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Performances at any one of these theaters will leave you saying“ bravo.”
Providence Performing Arts Center The Providence Performing Arts Center( PPAC) presents a full roster of touring Broadway productions and contemporary engagements. Located in the heart of the Creative Capital, the beautiful 3,100-seat venue is the second-largest theater of its kind in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Providence, ppacri. org
Trinity Repertory Company Recognized nationally and cherished locally, Trinity Rep is a creative home for all of Rhode Island’ s artists, students, community partners and audiences. The Tony Award-winning regional theater has brought families together during the holidays for more than forty years with its innovative annual production of A Christmas Carol. Providence, trinityrep. com
Theatre By The Sea Looking for summer stock on one of the most scenic stretches of the New England coastline? Theatre by the Sea— located in a restored shingled barn surrounded by gorgeous gardens— offers fresh, Broadway-quality musicals, comedies and classics. South Kingstown, theatrebythesea. com
Stadium Theatre Built in 1926, the Stadium Theatre is a shining example of vaudeville theaterera magic. Since being restored in 2001, its stage has hosted famed international artists and community theater, music and dance talents alike. Woonsocket, stadiumtheatre. com
The Gamm Known as a professional, progressive theater, the Gamm has become a local cultural asset, delivering challenging and timely productions— whether by Tennessee Williams, Durang or Shakespeare— across more than forty seasons. Warwick, gammtheatre. org
Amica Mutual Pavilion Located in the heart of Providence, the Amica Mutual Pavillion is part of the Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex and is New England’ s premiere multi-use entertainment arena. Providence, amicamutualpavilion. com
The Strand Formerly known as Lupo’ s Heartbreak Hotel, the Strand continues the longstanding tradition of bringing in acts both national and international that, well, rock. Providence, thestrandri. com
The Met Located in Hope Artiste Village, the Met is a versatile music club that books everything from rock and punk to folk and blues. Pawtucket, themetri. com
Knickerbocker Music Center Named after a train that once passed through Westerly on its way to New York City, the Knicker-
Avon Cinema Entertaining movie lovers since 1938, the Avon Cinema showcases a weekly indie film, usually shown at night. Our suggestion? Make an evening of it with dinner and a movie. Trendy Thayer Street also has plenty of spots to grab a bite before the show. Providence, avoncinema. com
Jane Pickens Theater The JPT Film & Event Center has been hand-selecting the best available films for its audiences since the early 1920s. Today, screenings range from first-run movies and documentaries to old classics. Newport, janepickens. com
Sing Along
From folk to rock, here’ s where all the music lovers flock for live acts.
GRAB YOUR POPCORN
Get off your couch and partake in a more unique cinema experience, indoors or outside.
Rustic Tri-View Drive In The Rustic Tri-View Drive In evokes the nostalgia of a 1950sstyle summer night. From April to September, movie-lovers can catch a double feature for up to $ 38 per vehicle. A fullservice concession stand even serves favorites like deep fried Oreos and pretzels. North Smithfield, @ rusticdrivein
Misquamicut Drive-In Theater This drive-in features classic movies from May to October across a stretch of the beach. Sit back and enjoy familyfriendly nostalgia from the comfort of your backseat. Westerly, mbadrivein. com
bocker Music Center has been around since 1933 and hosted the likes of Big Joe Turner, Johnny Copeland and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Today, the Knick aims to preserve, cultivate, celebrate and teach local music( especially the blues). Westerly, knickmusic. com
Greenwich Odeum The Greenwich Odeum is a local theater inside a historical Rhode Island building, formerly a vaudeville theater. Newly renovated, the theater has established itself among Rhode Island’ s premier performing arts venues and is home to an array of local talents. East Greenwich, greenwichodeum. com
SEE ALSO: Rhode Island Philharmonic, Uptown Theater, AS220 and Fete Music Hall in Providence, Pump House Music Works in Wakefield, Bally’ s Twin River in Lincoln, The Park Theatre in Cranston, Myrtle in East Providence, Galactic Theatre in Warren and Newport Blues Cafe.
NEED A LAUGH?
The featured acts at Comedy Connection in East Providence range from local to famous and from witty to downright profane. Feel free to grab a drink from their full-service bar, but be conscious of your order— whiskey might seem like a good idea at first but not so much when it comes out your nose during the show. If“ Whose Line Is It Anyway?” is more your humor, check out the Bit Players in Newport or Bring Your Own Improv in Warwick. ricomedyconnection. com; bitplayers. net; bring yourownimprov. com
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