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Artists' Exchange Hosts Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival, 9/23
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012
Artists' Exchange has announced its 5th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival, set for Sunday, September 23rd, 11am-5pm (rain date 9/30).
Tickets Now Available for Ocean State Theatre Company's Holiday Shows
by Nicole Rosky - September 04, 2012
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season at the historic Theatre By The Sea, is proud to announce that tickets are now available for their Something "Naughty & Nice" for the Holidays productions of SantaLand Diaries and Winter Wonderettes, which will be presented at their new Warwick theatre, located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, in December.
Trinity Repertory Company Receives $250,000 Gift from Richard L. Bready
by Kelsey Denette - August 31, 2012
Trinity Repertory Company has announced that it has received a $250,000 gift from former Nortek CEO and arts enthusiast Richard L. Bready to support its Theater for Every Generation Campaign. In celebration of this generous commitment, Trinity Rep's artistic director position, held by Curt Columbus, will be named "The Richard L. Bready Artistic Director" through June 2015.
Tickets Go on Sale for Trinity Rep's 49th Season Today, 8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2012
Trinity Rep has announced that single tickets for all six shows of its 2012-2013 regular season-King Lear, The How and the Why, Crime and Punishment, Social Creatures, and House & Garden will go on sale to the public beginning today, August 25.
BWW Reviews: Theatre by the Sea Stages Tune-Filled HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS
by Veronica Bruscini - August 18, 2012
Once again, the Ocean State Theatre Company has assembled a very talented cast of musical theatre performers, and 'How to Succeed's' song-and-dance numbers are this production's greatest strength.
Black Box Theatre Explores Life and Love in Wave III of Annual ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL through 8/26
by Veronica Bruscini - August 18, 2012
For the third and final wave of the 2012 One Act Play Festival, Artists' Exchange presents six unique stories in the intimate Black Box Theatre. The characters and settings are as diverse as can be, but each play reflects similar subjects and themes: love and fear, life and death.
BUBBLEOLOGY Comes to Theatre by the Sea, 8/24
by Kelsey Denette - August 17, 2012
Have you ever wondered "How bubbles do that?" The answer will be revealed when Keith Michael Johnson returns to Theatre By The Sea with his enormously popular production, Bubbleology on Friday, August 24, 2012.
Ocean State Theatre Company to Conclude Role as Producer at Theatre By The Sea
by Kelsey Denette - August 17, 2012
Ocean State Theatre Company, Inc., the not-for-profit producing entity currently celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season at Theatre By The Sea and Bill Hanney, owner of Theatre By The Sea, announced today that Ocean State Theatre Company will conclude its role as the producing entity at the end of the current season.
Tickets Go on Sale for Trinity Rep's 49th Season, 8/25
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2012
Trinity Rep has announced that single tickets for all six shows of its 2012-2013 regular season - King Lear, The How and the Why, Crime and Punishment, Social Creatures, and House & Garden will go on sale to the public beginning Saturday, August 25.
Gamm Theatre Opens Season 28 With AFTER THE REVOLUTION, 9/13
by Kelsey Denette - August 16, 2012
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens Season 28 with the Rhode Island premiere of After the Revolution by rising American playwright Amy Herzog (4,000 Miles, Belleville). Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs Herzog's engrossing contemporary drama about a loving clan of leftist 'idealists'. At the center is the story of Emma Joseph (Diana Buirski) and her father, Ben (Jim O'Brien), whose close bond, built on shared politics, is shattered by a family revelation.
Brandon Andrus, Colby Foytik and More to Star in JERSEY BOYS at Providence Performing Arts Center, Now thru 9/2
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2012
Casting was previously announced for the Providence engagement of the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) today, August 15 - September 2, 2012. The cast of JERSEY BOYS will be led by Brandon Andrus (Nick Massi), Colby Foytik (Tommy DeVito), Jason Kappus (Bob Gaudio), and Brad Weinstock (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella.
BWW Reviews: 2nd Story Theatre Closes Summer Season with Sparkling SABRINA FAIR
by Veronica Bruscini - August 13, 2012
Warren's 2nd Story Theatre finishes its summer 2012 season with a modern-day fairy tale, SABRINA FAIR.
