20 Years Ago
The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie was a silly cartoon feature that became a hit with the kids.
Johnny Depp starred in “Finding Neverland.” George Clooney, Matt Damon, …
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By DON FOWLER
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12/4/24
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In the craft beer world, the stout sets itself apart in an assortment of ways. Its dark brown color, which sometimes leans toward being completely black, has a way of catching the eye versus the …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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12/4/24
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What would the holiday season be in Rhode Island without Trinity Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”?
The production moved to the huge proscenium stage across town while Trinity’s …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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12/4/24
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I brought my teenage nephew to an RI Philharmonic concert.
He told me he didn’t “dig” classical music.
The night before he had attended a Rolling Stone concert that he …
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By DON FOWLER
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11/20/24
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A lot of people know “A Bronx Tale” as a coming-of-age crime drama starring Chazz Palminteri and Robert De Niro that was originally released in 1993, but not as many know its roots as a …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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11/20/24
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Following a dynamite 25th anniversary return of the popular award-winning musical “Mamma Mia!” come two more gems of the theater world: “A Christmas Carol” and …
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By DON FOWLER
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11/20/24
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The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) announces five additional performances of “Amadeus,” extended by popular demand. As of opening night, houses for Peter Shaffer’s …
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11/20/24
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
Judith Lynn Stillman, distinguished pianist and composer, is the music director for The Gamm’s current run of “Amadeus.” She created the …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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11/20/24
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Director Tony Estrella has taken Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning fictional play about the rivalry between 18 th century composers Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and created a …
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Theatre Review by DON FOWLER
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11/13/24
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Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s classic musical, Cinderella, is a timeless tale of resilience, kindness, and the belief that dreams can come true. The Community Players of Pawtucket is …
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Theater Review by IDA ZECCO
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11/13/24
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New Harvest Coffee Roasters will host a premiere party for their short documentary film “Los Portillos”, on Friday, Nov. 15, at their café and roastery in the Farm Fresh Building …
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11/6/24
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The season of joy has arrived, and the recently reopened Historic Park Theatre & Event Center is delighted to welcome a series of 8 holiday themed events to Cranston, Rhode Island. Celebrate the …
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11/6/24
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There are a few bands who were vital to the creation of a specific musical style, but it’s incredibly rare to be a band who had a role in the development of two or more. For the British rock …
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by Robert Duguay
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11/6/24
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Back in May, there was a really cool stand-up comedy event at the Proclamation Ale Company where people laughed while supporting a great cause. A bunch of money was raised and it all went to support …
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by Robert Duguay
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11/6/24
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In other parts of the country, when the first weekend after Halloween hits, the mood can be a bit somber with a touch of added stress. People are thinking about what they’re going to do for …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/30/24
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Playwright Kate Hamill thrives on reimagining stories
This time around she picks on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson.
In Trinity’s latest …
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Theatre Review by
DON FOWLER
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10/16/24
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Have you ever stayed at the Biltmore?
The Johnston Historical Society will host a historical presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Watch for further details (time and place) in future editions.
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SunRise Staff Reports
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10/10/24
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West Bay Community Theater will present the return of their unique musical revue “Spirits” on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 at The Arctic Playhouse in West Warwick.
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10/2/24
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In 1960 the famed “Mercury Seven” trained at NASA to become the first American astronauts. But they weren’t alone. Thirteen women also underwent the same rigorous psychological and …
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Theater Review by IDA ZECCO
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10/2/24
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“What the Constitution Means to Me,” is a thought-provoking play written by Heidi Schreck. It reflects the impact of the U.S. Constitution on our individual lives and society as a whole. …
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By IDA ZECCO
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10/2/24
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