PPAC Announces 2016 ARTS Scholarships Winners
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016
Jo-Ann Ragosta, Chairperson of the ARTS Scholarships 2016 program, along with the members of the Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), are pleased to announce the winners of the ARTS Scholarships 2016 program, sponsored by the Textron Charitable Trust and PPAC Annual Fund Donors. This year's program will award scholarships to 36 talented Rhode Island students, ages 11 - 14, each of whom will receive a scholarship of up to $500 to attend a local summer arts education program of their choice, (please see below for the list of ARTS Scholarships 2016 winners).
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016
Jo-Ann Ragosta, Chairperson of the ARTS Scholarships 2016 program, along with the members of the Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), are pleased to announce the winners of the ARTS Scholarships 2016 program, sponsored by the Textron Charitable Trust and PPAC Annual Fund Donors. This year's program will award scholarships to 36 talented Rhode Island students, ages 11 - 14, each of whom will receive a scholarship of up to $500 to attend a local summer arts education program of their choice, (please see below for the list of ARTS Scholarships 2016 winners).
The Columbus Theatre and FirstWorks Welcome THE WHALE WATCHING TOUR 2016
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016
The Columbus Theatre and FirstWorks present Icelandic record label Bedroom Community, who will launch a rare U.S. tour in Providence, R.I. Their exclusive New England appearance for THE WHALE WATCHING TOUR 2016 is part of the FirstWorks Frontier Series, which gives Rhode Island audiences first looks at groundbreaking performances from across the country.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016
The Columbus Theatre and FirstWorks present Icelandic record label Bedroom Community, who will launch a rare U.S. tour in Providence, R.I. Their exclusive New England appearance for THE WHALE WATCHING TOUR 2016 is part of the FirstWorks Frontier Series, which gives Rhode Island audiences first looks at groundbreaking performances from across the country.
BWW Review: MASS APPEALs at 2nd Story
by Larry O'Brien - March 24, 2016
2nd Story Theatre in Warren is on a pretty good run in 2016: HYSTERIA, LOVE DEATH AND WHAT I WORE, and now MASS APPEAL by Bill C. Davis, playing Upstage until April 3, have each provided entertaining and interesting evening or afternoons for their audiences. This play premiered in 1981-about halfway between Going My Way and Spotlight. That seems right: the show does not portray priests as saints, and only hints at the existence of problems, that will be revealed later on. In ninety minutes, MASS APPEAL tells the story of Father Tim Farley (Bob Colonna), a Catholic parish priest whose comfortable existence is upset by the arrival of an idealistic young seminarian, Mark Dolson (David Sackal), who becomes Fr. Farley's charge and challenge. Father Tim Farley is highly popular with his parishioners due to his charm, wit, easy-going manner, and entertaining (but unchallenging) sermons. One Sunday Dolson interrupts Farley's 'dialogue' sermon to challenge his stance on the ordination of women. In fairness to the young man, Fr. Farley had invited questions but got more than he asked for from Dolson. The pastor is outraged yet intrigued by Dolson, and asks to have him assigned to work with him. And that, as Rick tells Captain Renaud in Casablanca, is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
by Larry O'Brien - March 24, 2016
2nd Story Theatre in Warren is on a pretty good run in 2016: HYSTERIA, LOVE DEATH AND WHAT I WORE, and now MASS APPEAL by Bill C. Davis, playing Upstage until April 3, have each provided entertaining and interesting evening or afternoons for their audiences. This play premiered in 1981-about halfway between Going My Way and Spotlight. That seems right: the show does not portray priests as saints, and only hints at the existence of problems, that will be revealed later on. In ninety minutes, MASS APPEAL tells the story of Father Tim Farley (Bob Colonna), a Catholic parish priest whose comfortable existence is upset by the arrival of an idealistic young seminarian, Mark Dolson (David Sackal), who becomes Fr. Farley's charge and challenge. Father Tim Farley is highly popular with his parishioners due to his charm, wit, easy-going manner, and entertaining (but unchallenging) sermons. One Sunday Dolson interrupts Farley's 'dialogue' sermon to challenge his stance on the ordination of women. In fairness to the young man, Fr. Farley had invited questions but got more than he asked for from Dolson. The pastor is outraged yet intrigued by Dolson, and asks to have him assigned to work with him. And that, as Rick tells Captain Renaud in Casablanca, is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM Coming to Dowling Theater at Trinity Repertory Company
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
The hit show Late Nite Catechism comes to Providence for a limited run in the Dowling Theater at Trinity Repertory Company. Sure to be a hilarious evening, Late Nite Catechism strikes a resonant chord with everyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
The hit show Late Nite Catechism comes to Providence for a limited run in the Dowling Theater at Trinity Repertory Company. Sure to be a hilarious evening, Late Nite Catechism strikes a resonant chord with everyone who survived the ups and downs of going to school with an omniscient authoritarian at the helm.
