Conductor and composer Bramwell Tovey, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s principal conductor and and artistic director died at his home in Barrington on Tuesday, one day after his 69th birthday, according to the orchestra.… MORE
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“Play On!” at The Community Players is Nice Conclusion to 100th Season
By Kimberly Rau The Community Players of Pawtucket, the oldest community theater in Rhode Island, celebrated its 100th season this year. Its 375th production, and final show in this season, is Rick Abbott’s “Play On!,” which is a rather meta look at a community theater cast trying to put on a murder mystery authored by…… MORE
PHOTOS: Chicago and Brian Wilson at the XFinity Center
Chicago and Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson brought their tour to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on Sunday, July 10. Photos by Doug MacGunnigle for WPRO/Cumulus Media… MORE
Chaka Khan, Ukraine tribute highlight Boston Pops show
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the July Fourth holiday this year will feature guest artist and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan as well as a performance of the Ukrainian national anthem, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday.… MORE
PHOTOS: PVDFest weekend in downtown Providence
A taste of New Orleans came to Providence Friday night as two musical mainstays from the Crescent City, Kermit Ruffins and the Rebirth Brass Band headlined the first night of PVDFest, the three-day festival of music and art, food and culture that is making a comeback after a COVID-enforced shutdown. … MORE
Fairview at Trinity Rep: Expect the Unexpected
Fairview runs through June 19 at Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at trinityrep.com or by calling 401.351.4242. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required.… MORE
Theatre By The Sea’s “Million Dollar Quartet” will Rock your Summer
Million Dollar Quartet runs through June 18 at Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Matunuck. Tickets are available online at theatrebythesea.com or by calling 401.782.8587. Masks are encouraged but not required.… MORE
PHOTOS: The Who ‘Hits Back’ in Boston
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who brought their “Hits Back” tour to Boston on May 18. … MORE
Gamm’s “Midsummer” a Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs through May 29 at the Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401.723.4266. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test are required.… MORE
PPAC: My Fair Lady “Loverly” as Ever
My Fair Lady runs through Sunday, May 15, at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787.… MORE
