BWW Review: Vivid, stylish ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Spectrum Theatre Ensemble
by John McDaid - August 24, 2019
The Spectrum Theatre Ensemble has mounted a vivid, stylish production of Dale Wasserman's play that captures the spirit of Ken Kesey's novel in a powerful evening of theater.
by John McDaid - August 24, 2019
The Spectrum Theatre Ensemble has mounted a vivid, stylish production of Dale Wasserman's play that captures the spirit of Ken Kesey's novel in a powerful evening of theater.
David Heron And Cast Of Colonial Theatre Celebrate Stellar Run of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Award winning actor and playwright David Heron and the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Colonial Theatre, Rhode Island are celebrating a highly successful run following their final performance at Wilcox Park in Westerly last Sunday, August 18.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Award winning actor and playwright David Heron and the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Colonial Theatre, Rhode Island are celebrating a highly successful run following their final performance at Wilcox Park in Westerly last Sunday, August 18.
Photo Flash: Granite Theatre Presents Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
“The Hollow” is another thriller in our continuing series of Agatha Christie mysteries. The show opens September 6, 2019 and runs thru September 29 at the Granite Theatre. Producer/Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
“The Hollow” is another thriller in our continuing series of Agatha Christie mysteries. The show opens September 6, 2019 and runs thru September 29 at the Granite Theatre. Producer/Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson.
Trinity Rep Holds 2019 Children's Auditions For A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Trinity Rep announces auditions for children 8-12 years of age for its upcoming production of beloved New England tradition, A Christmas Carol.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Trinity Rep announces auditions for children 8-12 years of age for its upcoming production of beloved New England tradition, A Christmas Carol.
Photo Flash: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER At Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Saturday Night Fever is playing at Theatre By The Sea through September 8. For tickets call (401) 782-TKTS (8587), visit www.theatrebythesea.com, or visit the box office at 364 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, RI.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Saturday Night Fever is playing at Theatre By The Sea through September 8. For tickets call (401) 782-TKTS (8587), visit www.theatrebythesea.com, or visit the box office at 364 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, RI.
Mixed Magic Presents Its 12th Annual Greatness Of Gospel Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Mixed Magic Theatre presents the 12th Annual Greatness of Gospel Concert Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st at 6:00PM at Mixed Magic Amphitheater, 560 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, RI.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Mixed Magic Theatre presents the 12th Annual Greatness of Gospel Concert Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st at 6:00PM at Mixed Magic Amphitheater, 560 Mineral Spring Ave. Pawtucket, RI.
Bell Gallery At Brown University Appoints Kate Kraczon Curator
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University announced the appointment of Kate Kraczon as curator.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University announced the appointment of Kate Kraczon as curator.
Epic Theatre Co Kicks Off Eighth Season with FIRES IN THE MIRROR
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Epic Theatre Company begins its eighth season this September with Anna Deavere Smith's Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Other Identities which will kick off a season that concludes a three-year examination of power in America.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Epic Theatre Company begins its eighth season this September with Anna Deavere Smith's Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Other Identities which will kick off a season that concludes a three-year examination of power in America.
Harvey Robbins' SUPERSTARS OF LAS VEGAS Comes to Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to welcome back Harvey Robbins, who enjoyed a phenomenally successful performance of his Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America and Motown earlier this season. Mr. Robbins will close out this season's Monday Concerts and Events series with his Superstars of Las Vegas show on Monday, August 26 at 7:30 pm
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to welcome back Harvey Robbins, who enjoyed a phenomenally successful performance of his Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America and Motown earlier this season. Mr. Robbins will close out this season's Monday Concerts and Events series with his Superstars of Las Vegas show on Monday, August 26 at 7:30 pm
BWW Review: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER at Theatre By The Sea
by Barb Burke - August 18, 2019
Big wow moments at Saturday Night Fever at Theatre By the Sea, Matunuck, R. I.
by Barb Burke - August 18, 2019
Big wow moments at Saturday Night Fever at Theatre By the Sea, Matunuck, R. I.