FATHER MISGIVINGS Set for Ocean State Theatre, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable, stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is pleased to present a benefit performance of Misgivings on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable, stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is pleased to present a benefit performance of Misgivings on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
THE MOUNTAINTOP, 'MIDSUMMER' & More Set for Trinity Rep's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016
? At an exclusive event last night for subscribers, donors and members of the press, Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, under the leadership of Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus announced their 2016-2017 season: Ghosts of the Past, Dreams of the Future.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016
? At an exclusive event last night for subscribers, donors and members of the press, Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, under the leadership of Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus announced their 2016-2017 season: Ghosts of the Past, Dreams of the Future.
Epic Theatre to Stage Reimagined ANIMAL FARM
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016
One of the most masterful works of political satire comes alive onstage in Epic Theatre Company's "Animal Farm." The story of a group of livestock overthrowing their oppressors only to end up resembling their human captors is being reimagined in a lean and mean new production.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016
One of the most masterful works of political satire comes alive onstage in Epic Theatre Company's "Animal Farm." The story of a group of livestock overthrowing their oppressors only to end up resembling their human captors is being reimagined in a lean and mean new production.
THE MIRACLE WORKER Opens 3/30 at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick is proud to present William Gibson's unforgettable, inspiring, Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Miracle Worker from March 30 - April 17.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick is proud to present William Gibson's unforgettable, inspiring, Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Miracle Worker from March 30 - April 17.
Gamm to Close Season with Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2016
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) closes Season 31 with The Winter's Tale, William Shakespeare's bittersweet story about jealousy, revenge and loss...and the redeeming power of love. One of the bard's final and seldom-staged plays, The Winter's Talefeatures prophecies, romance, drama, comedy, theatrical magic and one of the most astonishing endings in English literature. Fred Sullivan, Jr. (Macbeth,Hamlet) will play the wily con man Autolycus and direct Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella as the powerful King Leontes who falls into a jealous fit and loses everything that is important to him including his wife, Hermione (Karen Carpenter), and his best friend, King Polixenes (Jesse Hinson).
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2016
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) closes Season 31 with The Winter's Tale, William Shakespeare's bittersweet story about jealousy, revenge and loss...and the redeeming power of love. One of the bard's final and seldom-staged plays, The Winter's Talefeatures prophecies, romance, drama, comedy, theatrical magic and one of the most astonishing endings in English literature. Fred Sullivan, Jr. (Macbeth,Hamlet) will play the wily con man Autolycus and direct Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella as the powerful King Leontes who falls into a jealous fit and loses everything that is important to him including his wife, Hermione (Karen Carpenter), and his best friend, King Polixenes (Jesse Hinson).
PPAC Announces Its 2016/2017 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2016
?The President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) J.L. "Lynn" Singleton is pleased to announce PPAC's 39th Broadway Season, featuring the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2016
?The President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) J.L. "Lynn" Singleton is pleased to announce PPAC's 39th Broadway Season, featuring the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series.
Burbage Theatre Company's TITUS ANDRONICUS Extends for One Performance Only, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2016
The Burbage Theatre Company's production of TITUS ANDRONICUS by William Shakespeare has been EXTENDED for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY TONIGHT MARCH 19 at 6pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2016
The Burbage Theatre Company's production of TITUS ANDRONICUS by William Shakespeare has been EXTENDED for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY TONIGHT MARCH 19 at 6pm.
The Piano Guys to Make Rhode Island Debut at PPAC, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Great Northeast Productions, Inc. and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) are proud to present THE PIANO GUYS in their only 2016 New England appearance at PPAC for one show only on Thursday, December 1 at 7:30P. Reserved seating tickets are $39 - $69 and go on sale Friday, April 1 at 9:30A at the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. Regular Box Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 10A - 5P and Saturday from 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain times on performance days. Please note that the Box Office will open early, at 9:30A, on April 1.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Great Northeast Productions, Inc. and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) are proud to present THE PIANO GUYS in their only 2016 New England appearance at PPAC for one show only on Thursday, December 1 at 7:30P. Reserved seating tickets are $39 - $69 and go on sale Friday, April 1 at 9:30A at the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. Regular Box Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 10A - 5P and Saturday from 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain times on performance days. Please note that the Box Office will open early, at 9:30A, on April 1.
Contemporary Theater Company to Host IGNITE SOUTH COUNTY
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
?Need some inspiration? The Contemporary Theater Company is hosting Ignite South County on March 26 at 7 pm to provide a boost of motivation to make a difference in the community.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
?Need some inspiration? The Contemporary Theater Company is hosting Ignite South County on March 26 at 7 pm to provide a boost of motivation to make a difference in the community.
