Epic Sets The Holidays On Fire With THE BOYS OF ST. MATTHEWS PRESENT JESUS CHRIST! AND OTHER CHRISTMAS TALES
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Following last season's scandalous and sensational, "The Boys of St. Matthews Present Jesus Christ! And Other Christmas Tales," Epic Theatre Company has tapped local actor, writer, and songstress Aaron Blanck to bring his acclaimed holiday album "A Christmas to Forget" to the stage in a one-of-a-kind Yuletide festival of music and mayhem.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018
Following last season's scandalous and sensational, "The Boys of St. Matthews Present Jesus Christ! And Other Christmas Tales," Epic Theatre Company has tapped local actor, writer, and songstress Aaron Blanck to bring his acclaimed holiday album "A Christmas to Forget" to the stage in a one-of-a-kind Yuletide festival of music and mayhem.
Brown/Trinity Rep Presents Fall Thesis Production TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 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 - November 29, 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.
BWW Review: ANASTASIA Sparkles at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Andria Tieman - November 28, 2018
ANASTASIA, based on the 1997 animated musical film of the same name, tells the tale of the supposed daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, who was alleged to have escaped her family's execution. Though the plot is based on historical events, it's not necessarily historically accurate, preferring instead to gloss over the larger events and focus on the people like the Dowager Empress, who escaped the Russian Revolution and is alive in Paris, and Anya, the young girl who may be the lost princess. This romantic plot glosses over the nuances of Russian history, and focusing on one girl with no memory, and who she actually might be, and she happens to live in Leningrad. That's not to say this is all fluff, there are some stunning visuals that hint at the violence of the revolution. This show has clearly tried to appeal to both children and adults, and it's walked that line very well.
by Andria Tieman - November 28, 2018
ANASTASIA, based on the 1997 animated musical film of the same name, tells the tale of the supposed daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, who was alleged to have escaped her family's execution. Though the plot is based on historical events, it's not necessarily historically accurate, preferring instead to gloss over the larger events and focus on the people like the Dowager Empress, who escaped the Russian Revolution and is alive in Paris, and Anya, the young girl who may be the lost princess. This romantic plot glosses over the nuances of Russian history, and focusing on one girl with no memory, and who she actually might be, and she happens to live in Leningrad. That's not to say this is all fluff, there are some stunning visuals that hint at the violence of the revolution. This show has clearly tried to appeal to both children and adults, and it's walked that line very well.
BWW Review: The Gamm's GLORIA Plays With Notions of Comedy and Tragedy
by Andria Tieman - November 28, 2018
Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins seems like a man who likes to make theatre audiences uncomfortable, and make them question their most basic reactions. Rhode Islanders will be familiar with his play Appropriate, which was at Trinity Rep in 2016, and may have left many scratching their heads in a 'what did I just watch?' way. GLORIA, playing through December 16 at the Gamm is a similar head scratcher, but is remarkably well-executed with a strong cast and excellent direction. The mental gymnastics this play asks of the audience are confounding, and there are plenty of moments where the script feels manipulative, but the end result is satisfyingly perplexing in a way that feels new.
by Andria Tieman - November 28, 2018
Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins seems like a man who likes to make theatre audiences uncomfortable, and make them question their most basic reactions. Rhode Islanders will be familiar with his play Appropriate, which was at Trinity Rep in 2016, and may have left many scratching their heads in a 'what did I just watch?' way. GLORIA, playing through December 16 at the Gamm is a similar head scratcher, but is remarkably well-executed with a strong cast and excellent direction. The mental gymnastics this play asks of the audience are confounding, and there are plenty of moments where the script feels manipulative, but the end result is satisfyingly perplexing in a way that feels new.
PPAC And The VETS Announce Annual Holiday Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s and The VETS' annual Holiday Sale is on Saturday, December 1. Patrons can save 25% off regularly-priced tickets for selected seating and performances ONLY (please see below for a listing of participating shows). Holiday Sale seating is available for selected locations on a show-by-show basis and for selected performances only. VIP and Golden Circle Seating are excluded from the discount; other restrictions may apply. The Holiday Sale discount does not include PPAC's $3 per ticket restoration charge or The VETS' $4 per ticket facility fee. Discounted seating is subject to availability and no other offers may be combined with the Holiday Sale discount. There are no refunds or adjustments on prior purchases.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s and The VETS' annual Holiday Sale is on Saturday, December 1. Patrons can save 25% off regularly-priced tickets for selected seating and performances ONLY (please see below for a listing of participating shows). Holiday Sale seating is available for selected locations on a show-by-show basis and for selected performances only. VIP and Golden Circle Seating are excluded from the discount; other restrictions may apply. The Holiday Sale discount does not include PPAC's $3 per ticket restoration charge or The VETS' $4 per ticket facility fee. Discounted seating is subject to availability and no other offers may be combined with the Holiday Sale discount. There are no refunds or adjustments on prior purchases.
