Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Rhode Island Theatres are represented!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Rhode Island Theatres are represented!
Brown Arts Initiative And The Center For The Study Of Slavery And Justice Present Edouard Duval-Carrié Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
The Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ) and the Brown Arts Initiative (BAI) at Brown University will showcase the work of internationally acclaimed Haitian American artist Edouard Duval-Carrié this fall. The exhibition of major works created since 2017 is curated by Anthony Bogues, CSSJ Director and Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory Professor of Africana Studies at Brown.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
The Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ) and the Brown Arts Initiative (BAI) at Brown University will showcase the work of internationally acclaimed Haitian American artist Edouard Duval-Carrié this fall. The exhibition of major works created since 2017 is curated by Anthony Bogues, CSSJ Director and Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory Professor of Africana Studies at Brown.
Gamm Presents A Warm, 'Wonderful' Holiday Treat For The Family
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) celebrates the holiday season with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling, this family friendly play is set in a radio studio on a snowy Christmas Eve in 1946, with radio personalities retelling the redemptive story of George Bailey. Damon Kiely, chair of performance for The Theater School at Chicago's DePaul University, makes his Gamm directorial debut transposing the movie classic from screen to stage, as if it were a live radio broadcast. A cast of 7 actors play multiple characters, with radio jingles and an onstage Foley artist creating real-time sound effects.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) celebrates the holiday season with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling, this family friendly play is set in a radio studio on a snowy Christmas Eve in 1946, with radio personalities retelling the redemptive story of George Bailey. Damon Kiely, chair of performance for The Theater School at Chicago's DePaul University, makes his Gamm directorial debut transposing the movie classic from screen to stage, as if it were a live radio broadcast. A cast of 7 actors play multiple characters, with radio jingles and an onstage Foley artist creating real-time sound effects.
Photo Flash: WomensWork Presents LAST LISTS OF MY MAD MOTHER
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
Lynne Collinson, WomensWork's Creative Director says, “Last Lists of My Mad Mother, ticks all the boxes for the type of play WomensWork wants to explore: a well written script, meaningful material, and a story told from a woman's point-of-view that features women over the age of 40 – an underserved on-stage demographic. The play takes us on an emotional journey of discovery that's ultimately simple, true, and relevant for anyone who has been a caregiver or watched the decline of a loved one.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
Lynne Collinson, WomensWork's Creative Director says, “Last Lists of My Mad Mother, ticks all the boxes for the type of play WomensWork wants to explore: a well written script, meaningful material, and a story told from a woman's point-of-view that features women over the age of 40 – an underserved on-stage demographic. The play takes us on an emotional journey of discovery that's ultimately simple, true, and relevant for anyone who has been a caregiver or watched the decline of a loved one.
Epic Theatre Company Hosts World Premiere of PAINT
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2019
This November, Epic Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Paint written by Artistic Director Kevin Broccoli (American Drag, Marshall), co-directed by Broccoli and Lauren Katherine Pothier, and featuring a powerhouse cast of actresses. The play spans hundreds of thousands of years as it looks at one artist over the course of human history simply trying to paint.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2019
This November, Epic Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Paint written by Artistic Director Kevin Broccoli (American Drag, Marshall), co-directed by Broccoli and Lauren Katherine Pothier, and featuring a powerhouse cast of actresses. The play spans hundreds of thousands of years as it looks at one artist over the course of human history simply trying to paint.
BWW Review: Fly the Funny Skies at Newport Playhouse's BOEING BOEING
by Robert Barossi - October 19, 2019
When the set for a play has more doors than anything else, you may be in store for a classic door-slamming farce, complete with perfectly timed entrances and exits, mistaken identities, confusion, and madcap antics. Newport Playhouse provides just that with their current production, the light and breezy Boeing Boeing.
by Robert Barossi - October 19, 2019
When the set for a play has more doors than anything else, you may be in store for a classic door-slamming farce, complete with perfectly timed entrances and exits, mistaken identities, confusion, and madcap antics. Newport Playhouse provides just that with their current production, the light and breezy Boeing Boeing.
Festival Ballet Providence Presents Viktor Plotnikov's CARMEN In Up Close On Hope Series
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2019
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) will present Viktor Plotnikov's fiery and romantic Carmen in the fall program of the Company's award-winning Black Box series, UP CLOSE ON HOPE. November 1-3 and 8-10, 2019. The show takes place in FBP's intimate 95-seat Black Box Theatre, 825 Hope Street, Providence, RI. This unique setting immerses audiences in the dancers' every movement, offering an emotionally powerful experience as well as the opportunity to witness the athleticism of dance like never before.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2019
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) will present Viktor Plotnikov's fiery and romantic Carmen in the fall program of the Company's award-winning Black Box series, UP CLOSE ON HOPE. November 1-3 and 8-10, 2019. The show takes place in FBP's intimate 95-seat Black Box Theatre, 825 Hope Street, Providence, RI. This unique setting immerses audiences in the dancers' every movement, offering an emotionally powerful experience as well as the opportunity to witness the athleticism of dance like never before.
