Trinity Rep Announces 2019-20 Season On-Sale Dates
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2019
Trinity Rep announces the on-sale dates for its 2019-20 Season, including the date for the highly anticipated productions of The Prince of Providence and A Christmas Carol, both of which are expected to sell out.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2019
Trinity Rep announces the on-sale dates for its 2019-20 Season, including the date for the highly anticipated productions of The Prince of Providence and A Christmas Carol, both of which are expected to sell out.
RI Professional Premiere Of NEWSIES Opens At Theatre By The Sea July 17
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the Rhode Island professional premiere of Disney's Newsies which will be presented from July 17-August 10, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the Rhode Island professional premiere of Disney's Newsies which will be presented from July 17-August 10, 2019.
Newport Festivals Foundation Provides Financial Support to Music Departments at Newport Schools
by Sarah Hookey - July 10, 2019
Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF), which produces the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival, has announced their commitment to support the music programs at all three public schools in the Newport School District.
by Sarah Hookey - July 10, 2019
Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF), which produces the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival, has announced their commitment to support the music programs at all three public schools in the Newport School District.
2019 Providence Fringe Schedule Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
Featuring more than 300 artists in over 100 performances at venues throughout Olneyville, the 2019 Providence Fringe Festival is a community-centered celebration of groundbreaking work, the independent spirit, and our neighborhood of Olneyville past, present, and future.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
Featuring more than 300 artists in over 100 performances at venues throughout Olneyville, the 2019 Providence Fringe Festival is a community-centered celebration of groundbreaking work, the independent spirit, and our neighborhood of Olneyville past, present, and future.
Trinity Rep Names Michelle Cruz New Director Of Community Engagement
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Trinity Rep announces that Michelle Cruz will join the leadership team as the Director of Community Engagement beginning in July after a national search with over 70 applicants. Cruz comes to Trinity Rep with extensive experience working with non-profits, the arts, and the community in and around Rhode Island. The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for establishing long-term partnerships between the theater and community stakeholders, and will play a critical role in the theater's artistic, educational, and community-centered initiatives.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Trinity Rep announces that Michelle Cruz will join the leadership team as the Director of Community Engagement beginning in July after a national search with over 70 applicants. Cruz comes to Trinity Rep with extensive experience working with non-profits, the arts, and the community in and around Rhode Island. The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for establishing long-term partnerships between the theater and community stakeholders, and will play a critical role in the theater's artistic, educational, and community-centered initiatives.
HAMILTON #Ham4Ham Lottery Comes to PPAC
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (July 23) in Providence at PPAC. Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, July 21 for tickets to the Tuesday, July 23 performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance. Performances run Tuesday, July 23 - Sunday, August 11.
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (July 23) in Providence at PPAC. Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, July 21 for tickets to the Tuesday, July 23 performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance. Performances run Tuesday, July 23 - Sunday, August 11.
Newport Festivals Foundation Presents George Wein In ONE MORE ONCE, Bridgefest Concert
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
George Wein is known the world over as producer and co-founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, but it is playing the piano that first stole his heart nearly nine decades ago. Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF) will present George Wein in One More Once, a free Bridgefest concert in celebration of his life as a musician and his love for Newport, on Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm, on the Quad Stage at Fort Adams State Park.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
George Wein is known the world over as producer and co-founder of the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, but it is playing the piano that first stole his heart nearly nine decades ago. Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF) will present George Wein in One More Once, a free Bridgefest concert in celebration of his life as a musician and his love for Newport, on Thursday, August 1, 6:30 pm, on the Quad Stage at Fort Adams State Park.
FUNNY MONEY Comes to Newport Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant continues their 36th Season of comedies with the mistaken identity farce Funny Money written by Ray Cooney, directed by Daniel Lee White, and running July 10 through August 30, 2019. Evening shows are held on Friday and Saturdays, with weekday and Sunday matinees at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, 102 Connell Highway, Newport, RI. Admission for the play is $52.95, which includes a homemade buffet and post-show cabaret (show only admission is $25) Purchase online at www.newportplayhouse.com or by calling (401) 848-PLAY (7529).
