Trinity Repertory ’ s A Christmas Carol
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ENCORE l HAPPENINGS
THRU MAR . 15 Rhapsody in Blue
14 Conductor Aram Demirjian leads the RI Philharmonic Orchestra in its March program , including Peter Boyer ’ s “ Rhapsody in Red , White & Blue ,” Dawson ’ s Negro Folk Symphony of 1934 and Gershwin ’ s “ Rhapsody in Blue ” featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel . Amica Rush Hour concert Fri . 6:30 p . m ., Sat . 7:30 p . m . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , tickets . riphil . org
THRU MAR . 30 Winter Experience
20 at Boston Ballet Winter Experience is an unforgettable program full of dancing in its purest form . Two George Balanchine masterpieces are combined with Claudia Schreier ’ s artful work created for Boston Ballet in 2022 and a spellbinding solo choreographed by Leonid Yakobson . Citizens Bank Opera House , 539 Washington St ., Boston , MA , bostonballet . org / RI
THRU MAR . 22 Spring Performance
21 at Providence Ballet Theatre
Providence Ballet Theatre is proud to present What Is , Was and Will Be . Inspired by the poem “ Remember ” by Joy Harjo , first Native American United States poet laureate . With music composed by our resident composer , Tony Lustig , this is a show not to miss . Sapinsley Hall , Rhode Island College , 600 Mt Pleasant Ave ., Providence , providenceballet . com
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THRU MAR . 30 Ballet Meets the Beatles Ballet RI presents Ballet Meets the Beatles . Woodman Center , Moses Brown School , 250 Lloyd Ave ., Providence , balletri . org
Annelies Music by James Whitbourn and a libretto 30 based on The Diary of Anne Frank , this work for chorus , soprano and instruments brings Annelies ( Anne ) Frank to vivid life . Christine Noel conducting ; Jess Huetteman , soprano . The event includes a pre-concert talk and book signing by Jane Yolen , author of The Devil ’ s Arithmetic . 3 p . m . WaterFire Arts Center , 475 Valley St ., Providence , providencesingers . org
Performance Highlight
Trinity Repertory ’ s A Christmas Carol
NOV . 23 – DEC . 29 : Everyone ’ s favorite curmudgeon , Ebenezer Scrooge , is back ! The humbug ’ s wrenching , covetous and cares more for money than all else . When the clock strikes midnight one fateful Christmas Eve , the ghost of Scrooge ’ s old pal Marley pays a much overdue visit . Through a supernatural journey , Scrooge must confront the past , acknowledge the present and define the future for the good of the community — and Scrooge ’ s very soul . A timeless holiday tale of redemption and joy , Trinity Rep ’ s reimagined production of A Christmas Carol has been a beloved New England family tradition for more than forty-five years . Providence Performing Arts Center , 220 Weybosset St ., Providence , 351-4242 , trinityrep . com
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