YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Opens Its National Tour At PPAC 9/29-10/4
by Reynard Loki - June 01, 2009
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award-winning smash The Producers, opened on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and opens its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center, September 29 - October 4, 2009.
by Reynard Loki - June 01, 2009
The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award-winning smash The Producers, opened on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre and opens its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center, September 29 - October 4, 2009.
Local Singers, Sculptures Set For Courthouse's CAPPUCCINO UNPLUGGED In June
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
Courthouse Center For The Arts announces the upcoming lineup for their Cappuccino Unplugged Series, every Thursday at 7pm
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
Courthouse Center For The Arts announces the upcoming lineup for their Cappuccino Unplugged Series, every Thursday at 7pm
Review: 'My Way, A Tribute to Frank Sinatra' at Theatre By The Sea
by Randy Rice - May 30, 2009
The venerable Rhode Island theater swings open its 76th season with a crowd-pleasing retrospective of Sinatra's musical career.
by Randy Rice - May 30, 2009
The venerable Rhode Island theater swings open its 76th season with a crowd-pleasing retrospective of Sinatra's musical career.
Review: 'The Color Purple' at PPAC, playing through May 31st
by Randy Rice - May 28, 2009
Much of what keeps us drawn to Alice Walker's beautifully developed characters remains intact in the musical based on her Pulitzer Prize winning novel.
by Randy Rice - May 28, 2009
Much of what keeps us drawn to Alice Walker's beautifully developed characters remains intact in the musical based on her Pulitzer Prize winning novel.
Striving Artists Theatre Hosts Auditions For ELEEMOSYNARY 5/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009
Audition Notice for Striving Artists Theatre Company's Production of Lee Blessing's Eleemosynary, directed by Mary Beth Luzitano
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009
Audition Notice for Striving Artists Theatre Company's Production of Lee Blessing's Eleemosynary, directed by Mary Beth Luzitano
Review: 'The Scarlet Letter' at The Gamm Theatre
by Randy Rice - May 17, 2009
This adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic American novel, by Phyllis Nagy, is directed by Judith Swift and plays at the Pawtucket, RI theater through June 7th
by Randy Rice - May 17, 2009
This adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic American novel, by Phyllis Nagy, is directed by Judith Swift and plays at the Pawtucket, RI theater through June 7th
Providence PAC Announces THE COLOR PURPLE Talk-backs 5/27, 5/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that there will be 'talkbacks' following the Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 performances of THE COLOR PURPLE. Attendees are welcome to join cast members for a complimentary post-performance talkback to get special insights on the show.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that there will be 'talkbacks' following the Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 performances of THE COLOR PURPLE. Attendees are welcome to join cast members for a complimentary post-performance talkback to get special insights on the show.
Theatre By The Sea Opens 76th Season With MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
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 Theatre By The Sea's 76th Season with the Rhode Island premiere of My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, sponsored by Luca Music and Piano Gallery of Rhode Island.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009
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 Theatre By The Sea's 76th Season with the Rhode Island premiere of My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, sponsored by Luca Music and Piano Gallery of Rhode Island.
Gamm Wins Second Elliot Norton Award, Outstanding Performance By A Small Company
by Reynard Loki - May 12, 2009
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) was honored by the Boston Theatre Critics Association with its second Elliot Norton Award last night at a ceremony at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. This season's production of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! directed by Gamm Resident Director Fred Sullivan, Jr. won in the category of 'Outstanding Performance by a Small Company.' This was The Gamm's second consecutive Norton Award nomination and second win, having received the 2008 award in the category of 'Outstanding New Script' for Paul Grellong's Radio Free Emerson, The Gamm's first-ever commission.
by Reynard Loki - May 12, 2009
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) was honored by the Boston Theatre Critics Association with its second Elliot Norton Award last night at a ceremony at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. This season's production of Clifford Odets' Awake and Sing! directed by Gamm Resident Director Fred Sullivan, Jr. won in the category of 'Outstanding Performance by a Small Company.' This was The Gamm's second consecutive Norton Award nomination and second win, having received the 2008 award in the category of 'Outstanding New Script' for Paul Grellong's Radio Free Emerson, The Gamm's first-ever commission.
Review: 'Shapeshifter' at Trinity Repertory Company
by Randy Rice - May 09, 2009
Trinity Rep closes its regular theater season with the premiere of 'Shapeshifter', written by Laura Schellhardt and directed by Laura Kepley. The production runs through May 31st.
by Randy Rice - May 09, 2009
Trinity Rep closes its regular theater season with the premiere of 'Shapeshifter', written by Laura Schellhardt and directed by Laura Kepley. The production runs through May 31st.