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2019
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant continues their 36th Season of comedies with the mistaken identity farce Funny Money written by Ray Cooney, directed by Daniel Lee White, and running July 10 through August 30, 2019. Evening shows are held on Friday and Saturdays, with weekday and Sunday matinees at the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, 102 Connell Highway, Newport, RI. Admission for the play is $52.95, which includes a homemade buffet and post-show cabaret (show only admission is $25) Purchase online at www.newportplayhouse.com or by calling (401) 848-PLAY (7529).
Newport Jazz Festival Local Ticket Discounts End July 8
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Head to the Newport Visitors Information Center by Monday, July 8, because time is running out to take advantage of the local discount for tickets to the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Head to the Newport Visitors Information Center by Monday, July 8, because time is running out to take advantage of the local discount for tickets to the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers.
Head Trick Theatre Presents U.S. Premiere of QUEEN MARGARET
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Who is Margaret of Anjou? From captive war bride to warrior queen leading the House of Lancaster, Jennifer Dick's adaptation traces the evolution of Shakespeare's largest female role through the epic battles, political machinations, and personal struggles of the Wars of the Roses. Is Margaret a hero or a villain?
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
Who is Margaret of Anjou? From captive war bride to warrior queen leading the House of Lancaster, Jennifer Dick's adaptation traces the evolution of Shakespeare's largest female role through the epic battles, political machinations, and personal struggles of the Wars of the Roses. Is Margaret a hero or a villain?
Gamm Announces Change To 2019-2020 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Estrella, today announced the addition of Aaron Posner's new play JQA in the second slot of the 2019-2020 lineup. Estrella will direct the New England premiere of JQA, in which a diverse cast of four actors share the role of one-term American President John Quincy Adams. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' An Octoroon, previously announced as the season's second play, will open The Gamm's 2020-2021 season instead. Joe Wilson, Jr., Coordinator of Activism through Performance and Resident Acting Company Member at Trinity Repertory Company, will direct Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie Award-winning play that explodes ideas about race and American identity. JQA runs from October 24-November 17 at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI. Season subscriptions for Season 35 are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale in early August. Information at gammtheatre.org.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2019
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Estrella, today announced the addition of Aaron Posner's new play JQA in the second slot of the 2019-2020 lineup. Estrella will direct the New England premiere of JQA, in which a diverse cast of four actors share the role of one-term American President John Quincy Adams. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' An Octoroon, previously announced as the season's second play, will open The Gamm's 2020-2021 season instead. Joe Wilson, Jr., Coordinator of Activism through Performance and Resident Acting Company Member at Trinity Repertory Company, will direct Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie Award-winning play that explodes ideas about race and American identity. JQA runs from October 24-November 17 at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI. Season subscriptions for Season 35 are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale in early August. Information at gammtheatre.org.
Trinity Rep Announces New Trustees
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
At the June 17 Annual Meeting, Trinity Repertory Company's Board of Trustees elected seven new trustees to three-year terms: Judhajit De, Sergio M. Gonzalez, Sean Holley, James Hurley, Lawrence J. La Sala, Sara Shea McConnell, and Julia Ann Slom. Reelected for another term were: Jonathan Duffy, Brian McGuirk, Kibbe Reilly, Kathryn Sabatini, and Arthur Solomon.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
At the June 17 Annual Meeting, Trinity Repertory Company's Board of Trustees elected seven new trustees to three-year terms: Judhajit De, Sergio M. Gonzalez, Sean Holley, James Hurley, Lawrence J. La Sala, Sara Shea McConnell, and Julia Ann Slom. Reelected for another term were: Jonathan Duffy, Brian McGuirk, Kibbe Reilly, Kathryn Sabatini, and Arthur Solomon.
BWW Review: Stunning THE BAND'S VISIT at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Andria Tieman - June 28, 2019
My favorite writing professor loved to say that there are two stories the world: one, a person sets off on a journey; in the other, a stranger comes to town. The second story is precisely the idea behind the 10 Tony Award winning THE BAND'S VISIT. The Egyptian Police Band is on tour, and through a simple language mixup, they wind up in a small town in the Isreali desert . With no way to leave town until the morning, and no hotels available, the police are taken into locals' homes where they start to see into the lives of the people of the village. This is an atypical Broadway musical in that it's very quiet and seemingly simple, but does a fantastic job of showing the struggles of ordinary people, and how two seemingly different groups of people have a lot in common after all.
