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New Bedford ROOTS & BRANCHES 'FRINGE' FESTIVAL Debuts In July

New Bedford ROOTS & BRANCHES 'FRINGE' FESTIVAL Debuts In July

by BWW News Desk — May 28, 2025

This summer, New Bedford's celebrated music scene gets a fresh twist with the launch of the NB ROOTS & BRANCHES 'FRINGE' FESTIVAL, a bold new addition to the city's festival calendar that shines a spotlight on authentic soul, blues, and funk traditions often left out of the folk festival spotlight.

Review: YOU ON THE MOORS NOW at The Players

Review: YOU ON THE MOORS NOW at The Players

by Christopher Verleger — May 14, 2025

Considering the periodic, seemingly countless remakes of such classic works like “Little Women,” “Pride and Prejudice,” and “Wuthering Heights,” the significance of women’s voices in the history of literature cannot be overstated.

Gamm Raises $283,000 at Annual Gala

Gamm Raises $283,000 at Annual Gala

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2025

With all the red-carpet glamour befitting its biggest fundraiser to date, the nonprofit theater raised an impressive $283,000 toward its artistic and education programs as it heads into a new decade of endless possiblities.

Photos: In Rehearsal For AMERICAN IDIOT At Wilbury Theatre Group

Photos: In Rehearsal For AMERICAN IDIOT At Wilbury Theatre Group

by BWW News Desk — May 12, 2025

Check out rehearsal photos of the cast, crew, and creative team of American Idiot at Wilbury Theatre Group, featuring music by Green Day, lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer.

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Granite Theatre

Review: THE LARAMIE PROJECT at Granite Theatre

by Christopher Verleger — May 8, 2025

In 1998, Matthew Shepard became a household name for the worst possible reason when he was robbed, beaten, and left tied to a fence outside Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE Comes to PPAC in December

EARTH, WIND & FIRE Comes to PPAC in December

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2025

EARTH, WIND & FIRE, the legendary music group known for hits like the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove,” the timeless dance classic “September” and the heartfelt “Reasons,” will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).

Classic Chicago at PPAC

Classic Chicago at PPAC

by Andria Tieman — May 3, 2025

Chicago currently holds the record for the longest-running show on Broadway, with 10,500 performances, and the current touring show is an exact replica of the revival that has been running on Broadway since1996.

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