This was a great year for theater. So much outstanding work. This is a testament to the artistry of the actors, writers, directors, along with costumers, set designers, musicians, dancers, and lighting and sound engineers. You all brought your passion and dedication to the craft. You entertained us, made us laugh and cry and think.…

Westerly – Granite Theatre has announced that Addison Roush will serve as Interim Artistic Director for the 2026 season. “The Board of Directors selected Addison from a field of highly experienced and deeply talented candidates following a comprehensive review process. He will officially begin in January 2026, succeeding Nicole DiMattei, who will step down at…

Review by Joe Siegel Wilbury Theatre Group’s “Octet” has a unique premise: a support group for Internet junkies. And it’s a musical. The eight characters, which include the group leader Paula (Helena Tafuri), Jessica (Chelsea Aubert), Toby (Alexander Boyle), Henry (Jason Quinn), Marvin (Jason Cabral), Karly (Naomi Tyler), Ed (Michael Yussef Greene), and Velma (Jenna…

Review by Joe Siegel The Players’ “Carnivale Moliere” pays tribute to the comedies of legendary French playwright Moliere. The show consists of three one-act plays translated into English by Albert Bermel. A man resents his wife’s attention for other men in “The Jealous Husband.” A buffoon is hired to impersonate a physician in “The Flying…

Review by Joe Siegel In order to have a successful production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” you need to have a good Ebezener Scrooge. The Arctic Playhouse has a great Scrooge. Terry Simpson, who played Kris Kringle in “Miracle on 34th Street,” is a pure delight as the selfish curmudgeon. Simpson has a blast…

Best Play – Drama Angels in America – Gamm Theatre The Father – Wilbury Theatre Group Dancing at Lughnasa – The Players at Barker Playhouse Someone Will Remember Us – Trinity Repertory Company And Then There Were None – Attleboro Community Theatre The State of Florida v. Mike Diana – Daydream Theatre Best Actor –…