West Kingston News (Rhode Island, United States)

To restore a comprehensive arts agenda, the Courthouse Center for the Arts has launched an American Music Series, with shows featuring artists from Blues, Jazz, Soul, Rock, and Folk genres.

Nunsense, the Off-Broadway musical comedy about a variety show with a habit-dressed cast, opens Fri. May 11 at the Courthouse Center for the Arts. Starring as Mother Superior will be the original actress Marilyn Farina.

Bridge to Broadway classes provide the opportunity for children to sharpen the skills they need to succeed in the professional theater world.

The Courthouse Center for the Arts is proud to present “Medical Arts,” an original arts concept presenting artist doctors and nurses from South County Hospital in a new light. April 27 and 28.

The Courthouse Center for the Arts’ production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” features a dream of a dreamcoat created by local designer Sarah Campbell.

The Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston RI has announced its 2012 season. Artistic Director Richard Ericson will supervise the themed series “Broadway in the Courtroom” including 5 musicals, two plays and a holiday event.

“Avenue Q” is coming to the Courthouse Center for the Arts in West Kingston, RI in its first RI production starting Feb. 16. The story is a witty Sesame Street satire that explores the tough details of grown-up life.

Musica Dolce will perform at The Courthouse Center for the Arts on Sunday Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and a special show, Home for the Holidays will be performed Dec. 15-18.

Don't Miss the 21st Annual ARTCRAFT SHOW & SALE Dec. 3 and 4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston, RI 02892

The Courthouse Center for the Arts is privileged to announce an exhibit of historic rock and roll photographs taken during its most popular era, the 1970s and 1980s by Watt Casey, photographer.

Courthouse Center for the Arts will present "PIPPIN: The Legendary Broadway Musical in Concert" on Oct. 30.

Cross your legs and get ready to laugh during the Courthouse Center for the Arts production of Urinetown: The Musical. The world’s toilets are controlled by evil corporations and a revolutionary hero emerges to save mankind from their wicked grip.

These Happy Days are ours at The Courthouse Center for the Arts. Richie, the Fonz and the entire Happy Days gang rock and roll July 1-23 with a ’50s-era dance contest and wrestling match to save Arnold’s Drive-In malt shop.

Performed at the Courthouse Center for the Arts May 13-22, The Giver tells the story of Jonas, a 12-year-old boy, who is chosen as the Receiver of Memory by his society.

Courthouse Center for the Arts is accepting registrations for its Theater Arts and Creative Arts camp programs for summer 2011. The two-week Summer Theater Programs are held July 5-15 and 18-29. Both include a field trip to New York City.

Courthouse Center for the Arts is hosting a Woodstock Revival, Music and Arts Festival June 18-19. Highlights of the weekend include performances by Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues and Tommy, the rock opera by The Who.

The Who’s Tommy provides a nostalgic trip back for anyone who grew up in the 1970s. Platform shoes and pinball machines take center stage June 2-19 in this classic rock opera at the Courthouse Center for the Arts.

Deck FortyTwo owner Bob Barrow will appear on The Unreal Deal this Saturday, January 29 on WJAR channel 10. The segment will highlight the waterfront restaurant.