I had a dream the other night that I was having lunch with PPAC’s President and CEO Lynn Singleton and he let me on a big secret: Trinity Rep’s 48 th production of “A Christmas …
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By DON FOWLER
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7/31/24
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At Fort Adams this past weekend, the Newport Folk Festival was nothing short of spectacular. There were amazing performances from a variety of bands and musicians with numerous special guests making …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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7/31/24
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For the next two weekends, the seaside city of Newport is going to be a live music hub with the Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals taking place at Fort Adams. There’s an abundance of talented …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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7/24/24
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Free concert series FirstWorks Summer Beats concludes this Sunday, July 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Roger Williams Park Bandstand.
The popular summer concert series began with Dobet Gnahoré, a …
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By DON FOWLER
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7/17/24
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When it comes to talking about the history of rock & roll in Rhode Island, you have to mention John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. They originally started out in 1973 while harnessing …
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By Rob Duguay
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7/10/24
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When a person passes on from this plane of existence, their impact is often very considerable. It can be sensed within their family, their group of friends and their community as a whole. This is a …
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7/3/24
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Theatre By The Sea takes the award-winning Dustin Hoffman movie and Broadway musical based on the movie to new heights with its clever, comical production, directed and choreographed by Richard …
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Theatre Review
by DON FOWLER
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7/3/24
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Director Taavon Gamble has gone full throttle with Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s high energy musical, “La Cage aux Folles” filling Trinity Rep’s Dowling Theatre with …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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6/12/24
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Theatre By The Sea opens its summer season with a dazzling old chestnut of a musical, “A Chorus Line.”
The musical, which plays for nearly two and a half hours without intermission, …
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Theatre Review By DON FOWLER
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6/5/24
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
For the past 20 years, FirstWorks has been a vital entity in Rhode Island’s cultural sphere with their inclusion of world-class performing arts while accompanying these …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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5/29/24
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“Once” the musical is a heartfelt and enchanting production that shines with its simplicity and authenticity. “Once,” book by Enda Walsh; music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and …
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By IDA ZECCO
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5/29/24
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“Once”, the minimalist movie that became a theatrical hit is the simple story of unrequited love.
Set primarily in a Dublin bar, the simple tale has some nice music and lighthearted …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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5/29/24
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The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will hold its annual gala on Friday, June 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. at its home at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Themed Play On! in reference to …
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5/22/24
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The signs are unmistakable — summer's coming, at last. The Music on the Hill festival begins Monday, on Memorial Day afternoon. No matter the weather, make music part of your holiday!
At …
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5/22/24
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In Pawtuxet Village, Memorial Day Weekend hits a little bit different. Instead of the usual backyard barbecue, it’s the height of Gaspee Days, which celebrates the burning of the HMS Gaspee by …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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5/22/24
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The Players at the Barker Playhouse closes its 150th mainstage season with “Wonder of the World.” It’s a quirky play that takes the audience on a wild and whimsical journey filled …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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5/15/24
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Warwick Showcase
THE KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES * * * * (Sci-Fi Sequel)
The fourth in this epic drama once again asks the question: "Why can’t we all get along?”
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5/15/24
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Brandon Forbes To Perform At Ted’s Stadium Kitchen & Pub
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When it comes to being a professional musician, versatility is key. You have to know how to play a ton of different songs while spanning numerous styles along with your own original material. …
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by ROB DUGUAY
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8/19/21
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