LIVE BAIT: True Stories From Real People Opens At Perishable Theater 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2009
LIVE BAIT: TRUE STORIES FROM REAL PEOPLE Friday, May 8th at 10pm. All seats $5 At Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2009
LIVE BAIT: TRUE STORIES FROM REAL PEOPLE Friday, May 8th at 10pm. All seats $5 At Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903
VIOLET The Musical Premieres At Courthouse Center For The Arts 5/8-5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2009
Courthouse Center For The Arts Premieres Violet A Musical about Beauty, Racism, and Love Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Can a person feel beautiful on the inside and not feel it on the outside?
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2009
Courthouse Center For The Arts Premieres Violet A Musical about Beauty, Racism, and Love Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Can a person feel beautiful on the inside and not feel it on the outside?
THE AMERICA SONGBOOK DOES TIME Comes To Trinity Church, Opens 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2009
Trinity Church Ministry of the Arts presents the American Songbook Does Time, which is set to open May 7th, 2009. The show is directed by Paul Allard and has musical direction by Al Dentson III. The show will be performed at the Trinity Church at 7:30 pm on May 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. There is a $15 suggested donation ($10 for seniors and military). For reservations at Trinity Church call 401-846-0660 between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm. For reservations for the Episcopal Charities call 401-274-4500 ext. 234. Proceeds benefit the Episcopal Charities of RI.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2009
Trinity Church Ministry of the Arts presents the American Songbook Does Time, which is set to open May 7th, 2009. The show is directed by Paul Allard and has musical direction by Al Dentson III. The show will be performed at the Trinity Church at 7:30 pm on May 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th. There is a $15 suggested donation ($10 for seniors and military). For reservations at Trinity Church call 401-846-0660 between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm. For reservations for the Episcopal Charities call 401-274-4500 ext. 234. Proceeds benefit the Episcopal Charities of RI.
Nagy's Retelling Of THE SCARLET LETTER Comes To The Gamm 5/7-6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2009
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to conclude its 24th Season with Phyllis Nagy's adaptation of the classic American novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Gamm Resident Director Judith Swift helms an elegant and unconventional retelling of this tragic tale, rife with symbolism.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2009
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to conclude its 24th Season with Phyllis Nagy's adaptation of the classic American novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Gamm Resident Director Judith Swift helms an elegant and unconventional retelling of this tragic tale, rife with symbolism.
Review: 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at 2nd Story Theatre
by Randy Rice - May 04, 2009
Director Ed Shea finishes a season of American Classics at the Warren, RI theater with perhaps the most iconic play of the 20th Century
by Randy Rice - May 04, 2009
Director Ed Shea finishes a season of American Classics at the Warren, RI theater with perhaps the most iconic play of the 20th Century
Voting Open For Battle Of The Garage Bands At Courthouse Center In June
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2009
The Courthouse Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its first Battle of the 'Garage' Bands this June. Local bands will perform at the Courthouse Center for the Arts to compete for a $250 cash prize in both high school and college level divisions.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2009
The Courthouse Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its first Battle of the 'Garage' Bands this June. Local bands will perform at the Courthouse Center for the Arts to compete for a $250 cash prize in both high school and college level divisions.
Theatre Works' New Show OVER THE TAVERN Opens 5/15
by Reynard Loki - May 03, 2009
Theatre Works is set to present Tom Dudzick's Over the Tavern. This Connie Anderson-directed show will be performed May 15 at 8:00pm, May 16 at 8:00pm, May 17 at 2:00pm, May 22 at 8:00pm, May 23 at 8:00pm, and May 24 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $18 (general admission) and $15 for seniors 62 and older and children 12 and under. A season subscription costs $48 (just $12 per show).
by Reynard Loki - May 03, 2009
Theatre Works is set to present Tom Dudzick's Over the Tavern. This Connie Anderson-directed show will be performed May 15 at 8:00pm, May 16 at 8:00pm, May 17 at 2:00pm, May 22 at 8:00pm, May 23 at 8:00pm, and May 24 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $18 (general admission) and $15 for seniors 62 and older and children 12 and under. A season subscription costs $48 (just $12 per show).
The Steve Miller Band Comes To Rhode Island PPAC 11/8, Tickets On Sale 5/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 01, 2009
With songs such as 'Take the Money and Run,' 'Rockin' Me,' 'Jet Airliner,' 'The Joker,' 'Fly Like An Eagle,' 'Livin' in the USA' and 'Abracadabra' to his credit, blues/rock singer-songwriter-guitarist Steve Miller is one of the cornerstones of classic rock. The STEVE MILLER BAND will be performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center on November, 8, 2009 at 7:30P. Tickets for this event will go on-sale this Saturday, May 2 at 10A; Box Office remains open this Saturday through 8P.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 01, 2009
With songs such as 'Take the Money and Run,' 'Rockin' Me,' 'Jet Airliner,' 'The Joker,' 'Fly Like An Eagle,' 'Livin' in the USA' and 'Abracadabra' to his credit, blues/rock singer-songwriter-guitarist Steve Miller is one of the cornerstones of classic rock. The STEVE MILLER BAND will be performing at the Providence Performing Arts Center on November, 8, 2009 at 7:30P. Tickets for this event will go on-sale this Saturday, May 2 at 10A; Box Office remains open this Saturday through 8P.
