Photo Flash: First Look at Counter-Productions Theatre Company's FROST/NIXON
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
Counter-Productions Theatre Company presents FROST/NIXON by Peter Morgan. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016
Counter-Productions Theatre Company presents FROST/NIXON by Peter Morgan. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Astonishing PIPPIN at PPAC is a Spectacular Must-See
by Robert Barossi - February 17, 2016
There are some shows that tempt a reviewer to write a lengthy essay going into great detail about the many reasons why the show succeeds or fails. Other shows make a reviewer simply want to say, 'Just go see this show,' and nothing more. While there is, of course, much to say about the touring production of the Broadway musical Pippin, now at Providence Performing Arts Center, the production's merits can absolutely be summed up briefly: See. This. Show.
by Robert Barossi - February 17, 2016
There are some shows that tempt a reviewer to write a lengthy essay going into great detail about the many reasons why the show succeeds or fails. Other shows make a reviewer simply want to say, 'Just go see this show,' and nothing more. While there is, of course, much to say about the touring production of the Broadway musical Pippin, now at Providence Performing Arts Center, the production's merits can absolutely be summed up briefly: See. This. Show.
BWW Blog: Ted Clement - Counter-Productions Theatre Company
by Guest Blogger: Ted Clement - February 17, 2016
BroadwayWorld Rhode Island readers nominated four area companies as "Rising Stars/Theaters to Watch" during the 2015 Regional BroadwayWorld Awards. Now, in a four-part series, the artistic directors from each theater join BWW RI as guest bloggers, sharing their creative vision and inspiration in their own words. Our second guest is Ted Clement, the Artistic Director of Counter-Productions Theatre Company.
by Guest Blogger: Ted Clement - February 17, 2016
BroadwayWorld Rhode Island readers nominated four area companies as "Rising Stars/Theaters to Watch" during the 2015 Regional BroadwayWorld Awards. Now, in a four-part series, the artistic directors from each theater join BWW RI as guest bloggers, sharing their creative vision and inspiration in their own words. Our second guest is Ted Clement, the Artistic Director of Counter-Productions Theatre Company.
FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series to Continue with WALKING WITH 'TRANE
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016
The FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series continues in 12 days with "Walking with 'Trane," a new live music/dance event created by the electrifying, Brooklyn-based Urban Bush Women dance troupe in tribute to the life of legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and his seminal jazz suite, "A Love Supreme." "Walking with 'Trane" has its New England premiere on Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m. at The Vets in downtown Providence. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for JumpStart festivities in the venue lobby, featuring performances by The Leland Baker 4tet, Edgar Viloria's Thr3e Live Dance Company and Central Falls High School Africana Arts students. Tickets, which start at $38, are on sale now at 401-421-ARTS (2787) and at first-works.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016
The FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series continues in 12 days with "Walking with 'Trane," a new live music/dance event created by the electrifying, Brooklyn-based Urban Bush Women dance troupe in tribute to the life of legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and his seminal jazz suite, "A Love Supreme." "Walking with 'Trane" has its New England premiere on Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m. at The Vets in downtown Providence. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for JumpStart festivities in the venue lobby, featuring performances by The Leland Baker 4tet, Edgar Viloria's Thr3e Live Dance Company and Central Falls High School Africana Arts students. Tickets, which start at $38, are on sale now at 401-421-ARTS (2787) and at first-works.org.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH to Play Ocean State Theatre, 3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company is proud to announce the second and final performance of OSTC's 2015-16 OSTeenCo. The company, which was created to provide an opportunity for teen actors to benefit from a professional theatre experience and performed Yes, Virginia The Musical, as part of OSTC's Family Fun Fest in December, returns to the stage to perform James and the Giant Peach for one performance only on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 am.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company is proud to announce the second and final performance of OSTC's 2015-16 OSTeenCo. The company, which was created to provide an opportunity for teen actors to benefit from a professional theatre experience and performed Yes, Virginia The Musical, as part of OSTC's Family Fun Fest in December, returns to the stage to perform James and the Giant Peach for one performance only on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 11:00 am.
