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Get Out of the House. Go See MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in the Park!
by Larry O'Brien - August 07, 2018
Out of almost nothing, Head Trick has made something out of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Roger Williams National Park.
Granite Theatre to Hold Doggie Audition for Upcoming ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2018
Granite Theatre of Westerly will be holding auditions for a medium-sized, sandy-colored dog to play "Sandy" in our production of "Annie - The Musical". The auditions are Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 1 pm until 3 pm at the theatre, 1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI. David Jepson, Artistic Director for the theatre, will be directing the show. There are 19 performances of the show between November 23 and December 23, 2018.
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Presents 'The Best Of Abbey Road Live!' At PPAC
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2018
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7P. In celebration of the anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites.
INGRID, AN AFFAIR REMAINS and FALLING SOUTH Play The Rhode Island International Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2018
Marlyn Mason and filmmaker Lorraine Portman will be in attendance at The Rhode Island International Film Festival. Their short film FALLING SOUTH plays Wednesday evening August 8that 6:00 pm with award winning documentary film INGRID and another short film starring Marlyn Mason, AN AFFAIR REMAINS. RIFF represents the New England premiere for FALLING SOUTH and the world premiere for AN AFFAIR REMAINS.
Award Winning Solo Play To Appear To Providence Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2018
Princess Grace award-winning actor Lucius Robinson will present his psychological thriller-comedy about suburban obsession and the sinister boy next door.
Casting For MISS SAIGON National Tour Announced
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway, and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K.-has been announced for its much-anticipated upcoming North American tour which launches in Providence, RI at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) September 21 - 30, 2018. In Providence, MISS SAIGON is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
Theatre By The Sea's 85th Celebration Concludes With CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the opening of Kander and Ebb's Tony Award-winning musical Chicago, which will be presented from August 15 - September 9, 2018.
Award Winning Solo Play To Appear To Providence Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
Princess Grace award-winning actor Lucius Robinson will present his psychological thriller-comedy about suburban obsession and the sinister boy next door.
MargOH! Channing Makes FringePVD Debut With HUNG
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
New York Cabaret Star MargOH! Channing debuts her twisted drunken romp in the 2018 FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival at the Waterfire Arts Center 475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908 July 31 8:30PM and August 2 7PM.
Providence Playwright Returns Home To Premiere New Play At FRINGEPVD
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2018
Rhode Island native Gino DiIorio returns home to premiere his new play 'Three Exits' at the Providence Fringe Festival this August. On the heels of a string of successful Off Broadway and regional theater productions, this marks the Providence playwright's first ever staging of his work in his home state.
Providence Playwright Returns Home To Premiere New Play At FRINGEPVD
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2018
Rhode Island native Gino DiIorio returns home to premiere his new play 'Three Exits' at the Providence Fringe Festival this August. On the heels of a string of successful Off Broadway and regional theater productions, this marks the Providence playwright's first ever staging of his work in his home state.
Single Tickets For ANASTASIA at PPAC Go On Sale September 15
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that individual tickets for the tour of the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of ANASTASIA will go on sale on Friday, September 15 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or by visiting www.ppacri.org. ANASTASIA will make its Providence premiere at PPAC November 27 - December 2. In Providence, ANASTASIA is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
MargOH! Channing Makes FringePVD Debut With HUNG
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2018
New York Cabaret Star MargOH! Channing debuts her twisted drunken romp in the 2018 FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival at the Waterfire Arts Center 475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908 July 31 8:30PM and August 2 7PM.
The Anthropologists Present Rhode Island Premiere of ARTEMISIA'S INTENT
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2018
Award-winning Artemisia's Intent makes its Rhode Island debut this July, bringing to life the work of Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi at the 5th Annual Providence Fringe Festival. FRINGEPVD brings independent performers from around the world to Providence to share original work from artists on the 'fringe.'  Performances will take place on July 31 (8:30PM) andAugust 1 (7PM) at the Wilbury Theatre Group (40 Sonoma Ct, Providence, RI). Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. More information at http://www.fringepvd.org/artemisias-intent.html.
BWW Review: Colorful JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Continues Theatre By The Sea's 85th Year Celebration
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - July 29, 2018
Moreso than many other shows, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a musical that is rife for reinvention, and the current production at Theatre By the Sea, directed and choreographed by Richard Sabellico, has also been given its own unique spin.
Award Winning Solo Play To Appear To Providence Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2018
Princess Grace award-winning actor Lucius Robinson will present his psychological thriller-comedy about suburban obsession and the sinister boy next door.
Photo Flash: Theatre By The Sea Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2018
Audiences worldwide are still in love with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's 1973 hit musical based on the story in Genesis. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the fable of lost innocence, jealousy, and the power of redemption featuring an instantly recognizable score, wild costumes, imaginative sets, and high-octane, athletic choreography.
Dave Kane Brings JOKES MY IRISH FATHER TOLD ME to the Granite Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2018
The Granite Theatre continues its popular series of guest star entertainment specials with the hilarious comedy evening "Jokes My Irish Father Told Me" with Dave Kane, the creator of "Father Misgivings" today, July 27 at 8 pm.
MargOH! Channing Makes FringePVD Debut With HUNG
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2018
New York Cabaret Star MargOH! Channing debuts her twisted drunken romp in the 2018 FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival at the Waterfire Arts Center 475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908 July 31 8:30PM and August 2 7PM.
PPAC Launches 'Tell Us Your Stories' Campaign
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is launching a "Tell Us Your Stories" campaign in honor of the Loew's Theatre Building's 90th Anniversary. Anyone who has attended an event at the Theatre can submit photos of themselves and their friends/family at the event or copies of Theatre memorabilia (e.g. program books, ticket stubs), accompanied by short descriptions.
It's Christmas In July At PPAC! On Sale Dates Announced For Holiday Pops And Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
The Providence Performing Arts Center is celebrating Christmas in July with tickets going on sale for 2018 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra - Keith Lockhart, Conductor and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis.
Epic's HOMOS, OR EVERYONE IN AMERICA Arrives In August
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
Epic Theatre Company is following up its smash hit "Constellations" with another unconventional romance.  Jordan Seavey's "Homos, or Everyone in America" looks at the relationship of two men-called The Writer and The Academic-as they navigate love and dating in New York City over the course of several years.  The show pieces together their time together in fragments that are presented out of time building up to a powerful ending.
The Groovalottos Added To The Rhythm & Roots Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
The Rhythm & Roots Festival 2018 will feature The GroovaLottos - a Wampanoag-led, Grammy nominated soul-funk-blues band, will be added to the festival's September 2nd lineup, marking the first time a Native American led group will be featured at the internationally renowned festival. The Tomaquag Museum and Charlestown's Rhythm & Roots Festival are expanding their partnership thanks to a grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts's New England States Touring program.
Tickets Go On Sale This Month For Trinity Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2018
Trinity Rep announces tickets to A Christmas Carol will go on sale Wednesday, July 25, 2018 beginning at 10:00 am. To celebrate the production, a limited engagement flash sale will offer patrons $4 off adult tickets to non-peak performances purchased July 25 - July 29 using code ACCFLASH. 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. Last year's production was the highest selling show in the company's history and many performances sold out.
The GroovaLottos Join The Rhythm and Roots Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2018
The Tomaquag Museum and Charlestown's Rhythm & Roots Festival are adding The GroovaLottos - a Wampanoag-led, Grammy nominated soul-funk-blues band, to the festival's lineup, marking the first time a Native American led group will be featured.

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