There are two plots running parallel here. The first involves a Latino Afghanistan war vet, Elliot (Zach Rufa) and his older cousin Yaz (Ivy Alphonse-Leja). Why we’re supposed to be interested in them is not clear; plot-wise the only relevant reason is that Elliot wants to bury his aunt and doesn’t have enough money to […]
Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC) has launched their 2013-14 season with a top-flight production of Les Misérables, which opened in previews on October 2 and runs until October 27. This Les Misérables has a lot of spirit and soul and takes audiences on an emotional and worthwhile journey through life and death, hope and despair, […]
“The world comes to Providence” on Thursday, October 3 when Festival Ballet Providence presents Together We Dance 3. For one night only, dancers from some of the world’s leading ballet companies will share the stage with FBP. This remarkable evening of dance features performers from five different companies representing more than 10 countries. Now in […]
What latent dreams lurk behind well-to-do complacency? The desperation behind every neatly mowed lawn and white picket fence has been explored in all manner of media, pointing to one irrefutable conclusion – we all have hidden desires to climb out of whatever pigeonhole we’re in and explore our secrets. As a wise man once said […]
Epic Theatre Company offers a black comedy by Martin McDonagh Cutting off hands evokes numerous metaphorical allusions beyond inherent squeamishness, ranging from the Gospel of Matthew to Llamas with Hats, but it’s puzzling what playwright Martin McDonagh intends by introducing us in his opening scene to Carmichael (Dave Pizzelli), who has not only been looking […]
Fear is the watchword for The Gamm’s 29th Season opener with a unique double-bill that pairs two masterful works from the celebrated Caryl Churchill. A Number and Far Away share many qualities, but for all of their near-futuristic, science-fiction horror and vague portents of forthcoming dystopian muck, the chief fear emanating from the audience was […]
Evita has kicked off its national tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). The show runs until Saturday, September 14. Evita tells the story of Eva Perón, a ruthlessly ambitious social climber who rose from rags to riches and served as the first lady of Argentina from 1946 till 1952. She died of cancer […]
2013 Dance Production of the Year Shana Fox “Dance of the Firefly” The State Ballet of RI 2013 Principal Dancer of the Year Mark Marsden, The State Ballet of RI 2013 Comedy Troupe / Audience Participation Bring Your Own Improv 2013 Youth Performer of the Year Megan Mahoney, Into the Woods, Academy Players 2013 College […]
Local professional theater and national acts will be taking the stage after a summer hiatus 2013’s fall theater season will feature a sparkling assortment of offerings for audiences at the state’s top performing arts venues. Pawtucket’s Gamm Theatre will present a double bill of one act plays, A Number and Far Away, by Caryl Churchill, […]
Big things are happening in local theater this season. Check out what RI and Southeastern Mass has to offer And let’s not forget some of the smaller, but robust and often more surprising theaters scattered around the region! There are so many, we’ve followed this article with an extensive listing of great theater you […]