Trinity Rep Announces The 2019 Project Discovery Gala
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2019
Trinity Repertory Company announces its 2019 Project Discovery Gala, which celebrates and supports education programs and Project Discovery at Trinity Rep. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the Chace Theater at the company's downtown location, 201 Washington Street, and will feature cocktails, light dinner, fun and laughter, plus a live auction and special performances by Trinity Rep resident actors. Event committee members include Paul Alexander, Elizabeth Z. Chace, Curt Columbus & Nate Watson, Judhajit De, Joe & Sally Dowling, Jon & Julie Duffy, Alison & Larry Eichler, Sean Holley, Heidi Keller Moon, Tom Parrish, and Kibbe & Tom Reilly.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2019
Trinity Repertory Company announces its 2019 Project Discovery Gala, which celebrates and supports education programs and Project Discovery at Trinity Rep. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the Chace Theater at the company's downtown location, 201 Washington Street, and will feature cocktails, light dinner, fun and laughter, plus a live auction and special performances by Trinity Rep resident actors. Event committee members include Paul Alexander, Elizabeth Z. Chace, Curt Columbus & Nate Watson, Judhajit De, Joe & Sally Dowling, Jon & Julie Duffy, Alison & Larry Eichler, Sean Holley, Heidi Keller Moon, Tom Parrish, and Kibbe & Tom Reilly.
Wilbury Group's New Works Program Studio W Presents RESCUE! OR, THE FISH
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group's new works development program Studio W announces the limited run of a new play by Resident Playwright Darcie Dennigan, RESCUE! Or, The Fish, with performances scheduled for October 30-November 3 at The Wilbury Theatre Group performance space.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group's new works development program Studio W announces the limited run of a new play by Resident Playwright Darcie Dennigan, RESCUE! Or, The Fish, with performances scheduled for October 30-November 3 at The Wilbury Theatre Group performance space.
Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2019
The Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project (RIWCP) has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for its upcoming third season.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2019
The Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project (RIWCP) has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for its upcoming third season.
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BOEING BOEING Comes to Newport Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2019
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant continues their 2019 Season of comedies with Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti, directed by Daniel Lee White.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2019
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant continues their 2019 Season of comedies with Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti, directed by Daniel Lee White.
HAMLET Announced At The Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
This October and November, the Contemporary Theater Company tackles arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The show opens October 18 and runs through November 16.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
This October and November, the Contemporary Theater Company tackles arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The show opens October 18 and runs through November 16.
Photo Credit: Aaron Blanck's TRICK OR TREAT-QUEL Is Coming To Epic
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
After taking over the tinsel in last season's A Christmas to Forget, Aaron Blanck is back with many of his holiday friends to dismantle everyone's favorite pagan celebration. In Aaron Blanck's Trick or Treat-quel, all the characters you sort of remember and kind of love have reassembled to bring you a spooky, musical, never-ending nightmare for all ages!
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
After taking over the tinsel in last season's A Christmas to Forget, Aaron Blanck is back with many of his holiday friends to dismantle everyone's favorite pagan celebration. In Aaron Blanck's Trick or Treat-quel, all the characters you sort of remember and kind of love have reassembled to bring you a spooky, musical, never-ending nightmare for all ages!
Tickets On Sale For Providence Premiere Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Oct 18
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that individual tickets for the Providence premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Friday, October 18 at 10A.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that individual tickets for the Providence premiere of Dear Evan Hansen will go on sale Friday, October 18 at 10A.
Matinee Performance Added To HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN In Concert At PPAC
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2P and 8P, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2019
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 2P and 8P, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Contemporary Theater Company Stages HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
This October and November, the Contemporary Theater Company tackles arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The show opens October 16 and runs through November 16.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
This October and November, the Contemporary Theater Company tackles arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The show opens October 16 and runs through November 16.
