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WPRI's THE RHODE SHOW to Air 'PPAC's TIMELESS TALES OF HOPE AND HEART', 10/4-5
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014
The Providence Performing Arts Center and WPRI's "The Rhode Show" are pleased to announce that "The Rhode Show Primetime Special: Providence Performing Arts Center's Timeless Tales of Hope and Heart" will air on WPRI (CBS) 12 on Saturday, October 4 at 7:30P and on WNAC Fox Providence on Sunday, October 5 at 10:35P.
Ocean State Theatre Company's 2014-15 Piano Bar Series Returns 10/3
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently opened its third season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the kick off of this season's Piano Bar Series. "I Could Have Sung All Night!" will be held following select Friday and Saturday evening performances of the company's current production, My Fair Lady.
The Gamm Stages Fresh New Adaptation of Ibsen's Classic HEDDA GABLER
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2014
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to stage a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. The Norwegian playwright's 19th-century antiheroine--and one of the famous enigmas of the stage--is the newly married, beautiful and inscrutable wife of an academic for whom the bourgeois life is simply not good enough. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella, who authored this adaptation of Ibsen's masterpiece, directs Marianna Bassham (Joan in Far Away, Charlotte in The Real Thing) in the title role.
BWW Reviews: Stellar Cast Tells Same Old Story in Wilbury Group's THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY
by Robert Barossi - September 28, 2014
Stories of religious coflict and controversy have been around as long as...well...religion. Today, we are indundated with stories about the way religion continues to change, shape, impact and effect us and our world. Religious fanaticism, especially, has come to the forefront in recent years and now dominates the news we read and hear. Religious themes are also presented in artistic and creative works, including movies, books, tv shows and plays, including This Beautiful City, the first show of the season at The Wilbury Group. And while the play's life started with a interesting concept, the final product is mostly a rehash of religious stories we have heard many times before, told in more compelling and relatable ways.
BWW Reviews: Ocean State Theatre Delights with Sparkling MY FAIR LADY
by Veronica Bruscini - September 27, 2014
Ocean State Theatre's outstanding production MY FAIR LADY is one of the company's finest offerings to date. Thoroughly polished and professional through and through, this is a not-to-be-missed performance.
Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs to Present CYMBELINE & HAMLET this Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2014
The Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Programs open their season with two of Shakespeare's finest, most dynamic works. Cymbeline, under the direction of Caitlin Ryan O'Connell ('16), opens October 16 and Hamlet, directed by James D Palmer ('16) opens October 29, 2014. Cymbeline, a romantic comedy that focuses on rebellion, justice and reconciliation runs October 16-19. Next up, Hamlet, running October 29-November 2, follows a young man searching for truth while avenging his father's mysterious death. All performances take place at the Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire Street, Downtown Providence. General admission $10 with a discounted price of $5 for students and seniors. Tickets on sale now at Trinity Rep's box office, by phone (401) 351-4242, or online at www.trinityrep.com.
Mixed Magic Theatre to Present THE DINER AND MR. STONE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Mixed Magic Theatre has announced that it will be presenting the world premiere of 'The Diner and Mr. Stone,' a play by Kevin Broccoli, this coming October.
MY FAIR LADY Opens Tonight at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), has announced the opening of their third season in their new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick. The company's 2014-15 season begins with Lerner and Loewe's stunning Broadway classic, My Fair Lady, which opens tonight, September 24.
Epic Theatre Company to Present STOP KISS
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
Epic Theatre Company will present an exciting, endearing, and unique look at New York City-the relationships, the reality, and the risk of living life to the fullest in Diana Son's Stop Kiss.
The Gamm Extends GROUNDED Through 10/3
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2014
Grounded runs through Oct. 3 at The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI. Tickets are$41 and $49 (depending on day/time). Tickets: 401-723-4266 or gammtheatre.org. (Student, senior and group discounts available for performances through Sept. 28 only.)
NBC10's Barbara Morse Silva & Frank O'Donnell Attend OSTC Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which will be opening its third season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick later this month, is happy to welcome NBC 10's Barbara Morse Silva and local comedian Frank O'Donnell, who will join the company as guest auctioneers for their 'Premiere' Fundraising Event, A Lover'ly Evening, tonight, September 20, 2014.
Steely Dan Tribute Band Hey Ninteen Plays Fundraiser for Courthouse Center for the Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
The nation's top tribute to Steely Dan will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Courthouse Center for the Arts in South Kingstown tonight, September 20th. Hey Nineteen is based in RI and has been filling venues throughout Southern New England for the past year.
