Rhode Island Stage Ensemble Announces THE SNOW QUEEN
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble, one of the Ocean State's premier community theater companies, is thrilled to announce our second annual "RISE Jr." production - THE SNOW QUEEN, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. An all-youth cast hailing from Woonsocket, Coventry, Whitinsville, Warwick, and other towns from around the RI/MA region will bring the show to life in February, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2018
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble, one of the Ocean State's premier community theater companies, is thrilled to announce our second annual "RISE Jr." production - THE SNOW QUEEN, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. An all-youth cast hailing from Woonsocket, Coventry, Whitinsville, Warwick, and other towns from around the RI/MA region will bring the show to life in February, 2019.
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Rhode Island Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 24, 2018
It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: Festival Ballet Providence's THE NUTCRACKER
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - December 22, 2018
Festival Ballet Providence's annual production of THE NUTCRACKER is a highlight of the Christmas season. Although some aspects of the production remain the same from one year to the next, there are always some small changes, and the show is no less affecting upon repeated viewings.
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - December 22, 2018
Festival Ballet Providence's annual production of THE NUTCRACKER is a highlight of the Christmas season. Although some aspects of the production remain the same from one year to the next, there are always some small changes, and the show is no less affecting upon repeated viewings.
Epic Begins 2019 With THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
In the great tradition of innovative and inspiring Epic productions of classics such as 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' and 'The Little Foxes,' Epic Theatre Company is beginning a brand new year with a fresh look at an undisputed masterpiece--Federico Garcia Lorca's 'The House of Bernarda Alba' in an acclaimed new adaptation by Emily Mann, with direction by Carol Schlink, and featuring Michelle L. Walker as Bernarda.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2018
In the great tradition of innovative and inspiring Epic productions of classics such as 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' and 'The Little Foxes,' Epic Theatre Company is beginning a brand new year with a fresh look at an undisputed masterpiece--Federico Garcia Lorca's 'The House of Bernarda Alba' in an acclaimed new adaptation by Emily Mann, with direction by Carol Schlink, and featuring Michelle L. Walker as Bernarda.
Theatre By The Sea Announces Auditions for 2019 Season On Jan 26 & 27
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2018
Theatre By The Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2019 Summer Season. Seeking strong actors, dancers and singers. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2018
Theatre By The Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2019 Summer Season. Seeking strong actors, dancers and singers. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates.
Wilbury Group Kicks Off 2019 With Regional Premiere Of THE BURN and MORE WEIGHT
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2018
The Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off the New Year with the New England premiere of Philip Dawkins' The Burn, presented in conversation with More Weight: A Derivative New Work inspired by Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' by director Logan Serabian. Performances for The Burn and More Weight are scheduled for January 10 - February 3, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2018
The Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off the New Year with the New England premiere of Philip Dawkins' The Burn, presented in conversation with More Weight: A Derivative New Work inspired by Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' by director Logan Serabian. Performances for The Burn and More Weight are scheduled for January 10 - February 3, 2019.
Theatre By The Sea Offers Gift Certificates And Subscriptions
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
Need a last minute gift? Looking for something unique? Give the gift of live theatre with a gift certificate or subscription for Theatre By The Sea! Located on Rhode Island's south shore, Theatre By The Sea presents the best of Broadway all summer long! Gift Certificates and subscriptions are available for any of the following spectacular musicals scheduled for Theatre By The Sea's 2019 Summer Season*
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
Need a last minute gift? Looking for something unique? Give the gift of live theatre with a gift certificate or subscription for Theatre By The Sea! Located on Rhode Island's south shore, Theatre By The Sea presents the best of Broadway all summer long! Gift Certificates and subscriptions are available for any of the following spectacular musicals scheduled for Theatre By The Sea's 2019 Summer Season*
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Rhode Island Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 17, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Festival Ballet Providence Presents Its Annual Holiday Production Of THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
It's not too late to purchase tickets to Festival Ballet Providence (FBP)'s annual presentation of The Nutcracker. This magical holiday adventure will take place this weekend, December 21-23, 2018 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's breathtaking score, FBP's The Nutcracker will enchant the entire family with festive sets, elegant costumes, and the timeless tale of holiday celebration.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
It's not too late to purchase tickets to Festival Ballet Providence (FBP)'s annual presentation of The Nutcracker. This magical holiday adventure will take place this weekend, December 21-23, 2018 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's breathtaking score, FBP's The Nutcracker will enchant the entire family with festive sets, elegant costumes, and the timeless tale of holiday celebration.
Gamm Stage Presents the U.S. Premiere Of THE NIGHT WATCH
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens the new year with the U.S. premiere of The Night Watch, Hattie Naylor's adaptation of Sarah Waters' best-selling novel. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs this poignant story about liberation and loss set against the disorienting backdrop of the Second World War.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2018
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens the new year with the U.S. premiere of The Night Watch, Hattie Naylor's adaptation of Sarah Waters' best-selling novel. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs this poignant story about liberation and loss set against the disorienting backdrop of the Second World War.
