Theatre By The Sea will host the world premiere of a new Carole King and James Taylor tribute concert this summer, replacing the previously announced production of “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan” on its 2026 season. Owner Bill Hanney announced the change Tuesday, calling it an opportunity he could not […]
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Theater Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ a ‘must-see’ at Theatre By the Sea
If the Beatles were the music world’s British invasion, then the Four Seasons were the American Revolution. That’s paraphrasing from Jersey Boys, the musical now on stage at Theatre by the Sea. Jersey Boys is the origin story of the Four Seasons, who took pop music by storm in the 60s and early 70s. The […]
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Theater Review: The Bodyguard: The Musical is excellent at Theater-By-The-Sea
I’ll admit it. When I first heard they were making a musical out of 1992’s “The Bodyguard,” the thriller starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, I was skeptical. This was back in 2012 or so when the musical first hit Broadway and then headed out on tour. It sort of made sense, since the movie […]
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What’s Up Interview: Actor John O’Hurley, coming to Theatre by the Sea in Wakefield August 1
John O’Hurley tells about a call he got from famed producer Michael Feinstein. “He asked, do you have a one-man show,” said O’Hurley in our recent phone call. “And I said, well of course I do.” He didn’t, but he wasn’t about to say no. Feinstein then asked if O’Hurley would perform that show at […]
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What’s Up Interview: Seth Rudetsky, coming to Theatre by the Sea Monday July 11
Sirius Radio’s Seth Rudetsky, one of the hosts on the Broadway Channel, brings his “Big Fat Broadway Show” to Theatre by the Sea on Monday, July 11. If you’ve heard him on Sirius, you know how quick-witted and talented he is. If you haven’t heard him, tune in. He’s a wealth of behind-the-scenes stories about […]
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Theatre By The Sea announces Summer 2022 season
WAKEFIELD, RI – After two very challenging years, Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney is thrilled to announce the opening of the box office for single tickets sales for the 2022 Summer Season. Beginning on Friday, April 29, patrons may purchase tickets online to Theatre By The Sea’s Monday Concerts and Events, the Children’s Festival and new Children’s Summer Fairy-Tale Musical Series, and any […]
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Theatre By the Sea announces postponement until 2022
One of the most popular RI summer traditions, Theatre by the Sea in Wakefield, yesterday announced the postponement to 2022 of most of its schedule, with one exception. With the expectation of relaxed Covid restrictions, Mamma Mia is scheduled to run from August 18 to September 5. The theater issued this statement on Wednesday. To […]