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Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Contemporary Theater Company
by John McDaid - July 17, 2023
What did our critic think of THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Contemporary Theater Company?
Theatre By The Sea to Host 90th Anniversary BIG BARN BASH
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Cast Set and Sale Date Revealed For FUNNY GIRL at PPAC
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2023
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, launches its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited one-week engagement from September 9 - 16, 2023.
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Comes to Contemporary Theater Company This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2023
Hold onto your ruffs and doublets because the Contemporary Theater Company is about to unleash a whirlwind of hilarity with their production of William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.
DOO-WOPP HALL OF FAME OF AMERICA Returns To Theatre By The Sea This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, they will welcome back members of the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America on Monday, July 24 at 7:30 pm.
Review: AIRNESS at Contemporary Theater Company
by Christopher Verleger - July 07, 2023
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about air guitar? Now try to imagine a national championship with actual stage performances and musical accompaniment. Who would ever do such a thing—and why?
Bilingual The Great Gatsby Adaptation LA LUZ VERDE to Tour Rhode Island This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Rhode Island Latino Arts, in association with Trinity Repertory Company, will present La Luz Verde, the latest production by its bilingual community theater program Teatro en El Verano (Theater in the Summer).
Theatre By The Sea's 90th Anniversary Continues With THE BODYGUARD On July 12
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney will present the romantic thriller The Bodyguard, which will be presented from July 12 – August 5, 2023.
Theatre By The Sea Announces 2023 Children's Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2023
In celebration of 90 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea's 2023 Children's Festival. Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August.
Trinity Repertory Company Names New Board Chair and Trustees
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
On June 13, 2023, the Board of Trustees at Trinity Repertory Company elected a new chair, Kibbe Reilly, and four new members: Cheryl Clarkin, Esq., Kevin Matta, Michael Sweeney, and Stephen Thorne. 
Leigh Scarritt Directs RIDE THE CYCLONE for Trinity Theatre Company Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Trinity Theatre Company continues their 11th Grown Up Stage (GUS) season under the guidance of Artistic Director, Sean Boyd with Ride The Cyclone, The Musical, directed by Miss Leigh Scarritt. Book, music and lyrics are by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The production runs from July 21st - August 12th.
Poppy Champlin, Doreen Collins and Frank O'Donnell Will Host Late Night Cabaret At Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Theatre By The Sea will welcome three of Rhode Island's most popular comedians, Poppy Champlin, Doreen Collins, and Frank O'Donnell as the hosts of the Late Night Cabaret, held at the theatre's on-site restaurant, Bravo By The Sea.
Wilbury Theatre Group Reveals 2023/24 Main Series Season
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Productions include the include the world premiere of JaMario Stills' 22/16: The Remix of a Global Experiment, the return of Indecent from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, the Rhode Island premiere of Taylor Mac's Hir, Hansol Jung's Wolf Play and the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical Once, with book by Edna Walsh and music/lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová.
Photos: First Look at BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, currently running at Theatre By The Sea through July 8.
Review: Timely, powerful INCIDENT AT VICHY at Head Trick Theatre
by John McDaid - June 19, 2023
Arthur Miller's 1964 drama explores how fascism paralyzed even those who considered resistance; this production at the Head Trick Theatre strips the play to its bones, focuses on the characters, and delivers a visceral punch.
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Shines at Theatre By The Sea
by Andria Tieman - June 18, 2023
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is both a fantastic showcase for the staggering amount of famous songs King and Goffin wrote together, and an interesting look into one of the aspects of the music industry that doesn’t get as much attention–the music factory of the Brill Building in New York. 
Chris Distefano Comes To The VETS in November With RIGHT INTENTION, WRONG MOVE
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Comedian Chris Distefano brings his Right Intention, Wrong Move Tour to The VETS in Providence on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Eddie B's TEACHERS ONLY Comedy Tour Comes To The VETS in November
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Comedian and teacher Eddie B brings his Teachers Only Comedy Tour to The VETS in Providence on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
AIRNESS Comes to The Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Looking for some fun and joy this summer with a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll? Things will be epically rocking at Airness by Chelsea Marcantel, set to captivate audiences at The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield from June 23 to July 15.
Photos: First Look At The Rhode Premiere of Lolita Chakrabarti's RED VELVET
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Only five performances remain of the Burbage Theatre Co's RI premiere production of Lolita Chakrabarti's RED VELVET, directed by Jackie Davis, starring JāQuan Malik Jones as Ira Aldridge. See photos from the show.
Review: RED VELVET At Burbage Theatre Company
by Charlotte Buecheler - June 14, 2023
What did our critic think of RED VELVET AT BURBAGE THEATRE COMPANY?
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Tour Comes to PPAC
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
An all-new national tour is coming the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 4P which will bring fans a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Monday Evening Concerts Series At Theatre By The Sea Begin This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2023 summer schedule for the Monday Evening Concert Series, which will be held on select Mondays throughout the season.
Rhythm & Roots Music, Dance, And Food Festival to Take Place Labor Day Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
The 25th Rhythm & Roots Music, Dance, and Food Festival will feature headliners Greensky Bluegrass, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and Dumpstaphunk, who will join more than 20 other bands at Ninigret Park over Labor Day weekend.
Theatre By The Sea's 90th Anniversary Continues with BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney will present the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which will be presented from June 14 – July 8, 2023.

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