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The Gamm Offers ROMEO AND JULIET Halloween Ticket Special, 10/31
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2009
Timeless, universal and beautiful, this Romeo and Juliet takes on young love, unbridled passion and family dysfunction with the grit and gravitas of real life, directed by Tony Estrella. Thrillingly fast-paced, intimately engaging and chillingly real, The Gamm's up-close and personal production of Shakespeare's tragic tale of teenage star-crossed lovers soars with the poetry of heartbreak and a doomed but perfect love. The show is playing from October 22 through November 29th.
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Plays Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 12/5
by Jessica Lewis - October 28, 2009
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, the longest-running solo play in Broadway history, will perform at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday, December 5 at 5P and 8:30P.
Paramount's Original Laser Spectacular Featuring the Music of Pink Floyd Plays the VMA 11/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 28, 2009
Professional Facilities Management, Inc. (PFM) is pleased to announce that PARAMOUNT'S ORIGINAL LASERSPECTACULAR, the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd, will illuminate the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) Arts & Cultural Center on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30P.
PPAC Offers Half Priced Tickets To Steve Miller Band 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2009
The Steve Miller Band's songs, like 'Take the Money and Run, 'The Joker,' 'Fly Like An Eagle,' have been adored by a multi-generational audience.
Trinity Rep's SHOOTING STAR Runs Through 11/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009
Trinity Repertory Theatre opened its production of Steven Dietz's 'Shooting Star' on October 16 with stage couple Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson in the lead roles. Fred Sullivan, Jr. directs the production which will run until Nov. 22.
VMA Arts and Cultural Center Presents THE WIDOWS BROOM 10/30-11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 27, 2009
Adapted from Providence author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg's book The Widow's Broom, this is Festival Ballet Providence's signature Halloween production. It features pumpkins, witches and a broom that will dance its way into your heart.
Review: SHOOTING STAR at Trinity Rep
by Randy Rice - October 25, 2009
Directed by Fred Sullivan, SHOOTING STAR is the Trinity Rep reunion of real-life couple Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson.
AVENUE Q Plays PPAC Thru 10/25
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2009
AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical made its Providence debut at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 20 at 7P.
Courthouse Center For The Arts Presents Richard Grimes of Cordis 10/24
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2009
Richard Grimes is an accomplished solo percussionist, known primarily for his electric cimbalom playing in the Boston Pop rock band Cordis. His trademark is playing the cimbalom through tube amplification and running it through a multitude of effects to create the signature searing tones that define the band.
Review: I AM MY OWN WIFE at 2nd Story Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2009
Directed by Ryan Maxwell, Ed Shea brings his version of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf to the Warren, RI theater through October 25th
RAIN A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Comes To PPAC 11/27-29
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 22, 2009
The first show in the Providence Performing Arts Center's Inskip Lexus Contemporary Classics Series launches with the return of the award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES on November 27 - 29.
RENT: The Broadway Tour Arrives At PPAC 11/17-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 22, 2009
Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum and Allan S. Gordon are pleased to announce that Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal and Gwen Stewart will reprise the roles they originated in RENT: THE BROADWAY TOUR, coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center, November 17 - 22, 2009.
AVENUE Q Plays PPAC Thru 10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 21, 2009
AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical made its Providence debut at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 20 at 7P.
PPAC Offers Half Priced Tickets To Steve Miller Band 10/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 21, 2009
The Steve Miller Band's songs, like 'Take the Money and Run, 'The Joker,' 'Fly Like An Eagle,' have been adored by a multi-generational audience.
Review: AVENUE Q at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Randy Rice - October 21, 2009
The Tony award-winning naughty puppet musical finally makes its Rhode Island premiere and plays through October 25th
Stage Couple Rhoads And Williamson To Star In A 'Shooting Star' At Trinity Rep
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2009
Trinity Repertory Theatre will open its production of Steven Dietz's 'Shooting Star' on October 16 with stage couple Kurt Rhoads and Nance Williamson in the lead roles. Fred Sullivan, Jr. directs the production which will run until Nov. 22. An official opening night has been set for Oct. 21 in the Dowling Theatre.
AVENUE Q Comes To PPAC, Opens 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2009
AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award winning musical will make its Providence debut at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 20 at 7P.
Courthouse Center for the Arts Invites you to a Halloween Thriller Dance Party 10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2009
The Courthouse Center For The Arts would like to invite you to attend our Halloween Thriller Dance Party on Friday October 30th.
The Courthouse Center For The Arts Presents SWEENEY TODD 11/6-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2009
Join the Courthouse Center For The Arts as they delve into the macabre 19th Century London, England. Sweeny Todd is the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife who then met an untimely death.
Courthouse Center For The Arts Presents Richard Grimes of Cordis 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 19, 2009
Richard Grimes is an accomplished solo percussionist, known primarily for his electric cimbalom playing in the Boston Pop rock band Cordis. His trademark is playing the cimbalom through tube amplification and running it through a multitude of effects to create the signature searing tones that define the band.
Tickets Go on Sale for WICKED in Providence 10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2007, WICKED, the smash-hit musical will return to Providence, RI, December 16, 2009 through January 10, 2010. Tickets for WICKED's return engagement go on sale Saturday, October 17; the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, will open at 8A for in-person sales only. Beginning at 10A, tickets can also be purchased online at www.ppacri.org or by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Additional details regarding WICKED's on-sale event will be announced soon.
Tickets Go on Sale for WICKED in Providence October 17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2007, WICKED, the smash-hit musical will return to Providence, RI, December 16, 2009 through January 10, 2010. Tickets for WICKED's return engagement go on sale Saturday, October 17; the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, will open at 8A for in-person sales only. Beginning at 10A, tickets can also be purchased online at www.ppacri.org or by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Additional details regarding WICKED's on-sale event will be announced soon.
Bay View Players Presents GODSPELL, 11/5 - 11/7
by Jessica Lewis - October 15, 2009
Bay View Players present will present GODSPELL from November 5th - 7th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets Go on Sale for WICKED in Providence 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 14, 2009
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2007, WICKED, the smash-hit musical will return to Providence, RI, December 16, 2009 through January 10, 2010. Tickets for WICKED's return engagement go on sale Saturday, October 17; the PPAC Box Office, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, will open at 8A for in-person sales only. Beginning at 10A, tickets can also be purchased online at www.ppacri.org or by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Additional details regarding WICKED's on-sale event will be announced soon.
Newport Folk Festival and Carefusion Newport Jazz Festival Set For Summer 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 14, 2009
According to Newport Now, 'the dates for the 2010 Newport Folk Festival and Carefusion Newport Jazz Festival have been set, according to the Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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