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Gem of the Ocean, by August Wilson, indispensable America playwright

August Wilsons Gem of the Ocean and Giovannie & the Hired Guns are on tap for Springfield this weekend.

Rose Weaver has returned to Rhode Island. The accomplished, award-winning actress had moved back down to her home state of Georgia in 2021, but has since come up again for a starring role in Trinity Rep’s production of August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean.”

Calendar of Event Listings

From foodie fests and art classes to musical and theatrical events on the stage, we've compiled all the activities to add to your to-do list this month in Rhode Island.

August Wilson, the playwright who so brilliantly chronicled African American life in each decade of the 20th century, waited until very late in his career before writing “Gem of the Ocean.” The play is given a riveting production at the Goodman Theatre. 

August Wilson was America’s William Shakespeare — surely we all can see this by now — and his play “Gem of the Ocean,” now in rich revival at the Goodman Theatre, was his version of “Macbeth.”

The struggles and hopes of Blacks in America across the centuries begin to unfold in the first work in August Wilson’s Century Cycle.

With fingers crossed and hope soaring, here are 10 exciting winter theatrical attractions, from the "Come From Away" tour to “King James” at Steppenwolf.

Goodman Theatre Announces 2021/2022 Season Featuring THE OUTSIDERS Musical, A CHRISTMAS CAROL & More The season lineup features American Mariachi, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Gem of the Ocean and more.by Chloe Rabinowitz Its a summer "homecoming" for Goodman Theatre audiences! On July 30, Chicagos theater since 1925 will resume live, in-person performances following a 16-month COVID-19 pandemic period of darkened stages. Artistic Director Robert Falls and Executive Director ...