THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Plays Theatre By the Sea; Opens 8/17
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2011
Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world as the summer season continues with the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, opening at Theatre By The Sea on August 17.
by Kelsey Denette - August 08, 2011
Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world as the summer season continues with the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, opening at Theatre By The Sea on August 17.
MAMA AND HER BOYS Extends Again
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2011
Due to record breaking ticket sales, the hit musical revue, Mama and Her Boys has extended for a second time through October 15. Special Women's Week Performances have been added. Previews began June 25 with an official opening July 2. Performances will continue in the Provincetown Counter Productions Studio in Whaler's Wharf, 237 Commercial Street. Tickets are on sale now and available by calling 508.413.1000. Tickets are $5-$24. A full performance schedule is listed below.
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2011
Due to record breaking ticket sales, the hit musical revue, Mama and Her Boys has extended for a second time through October 15. Special Women's Week Performances have been added. Previews began June 25 with an official opening July 2. Performances will continue in the Provincetown Counter Productions Studio in Whaler's Wharf, 237 Commercial Street. Tickets are on sale now and available by calling 508.413.1000. Tickets are $5-$24. A full performance schedule is listed below.
Hudson Vagabond Puppets Present Classic Beatrix Potter Stories at Theatre by the Sea
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2011
Ocean State Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome the Hudson Vagabond Puppets with their presentation of two classic Beatrix Potter stories - The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck® and The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit® on Friday, August 12, 2011. The production is part of Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival, which is recommended for children 4 years and older.
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2011
Ocean State Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome the Hudson Vagabond Puppets with their presentation of two classic Beatrix Potter stories - The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck® and The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit® on Friday, August 12, 2011. The production is part of Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival, which is recommended for children 4 years and older.
Theatre By The Sea Presents The Airborne Comedians
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2011
What started 20 years ago as a snowball juggling contest in a laundromat and grew into an outrageous comedy juggling act called The Airborne Comedians returns by popular demand to Theatre By The Sea as part of the 2011 Children's Festival on Friday, August 5, 2011 for two performances only.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2011
What started 20 years ago as a snowball juggling contest in a laundromat and grew into an outrageous comedy juggling act called The Airborne Comedians returns by popular demand to Theatre By The Sea as part of the 2011 Children's Festival on Friday, August 5, 2011 for two performances only.
PPAC Hosts the World Premiere of the New GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW 9/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2011
Five-time Tony Award®-winning producer Jon B. Platt (WICKED, BOOK OF MORMON) and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that the world premiere of the new GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, starring international sensation Fan Yang, will debut at PPAC Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2011.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2011
Five-time Tony Award®-winning producer Jon B. Platt (WICKED, BOOK OF MORMON) and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that the world premiere of the new GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, starring international sensation Fan Yang, will debut at PPAC Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2011.
Lennie Watts Returns to Theatre By The Sea, Opens 8/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2011
Audience favorite, Lennie Watts, who last appeared on stage at Theatre By The Sea as Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (2000) returns in the lead role of Man in Chair in Ocean State Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone, which opens on August 19.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2011
Audience favorite, Lennie Watts, who last appeared on stage at Theatre By The Sea as Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (2000) returns in the lead role of Man in Chair in Ocean State Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Drowsy Chaperone, which opens on August 19.
Theatre By The Sea Presents The Airborne Comedians 8/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 01, 2011
What started 20 years ago as a snowball juggling contest in a laundromat and grew into an outrageous comedy juggling act called The Airborne Comedians returns by popular demand to Theatre By The Sea as part of the 2011 Children's Festival on Friday, August 5, 2011 for two performances only.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 01, 2011
What started 20 years ago as a snowball juggling contest in a laundromat and grew into an outrageous comedy juggling act called The Airborne Comedians returns by popular demand to Theatre By The Sea as part of the 2011 Children's Festival on Friday, August 5, 2011 for two performances only.