Three Dogs Selected To Replace 19-year Old Retiree In Festival Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2018
The search is over. Three very special dogs - Teddy, Phoebe, and Bronx - have been selected as the newest additions to the cast of Festival Ballet Providence's The Nutcracker at PPAC.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2018
The search is over. Three very special dogs - Teddy, Phoebe, and Bronx - have been selected as the newest additions to the cast of Festival Ballet Providence's The Nutcracker at PPAC.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH To Rock Academy Players In 2019
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2018
Three dynamic forces from the Rhode Island theater community are collaborating on what's sure to be one of the major events of the season when John Cameron Mitchell's rock masterpiece "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" hits the stage at the Academy Players, starring Kevin Broccoli as Hedwig and directed by Theodore Clement, Artistic Director of Counter Productions Theater Company.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2018
Three dynamic forces from the Rhode Island theater community are collaborating on what's sure to be one of the major events of the season when John Cameron Mitchell's rock masterpiece "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" hits the stage at the Academy Players, starring Kevin Broccoli as Hedwig and directed by Theodore Clement, Artistic Director of Counter Productions Theater Company.
BWW Review: FUTURITY offers 'singular' experience at The Wilbury Theatre Group
by John McDaid - December 11, 2018
If you took two plutonium hemispheres labeled 'American folk tradition' and 'cerebral poetry' and smashed them together in a critical mass, the musical 'Futurity' would be the resulting atomic explosion. The Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence has captured the chaotic energy of this show in a production that is uplifting, thought-provoking, and totally enjoyable.
by John McDaid - December 11, 2018
If you took two plutonium hemispheres labeled 'American folk tradition' and 'cerebral poetry' and smashed them together in a critical mass, the musical 'Futurity' would be the resulting atomic explosion. The Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence has captured the chaotic energy of this show in a production that is uplifting, thought-provoking, and totally enjoyable.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns To PPAC April 2019
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played record-breaking engagements in 2014 and 2015, returns to Providence for a limited run April 23 - 28, 2019 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). In Providence, THE BOOK OF MORMON is part of PPAC's Encore Series. Cox Media is the Media Sponsor of the Encore Series.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played record-breaking engagements in 2014 and 2015, returns to Providence for a limited run April 23 - 28, 2019 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). In Providence, THE BOOK OF MORMON is part of PPAC's Encore Series. Cox Media is the Media Sponsor of the Encore Series.
IBEX Puppetry's Ajijaak On Turtle Island Launches FirstWorks 2019 Frontier Series
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts announces a residency with renowned contemporary puppet artist Heather Henson and her production company IBEX Puppetry. The residency will culminate in performances of the visually stunning puppet-based production, 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island,' making its premiere with FirstWorks as part of a four-city national tour. 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island' is co-directed by Henson, daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson, and Ty Defoe, a Grammy Award winner from the Oneida and Ojibwe Nations.FirstWorks' public performances of 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island' will take place at the state-of-the-art Moses Brown School Woodman Center at 250 Lloyd Avenue, Providence onThursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.Tickets start at $22.50 and are available online at first-works.org or by phone at 401-421-4281. This first performance in the 2019 FirstWorks Frontier Series offers an immersive spectacle for the whole family.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts announces a residency with renowned contemporary puppet artist Heather Henson and her production company IBEX Puppetry. The residency will culminate in performances of the visually stunning puppet-based production, 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island,' making its premiere with FirstWorks as part of a four-city national tour. 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island' is co-directed by Henson, daughter of puppet legend Jim Henson, and Ty Defoe, a Grammy Award winner from the Oneida and Ojibwe Nations.FirstWorks' public performances of 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island' will take place at the state-of-the-art Moses Brown School Woodman Center at 250 Lloyd Avenue, Providence onThursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.Tickets start at $22.50 and are available online at first-works.org or by phone at 401-421-4281. This first performance in the 2019 FirstWorks Frontier Series offers an immersive spectacle for the whole family.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Rhode Island Awards!
by BWW Staff - December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 10, 2018
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Photo Flash: First Look at FUTURITY At The Wilbury Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its record-breaking 2018/19 season with the Rhode Island premiere of the avant-americana musical by Cesar Alvarez and The Lisps, Futurity, December 6-23, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2018
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its record-breaking 2018/19 season with the Rhode Island premiere of the avant-americana musical by Cesar Alvarez and The Lisps, Futurity, December 6-23, 2018.
