Category Archives: Arts

REVIEW: Equus at Theatre 82 still holds up

REVIEW: Equus at Theatre 82 still holds up

Epic Theatre Company presents “Equus” at Theatre 82 on Rolfe Street in Cranston through June 11. For tickets and information, visit www.artists-exchange.org.MORE

Rhode Island Spotlight — The Community’s Theatre

Rhode Island Spotlight — The Community’s Theatre

In its heydey The Stadium Theater was the hub for entertainment in downtown Woonsocket. Vacant and deteriorating for years, a group of volunteers helped bring the building back to life in 2001. With a vibrant lineup of concerts, community theater performances and educational programs, theater officials have turned their attention to a new project: the renovation of an adjacent 30,000-square-foot building dubbed The Stadium Theater Conservatory that will provide much-needed space for artists. Jim Hummel takes us inside.MORE

Ocean State Theatre Company to close in Warwick

Ocean State Theatre Company to close in Warwick

Ongoing financial struggles are forcing Ocean State Theatre Co, Inc. to immediately close the theatre on Jefferson Blvd, cancel its summer programs, and suspend the fall mainstage season, according to a press release.MORE

Relive your childhood with “Matilda” at PPAC

Relive your childhood with “Matilda” at PPAC

“Matilda” runs through May 21 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, R.I. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at www.ppacri.org or by calling 401-421-2787.MORE

Gamm does it again with “King Elizabeth”

Gamm does it again with “King Elizabeth”

“King Elizabeth” runs through May 28 at the Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. Tickets may be obtained at the box office or online at www.gammtheatre.orgMORE

Victor/Victoria is fresh and fun at Ocean State Theatre Co

Victor/Victoria is fresh and fun at Ocean State Theatre Co

“Victor/Victoria” runs through May 21 at Ocean State Theatre Co., 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office before the show, by calling (401) 921-6800 or online at www.oceanstatetheatre.org . MORE