Theatre By The Sea to Host 90th Anniversary BIG BARN BASH
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Theatre By The Sea Announces 2023 Children's Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023
In celebration of 90 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea's 2023 Children's Festival. Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Doug Besterman
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 7, 2022
Anyone that has read my reviews or columns over the years knows that I always pay attention to the orchestrations and orchestrator of any given musical. Let’s face it, without the orchestrator, the score is only a piano.
Today’s subject Doug Besterman has been living his theatre life for many years as an orchestrator for Broadway, regional, and West End theatre as well as doing scoring for films and TV.
Theatre By The Sea Postpones 2020 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2020
In response to ongoing developments with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic and out of concern for the health and safety of audiences, performers, musicians, crew members, and staff, Theatre By The Sea's owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced that he has decided to postpone the 2020 summer season until 2021.
Theatre By The Sea To Conduct Holiday Food Drive
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2018
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced a holiday food drive in support of the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale from November 23 - December 21.
Theatre By The Sea's 85th Celebration Concludes With CHICAGO
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 15, 2018
In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the opening of Kander and Ebb's Tony Award-winning musical Chicago, which will be presented from August 15 - September 9, 2018.
Theatre By The Sea's 85th Celebration Concludes With CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018
In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the opening of Kander and Ebb's Tony Award-winning musical Chicago, which will be presented from August 15 - September 9, 2018.
Master Illusionist: Lyn Dillies Will Appear At Theatre By The Sea
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2018
In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to welcome Master Illusionist: Lyn Dillies to Theatre By The Sea on Monday, August 6 as part of the New Monday Concerts and Events Series.
Theatre By The Sea Adds Performances of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018
Theatre By The Sea's owner and producer Bill Hanney, who recently opened the worldwide mega-hit Mamma Mia! at his historic seaside playhouse, is pleased to announce that due to popular demand and limited seating availability, two additional matinee performances have been added on Sunday, July 8 at 1:00 pm and Wednesday, July 11 at 2:00 pm.
Theatre By The Sea Presents R.I. Regional Premiere Of MAMMA MIA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2018
In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the Rhode Island Regional Premiere of the international sensation, Mamma Mia! which will be presented from June 20 - July 21, 2018.
Theatre By The Sea Announces Box Office Opening For 2018 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2018
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the opening of the box office for single ticket sales to the four shows scheduled for the 2018 Summer Season, celebrating 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea*. Beginning on Saturday, May 5 patrons may purchase tickets (online) to Theatre By The Sea's new Monday Night Concerts and Events, the 2018 Children's Festival and any or all of the following spectacular Broadway musicals:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Enchants Theatre By The Sea This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2017
The summer season continues at Bill Hanney's Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) with one of the most popular family musicals of all time, a brand new production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST playing for the first time at the historic barn theatre. The beloved tale will enchant audiences of all ages starting Wednesday, July 19 and ending Saturday, August 12.
Special Ticket Offer Announced for Ocean State Theatre Patrons
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 27, 2017
Bill Hanney's award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) be accepting tickets for cancelled Ocean State Theatre Company performances in exchange for seats at select performances of their current production of THE MUSIC MAN.
Special Ticket Offer Announced for Ocean State Theatre Patrons
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2017
Bill Hanney's award-winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) be accepting tickets for cancelled Ocean State Theatre Company performances in exchange for seats at select performances of their current production of THE MUSIC MAN.
Theatre By The Sea to Host Ultimate Celebration of Female Empowerment!
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2017
Are you ready to recall the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power? Bill Hanney's award winning Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) is set to make its own kind of music with BEEHIVE The '60s Musical, the ultimate celebration of 1960's female empowerment. Performances begin Wednesday, May 31 and plays thru Sunday, June 18, 2017. Press night is scheduled for Friday, June 2 at 8p.m.