Festival Ballet Providence to Continue Season with UP CLOSE ON HOPE Series
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2016
Festival Ballet Providence's (FBP) 38th Season continues with the final program of its popular U p Close on Hope series, presented in the intimate setting of the FBP Black Box Theatre. Season after season, audiences continue to be drawn to the unique perspective of the venue and the provocative works presented there. This program a doublebill evening showcasing backtoback oneact world premieres of rich, passionate storytelling runs over two weekends, March 413, 2016. Tickets are $50 and include an intermission reception with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. Up Close on Hope, Program 2 is presented by T Z Studio.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2016
Festival Ballet Providence's (FBP) 38th Season continues with the final program of its popular U p Close on Hope series, presented in the intimate setting of the FBP Black Box Theatre. Season after season, audiences continue to be drawn to the unique perspective of the venue and the provocative works presented there. This program a doublebill evening showcasing backtoback oneact world premieres of rich, passionate storytelling runs over two weekends, March 413, 2016. Tickets are $50 and include an intermission reception with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. Up Close on Hope, Program 2 is presented by T Z Studio.
Charles Sullivan Fund for the Arts and Humanities to Present Former Teacher's Solo Show RIPPLE OF HOPE This March
by Louisa Brady - February 13, 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 on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 7:30 PM.
by Louisa Brady - February 13, 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 on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 7:30 PM.
Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS to Begin Next Week at Burbage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of 'Titus Andronicus' the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which opens previews February 18 as the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company'swinter series, This Winter's War.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of 'Titus Andronicus' the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which opens previews February 18 as the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company'swinter series, This Winter's War.
CCRI Players to Stage TIGERS BE STILL This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
This story about four characters, each afflicted by forms and stages of depression, will be presented for the first time in Rhode Island by the Community College of Rhode Island Players.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016
This story about four characters, each afflicted by forms and stages of depression, will be presented for the first time in Rhode Island by the Community College of Rhode Island Players.
BWW Review: Trinity Rep's Uproarious THE HUNCHBACK OF SEVILLE
by Andria Tieman - February 11, 2016
T.S. Eliot insists that April is the cruelest month, but I've always firmly believed that the correct answer is February. Between the unpredictable weather events and the cold; the sloppy sidewalks and the general malaise of realizing that spring is a long way off--February needs to have a few bright spots in order for us to power through. Thankfully, this year, we have Trinity Rep's THE HUNCHBACK OF SEVILLE to serve as one of those beacons. Though the story takes place on a cold day in 1504 Seville, it feels like a ray of sunshine-- perfect to thaw out your sense of humor and warm up your funny bone.
by Andria Tieman - February 11, 2016
T.S. Eliot insists that April is the cruelest month, but I've always firmly believed that the correct answer is February. Between the unpredictable weather events and the cold; the sloppy sidewalks and the general malaise of realizing that spring is a long way off--February needs to have a few bright spots in order for us to power through. Thankfully, this year, we have Trinity Rep's THE HUNCHBACK OF SEVILLE to serve as one of those beacons. Though the story takes place on a cold day in 1504 Seville, it feels like a ray of sunshine-- perfect to thaw out your sense of humor and warm up your funny bone.
Photo Flash: First Look at Trinity Rep's THE HUNCHBACK OF SEVILLE
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2016
Trinity Rep continues Season 52 Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with Charise Castro Smith's dark comedy, The Hunchback of Seville , directed by Taibi Magar. At the turn of the 16th century, Christopher Columbus has just returned from the new world with gold in his pockets and blood on his hands. Maxima Terrible Segunda, the brilliant adopted sister of dying HRH Queen Isabella, is living out her life locked away in a tower... until it is decided that the future of the country is in her nerdy, reclusive hands. In a bitingly funny and madcap take on Spanish history and colonialism, Maxima weaves her way through mountains of prejudice, politics, religion and the horrors of history.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2016
Trinity Rep continues Season 52 Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with Charise Castro Smith's dark comedy, The Hunchback of Seville , directed by Taibi Magar. At the turn of the 16th century, Christopher Columbus has just returned from the new world with gold in his pockets and blood on his hands. Maxima Terrible Segunda, the brilliant adopted sister of dying HRH Queen Isabella, is living out her life locked away in a tower... until it is decided that the future of the country is in her nerdy, reclusive hands. In a bitingly funny and madcap take on Spanish history and colonialism, Maxima weaves her way through mountains of prejudice, politics, religion and the horrors of history.
Epic Theatre to Stage World Premiere of Ann Hood's AN ITALIAN WIFE
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2016
Epic Theatre Company is excited to present the theater event of the season. For the first time, the work of bestselling author and Rhode Island favorite Ann Hood will be adapted for the stage in the world premiere of "An Italian Wife"
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2016
Epic Theatre Company is excited to present the theater event of the season. For the first time, the work of bestselling author and Rhode Island favorite Ann Hood will be adapted for the stage in the world premiere of "An Italian Wife"
AVENUE Q & THE DAMN YANKEES Set for Ocean State Theatre Company's 2016 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is thrilled to announce their 2016 Summer Season - the robust Tony Award winning musical comedy, Damn Yankees and the Triple Crown (Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book) Tony Award-winner, Avenue Q.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2016
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fourth season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is thrilled to announce their 2016 Summer Season - the robust Tony Award winning musical comedy, Damn Yankees and the Triple Crown (Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book) Tony Award-winner, Avenue Q.
