THE STRAND BALLROOM & THEATRE

by Christopher Verleger - February 06, 2025

Providence Performing Arts Center presents ‘The Cher Show,’ the stylish, spirited Tony-winning jukebox musical that playfully and spectacularly recounts the six decade-long, multi-hyphenated career of the cherished musical diva, Academy Award-winning actress, and fashion icon....

by Christopher Verleger - February 03, 2025

The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above all, a ...

by John McDaid - January 31, 2025

Bearing Witness: SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER US at Trinity Rep. A searing, deeply human world premiere that gives voice to veterans, civilians, and refugees. We go to the theatre for many reasons. Sometimes, we crave the spectacle of a Broadway musical; sometimes, we seek the grip of a powerful drama. ...

by Christopher Verleger - January 27, 2025

We’re all familiar with the saying, “Less is more,” and that statement especially holds true for debbie tucker green’s intense drama, ‘hang,’ (deliberately spelled with lowercase letters) now at Burbage Theatre Company, in partnership with WomensWork Theatre Collaborative—because the less you know, ...

by Jay Pateakos - January 26, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group?...

by Christopher Verleger - January 23, 2025

Providence Performing Arts Center brings The King of Pop back to life with its dazzling, colorful, energetic production of ‘MJ The Musical,’ a portrait of the legendary entertainer, Michael Jackson, featuring a sampling of his greatest hits, unforgettable dance moves, a glimpse at his troubled perso...

by Jay Pateakos - January 11, 2025

What did our critic think of THE SILENCE OF THE AWKWARD & OTHER STRANGE SHORTS at Homebrewed Theatre Company?...

by Christopher Verleger - January 08, 2025

The Gamm Theatre welcomes 2025 with ‘Girls & Boys,’ a powerful, compelling drama about a woman’s pointed retelling of her marriage, motherhood, a successful career, and an unspeakable tragedy....

by Christopher Verleger - December 13, 2024

Some shows you watch, others you feel, and truer words cannot be spoken about “The Revlon Girl,” Neil Anthony Docking’s powerful, heartbreaking drama about the aftermath of a tragedy, presented by The Players at Barker Playhouse....

by Jay Pateakos - December 13, 2024

While I may have been one of the few in the audience who had never seen Hamilton before-you can tell by the amount of people who sing along to just about every song-it was still the rarest of musicals, a combination of history and the best jazz, hip-hop and R&B music ever combined....