PPAC's Community Outreach Committee Announces ARTS Scholarships 2022 Program
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2022 program will be available on Friday, January 7, 2022; applications will then be accepted until Friday, March 4, 2022 at 4P.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2022 program will be available on Friday, January 7, 2022; applications will then be accepted until Friday, March 4, 2022 at 4P.
RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR Comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Ring in the New Year with the RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR when it comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for five performances only, January 14 – 16, 2022. The Providence engagement of RENT is part of the Encore Series.
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2022
Ring in the New Year with the RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR when it comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for five performances only, January 14 – 16, 2022. The Providence engagement of RENT is part of the Encore Series.
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to PPAC This February
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will play the Providence Performing Arts Center Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The musical production is set at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, RI.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will play the Providence Performing Arts Center Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The musical production is set at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, RI.
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre to Present AN OCTOROON
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will stage Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ An Octoroon, promising audiences an explosive theatrical experience to jump-start the new year. Both old and new, An Octoroon reinterprets a famous Victorian melodrama as an audaciously theatrical and sometimes shocking examination of race and representation in America.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will stage Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ An Octoroon, promising audiences an explosive theatrical experience to jump-start the new year. Both old and new, An Octoroon reinterprets a famous Victorian melodrama as an audaciously theatrical and sometimes shocking examination of race and representation in America.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote 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.
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote 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.
West Bay Community Theater to Hold Auditions for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
West Bay Community Theater will hold auditions for its May, 2022 production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical on Monday, January 24th (7-9pm) and Saturday, January 29th (Noon-3pm).
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
West Bay Community Theater will hold auditions for its May, 2022 production of The Great American Trailer Park Musical on Monday, January 24th (7-9pm) and Saturday, January 29th (Noon-3pm).
AN OCTOROON to be Presented at The Gamm Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
Judge Peyton is dead and his plantation, Terrebonne, is in financial ruins. Peyton’s handsome nephew George arrives as heir apparent and quickly falls in love with Zoe, a beautiful, one-eighth black “octoroon.” But the evil overseer, M’Closky, has other plans for both Terrebonne and Zoe.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
Judge Peyton is dead and his plantation, Terrebonne, is in financial ruins. Peyton’s handsome nephew George arrives as heir apparent and quickly falls in love with Zoe, a beautiful, one-eighth black “octoroon.” But the evil overseer, M’Closky, has other plans for both Terrebonne and Zoe.
BWW Review: CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - December 22, 2021
When typically going into a theatre performance, you have either seen the play before or heard about it in some way so you go in with certain expectations. The great thing about 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' was, with never seeing a performance, we had no idea what we were in for, a visually stunning performance that proved to be magical.
by Jay Pateakos - December 22, 2021
When typically going into a theatre performance, you have either seen the play before or heard about it in some way so you go in with certain expectations. The great thing about 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' was, with never seeing a performance, we had no idea what we were in for, a visually stunning performance that proved to be magical.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for 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.
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for 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.
BWW Review: FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE'S ALL NEW NUTCRACKER
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - December 19, 2021
Festival Ballet Providence’s new version of THE NUTCRACKER contains new sets, new costumes, new roles, new choreography, and even a new venue, but retains its charm while being exactly the shake-up this Rhode Island tradition needed.
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - December 19, 2021
Festival Ballet Providence’s new version of THE NUTCRACKER contains new sets, new costumes, new roles, new choreography, and even a new venue, but retains its charm while being exactly the shake-up this Rhode Island tradition needed.
FirstWorks to Present Angélique Kidjo At The Vets
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Members of the community are invited to attend, and Media are welcome to cover a radiant concert performance by Angélique Kidjo on February 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at The VETS.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Members of the community are invited to attend, and Media are welcome to cover a radiant concert performance by Angélique Kidjo on February 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at The VETS.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; The Players at Barker Playhouse's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
Bramwell Tovey Named Principal Conductor & Artistic Director Of RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School has announced that Maestro Bramwell Tovey has committed to a new, five-year contract with the expanded title of Principal Conductor and Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School has announced that Maestro Bramwell Tovey has committed to a new, five-year contract with the expanded title of Principal Conductor and Artistic Director.
Festival Ballet Providence Presents All New Production Of THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is excited to present an all-new version of its annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker, featuring new sets, costumes, choreography in a new venue. For the first time, the ballet will be performed at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (“The Vets”) offering twice as many performances as in years past, giving audiences more opportunities to enjoy the show, one that has delighted generations of audiences in Providence since 1978.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is excited to present an all-new version of its annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker, featuring new sets, costumes, choreography in a new venue. For the first time, the ballet will be performed at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (“The Vets”) offering twice as many performances as in years past, giving audiences more opportunities to enjoy the show, one that has delighted generations of audiences in Providence since 1978.