PPAC Voted 'Best Theatre" By RI Monthly’s Readers’ Poll
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 29, 2011
Rhode Island Monthly's President and Publisher John J. Palumbo announced that the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) was voted 'Best Theatre' in the 2011 Rhode Island Monthly Readers' Poll at last night's annual Best of Rhode Island Party.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 29, 2011
Rhode Island Monthly's President and Publisher John J. Palumbo announced that the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) was voted 'Best Theatre' in the 2011 Rhode Island Monthly Readers' Poll at last night's annual Best of Rhode Island Party.
Theatre By the Sea Presents TWINDERELLA, 7/29
by Kelsey Denette - July 27, 2011
Did you know that Cinderella has a long lost twin brother named Bob living in the same kingdom with his own wicked stepfamily? That is the premise behind the hilarious family musical, Twinderella, which will be presented as part of Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival on Friday, July 29, 2011.
by Kelsey Denette - July 27, 2011
Did you know that Cinderella has a long lost twin brother named Bob living in the same kingdom with his own wicked stepfamily? That is the premise behind the hilarious family musical, Twinderella, which will be presented as part of Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival on Friday, July 29, 2011.
Theatre By The Sea Presents HAIRSPRAY
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 27, 2011
About an hour before last night's scheduled performance of Hairspray at Theatre By The Sea, the skies opened and the power went out.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 27, 2011
About an hour before last night's scheduled performance of Hairspray at Theatre By The Sea, the skies opened and the power went out.
Tickets Available Online for LES MISERABLES At PPAC
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 25, 2011
Producer Cameron Mackintosh and President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton are pleased to announce that tickets for The New 25th Anniversary Production of LES MISERABLES, which comes to PPAC November 1 - 6, 2011, will be available online ONLY at www.ppacri.org on Sunday, July 31.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 25, 2011
Producer Cameron Mackintosh and President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton are pleased to announce that tickets for The New 25th Anniversary Production of LES MISERABLES, which comes to PPAC November 1 - 6, 2011, will be available online ONLY at www.ppacri.org on Sunday, July 31.
BWW Reviews: HAIRSPRAY THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice - July 25, 2011
Hairspray, The Broadway Musical, is solid family entertainment and is playing at Theatre By The Sea through August 13, 2011
by Randy Rice - July 25, 2011
Hairspray, The Broadway Musical, is solid family entertainment and is playing at Theatre By The Sea through August 13, 2011
Tickets for Most Shows in PPAC's 34th Broadway Season Go On Sale 7/25
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2011
The majority of the productions featured in PPAC's Broadway Series, TACO/The White Family Foundation Contemporary Classics Series, Family Shows, Contemporary Specials, and Featured Shows at The VETS will go on sale at the PPAC Box Office, by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), and online at www.ppacri.org on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10A.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2011
The majority of the productions featured in PPAC's Broadway Series, TACO/The White Family Foundation Contemporary Classics Series, Family Shows, Contemporary Specials, and Featured Shows at The VETS will go on sale at the PPAC Box Office, by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), and online at www.ppacri.org on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10A.
PPAC Mourn the Passing of Bruce Sundlun
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 22, 2011
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and Professional Facilities Management (PFM) mourn the loss of former Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun, who passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the age of 91.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 22, 2011
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and Professional Facilities Management (PFM) mourn the loss of former Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun, who passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the age of 91.
newportFILM Presents Its July Mini-fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2011
Newportfilm kicks off their fest with THE SWELL SEASON on Friday, july 22nd at sundown
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2011
Newportfilm kicks off their fest with THE SWELL SEASON on Friday, july 22nd at sundown
HAIRSPRAY Set For Theatre By The Sea, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2011
The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the big fat Broadway sensation Hairspray, opening on July 20.
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2011
The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the big fat Broadway sensation Hairspray, opening on July 20.
Camp OSTC Debuts at Theatre By The Sea July 18-29
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2011
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea, is excited to introduce their new summer camp for musical theatre kids!
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2011
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea, is excited to introduce their new summer camp for musical theatre kids!