Festival Ballet Announces 42nd Season
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is pleased to announce its 42nd Season, featuring an array of compelling dance programs including Rhode Island premieres and audience favorites. The 2019-2020 season includes innovative works by Tony Award Winner Christopher Wheeldon, master choreographer George Balanchine, and breakout star Yury Yanowsky. The season comprises seven programs performed in three venues throughout Providence, RI. Subscription tickets for all performances are on sale now. Additionally, tickets for the timeless holiday tradition The Nutcracker at PPAC (Dec. 13-15, 2019) are on sale now.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2019
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is pleased to announce its 42nd Season, featuring an array of compelling dance programs including Rhode Island premieres and audience favorites. The 2019-2020 season includes innovative works by Tony Award Winner Christopher Wheeldon, master choreographer George Balanchine, and breakout star Yury Yanowsky. The season comprises seven programs performed in three venues throughout Providence, RI. Subscription tickets for all performances are on sale now. Additionally, tickets for the timeless holiday tradition The Nutcracker at PPAC (Dec. 13-15, 2019) are on sale now.
BWW Review: Magical THE SECRET GARDEN at Epic Theatre
by Andria Tieman - August 14, 2019
Based on the classic children's story of the same name, this stage production of THE SECRET GARDEN tells the story of the orphan Mary Lennox forced to move from India to a distant relative's Yorkshire England estate when a cholera outbreak decimates her family. This stage adaptation sticks very close to the novel, and Megan Ruggerio's capable direction keeps the story moving along at a brisk pace. Excellent performances all around make this a delightful production for all ages.
by Andria Tieman - August 14, 2019
Based on the classic children's story of the same name, this stage production of THE SECRET GARDEN tells the story of the orphan Mary Lennox forced to move from India to a distant relative's Yorkshire England estate when a cholera outbreak decimates her family. This stage adaptation sticks very close to the novel, and Megan Ruggerio's capable direction keeps the story moving along at a brisk pace. Excellent performances all around make this a delightful production for all ages.
A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Opens Season 35 at the Gam
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens its 35th season with the Rhode Island premiere of A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath (Hillary and Clinton, The Christians). Fred Sullivan, Jr., who directed Henrik Ibsen's classic A Doll's House at The Gamm in 2011, returns to the helm with Jeanine Kane (Hannah in The Night of the Iguana, Season 34) and Steve Kidd (Austin in True West, Season 34) reprising their roles as Nora and Torvald.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens its 35th season with the Rhode Island premiere of A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath (Hillary and Clinton, The Christians). Fred Sullivan, Jr., who directed Henrik Ibsen's classic A Doll's House at The Gamm in 2011, returns to the helm with Jeanine Kane (Hannah in The Night of the Iguana, Season 34) and Steve Kidd (Austin in True West, Season 34) reprising their roles as Nora and Torvald.
Photo Flash: Inside Epic's THE SECRET GARDEN
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Epic Theatre Company concludes its One Sweet Summer with an exciting new version of “The Secret Garden” adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Gwen Beaton, and directed by Megan Ruggiero. The classic story of Mary, who experiences a terrible tragedy only to find healing and mystery at the house of her uncle. All the famous characters from the iconic novel come to life onstage this August for what's sure to be a gorgeous end to the season.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Epic Theatre Company concludes its One Sweet Summer with an exciting new version of “The Secret Garden” adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Gwen Beaton, and directed by Megan Ruggiero. The classic story of Mary, who experiences a terrible tragedy only to find healing and mystery at the house of her uncle. All the famous characters from the iconic novel come to life onstage this August for what's sure to be a gorgeous end to the season.
International Business Consultant, Alan Weiss, Named President Of The Board Of Festival Ballet Providence
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The board of trustees of Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is pleased to announce that Alan Weiss of East Greenwich has been elected as its new president. The unanimous vote took place at a meeting on August 1, 2019. Festival Ballet's board is the governing body for New England's second largest professional ballet company with a resident company of 30 dancers, a pre-professional school with more than 300 enrolled students, and extensive educational and community initiatives reaching more than 13,000 youth annually, making it one of the leading arts organizations in the region.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The board of trustees of Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is pleased to announce that Alan Weiss of East Greenwich has been elected as its new president. The unanimous vote took place at a meeting on August 1, 2019. Festival Ballet's board is the governing body for New England's second largest professional ballet company with a resident company of 30 dancers, a pre-professional school with more than 300 enrolled students, and extensive educational and community initiatives reaching more than 13,000 youth annually, making it one of the leading arts organizations in the region.
Two Takes On Love Shine Brightly At The Rhode Island International Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
SPARKY & BUTCH, a short comedy, and SENIOR LOVE TRIANGLE, a feature drama, play in a program together Thursday, August 8that 6:00 at The Vets Cinematheque. Both films, from different points of view, explore how we approach love and life as we age.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
SPARKY & BUTCH, a short comedy, and SENIOR LOVE TRIANGLE, a feature drama, play in a program together Thursday, August 8that 6:00 at The Vets Cinematheque. Both films, from different points of view, explore how we approach love and life as we age.