Trinity Rep Announces Auction For Tickets To THE PRINCE OF PROVIDENCE
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Trinity Rep will be auctioning off one pair of premium tickets to the final Saturday night performance of its sold-out run of The Prince of Providence. Proceeds will support the Tony Award-winning theater's education programs. The tickets are for the performance on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 pm, and are located in the fifth row center on the aisle. The online auction will open at 7:00 am on Tuesday, October 15 and close at 10:00 pm on Sunday, October 20. Bids can be placed at www.32auctions.com/trinityrep.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2019
Trinity Rep will be auctioning off one pair of premium tickets to the final Saturday night performance of its sold-out run of The Prince of Providence. Proceeds will support the Tony Award-winning theater's education programs. The tickets are for the performance on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 pm, and are located in the fifth row center on the aisle. The online auction will open at 7:00 am on Tuesday, October 15 and close at 10:00 pm on Sunday, October 20. Bids can be placed at www.32auctions.com/trinityrep.
Trinity Rep Announces A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Trinity Rep presents its annual holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. Noted for being a new production each year, the 2019 production has been inspired by the senses, with a focus on the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Trinity Rep presents its annual holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. Noted for being a new production each year, the 2019 production has been inspired by the senses, with a focus on the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season.
BWW Review: The Rhyme's the Thing at Burbage's THE SCHOOL FOR LIES
by Robert Barossi - October 08, 2019
It's always exciting when a young theatre company finds a place to call its own, a permanent home where it can grow creatively and grow hopefully long-lasting roots into the surrounding community and the local performing arts scene. Such is the case with Burbage Theatre Co., which has just opened its first ever show in their new space at 59 Blackstone Ave in Pawtucket. While the show, David Ives' The School for Lives is a bit uneven, it is an undeniably successful launch of this exciting new phase in the life of Burbage.
by Robert Barossi - October 08, 2019
It's always exciting when a young theatre company finds a place to call its own, a permanent home where it can grow creatively and grow hopefully long-lasting roots into the surrounding community and the local performing arts scene. Such is the case with Burbage Theatre Co., which has just opened its first ever show in their new space at 59 Blackstone Ave in Pawtucket. While the show, David Ives' The School for Lives is a bit uneven, it is an undeniably successful launch of this exciting new phase in the life of Burbage.
BWW Review: Fantastic WAITING FOR GODOT at The Wilbury Theatre Group
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - October 06, 2019
Samuel Beckett's classic play, WAITING FOR GODOT, opens the Wilbury Theatre Group's 2019/2020 Main Series with a production that gets to the heart of the text a?" at equal turns funny, philosophic, and sad.
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - October 06, 2019
Samuel Beckett's classic play, WAITING FOR GODOT, opens the Wilbury Theatre Group's 2019/2020 Main Series with a production that gets to the heart of the text a?" at equal turns funny, philosophic, and sad.
BWW Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Offers Splashy, Frothy Fun in Tour Debut at Providence Performing Arts Center
by John McDaid - October 04, 2019
Ignore the New York reviews. 'Escape to Margaritaville,' the Jimmy Buffett musical which opened its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center this week, is two hours of wry, high-energy fun. The music, of course, is a delight, but the book is also full of clever moments and the cast -- of mostly newcomers -- sparkle.
by John McDaid - October 04, 2019
Ignore the New York reviews. 'Escape to Margaritaville,' the Jimmy Buffett musical which opened its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center this week, is two hours of wry, high-energy fun. The music, of course, is a delight, but the book is also full of clever moments and the cast -- of mostly newcomers -- sparkle.
Photo Flash: Granite Theatre Presents MAN OF LA MANCHA
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
“Man of La Mancha” is a powerful and timeless story. Dale Wasserman wrote the Book, Music by Mitch Leigh, with Lyrics by Joe Darion. The show opens October 18, 2019 and runs thru November 10 at the Granite Theatre. Producer/Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
“Man of La Mancha” is a powerful and timeless story. Dale Wasserman wrote the Book, Music by Mitch Leigh, with Lyrics by Joe Darion. The show opens October 18, 2019 and runs thru November 10 at the Granite Theatre. Producer/Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.
WomensWork Theatre Collaborative Presents LAST LISTS OF MY MAD MOTHER
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
WomensWork Theatre Collaborative opens its Season of Madness on October 26 with LAST LISTS OF MY MAD MOTHER, by Julie Jensen, a poignant and poetic look at how a primary caregiver struggles to hold on to her humor and humanity as her mother's mind rapidly deteriorates, and as her sister phones in advice from afar.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
WomensWork Theatre Collaborative opens its Season of Madness on October 26 with LAST LISTS OF MY MAD MOTHER, by Julie Jensen, a poignant and poetic look at how a primary caregiver struggles to hold on to her humor and humanity as her mother's mind rapidly deteriorates, and as her sister phones in advice from afar.
PPAC Announces The Third Installment Of The HARRY POTTER FILM CONCERT SERIES
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2019
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2019
The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert, the third film in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
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