Tickets for Most Shows in PPAC's 34th Broadway Season Go On Sale 7/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 13, 2011
The majority of the productions featured in PPAC's Broadway Series, TACO/The White Family Foundation Contemporary Classics Series, Family Shows, Contemporary Specials, and Featured Shows at The VETS will go on sale at the PPAC Box Office, by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), and online at www.ppacri.org on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10A.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 13, 2011
The majority of the productions featured in PPAC's Broadway Series, TACO/The White Family Foundation Contemporary Classics Series, Family Shows, Contemporary Specials, and Featured Shows at The VETS will go on sale at the PPAC Box Office, by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), and online at www.ppacri.org on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10A.
BWW Reviews: SPEECH & DEBATE at 2nd Story Theatre - A Clever Little Comedy
by Randy Rice - July 13, 2011
Speech & Debate is a clever little comedy, which was first staged at Brown University in 2006. The play had an Off-Broadway run in 2007 and feels like it could be ripped from today's headlines.
by Randy Rice - July 13, 2011
Speech & Debate is a clever little comedy, which was first staged at Brown University in 2006. The play had an Off-Broadway run in 2007 and feels like it could be ripped from today's headlines.
HAIRSPRAY Set For Theatre By The Sea, Opens July 20
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 12, 2011
The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the big fat Broadway sensation Hairspray, opening on July 20.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 12, 2011
The summer season continues at Theatre By The Sea with the big fat Broadway sensation Hairspray, opening on July 20.
Photo Flash: Theatre by the Sea Presents SECRET WORLD OF BUBBLES
by Lauren Wolman - July 10, 2011
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, The Secret World of Bubbles on Friday, July 15, 2011.
by Lauren Wolman - July 10, 2011
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, The Secret World of Bubbles on Friday, July 15, 2011.
Bussert, Rosenberg, McKenzie et al. Set for Tommy Brent Memorial at Theatre by the Sea, 7/25
by Lauren Wolman - July 09, 2011
Reservations for the memorial performance celebrating the life of former Theatre By The Sea producer Tommy Brent, are now being accepted. The general admission seating passes can be reserved online at www.theatrebythesea.com, on the phone by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587) or in person during normal box office hours. Each individual patron will be limited to four passes.
by Lauren Wolman - July 09, 2011
Reservations for the memorial performance celebrating the life of former Theatre By The Sea producer Tommy Brent, are now being accepted. The general admission seating passes can be reserved online at www.theatrebythesea.com, on the phone by calling (401) 782-TKTS (8587) or in person during normal box office hours. Each individual patron will be limited to four passes.
2nd Story Summer Blasts Off With Speech & Debate
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2011
2nd Story's summer season blasts off on July 7th with 'Speech & Debate' by Stephen Karam, a tale of three high school misfits who discover they are linked by a scandal that's rocked their town.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2011
2nd Story's summer season blasts off on July 7th with 'Speech & Debate' by Stephen Karam, a tale of three high school misfits who discover they are linked by a scandal that's rocked their town.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK to Open Theatre By the Sea Children Festival
by Kelsey Denette - July 04, 2011
Remember the 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs disguised as commercials? Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea takes a trip down memory lane as it opens Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival with the stage version of the pop culture phenomenon, Schoolhouse Rock Live! on Friday, July 8, 2011.
by Kelsey Denette - July 04, 2011
Remember the 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs disguised as commercials? Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea takes a trip down memory lane as it opens Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival with the stage version of the pop culture phenomenon, Schoolhouse Rock Live! on Friday, July 8, 2011.
2nd Story Summer Blasts Off With Speech & Debate July 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 28, 2011
2nd Story's summer season blasts off on July 7th with 'Speech & Debate' by Stephen Karam, a tale of three high school misfits who discover they are linked by a scandal that's rocked their town.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 28, 2011
2nd Story's summer season blasts off on July 7th with 'Speech & Debate' by Stephen Karam, a tale of three high school misfits who discover they are linked by a scandal that's rocked their town.
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