Maybe you’ve read the philosophical novel by Yann Martel, or seen the movie, but you’ve seen nothing like this theatrical adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti! PPAC presents Life of Pi, an epic tale of perseverance and hope. Told with incredible visuals, masterful puppetry and amazing stagecraft, Life of Pi creates a visually stunning journey that leaves […]
In 2006, Trinity Rep told the true, poignant stories of Rhode Islanders deployed in Iraq with the play Boots on the Ground. Nearly 20 years later, they now ask important questions as this legacy lives on. What have we forgotten? How have these very different people come together to heal? Someone Will Remember Us interlaces […]
Okee dokee folks… It’s truly a shame that The Cher Show will only be at The Providence Performing Arts Center for two nights. If you are a fan of Cher then it is surely a must-see but this is such a fun show you would be hard pressed NOT to love it. Tonight, Tues, February […]
Burbage Theatre Co. is proud to bring you hang, by debbie tucker green and directed by Lynne Collinson. According to BTC, a crime has been committed, and the victim has a choice to make. The criminal is waiting, his life in her hands. With shades of Harold Pinter, tucker green’s hang is a shattering and […]
In 2006, Trinity Rep told the true, poignant stories of Rhode Islanders deployed in Iraq with the play Boots on the Ground. Nearly 20 years later, they now ask important questions as this legacy lives on. What have we forgotten? How have these very different people come together to heal? Someone Will Remember Us interlaces […]
Winner of the Molière award for France’s best play, The Father, by Florian Zeller and directed by Wilbury Theatre’s Artistic Director Josh Short, flirts with the cruel nature of time while exploring the limits of patience. Shrewdly told with humor and empathy that treats audiences to a heart-wrenching glimpse into despair from the loss of […]
The performance was listed as beginning at 7pm, and though the lights were still on in the theatre, a bit of activity was taking place on the stage. The scenery was like a warehouse, with a band set up in the corner. As more people gathered it started to make more sense- they were showing […]
We live in a time when many theaters are still in a state of recovery from the crisis of closure and contraction caused by the pandemic. Fortunately, we live in a region where national tours are being launched, local venues are offering regional premieres of innovative plays, and local playwrights are getting their due in […]
Girls & Boys is a one-woman production by British playwright Dennis Kelly, directed by Rachel Walshe, that unleashes a tale of love, marriage, and family violence as told from the perspective of an unnamed woman. It’s a powerful and unflinching exploration of love’s highs and lows. Brace yourself for a neat mix of humor and […]
MJ IS STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’ AT THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Michael Jackson’s iconic music and signature moves are taking the PPAC stage next week, Tuesday, January 21 through Sunday, January 26. The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ offers an insider’s perspective of the artistry that catapulted Michael Jackson to international superstardom and legendary status. MJ […]