Trinity Rep Chooses New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Following a national search, Trinity Repertory Company, the State Theater of Rhode Island, has named the highly accomplished Tom Parrish as Executive Director. Parrish takes over from Michael Gennaro who left in February to take a similar position at renowned Goodspeed Musicals. Parrish will begin his role full-time in Providence in late fall.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Following a national search, Trinity Repertory Company, the State Theater of Rhode Island, has named the highly accomplished Tom Parrish as Executive Director. Parrish takes over from Michael Gennaro who left in February to take a similar position at renowned Goodspeed Musicals. Parrish will begin his role full-time in Providence in late fall.
Trinity Rep Names New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Following a national search, Trinity Repertory Company, the State Theater of Rhode Island, has named the highly accomplished Tom Parrish as Executive Director. Parrish takes over from Michael Gennaro who left in February to take a similar position at renowned Goodspeed Musicals. Parrish will begin his role full-time in Providence in late fall.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Following a national search, Trinity Repertory Company, the State Theater of Rhode Island, has named the highly accomplished Tom Parrish as Executive Director. Parrish takes over from Michael Gennaro who left in February to take a similar position at renowned Goodspeed Musicals. Parrish will begin his role full-time in Providence in late fall.
BWW Review: Head Trick Theatre's Pastorally Pleasing AS YOU LIKE IT
by Andria Tieman - August 31, 2015
Shakespeare in the park is one of the best parts of summer, and it's exciting that Head Trick Theatre has mounted a production that is affordable, family-friendly and energetic. AS YOU LIKE IT is the perfect outdoor production, and using the beautiful woods of Blackstone Park as its backdrop, and very minimal sets that allow the dialogue and performances to shine as they should.
by Andria Tieman - August 31, 2015
Shakespeare in the park is one of the best parts of summer, and it's exciting that Head Trick Theatre has mounted a production that is affordable, family-friendly and energetic. AS YOU LIKE IT is the perfect outdoor production, and using the beautiful woods of Blackstone Park as its backdrop, and very minimal sets that allow the dialogue and performances to shine as they should.
BWW Review: Burbage Theatre Company Sings a Beautiful LOVE SONG
by Robert Barossi - August 31, 2015
Plays, like anything else, come in all shapes and sizes. There are the extra-long, three hour epics. And there are the much shorter forms, such as one-acts, which can sometimes be just as epic. You can certainly craft an exceptional piece of drama in a short period of time, even something as short as ten minutes. On the other hand, some of these shorter works can feel like a story and a journey cut too short, leaving the audience wanting more, and such is the case with John Kolvenbach's Love Song, currently being presented by Burbage Theatre Company at Aurora Providence.
by Robert Barossi - August 31, 2015
Plays, like anything else, come in all shapes and sizes. There are the extra-long, three hour epics. And there are the much shorter forms, such as one-acts, which can sometimes be just as epic. You can certainly craft an exceptional piece of drama in a short period of time, even something as short as ten minutes. On the other hand, some of these shorter works can feel like a story and a journey cut too short, leaving the audience wanting more, and such is the case with John Kolvenbach's Love Song, currently being presented by Burbage Theatre Company at Aurora Providence.
Epic Theatre Opens 2015-16 Season Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Epic Theatre Company begins its 2015 - 2016 "Back to Basics" Season with a world premiere satire-These Ruthless Bitches, inspired by The Women by Clare Boothe Luce. These Ruthless Bitches takes the story of high-class society ladies backstabbing and betraying each other over brunch and sets it in a women's prison where the claws are sharper and the battles are bloodier, but all with class and sophistication, of course.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015
Epic Theatre Company begins its 2015 - 2016 "Back to Basics" Season with a world premiere satire-These Ruthless Bitches, inspired by The Women by Clare Boothe Luce. These Ruthless Bitches takes the story of high-class society ladies backstabbing and betraying each other over brunch and sets it in a women's prison where the claws are sharper and the battles are bloodier, but all with class and sophistication, of course.