BWW Guest Blog: OUT Loud Theatre Season 4 - An Exploration of the Public Domain
by Guest Blogger: Kira Hawkridge - February 05, 2016
BroadwayWorld Rhode Island readers nominated four area companies as "Rising Stars/Theaters to Watch" during the 2015 Regional BroadwayWorld Awards. Now, in a four-part series, the artistic directors from each theater will join BWW RI as guest bloggers, sharing their creative vision and inspiration in their own words. First up is Kira Hawkridge, the founding artistic director of OUT LOUD Theatre.
by Guest Blogger: Kira Hawkridge - February 05, 2016
BroadwayWorld Rhode Island readers nominated four area companies as "Rising Stars/Theaters to Watch" during the 2015 Regional BroadwayWorld Awards. Now, in a four-part series, the artistic directors from each theater will join BWW RI as guest bloggers, sharing their creative vision and inspiration in their own words. First up is Kira Hawkridge, the founding artistic director of OUT LOUD Theatre.
SESAME STREET LIVE 'LET'S DANCE!' Set for PPAC This April
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Elmo's got the moves. Have you got the moves? Get up and get moving with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends when Sesame Street Live 'Let's Dance!' visits the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, 2016.
Wilbury New Works to Premiere INVISIBLE UPSOUTH
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group New Works program proudly announces the world premiere of a new commissioned work by Providence performance artist Christopher Johnson and slam poet Vatic Kuumba, Invisible UpSouth, February 26-March 6. Commissioned by The Wilbury Group in response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the ongoing discussion of race in America, and inspired by Ralph Ellison's masterpiece novel Invisible Man, Invisible UpSouth aims to challenge the way traditional theater-going audiences think about race and humanity and how they move through the world; how one can be well-educated and still blind to the world around them.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
The Wilbury Theatre Group New Works program proudly announces the world premiere of a new commissioned work by Providence performance artist Christopher Johnson and slam poet Vatic Kuumba, Invisible UpSouth, February 26-March 6. Commissioned by The Wilbury Group in response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the ongoing discussion of race in America, and inspired by Ralph Ellison's masterpiece novel Invisible Man, Invisible UpSouth aims to challenge the way traditional theater-going audiences think about race and humanity and how they move through the world; how one can be well-educated and still blind to the world around them.
Festival51 Seeks Original Scripts for 2nd Annual Women's Playwriting Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Festival51, a Rhode Island-based original works play festival focused on developing works for female writers, seeks submissions for inclusion in the second annual Festival51 Women's Playwriting Festival to take place in Rhode Island during the summer of 2016. Deadline for submissions is Midnight, March 31st, 2016. All plays will be fully staged and produced by Festival51 at the AS220 Blackbox Theater in Providence (July 15-24) with additional staged readings and production at The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield during May and October.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Festival51, a Rhode Island-based original works play festival focused on developing works for female writers, seeks submissions for inclusion in the second annual Festival51 Women's Playwriting Festival to take place in Rhode Island during the summer of 2016. Deadline for submissions is Midnight, March 31st, 2016. All plays will be fully staged and produced by Festival51 at the AS220 Blackbox Theater in Providence (July 15-24) with additional staged readings and production at The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield during May and October.
FirstWorks to Present URBAN BUSH WOMEN IN RHODE ISLAND
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
FirstWorks announces a month of programs with the critically acclaimed dance company Urban Bush Women for Urban Bush Women in Rhode Island: Art Activating Community in Providence beginning February 10th. The artist residency includes a series of exciting and illuminating events leading up to the FirstWorks Artistic Icon Series production of 'WALKING WITH 'TRANE', a live music and dance salute to jazz great John Coltrane at The Vets on February 27, 2016. For tickets and more information on Urban Bush Women in Providence, please visit www.first-works.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
FirstWorks announces a month of programs with the critically acclaimed dance company Urban Bush Women for Urban Bush Women in Rhode Island: Art Activating Community in Providence beginning February 10th. The artist residency includes a series of exciting and illuminating events leading up to the FirstWorks Artistic Icon Series production of 'WALKING WITH 'TRANE', a live music and dance salute to jazz great John Coltrane at The Vets on February 27, 2016. For tickets and more information on Urban Bush Women in Providence, please visit www.first-works.org.
Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy Add Second Performance to PPAC Stop
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Superstar comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy will reunite on the RFD-TV Presents: 'We've Been Thinking Tour' to bring a night of comedy to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, May 6. Both comedians will perform sets featuring all new material before they come together on stage for an uproarious encore! Due to popular demand, a second performance has been added, with shows now at 7P and 9:30P.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
Superstar comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy will reunite on the RFD-TV Presents: 'We've Been Thinking Tour' to bring a night of comedy to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, May 6. Both comedians will perform sets featuring all new material before they come together on stage for an uproarious encore! Due to popular demand, a second performance has been added, with shows now at 7P and 9:30P.
OSTC's Cabaret Symposium Extends Deadline
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
There are still a few openings available for singers wishing to participate in Ocean State Theatre Company's new Cabaret Symposium and CabaretFest, taking place from June 23 - 26, 2016
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
There are still a few openings available for singers wishing to participate in Ocean State Theatre Company's new Cabaret Symposium and CabaretFest, taking place from June 23 - 26, 2016
Gamm Stages A SKULL IN CONNEMARA
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre(The Gamm) presents Martin McDonagh's dark comedy A Skull in Connemara.The production marks The Gamm's final staging of the Anglo-Irish playwright's celebrated Leenane Trilogy of plays set in a mundane village in Ireland's County Galway. The Olivier and Academy Award winner, who first exhilarated audiences with his satires in the 1990s, is currently earning accolades for his new play Hangmen premiering in London's West End.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre(The Gamm) presents Martin McDonagh's dark comedy A Skull in Connemara.The production marks The Gamm's final staging of the Anglo-Irish playwright's celebrated Leenane Trilogy of plays set in a mundane village in Ireland's County Galway. The Olivier and Academy Award winner, who first exhilarated audiences with his satires in the 1990s, is currently earning accolades for his new play Hangmen premiering in London's West End.
BWW Review: Cliche' BREAKING LEGS at Ocean State Theatre Company
by Andria Tieman - February 01, 2016
At its core, BREAKING LEGS is the story of a well-meaning guy who gets an offer he can't refuse, and then quickly realizes he's in way over his head. It's a classic storyline that can be re-worked countless ways and still resonate with an audience. Unfortunately, in order to reach the logical conclusion of this piece, playwright Tom Dulack trots out every Italian-American stereotype in the book, as well as a few racist and gay jokes leaving the viewer shocked that a play so well-acted and directed can come off so boring and underwhelming. Many things work well in this production, but when the play itself seems incredibly dated and cliche, it never comes together and the whole endeavor just feels off.
by Andria Tieman - February 01, 2016
At its core, BREAKING LEGS is the story of a well-meaning guy who gets an offer he can't refuse, and then quickly realizes he's in way over his head. It's a classic storyline that can be re-worked countless ways and still resonate with an audience. Unfortunately, in order to reach the logical conclusion of this piece, playwright Tom Dulack trots out every Italian-American stereotype in the book, as well as a few racist and gay jokes leaving the viewer shocked that a play so well-acted and directed can come off so boring and underwhelming. Many things work well in this production, but when the play itself seems incredibly dated and cliche, it never comes together and the whole endeavor just feels off.
Trinity Rep to Present TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and BLUES FOR MISTER CHARLIE
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2016
? Trinity Rep continues its 52nd season Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the novel by Harper Lee, adapted by Christopher Sergel and a special limited run presentation of companion piece Blues for Mister Charlie, by James Baldwin. Both productions are directed by Brian McEleney and feature the same cast. The productions will be performed in limited rotating repertory.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2016
? Trinity Rep continues its 52nd season Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with To Kill a Mockingbird, based on the novel by Harper Lee, adapted by Christopher Sergel and a special limited run presentation of companion piece Blues for Mister Charlie, by James Baldwin. Both productions are directed by Brian McEleney and feature the same cast. The productions will be performed in limited rotating repertory.
Brown University to Host WHAT WE LOOK LIKE Workshop & Talkback, 2/8
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
?Newcomer playwrights and actors Bruce Jones and Jonathan Mello are taking their play to Providence, Rhode Island this month for a workshop of their work What We Look Like for students and esteemed faculty at Brown University.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2016
?Newcomer playwrights and actors Bruce Jones and Jonathan Mello are taking their play to Providence, Rhode Island this month for a workshop of their work What We Look Like for students and esteemed faculty at Brown University.
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