the tension with every word. Epic always proves that you don't need elaborate sets to tell a compelling story, and this show is a fantastic example of the power perfectly chosen words delivered by skilled actors.
BWW Review: Counter-Productions Theatre Group's World Premiere of KILL THE VIRGIN is Sexy and Smart
by Andria Tieman - May 16, 2016
KILL THE VIRGIN, the latest offering by playwright Kevin Broccoli and produced by Counter-Productions Theatre Company is a cheeky and self-aware look at the cliches in horror movies. Thankfully, unlike the Scary Movie franchise, it manages to stay away from the gross-out humor and instead relies on quick wit and observation of the tropes that we've all seen in teen movies, and may be so accustomed to that they barely register anymore. Excellent acting and the fine direction of Ted Clement bring this fun and twisted romp to life, and while it's still a bit clunky in parts, it's exciting, genuinely funny and awfully sexy.
by Andria Tieman - May 16, 2016
KILL THE VIRGIN, the latest offering by playwright Kevin Broccoli and produced by Counter-Productions Theatre Company is a cheeky and self-aware look at the cliches in horror movies. Thankfully, unlike the Scary Movie franchise, it manages to stay away from the gross-out humor and instead relies on quick wit and observation of the tropes that we've all seen in teen movies, and may be so accustomed to that they barely register anymore. Excellent acting and the fine direction of Ted Clement bring this fun and twisted romp to life, and while it's still a bit clunky in parts, it's exciting, genuinely funny and awfully sexy.
Jude Sandy Joins Trinity Rep's Resident Acting Company
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
?Trinity Repertory Company has announced Jude Sandy has joined the resident acting company. Sandy, a Trinidadian native, graduated from Brown University in 2005 and Brown/Trinity Rep MFA program in 2009.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
?Trinity Repertory Company has announced Jude Sandy has joined the resident acting company. Sandy, a Trinidadian native, graduated from Brown University in 2005 and Brown/Trinity Rep MFA program in 2009.
Festival51 Announces Four Female Playwright Finalists
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2016
While women make up 51% of the world's population, the fact still stands that only 17% of plays produced in this country are female authored. Rhode Island-based Festival51 aims to change those numbers by putting women writers center stage in their 2nd annual Women's Playwriting Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2016
While women make up 51% of the world's population, the fact still stands that only 17% of plays produced in this country are female authored. Rhode Island-based Festival51 aims to change those numbers by putting women writers center stage in their 2nd annual Women's Playwriting Festival.
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