Trinity Rep Annual Project Discovery Gala Raises $85,000 And Education Endowment Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Trinity Repertory Company held its 2018 Project Discovery Gala, which supports education programs at Trinity Rep, on November 14. Through ticket sales, sponsorships, and a live auction, the event raised more than $85,000. The event was co-chaired by resident actors Rebecca Gibel and Charlie Thurston with Barbara and Larry Schoenfeld, and Ken Sigel and Sarah Kelly. Resident actor Joe Wilson, Jr. served as emcee and auctioneer.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Trinity Repertory Company held its 2018 Project Discovery Gala, which supports education programs at Trinity Rep, on November 14. Through ticket sales, sponsorships, and a live auction, the event raised more than $85,000. The event was co-chaired by resident actors Rebecca Gibel and Charlie Thurston with Barbara and Larry Schoenfeld, and Ken Sigel and Sarah Kelly. Resident actor Joe Wilson, Jr. served as emcee and auctioneer.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; TBTS's MAMMA MIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our 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 - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our 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.
Contemporary Theater Company Presents Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Bah humbug! Even the most hard-hearted will find it difficult to keep a smile off their face when that holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to the Contemporary Theater Company stage in Wakefield December 6th - 22th.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Bah humbug! Even the most hard-hearted will find it difficult to keep a smile off their face when that holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to the Contemporary Theater Company stage in Wakefield December 6th - 22th.
TAPS At Brown University Presents BACK OF THE THROAT
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Theatre Arts & Performance Studies' Sock & Buskin present Back of the Throat by Yussef El Guindi directed by Ahmed Ashour '19.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Theatre Arts & Performance Studies' Sock & Buskin present Back of the Throat by Yussef El Guindi directed by Ahmed Ashour '19.
The Community Players Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 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 26, 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.
All New SESAME STREET LIVE Coming To The VETS In November
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2018
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment's new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! visits Providence from November 24, 2018 to November 25, 2018 for four performances at The VETS. Tickets go on sale June 12, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2018
Everyone's invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment's new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! visits Providence from November 24, 2018 to November 25, 2018 for four performances at The VETS. Tickets go on sale June 12, 2018.
Theatre By The Sea To Conduct Holiday Food Drive
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced a holiday food drive in support of the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale from November 23 - December 21.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced a holiday food drive in support of the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale from November 23 - December 21.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
Bah humbug! Even the most hard-hearted will find it difficult to keep a smile off their face when that holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to the Contemporary Theater Company stage in Wakefield December 6th - 22th.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
Bah humbug! Even the most hard-hearted will find it difficult to keep a smile off their face when that holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to the Contemporary Theater Company stage in Wakefield December 6th - 22th.
ANASTASIA Announces $43 Digital Lottery Seats For All Performances At PPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that ANASTASIA will host a digital ticket lottery during the upcoming Providence engagement from November 27 - December 2, offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $43 tickets available per performance. In Providence, ANASTASIA is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that ANASTASIA will host a digital ticket lottery during the upcoming Providence engagement from November 27 - December 2, offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $43 tickets available per performance. In Providence, ANASTASIA is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
Wilbury Group Presents RI Premiere Of FUTURITY
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 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 - November 21, 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.
Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Comes to RISE This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Come celebrate the season with a heartwarming new production of an American Christmas classic: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at RISE!
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Come celebrate the season with a heartwarming new production of an American Christmas classic: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at RISE!
Epic Sets The Holidays On Fire With THE BOYS OF ST. MATTHEWS PRESENT JESUS CHRIST! AND OTHER CHRISTMAS TALES
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Following last season's scandalous and sensational, "The Boys of St. Matthews Present Jesus Christ! And Other Christmas Tales," Epic Theatre Company has tapped local actor, writer, and songstress Aaron Blanck to bring his acclaimed holiday album "A Christmas to Forget" to the stage in a one-of-a-kind Yuletide festival of music and mayhem.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Following last season's scandalous and sensational, "The Boys of St. Matthews Present Jesus Christ! And Other Christmas Tales," Epic Theatre Company has tapped local actor, writer, and songstress Aaron Blanck to bring his acclaimed holiday album "A Christmas to Forget" to the stage in a one-of-a-kind Yuletide festival of music and mayhem.
