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AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to PPAC This February

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is Coming to PPAC This February

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 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 Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre to Present AN OCTOROON

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre to Present AN OCTOROON

by BWW News Desk — January 3, 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.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

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.
West Bay Community Theater to Hold Auditions for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSI

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).
AN OCTOROON to be Presented at The Gamm Theatre

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.
BWW Review: CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE at Providence Performing Arts Center

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.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

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.
BWW Review: FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE'S ALL NEW NUTCRACKER

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.
FirstWorks to Present Angélique Kidjo At The Vets

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.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; The Players at Barker Playhouse'

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.
Bramwell Tovey Named Principal Conductor & Artistic Director Of RI Philharmonic Orche

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.
Festival Ballet Providence Presents All New Production Of THE NUTCRACKER

Festival Ballet Providence Presents All New Production Of THE NUTCRACKER

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 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.
Fourth Performance Added For CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE at PPAC

Fourth Performance Added For CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE at PPAC

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 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).
Wilbury Theatre Group Receives Transformative Grant From The Champlin Foundation �

Wilbury Theatre Group Receives Transformative Grant From The Champlin Foundation       

by BWW News Desk — December 7, 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 electr
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents HANDEL'S MESSIAH 

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents HANDEL'S MESSIAH 

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 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 LINDS

The Providence Performing Arts Center Announces VIP Experience Giveaway for THE LINDSEY STIRLING CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

by BWW News Desk — December 6, 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!

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; First Stats Announced!

by BWW — December 6, 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

BWW Review: HAMILTON Returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center

by Erica Cataldi-Roberts — December 2, 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.
BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Gamm Theatre

BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Gamm Theatre

by Jay Pateakos — December 1, 2021
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.
FirstWorks to Present Daniel Bernard Roumain's THE TELLING

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.
PPAC Announces Five Schools Selected For Disney Musicals In Schools Program

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.
PPAC President And CEO J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton Named A 'Driving Force' By Providence Bu

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.
Voting Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards - Including In Person & St

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.
#HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON at PPAC

#HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON at PPAC

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2021
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Providence Performing Arts Center announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, November 30 in Providence at PPAC.
Fourth Performance Added For CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Due To Popular Demand

Fourth Performance Added For CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Due To Popular Demand

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 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).

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