Thursday nights are for theater & this production was truly unforgettable! Primary Trust tells a…read morepowerful story about how even the smallest acts of kindness can profoundly change a lonely person's life & it does so with such heart. This was one of the best performances I've seen in a long time - deeply moving, beautifully acted & emotionally resonant from start to finish. Taavon Gamble was absolutely spectacular - his performance was nuanced, captivating & left a lasting impression. The entire cast & production team brought incredible energy & authenticity to the stage, making the story feel both intimate & universal. If you see one show this year, make it Primary Trust at Trinity Repertory Company. It is the kind of theater experience that stays with you long after the curtain falls. Highly recommend.

I went to Trinity Rep over the weekend with 3 of my friends to watch Primary Trust. This was an…read moreexcellent show. Story line, actors really made us feel like we were there in each scene. The space is nice, laid back vibe. From entering to being helped to our seats to exiting the theatre everyone was so nice. We definitely enjoyed the show. The parking is a bit pricey and the drinks are also pricey for a small glass with more ice than drink. The selection is also limited. They have a few snacks and a small area outside the theatre room where you can sit while you wait for the show to start.. I love coming to this theatre for shows. I just wish they would work on the pricing to drink ratio

I attended The Ballet Center's annual Cinderella & Variety Show at St. Andrew's School last night…read moreand came away very impressed. Having grown up dancing both recreationally and competitively, and working at my own dance studio as both an apprentice and again as an adult, I've seen firsthand everything that goes into putting on a production like this. From backstage organization and music cues to dressing rooms, costumes, concessions and all the behind the scenes details, there's a lot that has to come together. From what I could see, this was a very well run production. The performances were thoughtfully choreographed with a wonderful mix of fun, lighthearted numbers and more serious pieces. The dancers looked confident, the transitions were smooth and the entire show appeared to go off without a hitch. Most importantly, thank you for giving my nephew such a wonderful first year of dance through hip hop and a fabulous first recital. It was a joy to watch him and all of the dancers shine. Congratulations to everyone involved on a fantastic show!

Attended a show through TBC last night for my five year old nephew. It's the first show I've seen…read morein a while and it was so good! I loved the ballet (especially the tiny mice) and also the second portion of the show! There was so much talent and joy on stage throughout the entire show. There as also a genre (fusion), that I a dancer of 20+ years, had never heard of! Thanks for a great show. I hope my nephew continues for years to come!

This studio is very well run and my daughter very much loves this place. Small and in a plaza, so…read moreyou are surprised to see a dance center, but the owner has been working some magic there for Many Years! It is definitely worth it to commit to the year of rehearsals/practice as the show in June is wonderful! Fully recommend to everyone.

My daughters have been taking dance here for years. The owner is very organized and super nice. My…read morekids absolutely love her. Her choreography for dances are highly original and creative. My kids have learned so much from her. She is also affordable. We highly recommend this studio!

I discovered Modern Jazz Dance Studio 2+ years ago. It has brought me so much joy! I'm 74 years…read moreold. I've dabbled in different kinds of dance on and off for most of my adult life. I've progressed to advanced beginner level in some styles of dance. Of all the places I've taken dance classes, Modern Jazz Dance Studio is the best: A warm, welcoming community of mature dancers from late teens to 80+, beginner to advanced levels; professional, dedicated teachers of tap, ballet and classic jazz who make learning fun and safe, with interesting combinations and emphasis on correct technique; affordable prices with discounts for multiple classes. Highly recommend!

This is a great theater, especially for comedy shows. I like that it is a little smaller than PPAC,…read moreit is more manageable and no bad seats in the house. It is a beautiful theater. There is a good amount of parking in the area, but definitely need to plan ahead to walk up the hill if you don't use their parking lot. Their parking lot is expensive in my opinion, so I always try to find street parking or use the mall garage. They get really great shows here too. My only complaint is that the shows NEVER start on time.

Great historic theatre in Providence! We most recently saw The Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge…read morehere and it was a sold out show. Even with a full house, there was no line to get in. We were greeted kindly by the ticket scanners and the ushers, and were led to our seats. There are adequate restrooms on both floors and we experienced very little wait time there as well. Our seats were awesome - Front row of the balcony all the way on the left, and the view was perfect. Taking a star off because the sound wasn't very balanced in this part of the venue, but it was still a great show. Seats here are comfortable, the theatre is beautiful, and there is a lot of street parking as well as a lot close by to the theatre. Vets is smaller than its sister theatre, PPAC, and a little more manageable. Great place for a concert or a theatre performance.

