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New Musical UNTITLED SHAPE SHOW to Premiere in Providence This June
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
What Will the Neighbors Say? has announced the launch of its educational program What Will the Kids Say? The inaugural project is an original theatre for young audiences musical, Untitled Shape Show, with book by Co-Artistic Director Sam Hood Adrain and music and lyrics by Will Davis. The show will open Saturday June 24th at the Auditorium at the Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI with a cast of professional performers and local young actors.
THE RED TENT Stage Adaptation Continues This Month at Mixed Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
Mixed Magic Theatre presents a stage adaptation of Anita Diamant's bestselling novel THE RED TENT, adapted & directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, continuing through May 14th, 2017 at Mixed Magic Theatre (560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, RI).
OSTC's Piano Bar Series Continues 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to announce the continuation of their Piano Bar Series, which will be held following select Friday and Saturday evening performances of the company's current production of the charming, provocative, hilarious musical, Victor/Victoria.
Fairy Tale Comes to Life in Festival Ballet Providence's CINDERELLA at The Vets
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
This Mother's Day weekend, Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) presents Cinderella, the timeless fairy tale ballet, May 12-14, 2017 at The Vets (One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI).
Photo Flash: First Look at Gamm Theatre's KING ELIZABETH
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
This thrilling new version of Schiller's classic Mary Stuart pits the ousted queen of Scotland against the reigning queen of England in a titanic battle of wills.
BWW Review: VICTOR/VICTORIA at Ocean State Theatre Company
by Larry O'Brien - April 30, 2017
Pretty good production of a pretty good Broadway musical. VICTOR/VICTORIA is fun, but lacks a truly memorable song (or two).
Photo Flash: First Look at Ocean State Theatre's VICTOR/VICTORIA
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2017
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its fifth season in its comfortable stadium-style theatre in Warwick, is proud to present the charming, provocative, hilarious musical, Victor/Victoria, which will run at Ocean State Theatre from April 26 - May 21.
Theatre By The Sea Announces Spectacular 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Bill Hanney is pleased to announce the full lineup for the 2017 Season at the historic Theatre By The Sea (TBTS). The four-show subscription season will include BEEHIVE The '60s Musical, THE MUSIC MAN, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and THE PRODUCERS. Tickets are on sale May 6 online at theatrebythesea.com, and May 7 by phone (401-782-8587), and at the Box Office Window (364 Cards Pond Road in Wakefield, RI) which opens at noon for in person sales. Patrons who visit the box office in person on May 7 are encouraged to bring their family to enjoy complimentary light snacks and to explore the beautiful seaside grounds and gardens.
BWW Review: FAITHFUL CHEATERS at Trinity Repertory Company
by Larry O'Brien - April 27, 2017
FAITHFUL CHEATERS is a zany, fast-paced, did I say zany already,well-acted farce. Zany.
THE RED TENT Author Anita Diamant Coming to Mixed Magic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Bestselling novelist Anita Diamant will appear at a book signing and moderated conversation with audience members at Mixed Magic Theatre prior to the company's stage adaption of her best-selling novel, The Red Tent. The stage version was written and directed by Mixed Magic co-founder Ricardo Pitts-Wiley by permission of the author.This special event will begin at 6:30 PM before the 7:30 performance of the play.Anita Diamant is the author of twelve books Her first novel, New York Times bestseller, 
Counter-Productions Theatre Company's Creative Team Previews LONELY PLANET
by Veronica Bruscini - April 25, 2017
Counter-Productions Theatre Company closes the 2016-17 Season with a staging of Steven Dietz's LONELY PLANET.
BWW Recommends ART: It's Good for Ya!
by Larry O'Brien - April 25, 2017
'ART' has come to Rhode Island in a very entertaing production. Hey, what is art, and why are your friends your friends?
The Wilbury Group to Close 2016-17 Season with SPRING AWAKENING
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
The Wilbury Group closes its 2016/17 season with the multiple Tony Award-winning rock musical with Spring Awakening.
BWW Review: TAKING SIDES at Granite Theatre
by Barb Burke - April 24, 2017
The Granite Theatre in Westerly RI successfully tackles Taking Sides, the thought-provoking drama set in post-war Berlin.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Epic Theatre Company's THE HOMECOMING
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2017
Epic Theatre Company will present a limited run of Harold Pinter's twisted and triumphant comedy 'The Homecoming.' Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!
Photo Flash: First Look at ART at 2nd Story Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2017
Art by Yasmina Reza is running tonight, April 21, through May 21 at 2nd Story Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Laughter-Inducing FAITHFUL CHEATERS Takes the Stage at Trinity Rep
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2017
Trinity Repertory Company presents Faithful Cheaters, directed by Melia Bensussen, and featuring Boston's Karen MacDonald in her Trinity Rep debut opposite acting company member Anne Scurria.
Trinity Rep Offering Sensory-Friendly Subscription Series for Theatergoers on Autism Spectrum
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
In support of its commitment to theater for all, Trinity Repertory Company announces a series of moderately-adjusted performances of every show in the 2017-2018 season to meet the needs of audience members with autism and/or with sensory-processing disorders.
BUBBLEOLOGY Returns to Ocean State Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017
Keith Michael Johnson's enormously popular production, Bubbleology returns to Ocean State Theatre in Warwick on Saturday, May 6, 2017. 
Nominations Now Open for TEDxProvidence 2017
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
The Providence Speaking Society is proud to announce that TEDxProvidence 2017 will take place on September 30th at the VETS auditorium in downtown Providence. This year's themes are Past, Present, and Future and speaker nominations are now open. The public is invited to nominate speakers in these categories at tedxprovidence.com/nominate2017. Nominations will be open for at least 60 days, while the TEDx Team curates this year's lineup.
World Famous Impersonators, The Edwards Twins, Return to Ocean State Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! After a sold out performance in December, the world famous impersonators, The Edwards Twins will be returning to Ocean State Theatre on May 3 with a new show and new stars!
Short But Brief: CCRI Players Present Student-Directed 10-Minute Plays
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2017
The Community College of Rhode Island conclude their 2016-2017 season with Some Ten Words Long, a program of six student-directed ten-minute plays. Performances will be presented at the Liston Campus, 1 Hilton St. in Providence, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 P.M., and on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23, at 2 P.M.
Photo Flash: Explore OUT LOUD Theatre presents THE WOMAN
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Explore OUT LOUD Theatre's 5-part Immersive Experience (Ritual, Light, Color, Escape, and Compulsion) based on THE YELLOW WALLPAPER by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, with our first look at 'The Woman'. 
Wakefield Music Presents France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
On Sunday April 23, Wakefield Music in South Kingstown Rhode Island is pleased to welcome back France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan as part of his 40 date tour of the USA and Canada! 
Trinity Rep Closes Season with LIKE SHEEP TO WATER, OR FUENTE OVEJUNA
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2017
Trinity Rep concludes its 53rd season with the Golden Age drama, Like Sheep to Water, or Fuente Ovejuna by Lope De Vega, translated and adapted by Curt Columbus, directed by Mark Valdez. Like Sheep to Water, or Fuente Ovejuna runs May 11 - June 11, 2017. Tickets are on sale now 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.

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