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Nickelodeon Brings STORYTIME LIVE! to Providence Performing Arts Center, 5/7-5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2010
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America bring STORYTIME LIVE! to PPAC on May 7 and May 8, 2010
BWW Reviews: ROCK 'N' ROLL at The Gamm Theatre
by Randy Rice - May 06, 2010
Tom Stoppard's drama Rock 'n' Roll, now playing at Pawtucket's Gamm Theatre, is about two of the most exciting developments post-WWII: The generation-defining influence of Rock music and the fall of Communism.
Miti Hamilton Directs and Choreographs A CHORUS LINE at Theatre By The Sea, 6/2
by Ryan Simmons - May 04, 2010
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea, is pleased to welcome Mitzi Hamilton as director and choreographer of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, A CHORUS LINE, scheduled to open the summer season on June 2, 2010.
Midway Pictures Announces 'It's A Bash' Premiere 4/30
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2010
Midway Pictures, producers of the award-winning documentaries 'You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park' and 'On the Lake: Life and Love in a Distant Place', announces the premiere of the documentary film 'It's a Bash!' on April 30, 2010 at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI
2nd Story Theatre Presents THE UNDERPANTS 4/30-5/30
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2010
2nd Story Theatre wraps up its 2009-2010 Season with Steven Martin's 'The Underpants', directed by Ed Shea, from April 30 - May 30. It may be bad taste to drop your knickers in public but in Steve Martin's case, it's hilarious. This superb comedy is racy, witty, and indescribably funny.
Gamm Theatre Presents Rhode Island Premiere Of Stoppard's ROCK 'N' ROLL 4/29 - 5/30
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents the Rhode Island premiere of Rock 'N' Roll, an extraordinary theatrical event from four-time Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard.
Gamm Theatre Presents ROCK 'N' ROLL Begins Performances 4/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents the Rhode Island premiere of Rock 'N' Roll, an extraordinary theatrical event from four-time Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Travesties, The Real Thing, The Coast of Utopia). Stoppard's sprawling tale about revolution, rock music and politics in the late 20th century is an inspirational work of the modern theater. Gamm Resident Director Judith Swift (An Ideal Husband, Nixon's Nixon) directs this rousing anthem of love and freedom.
Press Release: Theatre By The Sea Announces Box Office Opening for 2010 Seaon
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2010
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to announce the opening of the box office for single ticket sales to the four shows scheduled for the 2010 Summer Season* at Theatre By The Sea.
Gamm Theatre Presents ROCK 'N' ROLL Begins Performances 4/19
by Charlie Piane - April 21, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents the Rhode Island premiere of Rock 'N' Roll, an extraordinary theatrical event from four-time Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Travesties, The Real Thing, The Coast of Utopia). Stoppard's sprawling tale about revolution, rock music and politics in the late 20th century is an inspirational work of the modern theater. Gamm Resident Director Judith Swift (An Ideal Husband, Nixon's Nixon) directs this rousing anthem of love and freedom.
Casting Announced for JERSEY BOYS, Performing at PPAC 5/12-6/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2010
Casting has been 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, May 12 - June 6.
Chazz Palminteri Ends Limited Run of A BRONX TALE at PPAC, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2010
The Providence Performing Arts Center will end its run of A BRONX TALE, written by and starring Chazz Palminteri, at the Theatre from Sunday, April 18, as part of the Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series.
BWW REVIEWS: THE ODD COUPLE at Trinity Repertory Company
by Randy Rice - April 17, 2010
Presented as a period piece, Trinity's production of the Neil Simon classic puts the "funny" first.
Chazz Palminteri to Star in A BRONX TALE at PPAC, 4/15-4/18
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2010
The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to have A BRONX TALE, written by and starring Chazz Palminteri, at the Theatre from Thursday, April 15 to Sunday, April 18, as part of the Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series.
Midway Pictures Announces 'It's A Bash' Premiere 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 12, 2010
Midway Pictures, producers of the award-winning documentaries 'You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park' and 'On the Lake: Life and Love in a Distant Place', announces the premiere of the documentary film 'It's a Bash!' on April 30, 2010 at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI
2nd Story Theatre Ends Run of THE VOYSEY INHERITANCE 4/11
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2010
Bernie Madoff's got nothing on the Voyseys! In David Mamet's award-winning adaptation of Harley Granville-Barker's gripping drama, Edward Voysey not only inherits his family business but the malpractice of cheating clients to keep the business solvent. The production at 2nd Story Theatre will end its run on April 11th.
