Category Archives: Arts

“Play On!” at The Community Players is Nice Conclusion to 100th Season

“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

Chaka Khan, Ukraine tribute highlight Boston Pops show

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

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 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

Gamm’s “Midsummer” a Dream

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

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

“Ain’t Too Proud” Tour is a Masterful Tribute to Motown

“Ain’t Too Proud” Tour is a Masterful Tribute to Motown

Ain’t Too Proud runs through April 17 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787. Masks are optional; proof of vaccination is not required.MORE