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The Bit Players

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Jay Leno surprises Bit Players audience with a 30-minute set of stand-up comedy

by Ryan Belmore November 28, 2021July 6, 2022

The sold-out crowd on hand for The Bit Players performance at The Firehouse Theater on Saturday night were surprised by a special stand-up comedy set by Jay Leno. The part-time […]

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7 Chances to Catch Live Improv Comedy in Newport Over The Next Few Days

by Ryan Belmore December 30, 2015March 3, 2021

The Bit Players, RI’s most award-winning comedy troupe, will host seven live improv comedy shows in four days this week. (Full Disclosure: This business is an advertiser on What’sUpNewp.com) The Bit […]

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Prepare To Laugh Out Loud With Live Improv Comedy This Halloween Weekend

by Ryan Belmore October 31, 2015March 3, 2021

The Bit Players, Rhode Island’s most award-winning comedy troupe, will hit the stage five times this Halloween weekend with their hilarious improv comedy show full of larger than life characters, […]

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