Trinity Rep Announces PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
Trinity Rep will open its 2018-19 Season with Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. This classic "will they or won't they" romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is infused with fresh vitality and hilarity in this effervescent new comedic adaptation, directed by Birgitta Victorson.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2018
Trinity Rep will open its 2018-19 Season with Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. This classic "will they or won't they" romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is infused with fresh vitality and hilarity in this effervescent new comedic adaptation, directed by Birgitta Victorson.
Get Ready For Something Big! NSMT Presents HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) concludes the 2018 Subscription Season with Broadway's big, fat, hit musical, HAIRSPRAY, playing for two-weeks only from Tuesday, October 30 thru Sunday, November 11, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2018
Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) concludes the 2018 Subscription Season with Broadway's big, fat, hit musical, HAIRSPRAY, playing for two-weeks only from Tuesday, October 30 thru Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Nominations Now Open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: Technically Stunning MISS SAIGON at PPAC
by Andria Tieman - September 30, 2018
MISS SAIGON, the tragic love story of a Vietnamese woman who falls in love with an American GI during the Vietnam War, is certainly not short on drama. Based on Puccini's Madame Butterfly, this retelling focuses both on the love affair between the two main characters, but also the horror of war and desperate hope to better one's circumstances. This is one of the most elaborate sets this reviewer has ever seen, and the drama almost takes a backseat to the phenomenal technical and sound design. This new tour, from the 2017 revival, features some outstanding vocal performances, but also doesn't try to hide away or reconcile previously controversial content.
by Andria Tieman - September 30, 2018
MISS SAIGON, the tragic love story of a Vietnamese woman who falls in love with an American GI during the Vietnam War, is certainly not short on drama. Based on Puccini's Madame Butterfly, this retelling focuses both on the love affair between the two main characters, but also the horror of war and desperate hope to better one's circumstances. This is one of the most elaborate sets this reviewer has ever seen, and the drama almost takes a backseat to the phenomenal technical and sound design. This new tour, from the 2017 revival, features some outstanding vocal performances, but also doesn't try to hide away or reconcile previously controversial content.
Trinity Rep Announces AN ILIAD, Tickets On Sale October 1
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Trinity Rep announces that tickets to An Iliad will go on sale to the public Monday, October 1, 2018 beginning at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available for purchase by phone at (401) 351-4242, online at www.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington Street, Providence.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2018
Trinity Rep announces that tickets to An Iliad will go on sale to the public Monday, October 1, 2018 beginning at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available for purchase by phone at (401) 351-4242, online at www.trinityrep.com, or in person at the theater's box office at 201 Washington Street, Providence.
PPAC Announces Event Details For 90th Anniversary Party
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce the event schedule for the Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Loew's Theatre Building on Saturday, October 13. PPAC's 90th Anniversary Celebration is free and open to all.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce the event schedule for the Theatre's 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Loew's Theatre Building on Saturday, October 13. PPAC's 90th Anniversary Celebration is free and open to all.
Photo Flash: Granite Theatre Stages BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
Book and Candle" a romantic comedy by John Van Druten is opening October 12 at the Granite Theatre. Producer/ Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson. The show runs October 12 - 28, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
Book and Candle" a romantic comedy by John Van Druten is opening October 12 at the Granite Theatre. Producer/ Artistic Director for the theatre is David Jepson. The show runs October 12 - 28, 2018.
Wilbury Group New Works Program Announces World Premiere Of THE PLEIADES
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
The Wilbury Theatre Group's new works development program Studio W presents the world premiere of The Pleiades, by Darcie Dennigan. Presented in a limited run October 10-13, The Pleiades is the tragic, and often hilarious, story of six sisters trying to re-connect after death. Directed by Meredith Healy and Josh Short with music direction by Jason Quinn, Dennigan's writing takes audiences on a fantastical journey from a ramshackle house on the edge of a lake, through Death School, into the afterlife, and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2018
The Wilbury Theatre Group's new works development program Studio W presents the world premiere of The Pleiades, by Darcie Dennigan. Presented in a limited run October 10-13, The Pleiades is the tragic, and often hilarious, story of six sisters trying to re-connect after death. Directed by Meredith Healy and Josh Short with music direction by Jason Quinn, Dennigan's writing takes audiences on a fantastical journey from a ramshackle house on the edge of a lake, through Death School, into the afterlife, and beyond.
FirstWorks Reveals 15th Season Launch With Pilobolus In New Tour
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
In their continued commitment to connecting world-class performing arts programs to local audiences, FirstWorks announces the kick-off their 2018-19 Artistic Icons Series with Pilobolus dance theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
In their continued commitment to connecting world-class performing arts programs to local audiences, FirstWorks announces the kick-off their 2018-19 Artistic Icons Series with Pilobolus dance theater.
Epic Presents THE MOTHERF***ER WITH THE HAT
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Epic Theatre Company is heading to the Academy Players for the craziest show of the season-Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis' "The Motherf***er with the Hat." It's a dark comedy that looks at the struggles of life after addiction through the lens of one of America's best playwrights directed by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, Artistic Director of Mixed Magic Theater.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2018
Epic Theatre Company is heading to the Academy Players for the craziest show of the season-Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis' "The Motherf***er with the Hat." It's a dark comedy that looks at the struggles of life after addiction through the lens of one of America's best playwrights directed by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley, Artistic Director of Mixed Magic Theater.
