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Taylor Tomlinson Adds Second Show at The VETS in Providence

Taylor Tomlinson Adds Second Show at The VETS in Providence

by BWW News Desk — August 17, 2022
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson announced that she will play a second show at The VETS on Saturday, October 8 at 9:30pm.
DESCRIBE THE NIGHT By Rajiv Joseph Announced At The Gamm Theatre

DESCRIBE THE NIGHT By Rajiv Joseph Announced At The Gamm Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2022
Describe The Night by Rajiv Joseph and directed by Tony Estrella will run from September 15-October 9 at The Gamm Theatre.
Cast Announced For F*CK7THGRADE At Wild Project

Cast Announced For F*CK7THGRADE At Wild Project

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2022
wild project (Ana Mari de Quesada, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to present F*ck7thGrade, music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf.
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre to Open Season 38 with DESCRIBE THE NIGHT in Septem

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre to Open Season 38 with DESCRIBE THE NIGHT in September

by BWW News Desk — August 16, 2022
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will open Season 38 with Describe the Night, Rajiv Joseph’s epic and timely play exploring the fraught relationship between observation and truth, storytelling and history, and the shaping of reality.
TOOTISE Comes to PPAC in October

TOOTISE Comes to PPAC in October

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2022
TOOTSIE, the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited one-week engagement from Tuesday, October 25  to Sunday, October 30, 2022.
JIMMY AND CAROLYN Sets August 29 South County Film Premiere Date 

JIMMY AND CAROLYN Sets August 29 South County Film Premiere Date 

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2022
”Jimmy and Carolyn”, James Andrew Walsh's new comedy starring two-time Tony nominee and TV/Broadway star Mary Beth Peil (Dawson's Creek, The Good Wife,  HALSTON, Broadway's Anastasia) and TV/Broadway star Gregory Harrison (911,  Chesapeake Shores, Trapper John M.
Casting Announced For LES MISERABLES at PPAC

Casting Announced For LES MISERABLES at PPAC

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2022
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, has been announced.
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at The Colonial Theatre

Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at The Colonial Theatre

by John McDaid — August 11, 2022
Over its 70-year history, Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' has been staged in many venues, but Colonial Theatre's current production offers a most congenial outdoor setting in Westerly's Wilcox Park.
Former Rhode Island Philharmonic Music Director Larry Rachleff Has Passed Away

Former Rhode Island Philharmonic Music Director Larry Rachleff Has Passed Away

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2022
Larry Rachleff, former Music Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, passed away on  August 8th in Houston, TX.
Six Time Tony Award-Winner KINKY BOOTS Opens At Theatre By The Sea, August 17

Six Time Tony Award-Winner KINKY BOOTS Opens At Theatre By The Sea, August 17

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2022
In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney will present the six time Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, which will be presented from August 17 – September 11, 2022.
Ray LaMontagne With Special Guest Lily Meola Come to PPAC in November

Ray LaMontagne With Special Guest Lily Meola Come to PPAC in November

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2022
Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:30P, as part of The MONOVISION Tour.
Tickets Go On Sale For MEAN GIRLS at PPAC This Week

Tickets Go On Sale For MEAN GIRLS at PPAC This Week

by BWW News Desk — August 9, 2022
Single tickets for the First National Tour of Mean Girls — the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film—will go on sale on Thursday, August 11 at 10A for its engagement at the Providence Performin
Ukrainian Quartet DakhaBrakha Brings Urgent Global Message To Providence: “No War.

Ukrainian Quartet DakhaBrakha Brings Urgent Global Message To Providence: “No War. Stop Putin.”

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2022
FirstWorks, a Providence-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, presented Ukrainian indie-folk quartet DakhaBrakha at Providence's The Strand Ballroom & Theatre on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
MEN ON BOATS Comes to Contemporary Theater Company Beginning This Week

MEN ON BOATS Comes to Contemporary Theater Company Beginning This Week

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2022
Ten explorers, four boats, and one mission: to map the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Zach Williams Comes to the VETS in Providence in October

Zach Williams Comes to the VETS in Providence in October

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2022
Multi-GRAMMY and GMA Dove Award  winning artist and songwriter Zach Williams will continue his headlining tour this fall.
JIMMY AND CAROLYN Starring Gregory Harrison And Mary Beth Peil Sets Its World Premier

JIMMY AND CAROLYN Starring Gregory Harrison And Mary Beth Peil Sets Its World Premiere

by Grace Cutler — August 6, 2022
James Andrew Walsh's new film based on his 2017 play of the same name.
The Gottabees Plan To Perform GO HOME TINY MONSTER At Theatre by The Sea This Month

The Gottabees Plan To Perform GO HOME TINY MONSTER At Theatre by The Sea This Month

by Grace Cutler — August 5, 2022
Owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced The Gottabees and their delightful production of Go Home Tiny Monster to Theatre by The Sea on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 10:00 am and 12 noon.
Photos: Get an Inside Look at The 2022 Providence Fringe Festival

Photos: Get an Inside Look at The 2022 Providence Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2022
The 2022 Providence Fringe Festival was presented July 17-30.
Maestra Tania Miller Named Interim Principal Conductor Of RI Philharmonic Orchestra &

Maestra Tania Miller Named Interim Principal Conductor Of RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2022
Maestra Tania Miller will step in as Interim Principal Conductor for the RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School following the passing of Maestro Bramwell Tovey.
LES MISERABLES On Sale At Providence Performing Arts Center, August 3

LES MISERABLES On Sale At Providence Performing Arts Center, August 3

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2022
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISERABLES, will go on sale on Wednesday, August 3 at 10A for its engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) November 15 – 20, 2022.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS is Coming to The VETS in Providence in October

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS is Coming to The VETS in Providence in October

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2022
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at The VETS in Providence on October 6 at 7:30pm, following the release of his
Feature: Contemporary Theatre Company Cuts Ribbon On New Space

Feature: Contemporary Theatre Company Cuts Ribbon On New Space

by John McDaid — July 28, 2022
Wakefield's Contemporary Theater Company held a grand opening July 28 for a new theatrical space overlooking the Saugatucket River.
JUNK By Ayad Akhtar Announced At Burbage Theatre Co

JUNK By Ayad Akhtar Announced At Burbage Theatre Co

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2022
After years of anticipation, Burbage Theatre Co closes their 10th season with the New England premiere Ayad Akhtar's award-winning Junk, running August 18 - September 11.
Photos: First Look at Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA At Theatre By The Sea

Photos: First Look at Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA At Theatre By The Sea

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2022
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is currently running at Theatre By The Sea through August 13.
Trinity Repertory Company Announces New Resident Company Member

Trinity Repertory Company Announces New Resident Company Member

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2022
Trinity Repertory Company announces that longtime collaborator Jackie Davis will join the theater's resident artistic company.

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