‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Fires Up The Cockles at Ocean State Theatre
By: Rob Borkowski on December 5, 2015 in Good Times
Ocean State Theatre’s sublime execution of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and its heartening look at how good deeds and people shape the world has moving singing performances, a liberal dose of comedic relief, and a lead whose voice will delight the Jimmy Stewart fans in the house.
A Zany, Character-Fueled Trip ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
By: Richard Austin on November 13, 2015 in Good Times
Step back in time to the late 1800s, hold on to your hat, and imagine yourself on a whirlwind tour around the world by ship and rail in Ocean State Theatre’s “Around the World in 80 Days”, showing through Nov. 22.
Addams Family Jokes, Songs Hit Their Marks at OST
By: Rob Borkowski on October 7, 2015 in Good Times
Your’e expecting to laugh during The Addams Family, but the Ocean State Theatre ensemble’s comedic timing tips the needle from humorous to hilarious.
Ocean State Theatre Ventures ‘Into the Woods’
By: Rob Borkowski on May 5, 2015 in Good Times, News to You
Stephen Sondheim’s fairy tale musical “Into the Woods” works magic on its audience apart from the storybook script, an enchantment Ocean State Theatre weaves nearly flawlessly.
Hilarity Reigns at Ocean State Theatre Company
By: Richard Austin on April 10, 2015 in Good Times, News to You
Warwick, RI – Warwick’s good fortune as home to a professional regional theatre is hard to ignore after seeing Ocean State Theatre Company’s “Lend Me a Tenor,” a slapstick comedy with madcap action. […]
OST’s ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ Delivers Holiday Song, Dance, Romance
By: Rob Borkowski on December 16, 2014 in Good Times, News to You
Ocean State Theatre’s production of ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ brought another ensemble cast to bear on the adaptation of the eponymous 1944 musical MGM film, with singing, occasionally acrobatic dance and a skillfully cast love story.
Need to Know Basics: Flu Shots, Books, Santa, Teen Drama
By: Rob Borkowski on December 2, 2014 in Good Times, News to You
The post-Thanksgiving week begins with a shot in the arm, assuming you’re the preventive maintenance type, followed by a book fair, Santa at the Y and some dramatic opportunities for local teens.
‘My Fair Lady’ Wows Patrons at Ocean State Theatre
By: Rob Borkowski on October 4, 2014 in Good Times
Warwick, RI – Ocean State Theatre’s season-opening production of My Fair Lady marked itself as a crowd-pleaser with a standing ovation Sept. 27, a reminder of live theater’s intimate appeal.
Ocean State Theatre Company Takes Six Motif Magazine Awards
By: Rob Borkowski on August 27, 2014 in Good Times, News to You, Uncategorized
Ocean State Theatre Company won six awards Monday at the The Motif Magazine Theater Awards at Fête in Providence, RI. – four for their critically acclaimed production of Les Misérables.
Laughs, Flips, Threads Nimbly Delivered in OST’s ‘Guys and Dolls’
By: Rob Borkowski on July 16, 2014 in Good Times, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – Ocean State Theatre’s Guys and Dolls has laughs, backflips, and colorful characters sporting snazzy threads, but the cast’s compelling delivery cinches the musical as a go-to night out experience.