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Performances at any one of these theaters will leave you saying “ bravo .”
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 Repertory 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-five 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 up 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 theatreera 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 forty seasons . Warwick , gammtheatre . org
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
Fete Music Hall Catering to an audience as diverse as New England , Fete Music Hall features two stages ( the Ballroom and Lounge ) and a mission to transform the local and regional live music experience . Providence , fetemusic . 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 Unlike your standard , big-name movie theater , the JPT Film & Event Center has been handselecting 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 and performances .
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 1950s-style summer night . On any given weekend from April to September , movielovers can skip the noisy soda-slurping aisle mates and catch a double feature in the great wide open for only $ 32 per vehicle . A full-service concession stand even serves favorites like deep fried Oreos and pretzels . North Smithfield , facebook . com / rusticdrivein
SEE ALSO : Misquamicut Drive-In Theater in Westerly .
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
Pump House Music Works Interactive music events , concerts and highquality guitar-building are all a part of this hidden southern Rhode Island gem . Sip on a signature cocktail and listen to local and regional artists while supporting this nonprofit organization . Peacedale , pumphousemusicworks . com
SEE ALSO : Rhode Island Philharmonic , Amica Mutual Pavilion and AS220 in Providence , Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland , Bally ’ s Twin River in Lincoln , Newport Blues Cafe in Newport , the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich , and the Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston .
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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