Epic Theater Company Sets Summer 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Epic Theater Company has announced it's 2016 Summer Season. In the spirit of its annual Summer Spectacular, we'll be presenting two shows that celebrate the hottest months of the year with 'The Summer of Sex.'
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Epic Theater Company has announced it's 2016 Summer Season. In the spirit of its annual Summer Spectacular, we'll be presenting two shows that celebrate the hottest months of the year with 'The Summer of Sex.'
BILLY ELLIOT, 'MODERN MILLIE' & More on Tap for Ocean State's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its fifth season in its comfortable, stadium style theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with the Rhode Island professional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, Billy Elliot The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has announced that its fifth season in its comfortable, stadium style theatre located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will open with the Rhode Island professional premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, Billy Elliot The Musical.
FirstWorks' Artistic Icons Series to Conclude with Roseanne Cash, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
The 2015/2016 FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series closes with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash in her only New England tour appearance of the season with her full band for 'The River & the Thread,' live in concert on Sunday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at The Vets (1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence). Tickets are $28-$75 (prices include a $3 restoration fee). The $75 premium ticket includes a post-show bourbon tasting reception with Rosanne Cash. Tickets are on sale at 401-421-ARTS (2787) or first-works.org.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
The 2015/2016 FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series closes with singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash in her only New England tour appearance of the season with her full band for 'The River & the Thread,' live in concert on Sunday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at The Vets (1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence). Tickets are $28-$75 (prices include a $3 restoration fee). The $75 premium ticket includes a post-show bourbon tasting reception with Rosanne Cash. Tickets are on sale at 401-421-ARTS (2787) or first-works.org.
Wilbury Group to Continue Season with New England Premiere of MURDER BALLAD
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group proudly continues its 2015/16 season with the New England premiere of the new indie rock musical Murder Ballad, April 14-30, 2016. Created by Jonathan Larson Award winner and two-time Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Julia Jordan with book and lyrics by Jordan and music and lyrics by indie rock singer/songwriter Juliana Nash and directed by Wendy Overly (Next to Normal) with musical direction by Courtney Swain, Murder Ballad is the 'hot blooded and electrifying' new musical that the New York Times says audiences 'won't be able to resist.'
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group proudly continues its 2015/16 season with the New England premiere of the new indie rock musical Murder Ballad, April 14-30, 2016. Created by Jonathan Larson Award winner and two-time Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Julia Jordan with book and lyrics by Jordan and music and lyrics by indie rock singer/songwriter Juliana Nash and directed by Wendy Overly (Next to Normal) with musical direction by Courtney Swain, Murder Ballad is the 'hot blooded and electrifying' new musical that the New York Times says audiences 'won't be able to resist.'
LOLLIPOPS FOR BREAKFAST to Play Ocean State Theatre, 4/9
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
After last season's runaway hit, Squirrel Stole My Underpants, performer Bonnie Duncan returns to Ocean State Theatre with her marvelous confection of friendship, invention, and adventure, Lollipops for Breakfast, The production, which is part of Ocean State Theatre Company's Family Fun Fest, will be performed for one show only on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 am.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
After last season's runaway hit, Squirrel Stole My Underpants, performer Bonnie Duncan returns to Ocean State Theatre with her marvelous confection of friendship, invention, and adventure, Lollipops for Breakfast, The production, which is part of Ocean State Theatre Company's Family Fun Fest, will be performed for one show only on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 am.
FirstWorks to Close Frontier Series with Aurea Ensemble's CHROMATIC FANTASY
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
FirstWorks' 2015/16 Frontier Series concludes with the world premiere of an arresting new work by the Rhode Island-based Aurea Ensemble, a performance group with a superb string quartet at its heart. Aurea's 'CHROMATIC FANTASY: THE WORLD OF CIURLIONIS' will debut on Sunday, April 24 at 4 p.m. at the RISD Auditorium (7 Canal Walk, Providence River Greenway). Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and are available online at first-works.org and by phone at 401-421-4281.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016
FirstWorks' 2015/16 Frontier Series concludes with the world premiere of an arresting new work by the Rhode Island-based Aurea Ensemble, a performance group with a superb string quartet at its heart. Aurea's 'CHROMATIC FANTASY: THE WORLD OF CIURLIONIS' will debut on Sunday, April 24 at 4 p.m. at the RISD Auditorium (7 Canal Walk, Providence River Greenway). Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and are available online at first-works.org and by phone at 401-421-4281.
