The Gamm Theatre is dashing through Oscar Wilde’s ever-popular comedy with a point, “The Importance of Being Earnest” while the Wilbury Group is…
Bill Gale
Bill Gale has had a widely varied career (including a stint as an air traffic controller) before dedicating himself to The Providence Journal for 35 years — 25 of those as the Journal's theater and dance critic. He is the former executive committee chair of the Foundation of the American Theater Critics Association and currently serves on their board.Gale has received a variety of awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Theatre Conference. He has taught at Rhode Island College and Roger Williams University, and is currently an Admiral at Hope High School. He is married to clinical social worker Peggy Gale and is the father of two children. And he loves working in radio.
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Theater Review: A Sweeter America In ‘The Music Man’
“The Music Man” has been an American staple for 60 years. Now it’s at Theatre by the Sea in Matunick. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Bill Gale says it’s…
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RI Artscape: Trump As Caesar? Just How Far Can Theater Go?
Earlier this month in New York a production of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” depicted a Caesar complete with fluffy, golden hair and a very long, red,…
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Theater Review: An Anarchist Dies, And The Whole Town Falls Apart
“Accidental Death Of An Anarchist” is an Italian play written by Dario Fo, a left-leaning playwright, loved by many, disliked by others. The…
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Theater Review: ‘Equus’ Will Make You Think, ‘BEEHIVE’ Will Make You Dance
Springtime is a changing time for the theater world. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Bill Gale says that’s clearly shown by the very different theater…
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Theater Review: Wilbury Group Takes A Step Back In Time With ‘Spring Awakening’
With the summer theater scene about to begin, Providence’s Wilbury Group has taken a step back in time. Maybe it’s a trend, says Rhode Island Public…
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Theater Review: Heavy Are The Heads That Wear The Crowns In ‘King Elizabeth’
At the Gamm Theatre these nights they are taking a look at events from the 16th century, the days of powerful Kings and Queens, which, it turns out, are…
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Review: Paul Taylor Dance Company Premieres Goofy, Vibrant Dance
The Paul Taylor Dance Company is often called America’s finest dance organization. The troupe performed in Providence over the weekend, premiering a…
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Theater Review: Wilbury Group Gets Up Close With Pinter’s ‘Betrayal’
Providence’s Wilbury Group is doing Harold Pinter’s 1978 play “Betrayal” a drama of many turns, many changes. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Bill Gale has…
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Theater Review: In Fake News Era, Gamm’s ‘Children’s Hour’ Has Modern Resonance
Way back in 1934, Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour” was a shocker. Produced in New York, it was banned in Boston, Chicago and London. Now the Gamm…
