An Evening of Magical Support for Ballet
As fundraising becomes more and more vital for many arts organizations, it was truly inspirational to attend The State Ballet of Rhode Island’s 10th annual Summer Soiree: “Earth, Wind and […]
Events:
Guys and Dolls
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Based on characters created by journalist/short story writer Damon Runyon,
April 17 - April 27The Prom
A queer couple wants to go to prom, and their conservative midwestern town won’t stand for it. Cue a team of Broadway stars on a musical mission to change hearts
April 24 - April 27Blackfriars Spring Dance Concert
This concert features a showcase of choreography from the PC Dance Company.
April 25 - April 26Blippi
Join the Band tour. The cartoon for kids takes on the music industry, explaining sounds and instruments.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Events:
CELEBRATE SPRING
March 15 - April 27Guys and Dolls
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Based on characters created by journalist/short story writer Damon Runyon,
April 17 - April 27Michael W. Smith
Beyond The Far Horizon tour:
April 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Prom
A queer couple wants to go to prom, and their conservative midwestern town won’t stand for it. Cue a team of Broadway stars on a musical mission to change hearts
April 24 - April 27Blackfriars Spring Dance Concert
This concert features a showcase of choreography from the PC Dance Company.
April 25 - April 26Blippi
Join the Band tour. The cartoon for kids takes on the music industry, explaining sounds and instruments.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNefesh Mountain
New York based progressive Americana group.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmChris Trapper
With soulful, honeyed tenor, sly humor and an uncanny knack for melody, Chris has traveled the world over, performing po-folk with nothing but his guitar and his songs. Trapping audiences
April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pmEastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmRodney Crowell
A troubadour.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHouse of Hamill
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House
April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Threepenny Opera
I feel like I’m in the right place when I see a Wilbury Group production. I cheered “U-S-A!” at The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity and I cried honest and […]
Dance Up Close
While spring serves as a welcoming prelude to summer, it is also ripe with wonderful symbolism: rebirth, fertility and growth. Thus Festival Ballet Providence is opening the spring portion of […]
Dance Up Close
Ground Breaking Ballet
Artistic inspiration comes in many forms. For Festival Ballet Providence Artistic Director Mihailo Djuric, the muse for his company’s upcoming production was a series of orchids photographed in various states […]
Winter Dance Preview
With the season’s first snowstorm behind us and the mercury dropping to bone-chilling levels, RI’s winter dance offerings are ready to heat things up. From local productions to several touring […]
A Vision On Stage Festival Ballet Providence’s The Nutcracker
While some in RI continue to debate whether it’s a Christmas tree or a holiday tree, it’s refreshing to see that several local Christmas traditions remain unaffected: Festival Ballet Providence’s […]
Artist Profile
Jessica Slocum is a teacher with a dual career. However, dancing is her identity.
Through movement, Jessica expresses her art. She teaches at Newport Academy of Ballet and religiously takes four classes a week there. A former member of Island Moving Company, she has […]
SBRI Presents Spring ‘Tour De Ballet’ at RIC
This Mother’s Day weekend why not take mom on a trip around the world to see how various cultures celebrate their heritage through dance. To do so, you will not […]
New Works Debut at Up Close on Hope
As Festival Ballet Providence continues to make unprecedented strides since its amazing season opening fundraising gala “Together We Dance,” where dancers from some of the top ballet companies around the […]