5 Weekend Musts: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical + More

5 Weekend Musts: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical + More

It's a New Year, Rhode Island, and that means more wonderful things to do and share in 2013. We've got the best weekend events to kick it all off.

Jekyll & Hyde at PPAC, Providence

Friday-Sunday It's the last weekend to catch American Idol star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis joins with Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox to inject new life into the classic take of good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde. After four thrilling, chilling years on Broadway and multiple world-wide tours, this dark and dangerous love story from Tony and Grammy award nominee Frank Wildhorn returns in a stunning new pre-Broadway production that includes all the classic songs that first grabbed audiences by the throat. Closes Jan. 6. Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 1 & 6:30pm, tickets $44-$66. 220 Weybosset St, Providence, (401) 421-ARTS, www.ppacri.com for tickets.

24-Hour Play Festival, Wakefield

Saturday  For the 8th year at The Contemporary Theater Company, 48 artists spend 24 hours preparing six brand-new 15-minute plays for one night only, and you get to see the results. This whirlwind day always produces exciting results full of unbridled creativity. It only comes around once a year, so don't miss out! 8pm, $12. outh Kingstown High School Auditorium, 215 Columbia Street, Wakefield, (401) 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com.

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Three Stooges Film Festival, Woonsocket

Friday-Saturday  Nyuk nyuk nyuk. Laugh yourself silly this weekend at The Stadium Theatre's FREE Three Stooges Film Festival, featuring Larry, Moe and Curly in classic comedy episodes from the 1930s and 1940s. Great date night, perfect family outing (kids, don't try this at home!). 7pm, free admission. The Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. (401) 762-4545. www.stadiumtheatre.com.

Adam Ezra at The Knickerbocker Cafe, Westerly

Friday  Make the trek this weekend to catch this infections roots/rock band whose recent album, "Ragtop Angel," was named Album of the Year at the 2012 New England Music Awards. Tonight, hear new songs of his new acoustic album, "Daniel the Brave." 8pm, $7. The Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly, (401)315-5070. www.theknickerbockercafe.com.