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Burbage Theatre Co to Present Original Film Adaptation of MACBETH (Oct 12, 2021)
MACBETH to be Presented at Burbage Theatre Co (Sep 21, 2021)
Photo Flash: Rhode Island Premiere Of MISS YOU LIKE HELL At The Wilbury Group (Mar 5, 2020)
Burbage Theatre Co to Present Original Film Adaptation of MACBETH (Oct 12, 2021)
MACBETH to be Presented at Burbage Theatre Co (Sep 21, 2021)
Photo Flash: Rhode Island Premiere Of MISS YOU LIKE HELL At The Wilbury Group (Mar 5, 2020)
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Burbage Theatre Co to Present Original Film Adaptation of MACBETH
Burbage Theatre Co hits the big screen with an original feature-length film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Jeff Church. This thrillingly haunting production showcases some of Rhode Island theatre's best talent, captured on film in stunning professional quality.
Burbage Theatre Co hits the big screen with an original feature-length film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Jeff Church. This thrillingly haunting production showcases some of Rhode Island theatre's best talent, captured on film in stunning professional quality.
MACBETH to be Presented at Burbage Theatre Co
Burbage Theatre Co hits the big screen with an original feature-length film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Jeff Church. This spellbinding production will be available FREE to watch both in-person and online.
Burbage Theatre Co hits the big screen with an original feature-length film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth directed by Jeff Church. This spellbinding production will be available FREE to watch both in-person and online.
Photo Flash: Rhode Island Premiere Of MISS YOU LIKE HELL At The Wilbury Group
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2019/20 Main Series season with the Rhode Island premiere of Quiara Alegría Hudes' newest musical, Miss You Like Hell, March 5-29, 2020. Hudes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaborator on the book and film of In The Heights, wrote the book and shares credit for the lyrics with folk-rock star Erin McKeown who also wrote the music.
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2019/20 Main Series season with the Rhode Island premiere of Quiara Alegría Hudes' newest musical, Miss You Like Hell, March 5-29, 2020. Hudes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaborator on the book and film of In The Heights, wrote the book and shares credit for the lyrics with folk-rock star Erin McKeown who also wrote the music.
Wilbury Group Presents Rhode Island Premiere Of MISS YOU LIKE HELL
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2019/20 Main Series season with the Rhode Island premiere of Quiara Alegría Hudes' newest musical, Miss You Like Hell, March 5-29, 2020. Hudes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaborator on the book and film of In The Heights, wrote the book and shares credit for the lyrics with folk-rock star Erin McKeown who also wrote the music.
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2019/20 Main Series season with the Rhode Island premiere of Quiara Alegría Hudes' newest musical, Miss You Like Hell, March 5-29, 2020. Hudes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Lin-Manuel Miranda's collaborator on the book and film of In The Heights, wrote the book and shares credit for the lyrics with folk-rock star Erin McKeown who also wrote the music.
Brecht's GALILEO Opens Burbage's 7th Season
The Burbage Theatre Co announces the first play of their 2017-2018 season: Bertolt Brecht's GALILEO, directed by Vince Petronio, which opens previews on August 24, and closes on September 16.
The Burbage Theatre Co announces the first play of their 2017-2018 season: Bertolt Brecht's GALILEO, directed by Vince Petronio, which opens previews on August 24, and closes on September 16.
Photo Flash: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at The Wilbury Group
Check out photos from The Wilbury Theatre Group production of Young Jean Lee's 'Straight White Men', directed by Vince Petronio.
Check out photos from The Wilbury Theatre Group production of Young Jean Lee's 'Straight White Men', directed by Vince Petronio.
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN in the Spotlight
Three brothers and their father gather for Christmas to drink eggnog, play video games, and wrestle.
Three brothers and their father gather for Christmas to drink eggnog, play video games, and wrestle.
Wilbury Group Announces STRAIGHT WHITE MEN and DI AND VIV AND ROSE
The Wilbury Theatre Group announces the New England premieres of Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men and Amelia Bullmore's Di and Viv and Rose, running in rotating performances November 17-December 23.
The Wilbury Theatre Group announces the New England premieres of Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men and Amelia Bullmore's Di and Viv and Rose, running in rotating performances November 17-December 23.