PPAC Announces SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS to Participate In Education Initiative
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL will be the third show participating in the Theatre's a?oeExperience PPACa?? program.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announces that THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL will be the third show participating in the Theatre's a?oeExperience PPACa?? program.
Regional Premiere Of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Opens At Theatre By The Sea August 14
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the Rhode Island regional premiere of Saturday Night Fever which will be presented from August 14a?'September 8, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the Rhode Island regional premiere of Saturday Night Fever which will be presented from August 14a?'September 8, 2019.
Bell Gallery At Brown University Presents FERTILE GROUND
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University is presentinga??a??a??a??a??a??a?? Fertile Ground, an exhibition of work by María Berrío, Zoë Charlton and Joiri Minaya. The artists' multimedia collages vividly depict bodies enveloped by nature, juxtaposing the cultivated garden with the wild and the real with the surreal. While the artists' practices and perspectives are unique, they each engage with issues of culture, identity, power, ownership and freedom.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University is presentinga??a??a??a??a??a??a?? Fertile Ground, an exhibition of work by María Berrío, Zoë Charlton and Joiri Minaya. The artists' multimedia collages vividly depict bodies enveloped by nature, juxtaposing the cultivated garden with the wild and the real with the surreal. While the artists' practices and perspectives are unique, they each engage with issues of culture, identity, power, ownership and freedom.
Tickets Go On Sale August 9 For Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at PPAC
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that the individual tickets for the Providence premiere of the North American Tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will go on sale on Friday, August 9 at 10A. Tickets are available at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or by visiting ppacri.org. Tickets start at $38; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that the individual tickets for the Providence premiere of the North American Tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE will go on sale on Friday, August 9 at 10A. Tickets are available at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or by visiting ppacri.org. Tickets start at $38; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
Epic Launches New Book Club
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Epic Theatre Company announces their first ever Book Club!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Epic Theatre Company announces their first ever Book Club!
Trinity Rep Announces Casting For THE PRINCE OF PROVIDENCE
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Trinity Rep announces that Chicago-based actor Scott Aiello, best known for his role of Tommy Barkow on the Showtime television series Billions will play Vincent a?oeBuddya?? Cianci in the highly-anticipated upcoming play, The Prince of Providence. The production will run September 12 a?' October 20 and is expected to sell out. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10:00 am online and in-person at the theater.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Trinity Rep announces that Chicago-based actor Scott Aiello, best known for his role of Tommy Barkow on the Showtime television series Billions will play Vincent a?oeBuddya?? Cianci in the highly-anticipated upcoming play, The Prince of Providence. The production will run September 12 a?' October 20 and is expected to sell out. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10:00 am online and in-person at the theater.
The ASCAP Foundation and Newport Festivals Foundation Present Ben Morris On The Jazz Festival Stage
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
The ASCAP Foundation, led by President Paul Williams, and Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., led by Founder & Chairman George Wein, continue their joint effort to promote emerging jazz talent for the fourth consecutive year.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
The ASCAP Foundation, led by President Paul Williams, and Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., led by Founder & Chairman George Wein, continue their joint effort to promote emerging jazz talent for the fourth consecutive year.
David Heron To Play Oberon/Theseus In Colonial Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Award winning actor and playwright David Heron has been cast in the pivotal roles of Oberon, King of the Fairies and Theseus, Duke of Athens in the Colonial Theatre of Rhode Island's Shakespeare in The Park production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Award winning actor and playwright David Heron has been cast in the pivotal roles of Oberon, King of the Fairies and Theseus, Duke of Athens in the Colonial Theatre of Rhode Island's Shakespeare in The Park production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro Join Cabaret At The Crown Series In Provincetown
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Producer Rick Murray announced that Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and author Alan Cumming will join forces with NPR host and Pink Martini front man Ari Shapiro in Och & Oy! a?" A Considered Cabaret at The Crown & Anchor's Paramount Theater in Provincetown for three performances Labor Day weekend. Show times are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 30, 31, and September 1 at 8:45 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
Producer Rick Murray announced that Tony Award-winning actor, singer, and author Alan Cumming will join forces with NPR host and Pink Martini front man Ari Shapiro in Och & Oy! a?" A Considered Cabaret at The Crown & Anchor's Paramount Theater in Provincetown for three performances Labor Day weekend. Show times are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 30, 31, and September 1 at 8:45 p.m.
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