ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey says the comment “is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel the show.”… MORE
Category Archives: Arts
Welcome to the Renaissance in Providence – It’s a Must-See
By Kimberly Harper The Providence Performing Arts center is closing its 2017-2018 Broadway Series with the hilariously witty “Something Rotten,” essentially one giant inside joke for anyone who loves musical theater, and it’s fabulous. Set in the 1500s, Nick and Nigel Bottom are brothers who are looking to write the next big theatrical hit –…… MORE
Jackson Browne brings finely crafted pop rock perfection to PPAC
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne brought his brand of 70’s ‘pop rock’ to the Providence Performing Arts Center Wednesday night, delighting his fans with hits and well received new material.… MORE
INTERVIEW: Comedian Brian Regan coming to PPAC this week
Brian Regan appears at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 10. For tickets and information, call 401.421.ARTS or visit www.pppacri.org.… MORE
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne to appear at PPAC this week
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne’s Spring 2018 tour hits the Providence Performing Arts Center this Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:30pm. Vonda Shepard will be the opening act for Browne’s concert at PPAC.… MORE
Gamm Ends Pawtucket Run with Incredible “As You Like It”
By Kimberly Harper The Sandra Feinstein Gamm chose to end its 2017-2018 season, as well as its tenure in its Pawtucket location, with William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” and what a high note to go out on. Co-directors Rachel Walshe and Tony Estrella have taken one of the bard’s best pieces and made it…… MORE
Community Players’ “Forever Plaid” a hidden gem
“Forever Plaid,” Stuart Ross’ jukebox musical about a male singing quartet back from the dead (yes, it’s a comedy) is at Jenks Auditorium for one more weekend, and it may be one of the most fun musicals you’ve probably never heard of.… MORE
Tony Bennett dazzles at PPAC
Tony Bennett commanded the stage Wednesday night at a packed Providence Performing Arts Center, accompanied by his ace quartet of musicians.… MORE
Shades of grey and humanity with Gamm’s latest
A Human Being Died That Night runs through April 1 at The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. Tickets start at $44 and may be obtained by calling 401.723.4266 or online at gammtheatre.org… MORE
Hamilton is coming to PPAC in 2019
The traveling production of “Hamilton” is expected to be the big draw in the upcoming 2018-2019 season at the Providence Performing Arts Center, which will also mark the 90th anniversary of the theater, formerly known as the “Loews State Theatre” … MORE