BWW Review: Stirring RIPPLE OF HOPE Traces Teacher's Journey with Heart and Humor
by Veronica Bruscini - March 12, 2016
For more than a decade, Karen Sklaire has worked with inner-city students as an educator in the New York school department, and now she compellingly relates stories of her time in the classroom through the one-woman show RIPPLE OF HOPE.
by Veronica Bruscini - March 12, 2016
For more than a decade, Karen Sklaire has worked with inner-city students as an educator in the New York school department, and now she compellingly relates stories of her time in the classroom through the one-woman show RIPPLE OF HOPE.
Charles Sullivan Fund for the Arts and Humanities to Present Former Teacher's Solo Show RIPPLE OF HOPE This March
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
After a sold out run at this summer's New York International Fringe Festival, and recently named Best of the Festival and Audience Favorite at the Flying Solo Festival, former South Bronx public school drama teacher Karen Sklaire's RIPPLE OF HOPE: One Teacher's Journey to Make an Impact will have an encore performance in the Bobby Hackett Theatre at the Community College of Rhode Island Knight Campus in Warwick today, March 11, 2016, at 7:30 PM.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
After a sold out run at this summer's New York International Fringe Festival, and recently named Best of the Festival and Audience Favorite at the Flying Solo Festival, former South Bronx public school drama teacher Karen Sklaire's RIPPLE OF HOPE: One Teacher's Journey to Make an Impact will have an encore performance in the Bobby Hackett Theatre at the Community College of Rhode Island Knight Campus in Warwick today, March 11, 2016, at 7:30 PM.
Trinity Rep to Stage World Premiere of ARNIE LOUIS AND BOB
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2016
? Trinity Rep continues its 52nd season Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with the world premiere of Arnie Louis and Bob by Katie Pearl directed by Melissa Kievman. Arnie Louis and Bob runs April 7-May 8, 2016. Tickets are on sale now by phone at (401) 351-4242, online at www.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington Street, Providence.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2016
? Trinity Rep continues its 52nd season Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with the world premiere of Arnie Louis and Bob by Katie Pearl directed by Melissa Kievman. Arnie Louis and Bob runs April 7-May 8, 2016. Tickets are on sale now by phone at (401) 351-4242, online at www.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington Street, Providence.
BWW Review: Tepid THE SOUND OF MUSIC at PPAC
by Andria Tieman - March 10, 2016
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the classic tale of love, music and Nazis is having its 50 year anniversary, and while it's very exciting to see this much-loved production back on the road, there are quite a few hiccups that make this production a little underwhelming to watch. Despite amazing vocal talents among the cast, and the adorable pack of Von Trapp children, the distinct lack of chemistry between Captain Von Trapp and Maria, and Leisl and Rolf sucks a lot of the much-needed tension out of the story and leaves us with a story that's very nice, but not very compelling.
by Andria Tieman - March 10, 2016
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the classic tale of love, music and Nazis is having its 50 year anniversary, and while it's very exciting to see this much-loved production back on the road, there are quite a few hiccups that make this production a little underwhelming to watch. Despite amazing vocal talents among the cast, and the adorable pack of Von Trapp children, the distinct lack of chemistry between Captain Von Trapp and Maria, and Leisl and Rolf sucks a lot of the much-needed tension out of the story and leaves us with a story that's very nice, but not very compelling.
BWW Review: Wilbury Theatre Group's Hyper-Local INVISIBLE UPSOUTH
by Andria Tieman - March 09, 2016
Stories of police brutality are all over the news these days, but they may still seem like something that happens “elsewhere”. In INVISIBLE UPSOUTH, Wilbury Theatre Company's latest in their New Works program, the headlines move right into Providence and we're forced to examine the reality of life as a person of color in the liberal Northeast. Told half in explosive spoken word and half in traditional scenes, this play manages to convey a lot without coming off as didactic or cliche'. In particular, it shines a light on experiences that probably most people of color have had, that would likely make many white people say “I had never thought about that”.
by Andria Tieman - March 09, 2016
Stories of police brutality are all over the news these days, but they may still seem like something that happens “elsewhere”. In INVISIBLE UPSOUTH, Wilbury Theatre Company's latest in their New Works program, the headlines move right into Providence and we're forced to examine the reality of life as a person of color in the liberal Northeast. Told half in explosive spoken word and half in traditional scenes, this play manages to convey a lot without coming off as didactic or cliche'. In particular, it shines a light on experiences that probably most people of color have had, that would likely make many white people say “I had never thought about that”.
BWW Review: Compelling, Eloquent TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Shines at Trinity Rep
by Veronica Bruscini - March 09, 2016
Trinity's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is unquestionably a must-see performance this spring and, a scarce three months into the new year, can easily be considered in the running for best production of 2016.
by Veronica Bruscini - March 09, 2016
Trinity's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is unquestionably a must-see performance this spring and, a scarce three months into the new year, can easily be considered in the running for best production of 2016.
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