Directed by RI’s own Nick Albanese, Charles Street is a depiction of his life growing up on one of Providence’s main arteries. Now a resident of Lincoln, Albanese has fond memories of his old neighborhood. He was able to film his feature debut in the same bakery his family used to own, called Croce’s (original […]
Directed by RI’s own Nick Albanese, Charles Street is a depiction of his life growing up on one of Providence’s main arteries. Now a resident of Lincoln, Albanese has fond memories of his old neighborhood. He was able to film his feature debut in the same bakery his family used to own called Croce’s (original […]
Attleboro Community Theatre (ACT) celebrates William Shakespeare’s 460th birthday and concludes its 66th season with the Bard’s TWELFTH NIGHT (or WHAT YOU WILL), directed by Jay Burns, with original music and musical direction by Joey Kayan. This romantic comedy is believed to have been written circa 1602. The twelfth night after Christmas day was originally a Catholic holiday, and these were sometimes occasions for […]
Theatre by the Sea presents A Chorus Line, conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, with book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, and music by Marvin Hamlisch. This musical has been a Broadway staple since it premiered in 1975, featuring beloved tunes such as “What I Did for Love” and “One.” The […]
Brilliantly directed by Jackie Davis, this Burbage Theatre production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ The Motherfucker With the Hat features an ensemble of five convincingly talented cast members who give very powerful performances. They take on such painstakingly human themes as addiction, betrayal, vengeance, and the Guy Code, which is aptly mansplained for us. How refreshing […]
The Wilbury Theatre Group presents the Tony Award-winning musical Once, with book by Irish Playwright Enda Walsh, featuring music/lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. This production is directed by Josh Short, with music direction by Milly Massey. The cast features Nile Hawver and Alison Russo in the roles of Guy and Girl, and an ensemble of actor / musicians including Chelsea Aubert, Zan Berry, Jose […]
Stephen Sondheim. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying he was a brilliant composer and lyricist. Regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater, he is credited with reinventing the American musical. His frequent collaborations with Harold Prince, who originally produced and directed Company on Broadway, addressed complex themes ranging […]
Written by Robert Leleux and directed by Eric Swanson, Murray & Peter present Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. St. Olaf’s sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah, allowing faithful audiences of the beloved TV series to relive the heartfelt hilarity of four zany ladies who never stop being the best of friends. It’s 2023, and […]
The Community Players present The Prom, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel, with book by Chad Beguelin and Bob Martin, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and music by Matthew Sklar. The musical is directed by Christopher Margadonna, with musical direction by Joe Carvalho, and choreography by Julia Gillis (the daughter of two production leads). […]
Trinity Repertory Company presents August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Fences, directed by Christopher Windom. August Wilson was a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright, best known for his 10-play American Century Cycle, which explores the heritage and experiences of African Americans throughout the 20th century decade by decade. Fences, the sixth play in the Cycle, is […]