Now playing in theaters, the film “The Birth of a Nation,” reclaims the title of a 1915 movie by D.W. Griffith, which remains highly controversial for…
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Theater Review: PPAC’s ‘Wicked’ Makes Fans Go Wild
“Wicked” that ultimate prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” is back at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Bill Gale says it’s a…
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Theater Review: Science Versus Romance At Gamm Theatre’s ‘Arcadia’
The Czechoslovakian-born English writer Tom Stoppard’s 1993 play “Arcadia” was a huge hit in London and well-enough received in New York. Now the Gamm…
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Review: Trinity Rep’s ‘Beowolf’ A Slice-And-Dice Rock Musical
Trinity Rep opens the theater season with a musical called “Beowolf. A Thousand Years of Baggage.” Rhode Island Public Radio Theater Critic Bill Gale…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
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RI Artscape: Previewing The State's Upcoming Theater Season
Across Rhode Island, local theaters are gearing up for their fall season. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Chuck Hinman traveled to the Contemporary Theater…
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Theater Review: A Deal With The Devil And Baseball, At Ocean State Theatre
“Damn Yankees” is a musical from the 1950s that’s not really about the New York Yankees. Instead it’s about being faithful, caring and decent.
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Lots Of Options For Celebrating Independence Day In Rhode Island
Across the ocean state, cities and towns are gearing up for July 4th. Parades are stepping off all weekend from South County to Burrillville. Bristol…
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Providence Band, The Low Anthem, Tries A New Sound With Latest Album ‘eyeland’
Providence-based band the Low Anthem has just released its fourth full-length album,“eyeland,” the group’s first major release in 5 years.
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Former Trinity Rep Artistic Director Honored At Pell Awards
This year’s Claiborne Pell Award for Lifetime Achievements in the Arts were presented to Trinity Rep’s former artistic director Oskar Eustis and his…