by Andria Tieman - June 28, 2019
My favorite writing professor loved to say that there are two stories the world: one, a person sets off on a journey; in the other, a stranger comes to town. The second story is precisely the idea behind the 10 Tony Award winning THE BAND'S VISIT. The Egyptian Police Band is on tour, and through a simple language mixup, they wind up in a small town in the Isreali desert . With no way to leave town until the morning, and no hotels available, the police are taken into locals' homes where they start to see into the lives of the people of the village. This is an atypical Broadway musical in that it's very quiet and seemingly simple, but does a fantastic job of showing the struggles of ordinary people, and how two seemingly different groups of people have a lot in common after all.
Gamm Announces Departure Of Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2019
W. Lynn McKinney, president of the board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), announces that Oliver Dow is leaving the organization after five seasons as managing director to pursue other interests.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2019
W. Lynn McKinney, president of the board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), announces that Oliver Dow is leaving the organization after five seasons as managing director to pursue other interests.
PPAC Presented With Tony Award Following The National Tour Opening Night Of THE BAND'S VISIT
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Following the first performance of THE BAND'S VISIT on Tuesday, June 25, Orin Wolf, the lead producer of THE BAND'S VISIT, presented the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) with a Tony Award in an on-stage presentation. J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, accepted the Tony Award on behalf of the Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Following the first performance of THE BAND'S VISIT on Tuesday, June 25, Orin Wolf, the lead producer of THE BAND'S VISIT, presented the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) with a Tony Award in an on-stage presentation. J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, accepted the Tony Award on behalf of the Theatre.
Trinity Rep Extends Contract of Executive Director Tom Parrish
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The executive committee of Trinity Rep's Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Board Chair Suzanne Magaziner, announces the renewal and extension of Executive Director Tom Parrish's contract through the 2022-23 Season.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The executive committee of Trinity Rep's Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Board Chair Suzanne Magaziner, announces the renewal and extension of Executive Director Tom Parrish's contract through the 2022-23 Season.
Gavin Lee, Telly Leung, and More Come to Theatre By The Sea For Monday Concerts And Events Series
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the return of an all-new edition of A Broadway Celebration created exclusively for our audience. Producer and host, New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis returns with five of Broadway's finest vocalists, who will recreate some of their most memorable and favorite musical moments as they celebrate the spectrum from classic to contemporary Broadway. The concert will allow the performers to display their great talents and versatility, share backstage behind-the-scenes anecdotes and conduct an enlightening and entertaining question and answer session with the audience. Scheduled performers are two-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Broadway Musical, Les Miserables), Telly Leung (Aladdin, Allegiance, In Transit, Godspell, Pacific Overtures, Flower Drum Song, RENT), Drama Desk Award nominee Judy McLane (Mamma Mia!, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Aspects of Love, Chess), Wade Preston (Movin' Out), and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King). Musical DirectorAccompanist will once again be Jon Balcourt (Dear Evan Hansen, The Book of Mormon).
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the return of an all-new edition of A Broadway Celebration created exclusively for our audience. Producer and host, New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis returns with five of Broadway's finest vocalists, who will recreate some of their most memorable and favorite musical moments as they celebrate the spectrum from classic to contemporary Broadway. The concert will allow the performers to display their great talents and versatility, share backstage behind-the-scenes anecdotes and conduct an enlightening and entertaining question and answer session with the audience. Scheduled performers are two-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Drama Desk Award winner Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Broadway Musical, Les Miserables), Telly Leung (Aladdin, Allegiance, In Transit, Godspell, Pacific Overtures, Flower Drum Song, RENT), Drama Desk Award nominee Judy McLane (Mamma Mia!, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Aspects of Love, Chess), Wade Preston (Movin' Out), and Kissy Simmons (The Lion King). Musical DirectorAccompanist will once again be Jon Balcourt (Dear Evan Hansen, The Book of Mormon).