PPAC And The VETS Announce Cyber Monday Offer
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and The VETS are pleased to announce that the Theatres will participate in Cyber Monday on November 26. All ticket service* fees at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com will be waived, by using the code NOFEEPPAC28 for PPAC shows and NOFEEVETS28 for The VETS' shows.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and The VETS are pleased to announce that the Theatres will participate in Cyber Monday on November 26. All ticket service* fees at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com will be waived, by using the code NOFEEPPAC28 for PPAC shows and NOFEEVETS28 for The VETS' shows.
Photo Flash: Providence's Wilbury Theatre Group Accepts 2018 National Theatre Company Award
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
In a ceremony at the Viacom Center in New York, NY, Providence's The Wilbury Theatre Group accepted the prestigious 2018 National Theatre Company Award. Wilbury Founder and Artistic Director Josh Short accepted the award from Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, Chairman of the Board of The American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
In a ceremony at the Viacom Center in New York, NY, Providence's The Wilbury Theatre Group accepted the prestigious 2018 National Theatre Company Award. Wilbury Founder and Artistic Director Josh Short accepted the award from Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, Chairman of the Board of The American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Beacon Theatre Workshop
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2018
For their fall production, Beacon Theatre Workshop is bringing the Northern Rhode Island community to Neverland!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2018
For their fall production, Beacon Theatre Workshop is bringing the Northern Rhode Island community to Neverland!
FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Brings World Class Performances By Black Violin And Complexions Contemporary Ballet To Providence In April 2019
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Brings World Class Performances by Black Violin and Complexions Contemporary Ballet to Providence in April 2019
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Brings World Class Performances by Black Violin and Complexions Contemporary Ballet to Providence in April 2019
BWW Review: LAKE STREET DIVE: FREE YOURSELF UP at Veterans Auditorium
by Larry O'Brien - November 15, 2018
Sunday evening your intrepid correspondent headed to Veterans Auditorium to catch a band called LAKE STREET DIVE. I had seen the group perform on Colbert twice and thought, 'Well, that's pretty interesting.' So when I heard they were coming to the Veterans Auditorium in Providence, I decided to go. The last time I went to a 'rock' concert was probably Country Joe and the Fish at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in the early seventies. I went to Woodstock but do not remember much about it. If you are of a certain age and decide to go to a concert these days, be forewarned-the protocol has changed. No more waiting two hours for The Lovin' Spoonful to show up, nosiree. The concert was scheduled to start at seven and went off at seven. My wife and I wondered where everyone was; it turns out at least half the audience skipped the opening act, and the place didn't fill up until the headliners showed up at eight. I was not disappointed by this concert-they had the sold out house with them from jump street.
by Larry O'Brien - November 15, 2018
Sunday evening your intrepid correspondent headed to Veterans Auditorium to catch a band called LAKE STREET DIVE. I had seen the group perform on Colbert twice and thought, 'Well, that's pretty interesting.' So when I heard they were coming to the Veterans Auditorium in Providence, I decided to go. The last time I went to a 'rock' concert was probably Country Joe and the Fish at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in the early seventies. I went to Woodstock but do not remember much about it. If you are of a certain age and decide to go to a concert these days, be forewarned-the protocol has changed. No more waiting two hours for The Lovin' Spoonful to show up, nosiree. The concert was scheduled to start at seven and went off at seven. My wife and I wondered where everyone was; it turns out at least half the audience skipped the opening act, and the place didn't fill up until the headliners showed up at eight. I was not disappointed by this concert-they had the sold out house with them from jump street.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Charms Again at Trinity Rep
by Andria Tieman - November 14, 2018
Trinity Rep's annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL production is always delightful in new and exciting ways. This year, they've partnered with 56 choirs from Rhode Island (and a few from Massachusetts) to make each show unique and feature even more local talent. This is a lovely addition to the classic story, and another way that Trinity manages to give this play something new year after year. Set in a classic Victorian backdrop, this year's production features lots of singing and dancing, and some pretty fantastic effects and performances.
by Andria Tieman - November 14, 2018
Trinity Rep's annual A CHRISTMAS CAROL production is always delightful in new and exciting ways. This year, they've partnered with 56 choirs from Rhode Island (and a few from Massachusetts) to make each show unique and feature even more local talent. This is a lovely addition to the classic story, and another way that Trinity manages to give this play something new year after year. Set in a classic Victorian backdrop, this year's production features lots of singing and dancing, and some pretty fantastic effects and performances.
FirstWorks Presents Black Violin
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
Classical music and hip-hop collide! The groundbreaking duo Black Violin blurs the lines between musical genres with their one-of-a-kind, family-friendly fusion of groove and strings.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
Classical music and hip-hop collide! The groundbreaking duo Black Violin blurs the lines between musical genres with their one-of-a-kind, family-friendly fusion of groove and strings.
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