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Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
FirstWorks Commissions Four Performance Projects From Rhode Island Artists
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
FirstWorks has announced the winners of its Fall 2020 call for local artist proposals; the organization will fund four performance projects to be showcased in 2021. The selected artists represent a range of disciplines including dance, music, and theater.
The Wilbury Group Announces CONSTELLATIONS Outdoors       
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
The Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire Providence presents a special outdoor, COVID-safe return engagement of Constellations by Nick Payne, December 3 – 19.  Performed outdoors, under the stars, this is a remarkable way to experience the cosmic production that Motif Magazine calls, “An enjoyable, profound, thoughtful and intriguing exploration of, well, everything.” 
Broadway Shows Will Not Perform At PPAC From January Through June 2021
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), announced today via a brief PPAC video that due to the national touring industry's decision to reset national tours and schedules this winter through the late fall of 2021,  PPAC will not be presenting national Broadway tours or any Broadway shows from this January through June 2021 as previously announced.
Trinity Rep A CHRISTMAS CAROL Free Streaming Begins December 17
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
Trinity Rep's free, on-demand digital production of A Christmas Carol will begin streaming at noon (EST) on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Blackstone River Theatre Presents Virtual Homecoming Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
What would have been Blackstone River Theatre's 21st Homecoming Concert this year, celebrating its 20th year of programming, will now be the venue's first self-produced online concert! 
Blackstone River Theatre Presents Virtual Concert With Matthew Byrne
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Blackstone River Theatre will present award-winning traditional singer and guitarist Matthew Byrne for a special Youtube live-streamed performance on November 22, at 7 p.m.
Family and Friends Celebrated the Life of NEA Jazz Master Stanley Crouch at Minton's
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
A small group of family and friends gathered Monday at the historic Minton's Playhouse in Harlem to celebrate the life of Stanley Crouch, the 74-year old author, journalist, critic, playwright, poet and NEA Jazz Master who died in New York September 16 following a long illness.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Amica Sponsors Trinity Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2020
Amica Insurance has signed on as the Supporting Sponsor of Trinity Rep's 2020 production of A Christmas Carol, renewing their longtime support for the holiday tradition.
PPAC Announces 'Phantastic' Halloween Treat
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and their newly announced house organist Peter Krasinski are giving patrons a 'phantastic' Halloween treat! Mr. Krasinski will be accompanying the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on PPAC's Mighty Wurlitzer.
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Extension Announced for FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE (FLORES DE FUEGO Y UNA MAQUINA DEL TIEMPO)
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
The Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire Providence have announced additional performances of FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE (FLORES DE FUEGO Y UNA MAQUINA DEL TIEMPO), now running through Saturday, October 24.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Photo Flash: First Look At FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2020
The Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire Providence present the second performance collaboration between the two arts organizations, FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE (FLORES DE FUEGO Y UNA MÁQUINA DEL TIEMPO), presented October 1-17.
Granite Theatre Presents TRIFLES Virtual Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2020
Judy George directs Trifles at Granite Theatre. 
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
VIDEO: Epic Theatre Company Presents HOMEWORK HELP WITH TWINKLE TOES TINA
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Epic Theatre Company has launched its new show, Homework Help with Twinkle Toes Tina.
Klavier Hall and Luce Group Announce Fall Festival Streaming Series At Klavier Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Klavier Hall and Luce Group today announced the Fall Festival season of streaming concerts at Klavier Hall, 790 11th Avenue, New York, New York 10019. All Concerts will stream online at klavierhall.com.
The Gamm To Delay Season 36 Until Fall 2021
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) announces that it will delay the opening of its Season 36 subscription season until fall 2021. With the previously planned 5-play lineup on hold, the organization will focus its efforts on virtual programming and education initiatives, as well furthering its commitment to becoming a more just, equitable, and inclusive organization.
Epic Theatre Company Announces Over 5 Million Reached With Digital Content
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
Epic Theatre Company announces after six months of curating a rotation of digital programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its social media engagement numbers have shattered new records and its content has reached over five million people across Rhode Island and all over the world.
The Assembly Theatre Brings A Socially Distanced Art Festival To Their Window In October
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
Following their Covid-19 mandated shut down back in March of 2020, The Assembly Theatre has announced its first live performance event in 6 months  THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY FESIVAL running from October 7 a?" October 31 2020.
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Return With Innovative Virtual Offerings
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
The Rhode Island Philharmonic returns with new, innovative virtual and live offerings for the Orchestra and Music School.  In these unprecedented times, the presence of music in people's lives is more important than ever.  For this reason, The Rhode Island Philharmonic will continue its mission to enrich and transform the state and the region through great music performance and education. 
The Wilbury Group + WaterFire Providence Announce FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
The Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire Providence announce the second performance collaboration between the two arts organizations, FIRE FLOWERS AND A TIME MACHINE (FLORES DE FUEGO Y UNA MÁQUINA DEL TIEMPO), presented October 1-17.
Peter Krasinski Announced as PPAC's House Organist
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), has announced that world-renowned organist and silent film accompanist Peter Krasinski will be the Theatre's House Organist. Mr. Krasinski will be PPAC's first house organist in 22 years.

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Into the Woods in Rhode Island Into the Woods
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The Lion King in Rhode Island The Lion King
Providence Performing Arts Center (5/20 - 6/7)
Machinal in Rhode Island Machinal
Ballet RI Black Box Theater (5/7 - 5/10)
Made on Hope in Rhode Island Made on Hope
Ballet RI Black Box Theater (2/7 - 2/20)
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Providence Performing Arts Center (5/5 - 5/10)
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