BWW Review: Thoroughly Charming SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Theatre by the Sea
by Andria Tieman - June 24, 2019
Singin' in the Rain is one of the best movie musicals of all time, so it is no doubt a daunting prospect to mount a stage production. Aside from the technical issues of actually making it rain on stage, you need a cast talented and charismatic enough to rival Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Theatre by the Sea has managed to give us something that is almost as magical as the original, but with the added bonus of some hyper-local movie scenes within the play. The result is a laugh-out-loud extravaganza with heaps of talent, fantastic costumes and technical wizardry to rival any Broadway show.
by Andria Tieman - June 24, 2019
Singin' in the Rain is one of the best movie musicals of all time, so it is no doubt a daunting prospect to mount a stage production. Aside from the technical issues of actually making it rain on stage, you need a cast talented and charismatic enough to rival Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Theatre by the Sea has managed to give us something that is almost as magical as the original, but with the added bonus of some hyper-local movie scenes within the play. The result is a laugh-out-loud extravaganza with heaps of talent, fantastic costumes and technical wizardry to rival any Broadway show.
Epic Theatre Company Spins CHARLOTTE'S WEB This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Epic Theatre Company is thrilled to kick off its 2019 Summer Season with E.B. White's 'Charlotte's Web.' The classic story of friendship and kindness is brought to life in a brand new adaptation and presented Epic's intimate blackbox theater.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Epic Theatre Company is thrilled to kick off its 2019 Summer Season with E.B. White's 'Charlotte's Web.' The classic story of friendship and kindness is brought to life in a brand new adaptation and presented Epic's intimate blackbox theater.
Theatre By The Sea Announces 2019 Children's Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea's 2019 Children's Festival. Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August. Sponsored by The Original Vanilla Bean, the Children's Festival schedule features the following performances:
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea's 2019 Children's Festival. Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August. Sponsored by The Original Vanilla Bean, the Children's Festival schedule features the following performances:
Wilbury Group Announces 6th Annual FRINGEPVD
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
The premiere Fringe Festival in New England,FRINGEPVD The Providence Fringe Festival® brings over 300 theatre, music, dance, and multimedia performing artists - traditional and non- traditional - to the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, RI from July 22-27, 2019. Founded and presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group in collaboration with WaterFire Providence, and with support from the City of Providence Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rhode Island Council for Humanities and a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation Community Fund, FRINGEPVD is modeled after the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
The premiere Fringe Festival in New England,FRINGEPVD The Providence Fringe Festival® brings over 300 theatre, music, dance, and multimedia performing artists - traditional and non- traditional - to the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, RI from July 22-27, 2019. Founded and presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group in collaboration with WaterFire Providence, and with support from the City of Providence Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rhode Island Council for Humanities and a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation Community Fund, FRINGEPVD is modeled after the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
North Shore Music Theatre Mixes Things Up With Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2019
Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) continues the 2019 Musical Season with Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY, a brand-new motherdaughter body swap musical playing for two-weeks only from Tuesday, July 9 thru Sunday, July 21, 2019. Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY is sponsored by Big Jim's Auto Body.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2019
Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) continues the 2019 Musical Season with Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY, a brand-new motherdaughter body swap musical playing for two-weeks only from Tuesday, July 9 thru Sunday, July 21, 2019. Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY is sponsored by Big Jim's Auto Body.
Burbage Theatre Co Announces Relocation
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2019
The Burbage Theatre Co Board of Directors and founding Artistic Director and President Jeff Church announce that the theater will be relocating to 59 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket, RI in time for its 9th Season (2019-2020).
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2019
The Burbage Theatre Co Board of Directors and founding Artistic Director and President Jeff Church announce that the theater will be relocating to 59 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket, RI in time for its 9th Season (2019-2020).
Jazzmobile, Inc. To Launch Residency At Minton's Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2019
Jazzmobile Inc. and Harlem Jazz Enterprises have entered into a new partnership to present live music at the iconic Minton's Playhouse jazz club, 206 West 118th Street, in Harlem. This open-ended residency will begin on Independence Day with pianist Nat Adderley, Jr. and will continue every Thursday evening with a world-class jazz band. The Summer lineup will be announced at the opening celebration on July 4.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2019
Jazzmobile Inc. and Harlem Jazz Enterprises have entered into a new partnership to present live music at the iconic Minton's Playhouse jazz club, 206 West 118th Street, in Harlem. This open-ended residency will begin on Independence Day with pianist Nat Adderley, Jr. and will continue every Thursday evening with a world-class jazz band. The Summer lineup will be announced at the opening celebration on July 4.
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