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Bennewitz Quartet The Czech Bennewitz Quartet is
14 one of the top ensembles on the international chamber music scene . Known for its “ sensual , silky sound ” ( Diapason ) and “ drama , expression , and utmost sensitivity ” ( The Strad ), the quartet is renowned for its performances of masterworks by Czech composers Antonín Dvořák , Leoš Janáček , and Erwin Schulhoff , all featured in this concert . 7:30 p . m . McVinney Auditorium , 43 Dave Gavitt Way , Providence , ricmc . org
Ronny Chieng : The Love to Hate It Tour
16 Ronny Chieng is a stand-up comedian , actor and correspondent on “ The Daily Show .” In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials , Ronny has starred in Crazy Rich Asians , Marvel ’ s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , M3GAN , Joy Ride , “ American Born Chinese ” and more . 7 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , thevetsri . com
Odeum Comedy Presents : Christopher Titus
17 Christopher Titus is a versatile comedian , writer , actor and producer with shows on NBC , ABC , FOX and Comedy Central . His acclaimed multi-cam series “ Titus ” earned an Emmy nod , and he has starred in several pilots . With ten comedy specials , including
“ Amerigeddon ” and “ Zero Side Effects ,” he continues to tour and host a popular podcast . 7 p . m . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com
THRU NOV . 24 Into the Woods
20Rhode Island College Theatre presents the award-winning Broadway musical Into The Woods . Forman Theatre , Rhode Island College , 600 Mt . Pleasant Ave ., Providence , ric . edu
Moby Dick The Wheeler Upper School presents
21 Moby Dick as their fall production . 7 p . m . Wheeler Memorial Hall , 216 Hope St ., Providence , wheelerschool . org / arts / performing-arts
THRU DEC . 8 Peter and the Starcatcher
21 Peter and the Starcatcher is the Tony Award-winning play with music that upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan became Peter Pan . Adapted from the novels by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson , playwright Rick Elice playfully delivers marauding pirates , jungle tyrants and unlikely heroes and comrades . In the end , Peter comes to understand the important and lasting bonds of friendship , duty and love . Nov . 21 – 23 and Dec . 5 – 7 , 7:30 p . m .; Nov . 24 and Dec . 8 , 2 p . m . URI Fine Arts Center , 105 Upper College Rd ., Kingston , web . uri . edu / theatre / current-season
Performance Highlight
The Hanover Theatre ’ s TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
OCT . 18 – 20 : An uplifting comeback story like no other , TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n ’ Roll . Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits , this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters . One of the world ’ s best-selling artists of all time , Tina Turner won twelve Grammy Awards , and her live shows were seen by millions , with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history . Featuring her much loved songs , TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall . Fri . 8 p . m ., Sat . 2 p . m . and 8 p . m ., Sun . 1 p . m . with audio description services available and 6:30 p . m . for ASL services . The Hanover Theatre , 2 Southbridge St ., Worcester , MA , thehanovertheatre . org
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HANOVER THEATRE / MANUEL HARLAN AND MATT CROCKET .
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