PPAC Announces BankNewport Family Nights For The 2018/2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that BankNewport is the new sponsor of the Theatre's Family Night performances. PPAC's Family Night Buy One; Get One pricing is designed to encourage families to experience Broadway together.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that BankNewport is the new sponsor of the Theatre's Family Night performances. PPAC's Family Night Buy One; Get One pricing is designed to encourage families to experience Broadway together.
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Extends Through October 7
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, The Wilbury Theatre Group announces additional performances of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, now running through Sunday, October 7. Running to popular acclaim and sold-out houses since previews, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. Directed by Wendy Overly.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, The Wilbury Theatre Group announces additional performances of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, now running through Sunday, October 7. Running to popular acclaim and sold-out houses since previews, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. Directed by Wendy Overly.
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Extends Through October 7
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, The Wilbury Theatre Group announces additional performances of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, now running through Sunday, October 7. Running to popular acclaim and sold-out houses since previews, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man.
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, The Wilbury Theatre Group announces additional performances of Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning play HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, now running through Sunday, October 7. Running to popular acclaim and sold-out houses since previews, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man.
Head Trick Theatre Presents WATCH ON THE RHINE
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2018
"It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip." From the Farrellys' living room in Washington, the Nazis and the war in Europe seem very far away - until the war comes to them, when Fanny's daughter Sara brings her anti-fascist husband home after twenty years abroad. Kurt, Sara, and their children aren't Fanny's only guests, and conflict soon arises between them and an opportunistic count with Nazi sympathies, forcing the Farrellys to choose between standing by and standing up.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2018
"It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip." From the Farrellys' living room in Washington, the Nazis and the war in Europe seem very far away - until the war comes to them, when Fanny's daughter Sara brings her anti-fascist husband home after twenty years abroad. Kurt, Sara, and their children aren't Fanny's only guests, and conflict soon arises between them and an opportunistic count with Nazi sympathies, forcing the Farrellys to choose between standing by and standing up.
Ocean State Follies Come To The Granite Theatre For One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2018
Get ready for a wicked take on the Ocean State! The Granite Theatre welcomes to Westerly the infamous Charlie Hall 's Ocean State Follies for one-night only Friday October 5, 2018! Show starts at 8 PM and tickets are $25.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2018
Get ready for a wicked take on the Ocean State! The Granite Theatre welcomes to Westerly the infamous Charlie Hall 's Ocean State Follies for one-night only Friday October 5, 2018! Show starts at 8 PM and tickets are $25.
Uneven SOCIAL SECURITY at The Community Players
by Larry O'Brien - September 21, 2018
To open their ninety-eighth season, the Community Players is offering SOCIAL SECURITY by Andrew Bergman at Jenks Auditorium in Pawtucket. The play has an excellent pedigree. After twenty-six previews, the Broadway production, directed by Mike Nichols, opened on April 17, 1986 and ran for 388 performances. Not chopped liver. And New York magazine in 1985 dubbed playwright Andrew Bergman 'The Unknown King of Comedy,'. His best known films include Blazing Saddles, The In-Laws, and The Freshman. Again, not chopped liver.
by Larry O'Brien - September 21, 2018
To open their ninety-eighth season, the Community Players is offering SOCIAL SECURITY by Andrew Bergman at Jenks Auditorium in Pawtucket. The play has an excellent pedigree. After twenty-six previews, the Broadway production, directed by Mike Nichols, opened on April 17, 1986 and ran for 388 performances. Not chopped liver. And New York magazine in 1985 dubbed playwright Andrew Bergman 'The Unknown King of Comedy,'. His best known films include Blazing Saddles, The In-Laws, and The Freshman. Again, not chopped liver.
WomensWork Theatre Collaborative Presents MY LEFT BREAST
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
WomensWork Theatre Collaborative presents My Left Breast by Susan Miller and directed by Lynne Collinson. The play features Rae Mancini, MJ Daly, and Joanne Fayan.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2018
WomensWork Theatre Collaborative presents My Left Breast by Susan Miller and directed by Lynne Collinson. The play features Rae Mancini, MJ Daly, and Joanne Fayan.
The Story of HANSEL AND GRETEL Comes to Rhode Island
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
A child-eating witch, a path of moonlit stones, and a cottage made entirely of candy - Hansel and Gretel has all the making of a theatrical spectacle.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
A child-eating witch, a path of moonlit stones, and a cottage made entirely of candy - Hansel and Gretel has all the making of a theatrical spectacle.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Comes To Providence
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
An inconceivable evening is coming to The VETS! Join Cary Elwes, who played the heroic Westley in The Princess Bride, in a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic movie. The evening will consist of a screening of the classic film followed by a moderated discussion with the star on classic scenes, revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder; filled with adventure, romance and intrigue (and let¹s not forget Rodents of Unusual Size!)
