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North Shore Music Theatre Adds AN EVENING WITH THE CELEBRITY HOUSEWIVES To Concert Schedule
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2019
Audiences can prepare for the ultimate ladies' night out when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents AN EVENING WITH THE CELEBRITY HOUSEWIVES - on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 7:30pm.
Contemporary Theater Co Preps for Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2019
Summer is around the corner, and The Contemporary Theater Company is gearing up for a great season. With six shows a week, there's something for everyone!
Poppy Champlin And Doreen Collins To Host Late Night Cabaret At Theatre By The Sea
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2019
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney is thrilled to welcome two of Rhode Island's comedy queens, Poppy Champlin and Doreen Collins, as the new hosts of the Late Night Cabaret, held at the theatre's on-site restaurant, Bistro By The Sea.
Epic Theatre Company Announces Extraordinary Eighth Season
by Sarah Hookey - June 13, 2019
Epic Theatre Company is announcing its biggest season ever. The incredible eighth season is made up of twelve unique and breathtaking titles, including a partnership with the Academy Players that will bring two musicals to Epic's audience for the very first time.
Theatre By The Sea's 86th Season Continues With SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney presents the joyous musical, Singin' in the Rain, which will be presented from June 19 - July 13, 2019.
Photo Flash: Granite Theatre Presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2019
Neil Simon's romantic comedy, "Barefoot in the Park", opening June 28, 2019 at the Granite Theatre.  "Barefoot in the Park" is described as a rib-tickling comedy.  It was nominated for three 1964 Tony Awards and Mike Nichols won the award for Best Director.   Producer/Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson. The show runs June 28 - July 21, 2019
RISD 2019 MFA Photography Show Presented At ClampArt
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2019
ClampArt is pleased to present an exhibition of the work created by the 2019 graduates of the RISD MFA Photography Program.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens This Month At The Arctic Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
The Arctic Playhouse announces 3 weeks of performances of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling and directed by Ida Zecco. Steel Magnolias is a stage play by American writer Robert Harling, based on his experience with his sister's death. The play is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana.
BWW Review: DADA WOOF PAPA HOT at Epic Theatre Company
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - June 09, 2019
DADA WOOF PAPA HOT, the 2015 play by Peter Parnell, attempts to grapple with the complications gay couples may face after gaining marriage equality, and whether it's possible to avoid some of the same traps that straight couples also face. Epic Theatre Company's production, directed by Theodore Clement (previously the Artistic Director of Counter-Productions Theatre Company) is well-cast and makes some interesting choices, but is sometimes hampered by the source material itself.
Photo Flash: First Look At DADA WOOF PAPA HOT At Epic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
Epic Theatre Company is finishing up its record-breaking seventh season with a play about marriage, parenting, and what happens after you get everything you thought you always wanted.  In Peter Parnell's Dada Woof Papa Hot, Alan finds himself struggling in all aspects of his life.  His young daughter prefers her other father, his best friend is having an affair, and a younger gay couple is causing all kinds of unexpected trouble.  He has the life he and so many other gay people fought for, but does that mean it's the life he desired for himself?
16th Annual Providence Improv Fest Returns in September
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
September will be sweet for the annual PROVIDENCE IMPROV FEST, when it will be celebrating its sixteenth year! The FEST--which started with 3 local troupes in 2004--now showcases over 40 of the best local and national acts in the improv comedy world. The FEST will bring back some favorites from years past, while introducing an exciting array of improv performers to beautiful downtown Providence. The FEST will run September 12-14th in the heart of our capitol city once again appearing at AS220 Black Box (95 Empire Street), as well as on the AS220 Main Stage (115 Empire Street).
SHREK JR. Presented By Our Lady Of Mercy School And RI Youth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2019
It will be a Big, Bright, Beautiful World June 8 and 9, as Our Lady of Mercy School, in partnership with Rhode Island Youth Theatre, proudly brings Shrek, Jr to the stage. This musical adventure features over 50 local students in grades 1-8.
