By Kimberly Rau PPAC is hosting the tour of “& Juliet” this week, a jukebox musical featuring some of music producer Max Martin’s biggest hits that examines how “Romeo and Juliet” could have gone if the titular characters had made different choices. Though the show has very high production values and a top-notch cast, the…… MORE
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The Spectacular “Life of Pi” Playing at PPAC
Spectacular “Life of Pi” at PPAC By Kimberly Rau The visually thrilling tour of “Life of Pi” is at the Providence Performing Arts Center this week, and it’s one of those rare, actually not-to-be-missed pieces of theater that everyone should see. A mix of magical realism and drama, the story is everything you could want…… MORE
“MJ The Musical” – a Visually Stunning Show that Shies Away from Any Scandal
By Kimberly Rau The national tour of Lynn Nottage’s “MJ The Musical,” a jukebox romp through some of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits, is at PPAC this week, and if you’re looking for an homage to the King of Pop without any uncomfortable dalliances into the scandals that rocked the last decades of Jackson’s life, this…… MORE
Joni Mitchell heading back onstage after Newport surprise
Joni Mitchell had so much fun at her surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival this summer that she’s coming back to the stage. … MORE
Hasbro Children’s Hospital Radiothon Raises $309,991!
YOU’RE THE BEST SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND! Because of YOUR generosity, we raised $309,991.00 for the kids at Hasbro Children’s Hospital! Lite 105, 92 PRO-FM, Hot 106, and News Talk 99.7 FM & AM 630 WPRO are extremely proud to continue the tradition of the Hasbro Children’s Radiothon. From the bottom of our hearts, we THANK…… MORE
Judge tosses challenge to health care worker vaccine mandate
A federal judge on Thursday denied a request by four people who had challenged the constitutionality of Rhode Island’s health care worker coronavirus vaccine mandate because it does not allow for religious exemptions and sought a temporary restraining order to block it.… MORE
State trooper seriously injured when cruiser struck by truck
A Massachusetts State Police trooper seriously injured when his cruiser was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in Weston has been released from the hospital, authorities said Wednesday.… MORE
Providence city council member announces run for mayor
Providence city council member Nirva LaFortune officially announced her bid to run for Providence mayor in 2022. … MORE
Police arrest suspect in random attack on hospital employee
TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — The woman suspected of stabbing an employee of a Massachusetts hospital in an unprovoked attack was held without bail at her arraignment Thursday and ordered to undergo a competency evaluation. The 28-year-old suspect faces a charge of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the stabbing Tuesday afternoon…… MORE
Cumberland High School Track & Field
Congratulations to this week’s Showcase Cinemas High School Team of the Week: Cumberland High Shcool Track and Field Team! This week’s spotlight was sent in by Donna Barboza: Congratulations to the Cumberland High School Girls and Boys Track and Field Teams who both won their respective Northern Division Championships. The girls are 12-0 with an undefeated regular…… MORE
