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Daydream Theater Company and Rhode Island Stage Ensemble Present PUSSY HANUKKAH COMES TO HARLEM
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2023
In PUSSY HANUKKAH COMES TO HARLEM, this play is not for children and takes place in the near future where the earth is happy utopia where everyone is accepted. Sadly, the earth is also stopping it’s natural spin. It seems that the fuel the earth used to generate the spin was made up of intolerance and hate and offensive material. To survive, the US government hires two cancelled comedians from the 1980’s to teach everyone how to be offensive again.
Audition For The Providence Singers 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2023
Audition for the Providence Singers' 2023-24 season! Join them for an incredible lineup that includes Rachmaninoff's Vespers, Handel's Messiah, Craig Hella Johnson's fusion oratorio, and more.
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL At Contemporary Theater Company
by Christopher Verleger - August 03, 2023
Unlike any other name in literature, the words and works of William Shakespeare have stood the test of time, so try to imagine a period in history when his plays—as he wrote them—were on the brink of obscurity.
Tony Award-Winning JERSEY BOYS Opens At Theatre By The Sea August 9
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the Tony Award-winning smash hit Jersey Boys, which will be presented from August 9 – September 10, 2023.
New Arts Center Opens At Brown University With Jon Batiste-Led Parade This October
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2023
Brown University will celebrate the opening of The Lindemann Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with a full day of special programs led by Brown Arts Institute (BAI), a university-wide arts research enterprise that serves as a campus resource and catalyst for the arts at Brown.
Trinity Rep Reveals Single Ticket On-Sale Dates For 60th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2023
Trinity Repertory Company, Rhode Island's Tony Award-winning theater, has announced on-sale dates for single tickets and expanded discounts for its 60th Anniversary Season. 
Jason Cabral Hired As Gamm Theatre Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
The board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced that Jason Cabral will be the theater's new executive director.
4th Annual NEURODIVERSITY NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Returns, September 7 - 9
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE) in Providence along with the Die-Cast Collective in Philadelphia present the fourth annual Neurodiversity New Play Festival (NNPF) from September 7 - 9, 2023 at various venues in the Jewelry District in Providence. 
Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Live Performances and Fundraising Initiative
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
Join the Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project as they celebrate their 5th anniversary with live performances and a fundraising initiative. Don't miss the performances this month!
Review: THE TEMPEST at The Colonial Theatre
by John McDaid - August 01, 2023
Shakespeare, late in his career, braided many of his preoccupations—love, the machinations of court, magic, low comedy, visual spectacle, theatre itself—into what may be his culminant work, 'The Tempest.' The Colonial Theatre production in Wilcox Park, Westerly, ticks all these boxes, offering a spectacular evening that will surprise and delight even long-time fans of the Bard's last solo play.
Photos: The Contemporary Theater Company Presents THE BOOK OF WILL
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2023
Head back to a time when quills ruled supreme and iambic pentameter was all the rage at The Contemporary Theater Company’s production of The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, running from July 28th through August 20th. See photos from the production!
Tickets Go On Sale for THE BOOK OF MORMON at PPAC Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2023
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking one-week run in 2019 returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited engagement October 31 – November 5, 2023.
West Bay Community Theater to Present CABARET: IN CONCERT in August
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2023
West Bay Community Theater will present an in-concert production of the classic Kander and Ebb musical CABARET on Saturday, August 12th at 8pm on the North Kingstown Town Beach.
Newport Classical Announces 2023-2024 Chamber Series Concerts From September Through June; Tickets On Sale August 1
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
Following its successful summer festival, Newport Classical continues its commitment to ongoing year-round programming for the third year, with a full season, nine-concert Chamber Series held on Fridays at 7:30pm, running from September 2023 through June 2024 at the organization's home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall (42 Dearborn St.).
Renowned Artist Sarah Lane Appointed School Director Of Ballet RI
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
Ballet RI announces the appointment of Sarah Lane, a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theater, as the Director of the School of Ballet RI. Lane's extensive experience as a dancer, teacher, and coach makes her the ideal candidate for this role. Find out more about her appointment and the impact she will have on dance education.
THE BOOK OF WILL Comes to Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
Head back to a time when quills ruled supreme and iambic pentameter was all the rage at The Contemporary Theater Company’s production of The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, running from July 28th through August 20th.
The Boston Pops Return To Providence Performing Arts Center With HOLIDAY POPS This December
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2023
The Boston Pops, with Conductor Keith Lockhart, will perform their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 8P at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). 
TWO GUYS PROJECT To Present Spoken Word Live At Roger Williams National Memorial
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2023
The American Story Theater and the National Parks Service present TWO GUYS PROJECT - THE F Word, a truth-telling poet and a storytelling liar. Christopher Johnson and Mark Binder will star. 
CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF to Play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Beginning This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2023
Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, will play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company.
SirusXM's Seth Rudestsky And Tony Award-Winner Beth Leavel Come To Theatre By The Sea July 31
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is thrilled to welcome back SiriusXM Radio's Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Concert Series featuring Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel on Monday, July 31 at 7:30 pm for one show only.
THE GRINCH is Coming to Steal Christmas in Providence at PPAC This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2023
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will present Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical for 10 performances at PPAC from Tuesday, November 28 to Sunday, December 3, 2023.
PPAC Finale Performances Of NEXT STOP BROADWAY Are Free And Open To The Public
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that the finale performances of Next Stop BROADWAY on Friday, July 28 at 5P and Friday, August 4 at 5P will once again be open to the public. Admission will be FREE; tickets will not be required.
Review: THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea
by Jay Pateakos - July 18, 2023
What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea? I generally don’t get into love stories all that much-just a general preference-but Theatre By The Sea’s third entry into its 90th season, “The Bodyguard: The Musical” was so much more.
Tickets Go On Sale For MRS. DOUBTFIRE at PPAC This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
 The Providence Performing Arts Center announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MRS. DOUBTFIRE will go on sale this Thursday, July 20 at 10A.  MRS. DOUBTFIRE visits PPAC October 17 – 22, 2023.
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For The Tony Award-winning Revival of COMPANY at PPAC
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets for the thrilling Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will go on sale on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10AM.

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