Category Archives: Arts
REVIEW: Equus at Theatre 82 still holds up
Dave Cantelli Photography by Frank O’Donnell Equus is the Latin word for horse, and "Equus" is the story about a boy who loves horses. Alan Strang (Rico Lanni) has a funny way of demonstrating h...
Jun 07, 2017
Ocean State Theatre Company to close in Warwick
WARWICK, RI — After a late night board meeting last evening, ongoing financial struggles are forcing Ocean State Theatre Co, Inc. to immediately close the theatre on Jefferson Blvd, cancel its s...
May 23, 2017
Representative: Rocker Chris Cornell has died at age 52
NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Entertainment Writer Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and later Audioslave, has died at age 52, according to his representative....
May 18, 2017
Gamm does it again with “King Elizabeth”
By Kimberly Harper In a move surprising absolutely no one, the Gamm has done it again. If you haven't already heard, "King Elizabeth," the last show of Gamm's 2016-2017 season is the something to be c...
May 10, 2017
REVIEW: Chicago at PPAC is Hit or Miss
By Kimberly Harper "Chicago," the dance musical all about how to get away with murder, is in Providence this week, but doesn't exactly kill it theatrically. The concept is good, but the vocals are thi...
May 04, 2017
PODCAST: Dan Yorke talks to Ed Asner
Dan talks with actor Ed Asner about his upcoming movie, the passing of Mary Tyler Moore, Ed’s thoughts on the current political scene, and more. You won’t believe what he has to say about ...
Apr 18, 2017
“Tomfoolery” is a strong dose of good nostalgia
The cast of Tomfoolery goofs off in Pawtucket through Sunday. Photo credit: Bob Emerson by Kimberly Harper Sometimes you just need to shake your head at life's absurdities, which is something retired ...
Apr 05, 2017
Kathy Griffin chats with Frank O’Donnell about RI’s 800 lb man, politics, & more
by Frank O’Donnell, WPRO Contributor When you've got an interview scheduled with Kathy Griffin, your best bet is to strap in and enjoy the ride. "How close is Providence to Warwick?" she asked. ...
Apr 05, 2017
‘Moonlight’ wins best picture at botched Academy Awards
photo by Harold Neal via flickr Creative Commons JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Oscar winner, take two. Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” - not, as it turned out, “La L...
Feb 27, 2017
Rhode Island native Viola Davis wins supporting actress Oscar for ‘Fences’
Viola Davis (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP) BETH HARRIS, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) - Viola Davis needs to make room in her trophy case. On Sunday she won the best supporting act...
Feb 27, 2017
