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    Kismet Improv

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Open 6:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Toni T.

    What a fun time! Kismet is in the Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, which means that it's tough to find on your first visit. In true RI fashion here are directions using landmarks: it's NOT in the building with the restaurant! Seriously, as you face the old mill complex, enter from the building on the far left. Although it's in suite 2205, that's actually on the floor you enter, not on the second floor of the old mill (since you climb up a steep set of stone stairs to get inside). There was good signage inside. There is possibly an accessible entrance around the back. Being in the Hope Artiste Village has some benefits: Kismet Improv can rely on the building's liquor license, so beer, and wine are available for sale, along with soft drinks, water, and snacks - without a huge markup too which is great. The club space is in an old artist's studio, or small store front. The public space is set up with a concession counter across from the entrance and a few tables for patrons, with simple rows of chairs for folks who aren't interested in leaning on something. There are no more than 40 seats spaced closed to the low stage, so it's intimate. There seems to be a "green room" behind a curtain for the performers. We saw a traditional improv show at 7:30, with a 5-person performance troop, an emcee, and a keyboardist who did double duty as the vaccine card reviewer/welcome crew. There was also a 9:30 stand up show the night we were there (New Years Eve). Most weekends have two seatings. Improv comedy takes suggestions from the audience as prompts for sketches and skits. Our emcee did a great job involving the audience and varying the players - making sure things kept moving so we continued laughing. It was really funny - which I think must have been HARD given the junk our audience threw out for them to build their riffs from! The group of five comedians (three women, two men) worked well together, in several different groupings to keep things fresh for us and the performers. As might be expected, a few of them were truly and consistently funny; a few were better at teeing the bit up for the laugh. Some of what they offered up was so clever, though. There was about an hour of comedy total, with a short intermission. Tickets cost $20 a head, which I think is a bargain given that the talent needs to be paid, the space rented, utilities provided, concessions purchased in advance, and attendance is uncertain during COVID - and that doing improv is hard work. Kismet offers classes if you're interested! I'm not up to trying my hand at improv, or any other type of performance art, thank you, but I'm definitely coming back to laugh some more!! Every show will be different too!

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    Such a funny show! I especially liked the musical improv. They do classes and also stand up comedy

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    Awesome spot to see live comedy in RI - highly recommend! Great performers, variety of shows, and there's a bar in the back.

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    Thank you Toni! Hope to see you at another show soon!

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    Awesome spot to see live comedy in RI - highly recommend!

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    Trinity Rep

    Trinity Rep

    3.8
    (89 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    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

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    Providence Performing Arts Center

    Providence Performing Arts Center

    4.3
    (186 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    The PPAC is a staple in Providence theater and never disappoints. The establishment has been here…read morefor a long time, but they keep it maintained. I went to see The Lion King and it was fabulous! The theater is small enough to capture the details without binoculars or an additional screen. The music was captivating. The colors were vivid. The storyline was familiar, and the characters were great. I would absolutely go back to PPAC to watch this play, and looking forward to other plays coming later this year and next year.

    I haven't spent very much time in Providence - but hope to go back because there are some pretty…read moresweet places in town. I was excited to see that the Lion King was playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center! The theater is very easy to get to and there is a ton of parking nearby. Admissions was swift and not crowded - they definitely are organized and know how to keep the traffic moving. They sell various snacks and some are even locally made like the popcorn I bought. The venue itself is beautiful, especially the theater. The seats are as you would expect - velvety and small. The sound and lights were great. I really enjoyed the show. I will say that at times, I felt distracted - it seemed like the audience was louder than I expected - especially with the snack bags. Oh well, what can you do At intermission the women's bathroom was a little bit of a you know what. But this seems to be a common problem with older theaters. Regardless, I had a great time and would def come back to see another show!

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    Friends showing off their tickets and Playbills
    This hallway is from one of the three Mazziline, on the second level of the Chicago Uptown Theater.

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    This hallway is from one of the three Mazziline, on the second level of the Chicago Uptown Theater.
    Blackstone River Theatre

    Blackstone River Theatre

    4.7
    (3 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Went to the annual Homecoming Concert last night. What a…read moreshow! There were several different artists to include - Atwater-Donnelly Yacouba Diabate The Exiles Andrew McIntosh & Kyle Forsthoff Torrin Ryan Kim Trusty The Vox Hunters All the acts were different, but a lot of them called people up on stage from other acts and it was a very fun and friendly group! Thanks again to Bob for letting us know about this. Check out their website for upcoming concerts! Plenty of free parking too!

    This building is located right at a T-intersection with a large easy to access parking lot. It…read morecontains a large area in front of a lifted stage that fits about 60 without breaking fire codes. There's a fancy unisex bathroom on the bottom floor where the large area is but on the second floor with the tiny balcony overlooking the room there are two additional bathrooms. I come here for the amazing Zumba / Zumba Toning classes taught by April Hilliker on Monday nights and special events (http://aprilh.zumba.com) and if you're looking for high energy and lots of fun, this woman definitely gives it! With only a large stage speaker and an Ipod she'll leave you sweating up a storm in the 1 - 2 hours you're there! In her words, you'll "look better than you did coming in" :) Very inexpensive classes and on some days you'll be lucky to get a spot where you have enough room to move so get here early if you can to claim your spot! Oh and entrance to her classes are on the ramp on the side of the building leading to the bottom. You'll usually can't miss it when the music is blasting!

    The Wilbury Theatre Group

    The Wilbury Theatre Group

    4.6
    (5 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Our friend who lives in Providence discovered the Wilbury Theatre Group completely by accident, as…read moreshe was looking for activities for us to do during our visit. We managed to catch the opening night showing of Once while we were in town and really enjoyed ourselves. I believe it's first-come-first-served seating, so I do recommend coming early if you want a specific seat. We were a little bit late and arrived about 15 minutes before the show and somehow managed to get the last 3 seats together. The show was great - it felt like very intimate, which was a completely different experience to my first time seeing Once, which was on Broadway in a huge theater.

    An award-winning, not-for-profit professional theatre company, The Wilbury Theatre Group engages…read morethe community in thought-provoking conversation through new works, reimagined classics and adventurous playmaking. The theater's leadership group is idealistic, ambitious, and stubborn in their mission to create theatre that entertains, enlightens, and inspires. I volunteer as an usher and I have enjoyed many of the thought provoking productions that make you think...many out of the box. The director of the group, Josh Short has the vision to bring to Providence, many plays and productions that provide a platform for diverse voices and perspectives, with performances that tackle a wide range of contemporary themes and incubate new ideas through clear storytelling and artistic innovation. They have many levels of tickets, with some of them being offered as "pay what you can", to allow all people to enjoy good theater. Their new setup at the Waterfire Arts Center on Valley street, provides a solid venue with great facilities and parking for all patrons, including a bar and a nice roomy lobby.

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