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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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Theatre By The Sea producer Bill Hanney called Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” the most popular musical in the world.
He is probably right.
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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7/31/24
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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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“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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“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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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 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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This musical gem effortlessly blends toe-tapping tunes with a powerful message of love and inclusivity. The Community Players of Pawtucket wraps up its 102nd season with “The Prom” based …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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4/17/24
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The 2024-25 Broadway Season was introduced at last week’s press conference, and PPAC Chairman Joe Walsh proclaimed that the Future is now, with one of the strongest Broadway shows including …
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By Don Fowler
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3/20/24
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Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Local Youth Auditions for its summer production of The Sound of Music. Seeking local youth actors to portray the von Trapp family children. Housing …
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3/13/24
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“Peter and the Starcatcher” is a whimsical and enchanting theatrical experience that captivates audiences with its imaginative storytelling and inventive staging. The Community Players of …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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2/21/24
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The God of Carnage is a dark comedy written by Yasmina Reza, a renowned French playwright, and novelist. Originally titled “Le Dieu du Carnage,” it was first performed in 2006 and quickly …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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1/31/24
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The Tony Award-winning spectacular musical, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”, is currently lighting up the PPAC stage with its glamourous two-hour plus production, filled with dancing, …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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12/28/23
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I have reviewed over 25 productions of Trinity’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Each director has carefully followed the script to the point where I could recite the lines along with the …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/22/23
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Gamm’s Artistic Director, Tony Estrella, is the perfect person to direct Martic McDonagh’s black comedy, “Hangmen."
He has seen the play on Broadway and in London, and …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/8/23
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He’s coming to steal Christmas.
How do I know?
I had a face-to-face conversation with him last Friday in the PPAC lobby.
He sat on his throne and pontificated to me about why he hated …
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By Don Fowler
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11/1/23
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In 1997, a Providence public high school teacher Nancy Patiño convened a group of Latino artists in Providence to offer youth afterschool programming where they could explore their own …
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By IDA ZECCO
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10/25/23
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Lamont Jay Whittaker just finished his 330th performance as Mafala Hatimbi Jr., village chief, in the award-winning musical, “The Book of Mormon”.
“We opened a year ago and …
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By Don Fowler
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10/11/23
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