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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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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In English And Spanish, Trinity Rep Brings The Bard To Providence
Trinity Repertory Company is touring a new production of Romeo and Juliet this summer. The production is a first for the company; it’s being performed…
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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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RI Artscape: Jamestown Exhibit Features Hall of Fame Designers
The Jamestown Arts Center exhibit “Setting the Stage” presents a behind-the-scenes look at two celebrated designers: Set Designer Eugene Lee and…
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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…
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At Trinity Rep, A Foolish And Frenetic ‘Arnie Louis And Bob’
“Arnie Louis and Bob” checks out three old timers, brothers ranging from their late-60s to mid-70s. All three could be called wanderers, guys who spend…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Gov. Raimondo Needs To Heed Her Own Advice
Controversy over the new tourism slogan “cooler and warmer” put Rhode Island in the national spotlight last week. On Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo…
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Review: Mob Farce ‘Breaking Legs’ Works In Spite Of Itself At Ocean State Theatre
“Break A Leg” is a well-known (if rarely seriously used) phrase to encourage an actor before he or she goes on stage. Now, Warwick’s Ocean State Theatr…
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Scott MacKay’s Favorite Books of 2015
Looking back at a year of reading is always fun and instructive, sort of like scouting yourself. Here, in no particular order, are my favorite books of…