“42nd Street” runs through Sunday, March 26, at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. Tickets may be obtained online at www.ppacri.org, at the box office or by calling 401-421-2997… MORE
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Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry dies at 90
Chuck Berry, the rock ‘n’ roll founder who defined its joy and rebellion in “Johnny B. Goode” and other classics, has died in St. Charles County, Missouri, west of St. Louis. He was 90.… MORE
Gamm’s “The Nether” is dark, disturbing, and strong
The Nether runs through March 26 at The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. Ticket may be obtained online at www.gammtheatre.org or by calling 401-723-0440.… MORE
“Little Women” at Ocean State Theatre Co is beautiful theater
Little Women: The Musical runs through March 19 at Ocean State Theatre Company, 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Tickets may be obtained by calling 401-921-6800 or by visiting oceanstatetheatre.org. … MORE
REVIEW: “The Lion King” at PPAC is a masterpiece
“The Lion King” will run through March 19 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained by calling (401) 421-2787, or online at ppacri.org.… MORE
‘Moonlight’ wins best picture at botched Academy Awards
Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” — not, as it turned out, “La La Land” — won best picture at the Academy Awards in a historic Oscar upset and an unprecedented fiasco that saw one winner swapped for another while the “La La Land” producers were in mid-speech.
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Rhode Island native Viola Davis wins supporting actress Oscar for ‘Fences’
Two years ago, she became the first black woman to win for lead actress in a drama series, and she’s the first black woman to win an Oscar, Emmy and Tony.… MORE
Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame announces newest inductees
The Hall of Fame Class of 2017 includes Artie Cabral, Phil Greene, Dan Moretti, Neutral Nation, Billy Osborne, Plan 9, Frank Potenza, Rizzz, Throwing Muses, and The Wild Turkey Band / Hometown Rockers.… MORE
“Curious Incident” at PPAC is must-see theater
By Kimberly Harper I don’t think I’ve ever used the phrase “must see” to refer to a show before. But “The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time,” which won Best Play at the Tony Awards in 2015, is at PPAC through Sunday, and it’s something you want to make time for. …… MORE
“Born Yesterday” at Ocean State Theatre Co is comedy with a backbone
“Born Yesterday” runs through Feb. 12 at Ocean State Theatre Company, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, R.I. Tickets start at $24 and may be obtained by calling (401) 921-1777 or visiting oceanstatetheatre.org . … MORE
