Theater

Sly Fox: Greed never felt so funny

Attleboro Community Theatre‘s production of Sly Fox, Larry Gelbart’s uproarious adaptation of Ben Jonson’s Volpone, delivers a fun and farcical comedy. Directed by Jeanne Smith, marking her 19th production with ACT, the play is set in 19th-century San Francisco during the Gold Rush. “Sly Fox is a play about greed and transformation,” says Smith. “Nine […]

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Blues for Alabama Sky: Theater review

Although set almost 100 years ago in Depression- and Prohibition-era Harlem, today’s political climate makes the soul-wrenching tale of oppression and hatred in “Blues for an Alabama Sky” eerily familiar.On stage at Trinity Repertory Company, the nearly three-hour piece was written by Pearl Cleage, dubbed the most important playwright alive by Trinity Artistic Director Curt […]

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THE SCHOOL AT WILBURY: They have a class for you!

You may know the Wilbury Theatre in Providence for its cutting edge theatrical productions, but did you know they offer thespian classes? Whether you’re acting professionally, emerging in the field or simply curious, the Wilbury Theatre Group (WTG) offers classes in everything from auditioning and on-camera acting, to scene study, playwriting, and more. Whatever your […]

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THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE: A Dazzling Dive Into Drag and Identity

One of the best things about live theater is its ability to surprise, shifting from the mundane to the spectacular in the blink of an eye. Burbage Theatre Company’s production of The Legend of Georgia McBride delivers just that, with a performance so rich in energy, wit, and heart it leaves the audience breathless in […]

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ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE: A Heartfelt Homage to a Country Legend

Theatre by the Sea (TBTS) is presenting Always… Patsy Cline, a musical that intertwines the soulful tunes of country music legend Patsy Cline with the heartfelt true story of her friendship with devoted fan Louise Seger. Directed by Kat Moser-Priddy, this production isn’t so much the life story of Patsy Cline as an intimate and […]

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AMERICAN IDIOT: Rocking with raw energy and rage

There’s something electrifying about watching a stage tremble under the weight of pure, unfiltered angst, and that’s exactly what happens at Wilbury Theatre when American Idiot explodes onto the boards, bringing with it Green Day’s snarling punk ethos, a barrage of raw emotion unleashed by Billie Joe Armstrong’s intense lyrics, and more black eyeliner than a Hot Topic clearance […]

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The Little Theatre’s Old Quequechan No.1 Firehouse: A legacy of lighting fires under audiences after a history of putting them out 

By Bob Abelman  This is the fifth article in a series about community theaters located throughout and bordering on Rhode Island.  One of the defining features of community theaters – what with their grassroots operations, limited budgets, and non-profit status – is that they typically perform out of nondescript found spaces such as church basements, […]

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SLY FOX

Greed Never Felt so Funny! BY ALISON O’DONNELL Attleboro Community Theatre’s production of Sly Fox, Larry Gelbart’s uproarious adaptation of Ben Jonson’s Volpone, delivers a fun and farcical comedy. Directed by Jeanne Smith, this play marks her 19th production with ACT. Set in 19th-century San Francisco, Sly Fox traces the deception of Foxwell J. Sly, […]

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1.21 GIGAWATTS OF PURE ENTERTAINMENT:THE ULTIMATE BACK TO THE FUTURE STAGE EXPERIENCE

SPONSORED POST TIME CIRCUITS: ON. DESTINATION: PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, JUNE 10 – 15, 2025 Part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series “BRINGS ALL THE MAGIC FROM THE SCREEN TO THE STAGE!” – Entertainment Weekly“A JAW-DROPPING SPECTACLE THAT HITS ALL THE RIGHT BUTTONS!” – USA Today Providence, RI  — Now heading […]

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