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ramping up across the nation . Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm is campaigning for president . And in midtown Manhattan , a group of women have created a magazine “ for feminists who love fashion .” As the war in Vietnam intensifies and the Watergate scandal erupts , the charged political and social climate challenges friendships and the future of the magazine itself . By Jacqueline E . Lawton and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo , the poignant and hilarious play The Inferior Sex gives audience members a behind-the-scenes look at the

bold women ’ s magazine about finding your politics , your community and your voice in an ever-changing world . Run time is about two hours with one intermission . Wed .– Sun . at 7:30 p . m ., weekend matinees at 2 p . m . Dowling Theater , 201 Washington St ., Providence , trinityrep . com

Disney ’ s Newsies Disney ’ s Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly , a

Performance Highlight

APR . 1 : The State Ballet of Rhode Island present ' s Alice ' s Adventures in Wonderland , a story ballet in two acts to the fascinating music of Joseph Horovitz . Follow Alice as she escapes through her dreams to a magical adventure in a fantasy land populated by several peculiar creatures including the White Rabbit , the Mad Hatter , the Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat . 1:30 p . m . and 5:30 p . m . The Historic Park Theatre and Event Center , 848 Park Ave ., Cranston , stateballet . com , theparkri . com

Natasha , Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 at the The Wilbury Theatre Group

charismatic newsboy . When titans of the newspaper raise distribution prices at the newsboys ’ expense , Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what ’ s right . Newsies is packed with talented youth performing energetic musical numbers , a timeless message and is great for all

ages . Fri . and Sat . 7:30 p . m ., Sun . 2 p . m . 28 Monument Sq ., Woonsocket , stadiumtheatre . com

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Memoryscapes brings together four artists from New York City — Karen Azoulay , Antonius Bui , Natalia Nakazawa and Ayoung Yu – who interpret their personal histories and longing for home utilizing a wide array of media . Mon .– Fri . noon – 8 p . m . Bannister Gallery , Rhode Island College , 600 Mt .

Performing

Twas the Night Before Christmas December 16 , 2022

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Spring 2023

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