Gamm Holds Anniversary Celebration, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will be commemorating a quarter-century of Alias Stage/Gamm theatre history at its upcoming fundraising party, Gamm 25: A Silver Celebration an evening of reminiscences and rollicking fun. The Gamm Theatre Board of Directors along with Honorary Chairs U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Dr. Sandra Whitehouse invite arts supporters to join them at the non-profit theater s eighth annual fundraising event on Saturday, April 10 at 6 p.m. Festivities include the honoring of Board President Coline Covington, Board Member and Resident Actor Samuel F. Babbitt, and Alan Shawn Feinstein and the Feinstein Family Foundation, plus a re-cap of the theater s season-long celebration of 25 pivotal players throughout its history.
Gamm Theatre Presents Rhode Island Premiere Of Stoppard's ROCK 'N' ROLL 4/29 - 5/30
by Charlie Piane - April 09, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents the Rhode Island premiere of Rock 'N' Roll, an extraordinary theatrical event from four-time Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard.
Chazz Palminteri Honored by Mayor Cicilline, Representative Lombardi At Via Roma
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 09, 2010
Chazz Palminteri, star and writer of the one-man play A BRONX TALE, was honored at a special luncheon at the Via Roma on Federal Hill on Wednesday, April 7. The luncheon was attended by Mayor David N. Cicilline, 13th Ward Representative John J. Lombardi, and more than a hundred Federal Hill business leaders. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the annual Columbus Day Parade.
2nd Story Theatre Presents THE BELLE OF AMHERST 6/3-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 31, 2010
2nd Story Theatre returns to the majestic Bristol Statehouse in Bristol, RI for 'The Belle of Amherst' by William Luce, the Tony award-winning show about the inspirational Emily Dickinson. All proceeds benefit 2nd Story Theatre in raising funds to install air-conditioning at its theatre in Warren, RI.
Radio City Christmas Spectacular Kicks Off PPAC's 33rd Season 11/12-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2010
The 2010 edition of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, starring the Radio City Rockettes, will kick off the Providence Performing Arts Center's 33rd Broadway Season and the 2010/2011 Broadway Series from November 12 to November 28, 2010 for 34 dazzling performances.
BWW Interviews: A Precious Time for Manjovi
by TJ Fitzgerald - March 30, 2010
Singer/songwriter Dan Manjovi talks about his song from Oscar nominated film Precious and his new show I Am I Will I Do!
NEXT TO NORMAL, THE LION KING, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Announced for PPAC's New Season
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2010
J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce PPAC's 33rd Anniversary Broadway season. The 2010/2011 Broadway Series will kick off with the SPECTACULAR Rhode Island Premiere of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES, and will follow with the return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING, the groundbreaking NEXT TO NORMAL, and the highly-regarded Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. The INSKIP LEXUS Touring Selections of the 2010/2011 Broadway Series are the inspiring IN THE HEIGHTS and the enthralling new production of WEST SIDE STORY.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Set to Close April 4 at The Gamm Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) presents Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, a semi-autobiographical retelling of the author's early years in Depression-era St. Louis.
Trinity Rep's Production of DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE Closes 3/28
by Jeff Dennhardt - March 28, 2010
Trinity Rep continues its 46th season with Sarah Ruhl's dark comedy Dead Man's Cell Phone, directed by Beth F. Milles. Trinity Rep resident acting company member Janice Duclos stars as Jean, an unassuming woman who is thrown headlong into an unexpected odyssey when she answers an incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café.
2nd Story Theatre Presents THE UNDERPANTS 4/30-5/30
by Mary Hanrahan - March 23, 2010
2nd Story Theatre wraps up its 2009-2010 Season with Steven Martin's 'The Underpants', directed by Ed Shea, from April 30 - May 30. It may be bad taste to drop your knickers in public but in Steve Martin's case, it's hilarious. This superb comedy is racy, witty, and indescribably funny.

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