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Mozart’ s exquisite Piano Concerto No. 23 featuring legendary pianist Robert Levin. 7:30 p. m.; open rehearsal for concert is on April 10 at 5:30 p. m. The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, tickets. riphil. org
17 – 19, 22 – 26
Ride the Cyclone In this hilarious and outlandish musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, the lives of six teenagers are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived. Visit website for times. Robert E. Will Theatre, University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, web. uri. edu / theatre / current-season
17 – 26
Shrek: The Musical“ Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek....” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily there’ s one on hand, and his name is Shrek. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek: The Musical proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. Fri.– Sat. 7:30 p. m., Sun. 2 p. m. Jenks Auditorium, 350 Division St., Pawtucket, thecommunityplayers. org
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The Human Element Celebrate transformation through music that crosses borders and stirs the soul. Mazzoli’ s industrial-inspired soundscape, Brahms’ tender strength and Camilo’ s electrifying blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz and classical form create a bold, emotional journey. Feel the rush, embrace the beauty, and let the music move you— body, mind and spirit. 7:30 p. m. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org / 2025-2026-season / the-human-element
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHT
Museum of Fine Arts Boston presents“ Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor”
NOV. 2 – JAN. 19: The MFA houses the largest collection of watercolors by Winslow Homer in the world— luminous works that transport us to the rugged Maine coast, the Adirondack Mountains, seaside England, sun-drenched Caribbean waters and beyond. Fragile and sensitive to light, this group of nearly fifty watercolors has not been displayed together in almost half a century. This exhibition brings them out for the first time in a generation, offering a rare opportunity to see Homer’ s mastery of the medium and his innovative techniques up close.
Ann and Graham Gund Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, mfa. org
PAINTING BY WINSLOW HOMER, THE BLUE BOAT, 1892. WATERCOLOR OVER GRAPHITE ON PAPER. WILLIAM STURGIS BIGELOW COLLECTION.
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