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Gamm Theatre's Managing Director Resigns
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Leon Boghossian III, president of the board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), announces the resignation of Managing Director David M. Wax.
Ocean State Theatre Company Adds 7/26 GUYS AND DOLLS Matinee
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently won rave reviews for its current production of the popular Tony Award-winning musical comedy Guys and Dolls is pleased to announce that due to unprecedented demand, an additional matinee has been added on Saturday, July 26 at 2:00 pm.
OSTC's Piano Bar Series Continues Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its second summer season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their Piano Bar Series. 'Broadway Music and Comedy' will be held following select evening performances of the company's current production, the popular Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Guys and Dolls.
Photo Flash: First Look at 2nd Story Theatre's HAY FEVER Starring Joanne Fayan, John Michael Richardson and More
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Joanne Fayan is Judith Bliss in Noel Coward's HAY FEVER UpStage at 2nd Story Theatre, Warren. Performed in rep with Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE through August 31.
Mixed Magic Theatre Stages TWELFTH NIGHT, Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2014
Mixed Magic Theatre at its location at Lorraine Mills (560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI) will present William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Emily Lonardo.
OSTC's Piano Bar Series to Continue on 7/18
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its second summer season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their Piano Bar Series. 'Broadway Music and Comedy' will be held following select evening performances of the company's current production, the popular Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Guys and Dolls.
FirstWorks and Providence's Department of Art, Culture + Tourism to Celebrate Ten Years of Partnership with Urban Carnavale, 7/20
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
FirstWorks and the City of Providence today announced the 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 never-seen-here-before performances from Australia, Italy, Morocco, Mali, and Rhode Island on Saturday, September 20, 2014, starting at 5:00 PM in Providence's City Center, Kennedy Plaza.
BWW Reviews: Ocean State Theatre Company Rolls the Dice on GUYS AND DOLLS
by Veronica Bruscini - July 13, 2014
Ocean State Theatre's production of GUYS AND DOLLS is sure to be a summertime hit for the Company. This staging has a solid foundation in the well-known tunes and colorful characters of Frank Loesser's Tony-Award-winning musical, and OSTC builds from there with a talented cast, sharp choreography, and smartly-designed scenery.
Mixed Magic Theatre to Stage TWELFTH NIGHT, 7/17-27
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Mixed Magic Theatre at its location at Lorraine Mills (560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI) will present William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Emily Lonardo.
BWW Seeks Editors in Rhode Island
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Rhode Island.
Epic Theatre's LEAVING RHODE ISLAND Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
In 2009, a large group of Rhode Islanders were told to leave the state for an unspecified length of time. Within a week, they had to leave family, friends, and the rest of their lives behind to start over in brand new places all over the world.
LEAVING RHODE ISLAND, COCK (THE ROOSTER PLAY), Summer Camps and More Set for Artists' Exchange, July-Aug 2014
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Artists' Exchange has announced its upcoming events for the summer. Details below!
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE's Erin McCracken to Return to Ocean State Theatre, 8/9
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit professional theatre company, which recently completed its first full season in Warwick, has announced that Erin McCracken, who won rave reviews as Patsy Cline in Ocean State Theatre Company's recent production of Always…Patsy Cline, will return to Ocean State Theatre with her exciting one-woman concert for one performance only on Saturday, August 9 at 7:30pm.
GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Tonight at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently completed its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is proud to continue its summer season tonight, July 9 with one of America's most popular and successful Broadway musicals, Guys and Dolls, sponsored by Residence Inn by Marriott.
Mixed Magic Theatre Extends 'SIMPLY PHENOMENAL' Maya Angelou Tribute By Four Shows, 7/23-24 & 7/30-31
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2014
Due to popular demand Mixed Magic Theatre will present four encore performances of SIMPLY PHENOMENAL: A TRIBUTE TO DR. MAYA ANGELOU. This extension will replace previously scheduled performances of the civil rights drama, Fate Comes Knocking at Mixed Magic Theatre.
Epic Theatre's LEAVING RHODE ISLAND Begins July 11
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
In 2009, a large group of Rhode Islanders were told to leave the state for an unspecified length of time. Within a week, they had to leave family, friends, and the rest of their lives behind to start over in brand new places all over the world.
Arts Guild of Woonsocket's 2nd Annual Arts & Music Festival Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2014
The Arts Guild of Woonsocket will hold its 2nd Annual Arts & Music Festival today, June 28 from 10 am to 7 pm at River Island Park in Woonsocket.
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger to Open for Beck at PPAC, 7/26
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger (The GOASTT), fronted by Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl, will open for the BECK at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, July 26 at 8P.
GUYS AND DOLLS to Open 7/9 at Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently completed its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick is proud to continue its summer season on July 9 with one of America's most popular and successful Broadway musicals, Guys and Dolls, sponsored by Residence Inn by Marriott.
Artists' Exchange Offering Free Classes to Seniors
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014
Artists' Exchange is now offering FREE classes to Rhode Island seniors. Artists' Exchange offers fun and engaging classes in art, ceramics, theater, and music for all ages and abilities.
Wilbury Group to Present FRINGEPVD, 7/24-27
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2014
The Wilbury Theatre Group has announced Providence's 1st annual fringe festival, FringePVD - to be held July 24-July 27, 2014. The country's newest fringe festival and only such festival in the New England area, FringePVD will bring together more than fifty individual theatre, music, dance, multi-media, and performing artists for four nights of over thirty performances in participating venues throughout Providence.
Tales From Hollywood with Bob Perlow at the Courthouse Center for the Arts This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2014
Great show for a great cause! 'Tales From Hollywood' is a journey through the back stages of Hollywood. Ask questions about your favorite stars and find out what it's like on the sets of your favorite shows through the eyes of Hollywood Writer/Actor/ Warm up comic Bob Perlow. Mr. Perlow is a 35-year veteran of the Hollwyood scene , having warmed up audiences for Laverne and Shirley, Taxi, Cheers and many more. Bob also worked fifteen years on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno encountering stars Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Garth Brooks, and Steve Carrell.
The Wiggles to Visit The VETS in Providence, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
After years of captivating children from around the globe, the number one children's entertainment group, The Wiggles, are bringing their "catchy brand of preschool pop" (Chicago Tribune) back to North American audiences. This fall, "the band that rocks the cradle" (The New York Times) will delight families across the country in support of their new CD and DVD, Apples and Bananas (available August 26), as well as a new season of their hit television show airing on Sprout.
FirstWorks Arts Learning Programs Powered by National Grid
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
The collaboration between FirstWorks and National Grid continues to build momentum with world-class performing arts programs in Providence, RI. The effort focuses on engaging students in underserved cities and towns across the state with exceptional artists and arts learning programs that inspire creativity and provide youth with skills for future success. Two special projects with tap dance legend Savion Glover and Wynton Marsalis' Jazz at Lincoln Center highlight FirstWorks' year-long arts learning programs that now reach over 2,600 students across the state.
Artists' Exchange Presents its 9th Annual One Act Play Festival, 1st Wave on 7/25-8/2
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2014
Artists' Exchange proudly presents its 9th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, kicking off with Wave 1 on July 25-August 2 at Theatre 82 in Cranston. Eight exciting new plays will be showcased over two weekends on Friday and Saturday evenings, performed by local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists.

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