BWW Review: Contemporary Theater Delivers Delightfully Fresh A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by John McDaid - December 08, 2018
In the 175 years since Charles Dickens penned 'A Christmas Carol,' there have been countless productions, featuring everyone from Patrick Stewart to Mr. Magoo. The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) of Wakefield, RI has managed a holiday miracle: a highly theatrical version, enjoyable by the whole family, which manages to be both warm and seasonal as well as sharp and intelligent.
by John McDaid - December 08, 2018
In the 175 years since Charles Dickens penned 'A Christmas Carol,' there have been countless productions, featuring everyone from Patrick Stewart to Mr. Magoo. The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) of Wakefield, RI has managed a holiday miracle: a highly theatrical version, enjoyable by the whole family, which manages to be both warm and seasonal as well as sharp and intelligent.
Which Pup Will Make It To The Top? Race To Win The Role Of Festival Ballet Providence's Nutcracker Dog Tightens
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
Archie, The Festival Ballet Nutcracker Dog, is retiring after 19 years and 150 glittering performances. Festival Ballet Providence is looking to replace Archie with some friendly, furry local talent.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2018
Archie, The Festival Ballet Nutcracker Dog, is retiring after 19 years and 150 glittering performances. Festival Ballet Providence is looking to replace Archie with some friendly, furry local talent.
Trinity Rep Announces BLACK ODYSSEY
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2018
Trinity Rep will continue its 2018-19 Season with the epic tale of black odyssey by Marcus Gardley. Inspired by Homer's Odyssey, this story examines Ulysses Lincoln's journey home from war when the world - and the gods - are against him. This adventure brings the combination of history and heart together in a poignant and imaginative story that will captivate audiences. This production will feature resident acting company members, Jude Sandy and Joe Wilson, Jr. as co-directors, with Joe Wilson, Jr. as Ulysses Lincoln. black odyssey runs January 3 - February 3 with press opening on Monday, January 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. More information can be found at www.trinityrep.com/odyssey.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2018
Trinity Rep will continue its 2018-19 Season with the epic tale of black odyssey by Marcus Gardley. Inspired by Homer's Odyssey, this story examines Ulysses Lincoln's journey home from war when the world - and the gods - are against him. This adventure brings the combination of history and heart together in a poignant and imaginative story that will captivate audiences. This production will feature resident acting company members, Jude Sandy and Joe Wilson, Jr. as co-directors, with Joe Wilson, Jr. as Ulysses Lincoln. black odyssey runs January 3 - February 3 with press opening on Monday, January 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. More information can be found at www.trinityrep.com/odyssey.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Brown/Trinity Rep TICK, TICK... BOOM!
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
The Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Program presents its December thesis show, tick, tick…BOOM!, directed and choreographed by Ken-Matt Martin, a third year student in the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Directing program. Written by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, this rock musical set in 1990 New York City tells the story of an aspiring theater composer, as he is forced to reevaluate his passions and decide whether he should keep pursuing his dream or give it all up for a stable career. Performances run November 29 through December 9 at the Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire St., Downtown Providence. General admission is $15 with a discounted price of $10 for seniors and $7 for students. Tickets are on sale now at Trinity Rep's box office, by phone (401) 351-4242, or online at www.TrinityRep.com.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2018
The Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Program presents its December thesis show, tick, tick…BOOM!, directed and choreographed by Ken-Matt Martin, a third year student in the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Directing program. Written by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, this rock musical set in 1990 New York City tells the story of an aspiring theater composer, as he is forced to reevaluate his passions and decide whether he should keep pursuing his dream or give it all up for a stable career. Performances run November 29 through December 9 at the Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire St., Downtown Providence. General admission is $15 with a discounted price of $10 for seniors and $7 for students. Tickets are on sale now at Trinity Rep's box office, by phone (401) 351-4242, or online at www.TrinityRep.com.
Tickets Go On Sale For JERSEY BOYS This Week at Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 7 at 10A for the return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The musical will make its much-anticipated return to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), May 10 - 12, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2018
Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 7 at 10A for the return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The musical will make its much-anticipated return to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), May 10 - 12, 2019.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Rhode Island Awards; MAMMA MIA! Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - December 03, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
The Community Players Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest Community Theater is currently staging It's A Wonderful Life: The Musical, a musical adaptation of Frank Capra's 1946 classic. For those unfamiliar with the story, it follows George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched, and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be if he had never been born.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2018
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest Community Theater is currently staging It's A Wonderful Life: The Musical, a musical adaptation of Frank Capra's 1946 classic. For those unfamiliar with the story, it follows George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched, and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be if he had never been born.
The Community Players Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest Community Theater is currently staging It's A Wonderful Life: The Musical, a musical adaptation of Frank Capra's 1946 classic. For those unfamiliar with the story, it follows George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched, and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be if he had never been born.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
The Community Players, Rhode Island's oldest Community Theater is currently staging It's A Wonderful Life: The Musical, a musical adaptation of Frank Capra's 1946 classic. For those unfamiliar with the story, it follows George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched, and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be if he had never been born.
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