Contemporary Theater Company's BUYER AND CELLAR to Run 9/11-20
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
What would you do if you had a fortune and a mansion full of beautiful things? Barbra Streisand built a mall of make-believe shops in her basement to hold her memorabilia. This whimsical reality led playwright Jonathan Tolins to write the charming play Buyer and Cellar, playing at the Contemporary Theater Company September 11 - 20.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2015
What would you do if you had a fortune and a mansion full of beautiful things? Barbra Streisand built a mall of make-believe shops in her basement to hold her memorabilia. This whimsical reality led playwright Jonathan Tolins to write the charming play Buyer and Cellar, playing at the Contemporary Theater Company September 11 - 20.
Trinity Rep Hosts First Annual 2015-2016 Season Kickoff Party Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2015
Trinity Repertory Company invites the public to celebrate the performing arts in Rhode Island and beyond as the host of the first annual season kickoff party, tonight, August 22, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2015
Trinity Repertory Company invites the public to celebrate the performing arts in Rhode Island and beyond as the host of the first annual season kickoff party, tonight, August 22, 2015.
Local Musicians to Take the Stage for Epic Theatre's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Epic Theatre Company is excited to announce the integration of local music into Epic's 2015 - 2016 Season. The theater has been working with local musician Jenny White to curate a pairing of music and theater that will bring the sounds of Rhode Island's diverse music community to the Epic stage.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Epic Theatre Company is excited to announce the integration of local music into Epic's 2015 - 2016 Season. The theater has been working with local musician Jenny White to curate a pairing of music and theater that will bring the sounds of Rhode Island's diverse music community to the Epic stage.
Dave Chappelle Adds Second Show at PPAC Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Due to popular demand, DAVE CHAPPELLE has added a second show at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, September 26, 2015, with shows now at 7P and 10P.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Due to popular demand, DAVE CHAPPELLE has added a second show at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, September 26, 2015, with shows now at 7P and 10P.
THE PRODUCERS Coming to PPAC, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Award-winning comic sensation THE PRODUCERS takes the stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for one performance only on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 8P. THE PRODUCERS is the hilarious Mel Brooks smash-hit that took Broadway by storm in 2001, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
Award-winning comic sensation THE PRODUCERS takes the stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for one performance only on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 8P. THE PRODUCERS is the hilarious Mel Brooks smash-hit that took Broadway by storm in 2001, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards.
John Kolvenbach's LOVE SONG Continues Burbage Theatre's Summer Rep Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
The Burbage Theatre Company opens previews of the second installment of their summer rep series -- 'LOVE SONG' by John Kolvenbach -- tonight, August 20 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Providence, 276 Westminster St, downtown Providence.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
The Burbage Theatre Company opens previews of the second installment of their summer rep series -- 'LOVE SONG' by John Kolvenbach -- tonight, August 20 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Providence, 276 Westminster St, downtown Providence.
Theatre By The Sea Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Now thru 9/6
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, coming alive at Bill Hanney's award winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) from tonight, August 19 and through Saturday, September 6. Press night is scheduled for Friday, August 21 at 8:00pm
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, coming alive at Bill Hanney's award winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) from tonight, August 19 and through Saturday, September 6. Press night is scheduled for Friday, August 21 at 8:00pm
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returning to PPAC, 11/17-22
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking two-week run in 2014 returns to Providence for a limited engagement November 17 - 22, 2015 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking two-week run in 2014 returns to Providence for a limited engagement November 17 - 22, 2015 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).
Gamm Will Open Season with A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 9/17-10/18
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm (The Gamm) opens Season 31 (2015-2016) with a timeless American classic, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by the author of The Glass Menagerie (Gamm 2010) and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof(Gamm 2002) is an undisputed masterpiece and a landmark of 20th-century theater. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs, featuring Marianna Bassham (Hedda Tesman in Hedda Gabler, 2014) as Blanche DuBois, the former southern beauty whose fragile world is crumbling; resident actor Karen Carpenter (Thea Elvsted in Hedda Gabler, 2014) as Blanche's sister, StellaKowalski; and Anthony Goes (Barnabas in Paul, 2010) as her brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm (The Gamm) opens Season 31 (2015-2016) with a timeless American classic, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by the author of The Glass Menagerie (Gamm 2010) and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof(Gamm 2002) is an undisputed masterpiece and a landmark of 20th-century theater. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs, featuring Marianna Bassham (Hedda Tesman in Hedda Gabler, 2014) as Blanche DuBois, the former southern beauty whose fragile world is crumbling; resident actor Karen Carpenter (Thea Elvsted in Hedda Gabler, 2014) as Blanche's sister, StellaKowalski; and Anthony Goes (Barnabas in Paul, 2010) as her brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski.