Theatre Works Announces Upcoming Season: SPELLING BEE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More
by Kelsey Denette - August 13, 2012
Theatre Works ihas announced its 30th season. 'We receive incredible support from Woonsocket and our surrounding communities,' says Connie Anderson, TW's Executive Producer. 'We're so happy to present two shows that will be new to many, a cherished classic, and another world premiere.'
Photo Flash: First Look at SABRINA FAIR at 2nd Story Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2012
2nd Story's summer season wraps up with Samuel Taylor's sort-of Cinderella story, Sabrina Fair. In "Sabrina Fair", Samuel Taylor's sort-of-Cinderella story, a playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur. But would his more serious brother be a better match? Performances run August 15 through September 2, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
2nd Story Theatre Presents SABRINA FAIR, 8/10-9/2
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2012
2nd Story's summer season wraps up with Samuel Taylor's sort-of Cinderella story, Sabrina Fair.
2nd Story Presents Samuel Taylor's SABRINA FAIR, 8/10 - 9/2
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2012
2nd Story's summer season wraps up with Samuel Taylor's sort-of Cinderella story, SABRINA FAIR.
Photo Flash: BRIEF ENCOUNTERS Screens as Part of newportFILM's 2012 Outdoor Sunset Series Tonight, 8/9
by Movies News Desk - August 09, 2012
Presented by KIRBY PERKINS CONSTRUCTION and in partnership with the Newport Art Museum, GREGORY CREWDSON: BRIEF ENCOUNTERS will screen tonight, August 9, 2012, as part of newportFILM's 2012 Outdoor Sunset Series. Photographer Gregory Crewdson and Vogue Editor Dodie Kazanjian will introduce the film, and director Ben Shapiro will hold post-film Q&A. Check out stills from the film below!
Theatre By The Sea Opens HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, 8/15
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2012
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which recently enjoyed a tremendously successful revival on Broadway, opens at Theatre By The Sea on August 15.
Theatre By The Sea’s 2012 Children’s Festival Presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, 8/10
by Kelsey Denette - August 03, 2012
Ocean State Theatre Company will welcome back the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre and their presentation of the tallest of tales, Jack and the Beanstalk on Friday, August 10, 2012. The production is part of Theatre By The Sea's 2012 Children's Festival, which is recommended for children 4 years and older.
Theatre By the Sea to Present Children's Show HONK! JR., 8/3
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2012
Ocean State Theatre Company, currently celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season as the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea, is thrilled to present the 2000 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Musical, Honk! Jr. Performed by Camp OSTC participants, HONK! JR. will be presented as part of Theatre By The Sea's 2012 Children's Festival on Friday, August 3, 2012.
Theatre By the Sea to Present Children's Show HONK! JR., 8/3
by Tyler Peterson - July 31, 2012
Ocean State Theatre Company, currently celebrating its Fifth Anniversary Season as the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea, is thrilled to present the 2000 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Musical, Honk! Jr. Performed by Camp OSTC participants, HONK! JR. will be presented as part of Theatre By The Sea's 2012 Children's Festival on Friday, August 3, 2012.
Trinity Rep Hosts an Evening with Tony Winner Brian Dennehy Tonight, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2012
Trinity Repertory Company has announced a one-night-only engagement with award-winning television, stage and screen actor Brian Dennehy tonight, July 30 at 7:00pm in Trinity Rep's Dowling Theater. Together onstage with Trinity Rep resident actor Fred Sullivan, Jr., the pair will discuss and perform the work of America's premier playwright Eugene O'Neill.
Dana Miller Hosts Summer Garden Tours at Theatre By The Sea Today, 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2012
Dana Millar of Dana Designs, West Kingston, RI, the steward of the gardens at the historic Theatre By The Sea, will conduct garden tours on select Saturday mornings during the 2012 Summer Season.
PPAC Voted Rhode Island Monthly's 'Best Theatre' 4th Year Running
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2012
Rhode Island Monthly's President and Publisher John J. Palumbo announced that the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) was voted "Best Theatre" in the 2012 Rhode Island Monthly Readers' Poll at last night's annual Best of Rhode Island Party. This is the fourth consecutive year that PPAC has won in the "Best Theatre" category.
Artists' Exchange Honored By RI Monthly With 'Best Summer Camps' At The 2012 Best of Rhode Island Awards
by Kelsey Denette - July 27, 2012
Local makes good! Artists' Exchange is one of 340 businesses to be honored in the annual RI Monthly Best of RI Awards.

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