FirstWorks Urban Carnevale Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2014
FirstWorks and the City of Providence announce the final line-up of artists from across the globe for the FirstWorks Urban Carnevale. The Urban Carnevale is a celebratory evening of music, spectacle, art, and food capping four days of activities celebrating FirstWorks 10th Anniversary. The free public celebration brings the world to Providence with awe-inspiring performances from Australia, Italy, Morocco, Mali, and Rhode Island tonight, September 20, 2014, starting at 5:00 PM in the Providence Rink and surrounding parks, Kennedy Plaza, downtown Providence.
Wilbury Group Opens Season 5 with New England Premiere of THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014
The Wilbury Theatre Group opens Season 5 with the New England premiere of This Beautiful City, written by Steven Cosson and Jim Lewis, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. Wilbury Group Founding Artistic Director Josh Short directs with music direction by the team of Brien Lang and Milly Romanzi, this fascinating a new documentary-style play with music that details the explosion of America's evangelical Christian movement. This Beautiful City runs tonight, September 18 through October 12 at The Wilbury Theatre Group, 393 Broad Street, Providence RI.
MY FAIR LADY Opens 9/24 at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), has announced the opening of their third season in their new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick. The company's 2014-15 season begins with Lerner and Loewe's stunning Broadway classic, My Fair Lady, which opens on September 24.
BWW Reviews: IVANOV - Necessitating Human Connection
by Juli Parker - September 16, 2014
Trinity Repertory Company opens its 51st season: The Necessity of Human Connection with one of Anton Chekov's earliest works, IVANOV. Adapted by Artistic Director, Curt Columbus, IVANOV, explores a man struggling as his personal and professional worlds collide, and he appears to have no ability to control it.
The truTV Impractical Jokers Feat. The Tenderloins Come to PPAC, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2014
Come see The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour featuring The Tenderloins live on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in this interactive comedy show with improv, never before seen videos inspired by the hit television show Impractical Jokers on TruTV, and more. Q, Sal, Joe and Murr have been entertaining each other for years with the most hilarious dares they could imagine. Now you can watch them on stage with their signature brand of comedy!
Providence Performing Arts Center Announces 2014/2015 Annual Gala: JAY LENO LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2014
J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce that acclaimed TV late night show host JAY LENO will perform at the 2014/2015 PPAC Gala on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 7:30P.
NBC10's Barbara Morse Silva & Frank O'Donnell to Attend OSTC Fundraiser 9/20
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which will be opening its third season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick later this month, is happy to welcome NBC 10's Barbara Morse Silva and local comedian Frank O'Donnell, who will join the company as guest auctioneers for their "Premiere" Fundraising Event, A Lover'ly Evening, on Saturday, September 20, 2014.
BWW Reviews: Epic Theatre Company's COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY - Gender Bending at Its Best
by Juli Parker - September 13, 2014
Epic Theatre Company starts off its third season with Jeffrey Hatcher's COMPLEAT FEMALE STAGE BEAUTY, directed by Jill D. Jones.
SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK SHOW Returns to Theatre By The Sea Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2014
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show was such an audience favorite and critical success when it performed for three weeks in June at the Theatre By The Sea in Wakefield, R.I. that it has been asked back for an encore run of performances tonight, September 11 through the 15th, 2014.
SYLVIA Adds Three Performances at 2nd Story Theatre, 9/18-20
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
You can't keep a good dog down, especially one as frisky and funny as Sylvia.
DANCING PROS: LIVE! Coming to PPAC, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2014
The world's finest dancers will battle it out live when DANCING PROS: LIVE! comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) stage on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7P and the audience will choose the winner! Edyta Sliwinska of Dancing With The Stars and Chelsie Hightower of DWTS and SYTYCD star in this unforgettable live competition show hosted by the star of the hit TV show Growing Pains, Alan Thicke. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12, 2014 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), online at www.ppacri.org, and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Tickets are $75 - $25; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
BWW Reviews: Gamm Opens Season with Riveting Solo Show GROUNDED
by Robert Barossi - September 10, 2014
'With literature, human beings have invented a way of enabling us to try out and weigh up the possibilities of action and thought.' That excellent quote by author Michael Rosen also sums up the essential quality of live theater. It allows the audience to actually experience a moment in time, a moment in the life of a person or people, and share in that moment. Not only share in it, but truly live it and feel it. Grounded, the first play of the Gamm's 30th season, perfectly accomplishes this feat, giving the audience an entirely real experience, allowing us to live inside the mind of a person and become one with their actions and thoughts.
Steely Dan Tribute Band Hey Ninteen to Play 9/20 Fundraiser for Courthouse Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2014
The nation's top tribute to Steely Dan will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Courthouse Center for the Arts in South Kingstown on September 20th. Hey Nineteen is based in RI and has been filling venues throughout Southern New England for the past year.

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