Photo Flash: First Look at JERUSALEM at The Wilbury Group
The Wilbury Theatre Group closes its 2015/16 season with the Rhode Island premiere of Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's epic Tony and Olivier award-winning play, May 19-June 4, 2016.
The Wilbury Theatre Group closes its 2015/16 season with the Rhode Island premiere of Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth's epic Tony and Olivier award-winning play, May 19-June 4, 2016.
Burbage Theatre Creates Bloody but Shallow Spectacle with TITUS ANDRONICUS
One might argue that Titus is the perfect kind of play for a bold young company like Burbage Theatre Company. Willing and able to take risks, to go places other theater companies might not be so interested in going. And while there are some high points for Burbage and their production, it seems that they've fallen into the trap of focusing too much on one thing, to the detriment of other important aspects of Shakespeare's work. Primarily, they seem to have spent most of the time perfecting all of that carnage, all the blood and gore, while not spending enough time on perfecting the actual text, the words and language that make up the work and create its true life. As a friend and Shakespearean scholar noted to me, “That's always the danger with Titus, I'm afraid,” and her fears would have been realized in this production.
One might argue that Titus is the perfect kind of play for a bold young company like Burbage Theatre Company. Willing and able to take risks, to go places other theater companies might not be so interested in going. And while there are some high points for Burbage and their production, it seems that they've fallen into the trap of focusing too much on one thing, to the detriment of other important aspects of Shakespeare's work. Primarily, they seem to have spent most of the time perfecting all of that carnage, all the blood and gore, while not spending enough time on perfecting the actual text, the words and language that make up the work and create its true life. As a friend and Shakespearean scholar noted to me, “That's always the danger with Titus, I'm afraid,” and her fears would have been realized in this production.
Photo Flash: First Look at TITUS ANDRONICUS at Burbage Theatre Company
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of TITUS ANDRONICUS, the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which is the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company's winter series, This Winter's War. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the company onstage below!
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of TITUS ANDRONICUS, the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which is the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company's winter series, This Winter's War. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the company onstage below!
Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS Begins Tonight at Burbage Theatre
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of 'Titus Andronicus' the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which opens previews tonight, February 18, as the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company'swinter series, This Winter's War.
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of 'Titus Andronicus' the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which opens previews tonight, February 18, as the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company'swinter series, This Winter's War.
Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS to Begin Next Week at Burbage Theatre
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of 'Titus Andronicus' the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which opens previews February 18 as the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company'swinter series, This Winter's War.
After their sold-out run of 'Happy Birthday, Wanda June', Burbage Theatre Company presents the Rhode Island Theatrical Premiere of 'Titus Andronicus' the first tragedy written by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeff Church, which opens previews February 18 as the second and final play in the Burbage Theatre Company'swinter series, This Winter's War.
BWW Review: Wilbury Theatre Group's Uneven CAIN + ABEL
CAIN + ABEL, the Wilbury Theatre's new production by Resident Playwright Ben Jolivet re-examines the familiar bible story of the two brothers, the role of god, legacy and relationships in a play that blends levity, philosophy and tragedy. The concept of the play is interesting and the story, which everyone already knows the ending of, is well punctuated with subtle jokes and moments of levity. Unfortunately, the execution leaves the play both underwhelming and over the top.
CAIN + ABEL, the Wilbury Theatre's new production by Resident Playwright Ben Jolivet re-examines the familiar bible story of the two brothers, the role of god, legacy and relationships in a play that blends levity, philosophy and tragedy. The concept of the play is interesting and the story, which everyone already knows the ending of, is well punctuated with subtle jokes and moments of levity. Unfortunately, the execution leaves the play both underwhelming and over the top.
Wilbury Group to Stage World Premiere of CAIN + ABEL
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2015/16 season with the world premiere of a new play by playwright-in-residence Ben Jolivet, Cain + Abel, October 22-November 1, 2015. A fresh and imaginative re-telling of the classic story, Cain + Abel finds the two brothers mourning the loss of their father and questioning their places in a rapidly changing world. Fighting their way into the unknown the brothers reach an uneasy peace, until a mysterious traveler shows up and sacrifices need to be made.
