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Upcoming Trips
The following trips are being developed. Watch for them in future monthly schedules.
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"A Raisin in the Sun"
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Trinity Rep, Providence
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun? Or does it explode?” From their tenement apartment, the Younger family believes an insurance windfall is about to change their lives — but poverty and prejudice stand in their way. When the odds are stacked against them, will this family collapse or will they stand tall?
The beloved drama that “changed American theater forever” (The New York Times).
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"The Cemetery Club "
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Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
March 4, 2009
A great buffet, a wonderful play, and a fun-filled cabaret!
The perfect day out!
This month's production at the Newport Playhouse is "The Cemetery Club", a funny, sweet and moving play about three widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit the cemetery.
"An afternoon of pure pleasure that will make you glad you went to the theatre!"
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"Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble"
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Providence Performing Arts Center
Friday evening, March 6, 2009
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"Dirty Dancing"
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The Opera House, Boston
Saturday, March 14, 2009
"That was the summer of 1963, when everybody called me Baby, and it didn't occur to me to mind..." A movie seen by millions with an unforgettable soundtrack and a story which touched the heart of a generation is now a record-breaking stage show. It is DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage.
Exploding with heart-pounding music, pure dance energy and breath-taking emotion, this timeless story of first love is a must-see for DIRTY DANCING fans and newcomers alike. This hugely anticipated show features the hit songs from the best-selling movie soundtrack including; (I've had) The Time Of My Life, Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, and Do You Love Me?
Experience all the excitement and romance as never before with brand new scenes written especially for the stage. Now with more Baby and Johnny, more sensational dancing and even more classic songs.You're sure to have "the time of your life!"
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"A Chorus Line"
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Providence Performing Arts Center
April 4, 2009
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 Dancers this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the opportunity to do what they've always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it on the line.
Winner of nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A CHORUS LINE returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway's best. "A CHORUS LINE is back, and it's thrilling!"
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"The Importance of Being Earnest"
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Trinity Rep, Providence
Wednesday, April 29 , 2009
Gwendolen loves Ernest, and so does Cecily. But wait, Cecily’s intended is actually Algernon. And Gwendolen’s fiancé is really Jack. So who is Ernest? In Wilde’s best-loved comedy of manners, mistaken identities backfire and Lady Bracknell is not amused.
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Huntington Theatre Company
"The Miracle at Naples"
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The Wimberly Theatre, Boston
Saturday, May 2, 2009
A hilarious and bawdy comedy of romantic misadventures in Renaissance Italy.
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Boston Ballet
"The Sleeping Beauty "
Saturday, May 2, 2009
With its scenario drawn from the stories of Perrault, a glorious score by Tchaikovsky, and choreography after Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty has been enchanting audiences of all ages for over a century. But more than the tale of a princess, a spell and a kiss, The Sleeping Beauty is a tour de force of classical dancing, with brilliant solo choreography and ensemble pageantry. This grand-scale production, with sets and costumes by David Walker, spotlights the accomplishments of the entire Company.
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"The Color Purple"
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Providence Performing Arts Center
May, 2009
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Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese:
Rivals in Renaissance Venice
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
June, 2009
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