We've been with The Dance Connection for over 7 years and our experience has been only positive…read more When I enrolled my daughter in her first class, I thought it would just be a hobby and wasn't entirely sure she would even enjoy it. Now she's considering pursuing dancing as a professional career and that is a true testament to the teachers at this studio. My daughter has grown from occasionally toddler hobbyist dancer into a maturing professional minded competitive dancer. She danced on stage in Walt Disney World with her dance team - a rare and unique opportunity that we wouldn't have had if it were not for The Dance Connection. During this frightening and uncertain time, The Dance Connection has gone above and beyond to make dancers and parents feel safe. When COVID prompted massive business shutdowns, our studio found a way to ensure our dancers wouldn't have to suffer and they worked together to deliver Zoom (virtual) classes every week. I know that this seemingly small gesture is what kept my daughter from breaking down during a time when it felt - and still feels - like the world will never go back to the way we once knew. The world looks different right now and none of us know what the future will bring. The Dance Connection has not missed a beat and has rolled with all of the changes and laws and requirements to follow required protocols and still make every effort to give our dancers some semblance of normalcy during such a chaotic time. We are a family. We are all in this together.

I love TDC! It has given my child amazing friends and opportunities! The Dance Connection is a…read morepositive, nurturing environment for my little dancer to thrive in. The studio's atmosphere is always warm and inviting. My child loves the studio, her friends, and the staff. The owner is particularly fabulous, always there to help! TDC feels like a second home to us. We love it and are so grateful!

so far yelp hasn't updated the info. Current website & contact info:…read moreWebsite: theparkri.com Email: boxoffice@spectaclelive.com Main Office: 1 (800) 657-8774 Box Office Hours 10am - 2pm Monday through Friday Box Office will re-open 2 hours before event .I volunteer at the Park & it is a great entertainment venue! Every guest that I've spoken to has been so nice. Sometimes you get someone unhappy & we ALWAYS try to rectify a situation. But it is not up to the usher. The issue is brought to the attention of management who handles it. In response to previous reviewer, Bre, things aren't always as reported. My understanding of what happened was she arrived late. That happens. But the show was on & attempting to communicate with the "squatters" & Bre could be disruptive to the performers. (Many places don't even allow entry while performers are actively doing their show). So they were told they had to wait for intermission but were given other seats in the meantime.

The Park Theatre has undergone several changes of ownership in the past years, but now it seems…read morethey are on the right track and putting on quality shows. The theatre recently became part of the Spectacle Live family, which also manages the Jane Pickens Theatre in Newport, and several other performance venues across New England. We were here for Sean Healey's Celtic Christmas show earlier this week, and it was a great experience. We arrived for the 7:30 show at about 7:10 and went very quickly through the security line and the ticket checkers. AS the Brown University shooter was still at large, it was comforting to see an increased police presence at the show - The theatre is in a "good" neighborhood with no reason for extra security, but given the recent events it was great to see they were taking their patrons' safety seriously. The seats in the theatre are very comfortable and even have cup holders. It's a small to medium sized venue and there's not a bad seat in the house! It is connected to a lounge/bar, so there are plenty of drinks available that youc an take in to the concert area. Bathrooms are plentiful, and are on the same level as the seating area, and there is a large paring lot across the street behind Cranston City Hall that is free for concert goers to use in the evenings. Rolfe Square is in walking distance, with many dinner choices nearby. If you haven't been to the Park before, definitely check it out! It's a quality theatre with a great lineup of events!

Its tough to review improv because the cast and material are always changing. I remember seeing…read moreImprov Jones about 8 years ago and thought it was great. However, a recent show I went to was cringe-worthy. Out of 4 performers it seemed like one completely lacked a sense of humor, another wanted to be the center of attention and would do anything to get there, one knew they were bombing, and the last girl was pretty funny. Due the nature of long form improv as opposed to the more common type of improv they got stuck with terrible audience suggestions that they had to use for an hour. Note to performers- next time an audience member suggests a character that has an obsession with clocktowers...keep asking for suggestions. The performance was bad enough that my friends and I didn't even feel like continuing our night afterwords. One of the exchanges between two of the performers lasted about 10 minutes and was so bad and lacking laughs that I almost felt bad for them. The girl in this particular scene about a mutual love of clocktowers knew that they were going down in flames. I must give the guy in that scene credit though, anyone who's job it is to make people laugh who fails to do that even once during the course of an hour yet continues to get up in front of crowds deserve at least some praise for guts.

The best improv in Providence! Improv Jones is consistently funny, reliably brilliant, and…read moreundeniably entertaining. The beauty of their shows is that no two are alike. It's almost like they come up with the whole darn thing ON THE SPOT! As a result, there's no reason not to see two shows in a row. I have lived in Providence for 6 years, and I can always count on Jones to liven up a night on the town.