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2015/16 season with the world premiere of a new play by playwright-in-residence Ben Jolivet, Cain + Abel, October 22-November 1, 2015. A fresh and imaginative re-telling of the classic story, Cain + Abel finds the two brothers mourning the loss of their father and questioning their places in a rapidly changing world. Fighting their way into the unknown the brothers reach an uneasy peace, until a mysterious traveler shows up and sacrifices need to be made.
BWW Reviews: 10TH ANNUAL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL at Artists' Exchange
Artists' Exchange is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their One Act Play Festival this summer at Theatre 82 & Cafe in Cranston, Rhode Island. The first wave of the festival began this past weekend, and will continue July 24th and 25th. Featured in the festival are a variety of sixteen original one-act plays, ranging from satirical comedy, to relatable drama, and even some unexpected over-the-top humor. Written by fifteen local and national playwrights and performed in the round in Artists' Exchange new black box space by a fun group of local actors, these short plays will have you laughing right from the start.
Artists' Exchange is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their One Act Play Festival this summer at Theatre 82 & Cafe in Cranston, Rhode Island. The first wave of the festival began this past weekend, and will continue July 24th and 25th. Featured in the festival are a variety of sixteen original one-act plays, ranging from satirical comedy, to relatable drama, and even some unexpected over-the-top humor. Written by fifteen local and national playwrights and performed in the round in Artists' Exchange new black box space by a fun group of local actors, these short plays will have you laughing right from the start.
Artists' Exchange 10th Annual One Act Play Festival Kicks Off Today
Artists' Exchange announces the 16 great plays that will be featured in its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, after whittling it down from the over 1,000 received submissions. These original, new plays will be directed, produced, and performed by Rhode Island and local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists for the entertainment of the community beginning today, July 17th, and continuing through August 8th at Theatre 82 & Character's Cafe? in Cranston.
Artists' Exchange announces the 16 great plays that will be featured in its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, after whittling it down from the over 1,000 received submissions. These original, new plays will be directed, produced, and performed by Rhode Island and local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists for the entertainment of the community beginning today, July 17th, and continuing through August 8th at Theatre 82 & Character's Cafe? in Cranston.
Artists' Exchange Sets 10th Annual One Act Play Festival Slate
Artists' Exchange announces the 16 great plays that will be featured in its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, after whittling it down from the over 1,000 received submissions. These original, new plays will be directed, produced, and performed by Rhode Island and local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists for the entertainment of the community this July 17th - August 8th at Theatre 82 & Character's Cafe in Cranston.
Artists' Exchange announces the 16 great plays that will be featured in its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, after whittling it down from the over 1,000 received submissions. These original, new plays will be directed, produced, and performed by Rhode Island and local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists for the entertainment of the community this July 17th - August 8th at Theatre 82 & Character's Cafe in Cranston.
Artists' Exchange 10th Annual One Act Play Festival to Feature 16 Plays, 7/17-8/8
Artists' Exchange announces the 16 great plays that will be featured in its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, after whittling it down from the over 1,000 received submissions. These original, new plays will be directed, produced, and performed by Rhode Island and local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists for the entertainment of the community this July 17th - August 8th at Theatre 82 & Character's Cafe? in Cranston.
Artists' Exchange announces the 16 great plays that will be featured in its 10th Annual One Act Play Festival this summer, after whittling it down from the over 1,000 received submissions. These original, new plays will be directed, produced, and performed by Rhode Island and local theatre professionals, community actors, and Artists' Exchange artists for the entertainment of the community this July 17th - August 8th at Theatre 82 & Character's Cafe? in Cranston.
Photo Flash: Mia Rocchio, Jeff Church, & More in Burbage Theatre Company's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
The Burbage Theatre Company presents a new take on 'The Taming of the Shrew' by William Shakespeare, for a limited run of seven performances at the William Hall Library in Cranston, RI. Burbage Theatre Company. Artistic Director Jeff directs this whimsical farce about how we fall in love and the consequences that come with who we end up with. Check out a first look at the cast below!
The Burbage Theatre Company presents a new take on 'The Taming of the Shrew' by William Shakespeare, for a limited run of seven performances at the William Hall Library in Cranston, RI. Burbage Theatre Company. Artistic Director Jeff directs this whimsical farce about how we fall in love and the consequences that come with who we end up with. Check out a first look at the cast below!
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