DRY LAND to Open Wilbury Group's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
The Wilbury Theatre Group proudly opens it's 2015/16 season with the New England premiere of Ruby Rae Speigel's Dry Land, September 17-October 3, 2015. A finalist for the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Award, Dry Land . Centered on young girls' experiences in the scary throes of adulthood, Spiegel's critically acclaimed play is about abortion, love, friendship, and the life of the modern American teenager. This New England premiere production is directed by Wilbury Artistic Director Josh Short and features original music by local singer-songwriter Emeline Easton.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
The Wilbury Theatre Group proudly opens it's 2015/16 season with the New England premiere of Ruby Rae Speigel's Dry Land, September 17-October 3, 2015. A finalist for the 2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Award, Dry Land . Centered on young girls' experiences in the scary throes of adulthood, Spiegel's critically acclaimed play is about abortion, love, friendship, and the life of the modern American teenager. This New England premiere production is directed by Wilbury Artistic Director Josh Short and features original music by local singer-songwriter Emeline Easton.
Community Players's 95th Season to Feature GREASE, DEATHTRAP & More
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest community theatre, proudly announce their 95th anniversary season of plays. Founded in 1921, The Community Players continue their dedication to producing engaging live productions by the community, for the community of Rhode Island. The Community Players have received multiple Motif Magazine Theatre Awards over the years, including 2014 Production of the Year and honors for acting, set and costume design and direction. The group's member performers, directors, producers, designers and audiences come from all walks of life, all united by a shared love of live theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2015
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest community theatre, proudly announce their 95th anniversary season of plays. Founded in 1921, The Community Players continue their dedication to producing engaging live productions by the community, for the community of Rhode Island. The Community Players have received multiple Motif Magazine Theatre Awards over the years, including 2014 Production of the Year and honors for acting, set and costume design and direction. The group's member performers, directors, producers, designers and audiences come from all walks of life, all united by a shared love of live theatre.
BWW Review: The Thoroughly Satisfying THE BOYS OF ST. MATTHEW'S PRESENT TARTUFFE at Epic Theatre Company
by Andria Tieman - August 17, 2015
Tartuffe or The Imposter, by Moliere was first performed in 1664, which may make potential theatregoers feel like they are doing something smart and sophisticated on a Friday or Saturday night by attending this production re-dubbed THE BOYS OF ST. MATTHEWS PRESENT TARTUFFE. It's a smart move, to be sure, but perhaps not quite in the way one would imagine. Kevin Broccoli's Epic Theatre Company has taken this French classic and added the frame of it being a forbidden production in an all boys school, to turn it into a raunchy, homoerotic and hilarious romp that had the tiny audience roaring with laughter.
by Andria Tieman - August 17, 2015
Tartuffe or The Imposter, by Moliere was first performed in 1664, which may make potential theatregoers feel like they are doing something smart and sophisticated on a Friday or Saturday night by attending this production re-dubbed THE BOYS OF ST. MATTHEWS PRESENT TARTUFFE. It's a smart move, to be sure, but perhaps not quite in the way one would imagine. Kevin Broccoli's Epic Theatre Company has taken this French classic and added the frame of it being a forbidden production in an all boys school, to turn it into a raunchy, homoerotic and hilarious romp that had the tiny audience roaring with laughter.
BWW Review: Out Loud Theatre Presents Unique, Fascinating Take on JANE EYRE
by Robert Barossi - August 15, 2015
Adapting a work of literary fiction into a stage play is always tricky. Especially so if it's something extremely well-known and beloved, something that has stood the test of time, something considered a classic. The novels of the Bronte sisters have been the subject of adaptations many times over, in a variety of mediums and each one with its own strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures. Polly Teale's recent stage version of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre proves that an adaptation can breathe new, unique life into a well-known tale while honoring and maintaining the classic and beloved story.
by Robert Barossi - August 15, 2015
Adapting a work of literary fiction into a stage play is always tricky. Especially so if it's something extremely well-known and beloved, something that has stood the test of time, something considered a classic. The novels of the Bronte sisters have been the subject of adaptations many times over, in a variety of mediums and each one with its own strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures. Polly Teale's recent stage version of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre proves that an adaptation can breathe new, unique life into a well-known tale while honoring and maintaining the classic and beloved story.
Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra Performs at Ocean State Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2015
The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra, one of Rhode Island's cultural gems, will for the first time, present a concert at the Ocean State Theatre Company's state-of-the-art facility located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick tonight, August 15 at 7:00 pm. This will also be the first time that a full orchestra has performed at the theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2015
The Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra, one of Rhode Island's cultural gems, will for the first time, present a concert at the Ocean State Theatre Company's state-of-the-art facility located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick tonight, August 15 at 7:00 pm. This will also be the first time that a full orchestra has performed at the theatre.
Mixed Magic Theatre to Stage DAY OF ABSENCE, 9/18-10/3
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2015
Mixed Magic Theatre will present DAY OF ABSENCE, directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, running September 18-October 3, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2015
Mixed Magic Theatre will present DAY OF ABSENCE, directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, running September 18-October 3, 2015.
Trinity Rep to Open 2015-16 Season with Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2015
Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, under the leadership of Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus kicks off their 2015-2016 season, Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, directed by Associate Artistic Director Tyler Dobrowsky. Julius Caesar runs September 10- October 11, 2015 in Trinity Rep's Dowling Theater. Tickets are available at www.trinityrep.com, by calling (401) 351-4242 or at the theater's box office at 201 Washington St., Providence.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2015
Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, under the leadership of Richard L. Bready Artistic Director Curt Columbus kicks off their 2015-2016 season, Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers with William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, directed by Associate Artistic Director Tyler Dobrowsky. Julius Caesar runs September 10- October 11, 2015 in Trinity Rep's Dowling Theater. Tickets are available at www.trinityrep.com, by calling (401) 351-4242 or at the theater's box office at 201 Washington St., Providence.
John Kolvenbach's LOVE SONG to Continue Burbage Theatre's Summer Rep Series, 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2015
The Burbage Theatre Company opens previews of the second installment of their summer rep series -- 'LOVE SONG' by John Kolvenbach -- on Thursday, August 20 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Providence, 276 Westminster St, downtown Providence.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2015
The Burbage Theatre Company opens previews of the second installment of their summer rep series -- 'LOVE SONG' by John Kolvenbach -- on Thursday, August 20 at 7 p.m. at Aurora Providence, 276 Westminster St, downtown Providence.
BWW Blog: Laura Minadeo and Alexander Rotella - THE SEVEN STAGES OF GRIEF! (Our Experience at The New York International Fringe Festival)
by Guest Blogger: PICKLES THE PLAY - August 12, 2015
In April of 2015 our play PICKLES was officially selected to be part of The New York International Fringe Festival and that's about the time our seven stages of grief started to manifest. The following is a look into our journey…
by Guest Blogger: PICKLES THE PLAY - August 12, 2015
In April of 2015 our play PICKLES was officially selected to be part of The New York International Fringe Festival and that's about the time our seven stages of grief started to manifest. The following is a look into our journey…
Epic Theater Sets Free-for-All Education Initiative
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2015
Epic Theatre is thrilled to announce the commencement of our new Free-for-All Education Initiative, which will allow high school students to see any show in our 2015 - 2016 Season at no cost.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2015
Epic Theatre is thrilled to announce the commencement of our new Free-for-All Education Initiative, which will allow high school students to see any show in our 2015 - 2016 Season at no cost.
The Wilbury Group Announces Changes in Leadership
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2015
The Wilbury Theatre Group announces changes to it's leadership with the addition of Laura Goldstein as Education Coordinator and Kate Kataja as Artistic Associate. In addition, The Wilbury Group's Education Director Seth Finkle assumes a new, expanded role with the group as Public Programs Director effective September 1.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2015
The Wilbury Theatre Group announces changes to it's leadership with the addition of Laura Goldstein as Education Coordinator and Kate Kataja as Artistic Associate. In addition, The Wilbury Group's Education Director Seth Finkle assumes a new, expanded role with the group as Public Programs Director effective September 1.
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