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2018
An inconceivable evening is coming to The VETS! Join Cary Elwes, who played the heroic Westley in The Princess Bride, in a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic movie. The evening will consist of a screening of the classic film followed by a moderated discussion with the star on classic scenes, revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder; filled with adventure, romance and intrigue (and let¹s not forget Rodents of Unusual Size!)
Festival Ballet Providence Opens Its 41st Season With ROBIN HOOD
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) kicks off its 41st Season with this fall's addition to the company's popular chatterBOXtheatre series, an exciting adaptation of the classic folk tale, Robin Hood. The show is fun for kids of all ages including those young-at-heart. Led by nationally renowned choreographer Mary Ellen Beaudreau, the production includes live narration by Rhode Island's own award-winning storyteller Len Cabral, and TEDX presenter and “Shakespeare to Hip Hop” performer Marlon Carey; the two will rotate this role on alternate weekends. Robin Hood will run during the weekends of October 13-21 in FBP's Black Box Theater, 825 Hope Street, Providence.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2018
Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) kicks off its 41st Season with this fall's addition to the company's popular chatterBOXtheatre series, an exciting adaptation of the classic folk tale, Robin Hood. The show is fun for kids of all ages including those young-at-heart. Led by nationally renowned choreographer Mary Ellen Beaudreau, the production includes live narration by Rhode Island's own award-winning storyteller Len Cabral, and TEDX presenter and “Shakespeare to Hip Hop” performer Marlon Carey; the two will rotate this role on alternate weekends. Robin Hood will run during the weekends of October 13-21 in FBP's Black Box Theater, 825 Hope Street, Providence.
BWW Review: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED at Granite Theatre
by Barb Burke - September 14, 2018
A Murder is Announced... and a good time is had by all.
by Barb Burke - September 14, 2018
A Murder is Announced... and a good time is had by all.
Contemporary Theater Company Stages THE FATHER
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
This fall, the Contemporary Theater Company presents a touching and remarkable play, The Father, about an older man's world being turned upside down as dementia creeps in. It plays on the Contemporary Theater Company's riverfront performance patio September 14 through October 5.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
This fall, the Contemporary Theater Company presents a touching and remarkable play, The Father, about an older man's world being turned upside down as dementia creeps in. It plays on the Contemporary Theater Company's riverfront performance patio September 14 through October 5.
Rise Playhouse Presents AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
The Rise Playhouse is proud to present Agatha Christie's classic drama And Then There Were None. Performances are on Sept 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8pm and September 16 and 23 at 2pm. The performances are at the Rise Playhouse at 142 Clinton St Woonsocket RI 02895. Tickets are 20 dollars and can be purchased online at ristage.org or at the door. The Play is directed by Michael Ferron and is produced by Richard Ferron.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2018
The Rise Playhouse is proud to present Agatha Christie's classic drama And Then There Were None. Performances are on Sept 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8pm and September 16 and 23 at 2pm. The performances are at the Rise Playhouse at 142 Clinton St Woonsocket RI 02895. Tickets are 20 dollars and can be purchased online at ristage.org or at the door. The Play is directed by Michael Ferron and is produced by Richard Ferron.
Gamm Stages First Play For Young Audiences In Warwick
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
The Gamm Education Department is pleased to present Charlie Bumpers vs. the Really Nice Gnome by Bill Harley, adapted and directed by Jessica Chace. Last season, a successful limited run of Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year launched Gamm Education Presents, the theater's first programming for young audiences. This second Gamm-Harley collaboration promises even more fun for the entire family in The Gamm's new, larger Warwick venue.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2018
The Gamm Education Department is pleased to present Charlie Bumpers vs. the Really Nice Gnome by Bill Harley, adapted and directed by Jessica Chace. Last season, a successful limited run of Charlie Bumpers vs. the Teacher of the Year launched Gamm Education Presents, the theater's first programming for young audiences. This second Gamm-Harley collaboration promises even more fun for the entire family in The Gamm's new, larger Warwick venue.
Providence Ballet Theatre Will Ring in the Holidays with TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Providence Ballet Theatre is proud to present Twas the Night Before Christmas, our holiday ballet performance for school students (December 13 &14) and the public (December 14th)evening. Based on the classic tale, this ballet will enchant all ages. The ballet is choreographed and directed by Rhode Island native Eva Marie Pacheco. Performed at Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College, tickets for the public performance can be purchased from the Rhode Island College Box Office. School students from across Rhode Island attend the December 13th and 14th matinee performances for a discounted rate through Providence Ballet Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018
Providence Ballet Theatre is proud to present Twas the Night Before Christmas, our holiday ballet performance for school students (December 13 &14) and the public (December 14th)evening. Based on the classic tale, this ballet will enchant all ages. The ballet is choreographed and directed by Rhode Island native Eva Marie Pacheco. Performed at Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College, tickets for the public performance can be purchased from the Rhode Island College Box Office. School students from across Rhode Island attend the December 13th and 14th matinee performances for a discounted rate through Providence Ballet Theatre.
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The Roommate
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Next to Normal
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