Category Archives: Arts

The “Cinderella” Broadway company. Photo by Carol Rosegg. By Kim Kalunian, WPRO News "It's really an enchanting experience," says Paige Faure, the actress playing the title role in the new...

Pictured Left to Right: WPRI’s Will Gilbert, comedian Ace Aceto and WPRO’s Matt Allen The first ever WPRO Roast of Matt Allen, held on October 2, 2014 at the Comedy Connection in East Prov...

Comedian and actor Rob Bartlett. Submitted photo. By Frank O’Donnell, WPRO Comedy Contributor Rob Bartlett has been performing as a comedian for about 40 years now. He’s Don Imus’ ra...

Rhode Island native Alyssa Gorgone, center, stars as Elle Woods in Ocean State Theatre’s Company’s production of “Legally Blonde.” Photo by Mark Turek Photography. By Kim Kalun...

By Frank O’Donnell, WPRO Comedy Contributor Season 2 of “The Newsroom” debuted over the weekend. Oddly, they did NOT provide tips on what to do when you go face-to-face with a bear. ...

Camille Terilli, Iris Haik and Kimberly Harper star in “Hollywood Arms” at the Pawtucket Community Players. Photo by Robert Emerson. By Frank O’Donnell, WPRO Arts and Entertainm...

The Providence Improv Fest begins Thursday night, and this summer it’s turning 10 years old. Founded by a group of improvisers in 2003, the Fest has been bringing professional and semi-pro impro...

By Frank O’Donnell, WPRO Comedy Contributor The governor signed the state’s new $8.2 billion budget last week, calling it “an exercise in compromise, collaboration and cooperation.&r...

Image from Flickr. The Fourth of July means cities and towns across the Ocean State and Massachusetts will be lighting up the night. We've got a list of where and when you can see the best Fourth...

By Frank O’Donnell, WPRO Comedy Contributor A black bear is on the prowl in Smithfield. If you see him, officials warn that you shouldn’t bring up the Bruins losing to the Blackhawks. He&r...