Fourth Performance Added For CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE at PPAC
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
By popular demand, a fourth performance of CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE has been added on Saturday, December 18 at 11A at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the PPAC stage on Friday, December 17 at 7:30P and on Saturday, December 18 at 11A, 3P, and 7:30P.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
By popular demand, a fourth performance of CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE has been added on Saturday, December 18 at 11A at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the PPAC stage on Friday, December 17 at 7:30P and on Saturday, December 18 at 11A, 3P, and 7:30P.
Wilbury Theatre Group Receives Transformative Grant From The Champlin Foundation
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
Wilbury Theatre Group is among The Champlin Foundation's latest round of grantees and has received a grant of $185,745 to fund the build-out of a new performance space at WaterFire Arts Center, including the soundproofing of the flexible black box theater, backstage renovations, and necessary electrical and HVAC modifications. The Champlin Foundation supports the capital needs of Rhode Island non-profits -- funding that is often the hardest to raise.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2021
Wilbury Theatre Group is among The Champlin Foundation's latest round of grantees and has received a grant of $185,745 to fund the build-out of a new performance space at WaterFire Arts Center, including the soundproofing of the flexible black box theater, backstage renovations, and necessary electrical and HVAC modifications. The Champlin Foundation supports the capital needs of Rhode Island non-profits -- funding that is often the hardest to raise.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents HANDEL'S MESSIAH
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra ushers in the holiday season with a beloved masterpiece, Handel's Messiah, on Sunday, December 12th at 3pm at The VETS.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra ushers in the holiday season with a beloved masterpiece, Handel's Messiah, on Sunday, December 12th at 3pm at The VETS.
The Providence Performing Arts Center Announces VIP Experience Giveaway for THE LINDSEY STIRLING CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Providence Performing Arts Center and Lindsey Stirling are offering a special limited time “Very Merry Christmas” VIP Experience giveaway for Lindsey's concert, The Lindsey Stirling Christmas Program, on Tuesday, December 14 at 8P.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2021
The Providence Performing Arts Center and Lindsey Stirling are offering a special limited time “Very Merry Christmas” VIP Experience giveaway for Lindsey's concert, The Lindsey Stirling Christmas Program, on Tuesday, December 14 at 8P.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
BWW Review: HAMILTON Returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - December 02, 2021
In a recent interview with CNBC, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the highly acclaimed composer and lyricist of HAMILTON, stated how the live show is as popular as ever due to the filmed stage version that has been available on Disney+ since July 2020. That certainly seemed to be true on Wednesday evening, based on the nearly full Providence Performing Arts Center auditorium and enthusiastic response of the audience as Hamilton’s Philip Tour began its approximate 2-week stint in Rhode Island.
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - December 02, 2021
In a recent interview with CNBC, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the highly acclaimed composer and lyricist of HAMILTON, stated how the live show is as popular as ever due to the filmed stage version that has been available on Disney+ since July 2020. That certainly seemed to be true on Wednesday evening, based on the nearly full Providence Performing Arts Center auditorium and enthusiastic response of the audience as Hamilton’s Philip Tour began its approximate 2-week stint in Rhode Island.
BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Gamm Theatre
by Jay Pateakos - December 01, 2021
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.....a perfect time for a perfect holiday performance
by Jay Pateakos - December 01, 2021
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.....a perfect time for a perfect holiday performance
FirstWorks to Present Daniel Bernard Roumain's THE TELLING
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
FirstWorks will present renowned composer, violinist and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and 'The Telling' at 8 p.m. on January 22, 2022 at WaterFire Arts Center. 'The Telling' is a new collection of his original compositions with instrumental solos, dance and chamber music - each exploring the question: how can we, the living, honor the lost?
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2021
FirstWorks will present renowned composer, violinist and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and 'The Telling' at 8 p.m. on January 22, 2022 at WaterFire Arts Center. 'The Telling' is a new collection of his original compositions with instrumental solos, dance and chamber music - each exploring the question: how can we, the living, honor the lost?
PPAC Announces Five Schools Selected For Disney Musicals In Schools Program
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
The Providence Performing Arts Center is has announced the five schools that have been selected to participate in the 2021 - 2022 Disney Musicals in Schools program.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2021
The Providence Performing Arts Center is has announced the five schools that have been selected to participate in the 2021 - 2022 Disney Musicals in Schools program.
PPAC President And CEO J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton Named A 'Driving Force' By Providence Business News
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
Providence Business News has recognized J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center, as one of 35 “Driving Forces” in the Rhode Island business community.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
Providence Business News has recognized J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center, as one of 35 “Driving Forces” in the Rhode Island business community.
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards - Including In Person & Streaming Categories!
by BWW Staff - November 22, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
by BWW Staff - November 22, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open 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.
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Machinal
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Machinal
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Made on Hope
Ballet RI Black Box Theater (2/7 - 2/20) | |
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The Nutcracker
The Vets (12/19 - 12/28)
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The Lion King
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