Category Archives: Arts

Steve Smith & The Nakeds: Still Rocking After 45 Years

Steve Smith & The Nakeds: Still Rocking After 45 Years

February 12 marks the 45th anniversary of the local rock band now known as Steve Smith & The Nakeds. To honor the occasion, we sent Steve ten questions to help him look back on his four-plus decades as a performer.MORE

“On Your Feet” is Straight-Up Fun at PPAC

“On Your Feet” is Straight-Up Fun at PPAC

  By Kimberly Harper If you’re looking for a positive, entertaining night out with a hot band and some great dancing, “On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan” is bound to kick any winter blues to the curb. What it lacks in story line (there is one, but it’s kind of sparse…MORE

“The Bodyguard” at PPAC Shines

“The Bodyguard” at PPAC Shines

“The Bodyguard” is everything you want in a screen-to-stage adaptation and doesn’t try to be anything it isn’t. It’s not your traditional musical theater for sure, but that’s exactly why it’s fantastic. Go, you won’t be disappointed.MORE

“Love Never Dies” but… you might want to

“Love Never Dies” but… you might want to

This is melodrama at its worst and, even worse, the melodrama doesn’t even make sense. It’s one overwrought musical number after another with very little cohesion and the best thing I can say about it is at least it’s under three hours.MORE

“Santaland” at Gamm guarantees a happy holiday season

“Santaland” at Gamm guarantees a happy holiday season

Tickets to The Santaland Diaries are $44, with a student price of $20, and may be obtained online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401.723.4266. The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre is located at 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket.MORE

Kinky Boots is fun with heart

Kinky Boots is fun with heart

If you’re looking to escape the snow this weekend, Kinky Boots at PPAC may be the lighthearted romp you’re looking for to warm things up.MORE