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Review: THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group

Review: THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group

by Jay Pateakos — January 26, 2025
What did our critic think of THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group?
Photos: THE FATHER Now Playing At Wilbury Theatre Group

Photos: THE FATHER Now Playing At Wilbury Theatre Group

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2025
You can now get a first look at the Wilbury Theatre Group production of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton here!
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Providence Performing Arts Center

by Christopher Verleger — January 23, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center brings The King of Pop back to life with its dazzling, colorful, energetic production of ‘MJ The Musical,’ a portrait of the legendary entertainer, Michael Jackson, featuring a sampling of his greatest hits, unforgettable dance moves, a glimpse at his troubled p
Cypress Hill To Perform With The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at the Providenc

Cypress Hill To Perform With The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at the Providence Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2025
The iconic group Cypress Hill will be performing live with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra for a concert at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30P.
Matt Rife, Jonathan Van Ness and More Join Lineup of Lil Rhody Laugh Riot

Matt Rife, Jonathan Van Ness and More Join Lineup of Lil Rhody Laugh Riot

by BWW News Desk — January 21, 2025
 Lil Rhody Laugh Riot, Rhode Island's new four-day comedy festival taking over Providence in March, announced that comedy powerhouses Matt Rife and Jonathan Van Ness are joining the lineup of performers.
Egyptian Musician & Educator Karim Nagi to Bring Arab & Muslim Music, Dance & Culture

Egyptian Musician & Educator Karim Nagi to Bring Arab & Muslim Music, Dance & Culture To FirstWorks

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2025
FirstWorks, a non-profit connecting art with audiences in Providence, Rhode Island, will present an artist residency with multi-instrumentalist and movement artist Karim Nagi serving local K-12 schools.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards

by BWW Awards — January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Comes to the Gamm

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Comes to the Gamm

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2025
The Gamm will present Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama Between Riverside and Crazy.
Review: THE SILENCE OF THE AWKWARD & OTHER STRANGE SHORTS at Homebrewed Theatre Compa

Review: THE SILENCE OF THE AWKWARD & OTHER STRANGE SHORTS at Homebrewed Theatre Company

by Jay Pateakos — January 11, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SILENCE OF THE AWKWARD & OTHER STRANGE SHORTS at Homebrewed Theatre Company?
Burbage Theatre Co and WomensWork Theatre Collaborative Announce Cast and Creative Te

Burbage Theatre Co and WomensWork Theatre Collaborative Announce Cast and Creative Team for HANG

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2025
Burbage Theatre Co, in partnership with WomensWork Theatre Collaborative, has announced the cast and creative team for the Rhode Island premiere of 'hang' by debbie tucker green.
Reverie Theatre Group Begins 2025 With A Musical Theatre Fundraiser Cabaret

Reverie Theatre Group Begins 2025 With A Musical Theatre Fundraiser Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — January 10, 2025
Reverie Theatre Group will host a night of musical theatre performed by notable local singers.
Theatre By The Sea to Hold Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for 2025 Season

Theatre By The Sea to Hold Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for 2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 2025
Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea will hold Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2025 Summer Season.
Review: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre

Review: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre

by Christopher Verleger — January 8, 2025
The Gamm Theatre welcomes 2025 with ‘Girls & Boys,’ a powerful, compelling drama about a woman’s pointed retelling of her marriage, motherhood, a successful career, and an unspeakable tragedy.
Photos: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre

Photos: GIRLS & BOYS at The Gamm Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — January 5, 2025
Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly, directed by Rachel Walshe, is running now through January 19 at The Gamm Theatre, starring Donnla Hughes as Woman.
Wilbury Theatre Group Kicks Off 2025 With THE FATHER

Wilbury Theatre Group Kicks Off 2025 With THE FATHER

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team for the professional Rhode Island premiere of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Cotuit Center For The Arts Announces 'Transformation' Winter Art Exhibit

Cotuit Center For The Arts Announces 'Transformation' Winter Art Exhibit

by BWW News Desk — December 30, 2024
Cotuit Center for the Arts has announced its annual family-friendly Winter Art Exhibit, inviting artists and art enthusiasts to experience the theme of 'Transformation' in creative and unexpected ways.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUS

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium theatre Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; Stadium theatre Le

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; Stadium theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW Awards — December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.
The Providence Performing Arts Center Gift Cards And eGift Cards Now On Sale

The Providence Performing Arts Center Gift Cards And eGift Cards Now On Sale

by BWW News Desk — December 20, 2024
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s classic gift card and eGift cards with special holiday messaging (“Happy Holidays,” “Merry Christmas!” and “Happy Hanukkah”) are now on sale.
LIFE OF PI Comes to Providence Performing Arts in February

LIFE OF PI Comes to Providence Performing Arts in February

by BWW News Desk — December 19, 2024
 LIFE OF PI is currently embarking on a multi-city tour, with a stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center in February.
SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER US Comes to Trinity Rep Next Month

SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER US Comes to Trinity Rep Next Month

by BWW News Desk — December 17, 2024
Trinity Repertory Company will present the world premiere of Someone Will Remember Us by Deborah Salem Smith and Charlie Thurston, and co-created by Dr.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium theatre Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight.
Review: THE REVLON GIRL at The Players

Review: THE REVLON GIRL at The Players

by Christopher Verleger — December 13, 2024
Some shows you watch, others you feel, and truer words cannot be spoken about “The Revlon Girl,” Neil Anthony Docking’s powerful, heartbreaking drama about the aftermath of a tragedy, presented by The Players at Barker Playhouse.
Review: HAMILTON at Providence Performing Arts Center

Review: HAMILTON at Providence Performing Arts Center

by Jay Pateakos — December 13, 2024
While I may have been one of the few in the audience who had never seen Hamilton before-you can tell by the amount of people who sing along to just about every song-it was still the rarest of musicals, a combination of history and the best jazz, hip-hop and R&B music ever combined.
New Comedy Festival LIL RHODY LAUGH RIOT Set To Launch In Providence In March

New Comedy Festival LIL RHODY LAUGH RIOT Set To Launch In Providence In March

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2024
Rhode Island, get ready to roll in the aisles – literally.

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