ANNIE Runs At PPAC 5/1-5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2009
Called one of America's most beloved musicals, Annie is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center for five performances from May 1 - 3, 2009
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2009
Called one of America's most beloved musicals, Annie is back in a 30th anniversary tour, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center for five performances from May 1 - 3, 2009
The Gamm's THE SCARLET AFFAIR Party Raised $80k For Educational Programs
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 30, 2009
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) held its seventh annual fundraising party, The Scarlet Affair, on Saturday April 18, netting more than $80,000 (including both cash and in-kind contributions) toward the theater's artistic and educational programs.
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 30, 2009
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) held its seventh annual fundraising party, The Scarlet Affair, on Saturday April 18, netting more than $80,000 (including both cash and in-kind contributions) toward the theater's artistic and educational programs.
Seymour Barab's Operetta LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Runs 4/24-4/26 At Courthouse
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
The Courthouse Center For The Arts is honored to present the first performance of our opera series with Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood. This operetta is a delightful adaptation of the family classic sung by three singers: a soprano, a mezzo soprano, and a baritone. Each performer will be playing several roles while accompanied by piano.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
The Courthouse Center For The Arts is honored to present the first performance of our opera series with Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood. This operetta is a delightful adaptation of the family classic sung by three singers: a soprano, a mezzo soprano, and a baritone. Each performer will be playing several roles while accompanied by piano.
THE THING THAT ATE MY BRAINS...ALMOST Begins Previews At The Perishable Theatre 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
The Thing That Ate My Brain...Almost, a neo burlesque sci-fi feature is set to premiere at the Perishable Theatre. The show is written by Amy Lynn Budd and is directed by Connie Crawford. Previews begin April 24 at 8pm, April 25 at 8 pm, and April 26 at 3 pm. Performance schedules are as follows: April 30 at 8 pm, May 1 at 8 pm, May 2 at 8 pm, May 3 at 3 pm, May 7 at 8 pm, May 9 at 8 pm, and May 10 at 3 pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
The Thing That Ate My Brain...Almost, a neo burlesque sci-fi feature is set to premiere at the Perishable Theatre. The show is written by Amy Lynn Budd and is directed by Connie Crawford. Previews begin April 24 at 8pm, April 25 at 8 pm, and April 26 at 3 pm. Performance schedules are as follows: April 30 at 8 pm, May 1 at 8 pm, May 2 at 8 pm, May 3 at 3 pm, May 7 at 8 pm, May 9 at 8 pm, and May 10 at 3 pm.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Begins Opera Series At Courthouse 4/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
The Courthouse Center For The Arts is set to present the first performance of their opera series with Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood. This operetta is a delightful adaptation of the family classic sung by three singers: a soprano, a mezzo soprano, and a baritone. Each performer will be playing several roles while accompanied by piano.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
The Courthouse Center For The Arts is set to present the first performance of their opera series with Seymour Barab's Little Red Riding Hood. This operetta is a delightful adaptation of the family classic sung by three singers: a soprano, a mezzo soprano, and a baritone. Each performer will be playing several roles while accompanied by piano.
2nd Story Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 4/24-5/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
2nd Story Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'A Streetcar Named Desire', a smoldering tale of passion and illusion set in steamy New Orleans. Directed by Ed Shea, 'A Streetcar Names Desire' runs from April 24 through May 24. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm; ticket price is $10 for preview and $25 for regular performances.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2009
2nd Story Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'A Streetcar Named Desire', a smoldering tale of passion and illusion set in steamy New Orleans. Directed by Ed Shea, 'A Streetcar Names Desire' runs from April 24 through May 24. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm; ticket price is $10 for preview and $25 for regular performances.
Get Your Picture Taken With Sandy After PPAC's 5/2 Matinee Performance Of ANNIE
by Reynard Loki - April 22, 2009
Sandy, the beloved pet 'star' of the musical Annie has agreed ('aarf, aarf!!!') to come out into the PPAC Lobby Lounge to have photos taken after the Saturday, May 2, matinee show at 2P to create a special memory and to benefit the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) for just $10 per photo! Adults and children are invited to participate in this special opportunity and will leave with their unique photo with Sandy to commemorate the occasion and with the added benefit of knowing that the purchase will benefit local pets in need, many of whom, like Annie and Sandy, need to find loving and safe homes!
by Reynard Loki - April 22, 2009
Sandy, the beloved pet 'star' of the musical Annie has agreed ('aarf, aarf!!!') to come out into the PPAC Lobby Lounge to have photos taken after the Saturday, May 2, matinee show at 2P to create a special memory and to benefit the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) for just $10 per photo! Adults and children are invited to participate in this special opportunity and will leave with their unique photo with Sandy to commemorate the occasion and with the added benefit of knowing that the purchase will benefit local pets in need, many of whom, like Annie and Sandy, need to find loving and safe homes!
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