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Mur's WONDERS OF THE WATER Premieres In March At Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2022
wild project's 2022 Wild Culture initiative continues with WONDERS OF THE WATER, created, composed, and directed by Mur and choreographed by Hannah Cullen. WONDERS OF THE WATER begins performances on Thursday, March 10 for a limited engagement through Saturday, March 12.
Everyone's Invited To THE PROM At Providence Performing Arts Center, March 8 - 13
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
Everyone's invited to the national tour of the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical, THE PROM, playing the Providence Performing Arts Center from March 8 – 13, 2022!
The Providence Performing Arts Center Presents NNEXT STOP BROADWAY: Where You Create The Magic On Stage, July 18
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2022
The Next Stop BROADWAY  program, presented by the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), will take place at PPAC (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), Monday through Friday, July 18 – 22, 2022. Next Stop BROADWAY registrations and scholarship applications open tomorrow, February 9; visit ppacri.org/nextstopbroadway to learn more. 
Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Return To The Providence Performing Arts Center, June 12
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2022
Ringo Starr has revealed the updated All Starr Band itinerary and line up for his upcoming Spring tour this May and June 2022.
The Community Players Present World Premiere A TREE FALLS IN BROOKLINE Opening February 18
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Rhode Island's oldest community theater, The Community Players, currently celebrating their 100th season, is proud to present the world premiere of A Tree Falls in Brookline, by local Rhode Island award-winning playwright David Christner from February 18 – 27, 2022.
PPAC Launches AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN-Inspired “Who Lifts You Up?” Campaign
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Do you have someone in your life who “lifts you up” when you are feeling low? They could be a friend, a romantic partner, a parent, a sibling, or even a pet!
BWW Review: The Gamm's AN OCTOROON Is Not To Be Missed
by Andria Tieman - February 02, 2022
In AN OCTOROON, Jacobs-Jenkins seems to delight in taking audiences on a shock-and-awe tour through America’s history and present. In turns horrifying and hilarious, this work manages to elicit almost every emotion a human being can feel as it burrows into your psyche.
BWW Review: Triumphant JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Providence Performing Arts Center
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - January 28, 2022
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR landed at the Providence Performing Arts Center this week as part of its 50th anniversary tour, and the show does not disappoint. Originally scheduled to visit Providence in 2020, the tour was cut short and delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, however, its return was triumphant and well worth the wait. The familiar tale, set against the final weeks of the life of Jesus Christ and told through the eyes of Judas, features some modern design embellishments that succeed in updating the look of the show without altering the outstanding original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, all while allowing the actors’ performances to shine.
Comedian Bert Kreischer Adds Second Show at PPAC in April
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
Due to popular demand, award-winning comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer has added a second show at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:30P, as part of his Berty Boy Relapse Tour. Bert's first PPAC performance starts at 7P on Friday, April 1.
August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN To Run At Trinity Rep Beginning in February
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
Trinity Repertory Company's next production in the 2021-22 Season is August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, the first play chronologically in the iconic playwright's American Century Cycle. Directed by resident company member Jude Sandy, Gem of the Ocean features a multigenerational cast of local artists.
Photos: First Look At THE FLOATING WORLD By Andy Russ
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
The Floating World, a new one-man-show from Wilbury Theatre Group resident artist Andy Russ, opens Jan. 27 at the Wilbury Theatre Group Performance Space at WaterFire Arts Center.
Manning Jordan's VAPE LORD Launches Wild Project's2022 Wild Culture Initiative
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
wild project launches their 2022 Wild Culture initiative with VAPE LORD, written and performed by Manning Jordan, on Saturday, February 5 at 8 p.m.
Community Players to Hold MAMMA MIA! Auditions
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
Rhode Island's oldest community theater, The Community Players, currently celebrating their 100th season, will hold auditions for their spring musical Mamma Mia! on Sunday, January 30 from 1-4pm and 6-9pm with callbacks on Thursday, February 3 from 6-9pm at Jenks Auditorium, 350 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI, (across from McCoy Stadium). Sign-in will begin at 12:30 pm and 5:30pm.
DAVID DEAN BOTTRELL MAKES LOVE: A ONE-MAN SHOW Postpones To April
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
David Dean Bottrell Makes Love: A One-Man Show, written by David Dean Bottrell and directed by Guy Stroman, featuring additional never-heard-before stories, comes to NYC's Triad Theater in April.
Photos: First Look at Andy Russ in THE FLOATING WORLD At Wilbury
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2022
A smidgeon of Twain, a splash of haiku, and a hint of lunar conspiracy, served up on a bed of mixed metaphor and frogs—The Floating World, a new one-man-show by Wilbury Theatre Group Resident Artist Andy Russ that is equal parts pantomime and performance art, presents a series of multimedia meditations on the elusivity of the human experience and the languages with which we try to explain it.
The Granite Theatre Announces Erin Sousa-Stanley as New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2022
The Granite Theatre has announced the hiring of their new artistic director Erin Sousa-Stanley. Erin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and is passionate about becoming a leader in the community of Westerly. 
RI Philharmonic Presents Violinist Benjamin Beilman & Students From The RI Philharmonic Music School Next Week!
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off 2022 with rousing performances of Beethoven's  Fifth, helmed by Maestro Bramwell Tovey, featuring violinist Benjamin Beilman on Friday, January  21st and Saturday, January 22nd at The VETS.
RI Philharmonic to Present SCHEHEREZADE!
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2022
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present Scheherazade! conducted by Lina Gonzalez-Granados. The program also includes Gabriela Lena Frank's Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra and Barber's Cello Concerto, featuring cellist Oliver Herbert (Saturday only).
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Awards - January 13, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Newport Classical Reschedules Daniel Del Pino Concert; Announces Booster Requirement
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2022
After careful consideration, Newport Classical has rescheduled its January 21 concert featuring Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino for June 3, 2022. Tickets for the original concert date will be valid for the new date.
RISE To Present All-Youth Production, A GRIMM MYSTERY
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble has announced its annual all-youth RISE JR production, A Grimm Mystery, written and directed by RISE JR Director Shannon McMillan. For the first time ever at RISE, admission will be free for children 10 and under.
Wilbury Group Announces World Premiere Of THE FLOATING WORLD
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Wilbury Theatre Group will present The Floating World, a world premiere from Wilbury Theatre Group Resident Artist Andy Russ - January 27 through February 5 at the Wilbury Theatre Group Performance Space at WaterFire Arts Center.
FirstWorks And WaterFire Join Forces To Celebrate New Work By Daniel Bernard Roumain
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts, announced a new date for 'The Telling,' an extraordinary multimedia performance by renowned composer, violinist and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), originally scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022 at WaterFire Arts Center.
$24 Rush Seats Announced for RENT - 25TH Anniversary Farewell Tour at PPAC
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
The Providence Performing Arts Center announced today that a limited number of rush seats will be available for $24 ($20 + a $4 per ticket restoration charge) for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical.
PPAC and WPRI 12, In Partnership With The Rhode Island Blood Center, Host A Winter Blood Drive Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and WPRI 12, in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10A to 3P in PPAC's Grand Lobby at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903.

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