Using the same theater space where Trinity Rep began more than 50 years ago, The Wilbury Group is another young theater willing to take a chance. Bill…
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Gamm’s Season Opener ‘Streetcar Named Desire’ Well Worth Seeing
So far, the Southern New England arts season has been a place for serious theater. Trinity Rep opened with Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” And now,…
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Big Night For Rhode Island At 2015 Emmys
Rhode Island’s Viola Davis made history last night, as the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for best actress in a TV drama. In a rousing…
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Trinity Rep Names New Executive Director
Trinity Repertory Company, which has also been named the State Theater of Rhode Island, has selected Tom Parrish as its new executive director. Parrish…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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‘My Fair Lady’ At Theatre By The Sea Remains A Classic
When “My Fair Lady” debuted on Broadway in 1956 it was an immediate classic. The “perfect musical” one review said. But how does this oft-repeated…
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Providence Dreams Big With Major Arts Festival
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is embarking on his first major arts and tourism initiative since taking office in January. The first annual Providence…
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International And Local Musicians Set To Descend On Providence For Premiere Festival
Providence kicks off the inaugural Providence International Arts Festival Thursday. Mayor Jorge Elorza has touted the event as one of his first major…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Neighbors
Community. It’s such a simple word, and it’s bandied about so casually that it seems almost trite. Yet for many Rhode Islanders, a deep sense of…
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Trinity Rep’s Off-Beat Musical ‘Melancholy Play’ A Sweet, Thoughtful Romp
The right of all Americans to be down-hearted once in a while is brought up — and defended — in a new musical comedy having its premiere at Trinity…