BWW Review: LOVE AND OTHER FABLES at Theatre By The Sea
by Barb Burke - June 02, 2019
Theatre by the Sea presents the world premiere of Love and Other Fables
The Wilbury Group's FUN HOME Extended Through June 23
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, The Wilbury Theatre Group announces additional performances of FUN HOME the Tony Award-winning musical, now running through Sunday, June 23.
Public On Sale For HAMILTON at PPAC Is Saturday, June 8
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Saturday, June 8 at 8 AM at ppacri.org and in person at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street). Tickets will be available for performances July 23 - August 11, 2019. In Providence, HAMILTON will be the spectacular season finale of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series for the 2018/2019 Season. Please see below for a helpful reference for purchasing tickets online and in person on Saturday, June 8.
World Premiere Of Dr. Glory Van Scott's The JAZZ GUZZLER Set For June 9 At The Riverside Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2019
Don't miss the World Premiere of Dr. Glory Van Scott's The JAZZ GUZZLERon Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 2:00 pm. Presented by Dr. Glory's Youth Theatre and The Riverside Theatre at Riverside Church, the special family event is Freeand open to the public. Featuring Dr. Glory's Youth Theatre and the Urban Strings Columbus Youth Orchestra, The JAZZ GUZZLER is written, produced, directed and choreographed by Dr. Glory Van Scott.
BWW Review: Wonderful WAITRESS at PPAC
by Andria Tieman - May 29, 2019
When the movie Waitress premiered in 2007, it was roundly praised, but didn't make too big of a splash, so it seems like an odd choice of source material to turn into a Broadway musical.  It turns out, that this story works incredibly well in this format, and delivers a musical with great songs, and a unique, quirky spirit that is infectious. There's also the added bonus of the smell of pie wafting through the lobby and theatre. This is the first "smell-o-vision" show I've been to, and the yummy smell of cinnamon and pie crust makes this show a feast for all senses.
Theatre By The Sea Announces Schedule For Expanded Monday Concerts and Events Series
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
In celebration of 86 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2019 summer schedule for the Monday Concerts and Events Series, which will be held on select Mondays throughout the season.
BWW Review: FUN HOME at The Wilbury Theatre Group
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - May 26, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group is closing out their 2018-2019 main series season with FUN HOME, the musical based on the highly acclaimed 2006 graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. Fun Home, directed here by Josh Short, deals with both Bechdel's coming of age, as well as her coming out, but is as much her entire family's story than just hers alone.
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID Comes to Newport Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2019
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant is thrilled to continue their 36th Season with the uproarious farce Always a Bridesmaid by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, Jones and directed by Olivia M. Sahlin running May 30 through July 1, 2019.
Photo Flash: First Look At FUN HOME At The Wilbury Group
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2019
The winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical, FUN HOME is based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir. This groundbreaking production introduces us to Alison at three different ages, revealing memories of her uniquely dysfunctional family that connect with her in surprising new ways.
PPAC Announces Sensory-Friendly Performance Of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that the Theatre will host a sensory-friendly performance of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL on Saturday, December 21 at 11A.
PPAC Announces Sensory-Friendly Programming For Its 2019/2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), announces that the Theatre will offer sensory-friendly performances for the 2019/2020 Season. The first sensory-friendly performance will be THE ACROBATS OF CIRQUE-TACULAR, on Sunday, November 24 at 3P. This is a FREE performance for everyone to enjoy!
Ocean State Improv Festival Will Be Presented June 5-9
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
You walk into a theater and you have no idea what might happen… and neither do the performers onstage! The Contemporary Theater Company embraces this excitement with the international 3rd Annual Ocean State Improv Festival, June 5 - 9.
BWW Review: MARISOL at Trinity Rep
by Andria Tieman - May 22, 2019
Trinity Rep closes out their 2018-2019 season with Jose' Rivera's MARISOL, the 1993 Obie winner for best new play. It's a hodgepodge of magical realism and absurdism set in a rapidly disintegrating New York City, and is grand in scope as we learn that people's guardian angels have to abandon them to fight a war in the heavens. There is a lot to wrap your head around in this layered story, but a lack of clear direction makes it hard to find desperately-needed footing.  What the audience is left with feels like a lot of sound and fury.

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