Curt Columbus

Review: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre
by Emily Werner - May 12, 2026

What did our critic think of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at TUTA Theatre?

THE GETAWAY DRIVER, CYRANO & More Set for Trinity Rep 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 63rd season, which includes five shows in its subscription series and the theater's 50th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol.

THE GETAWAY DRIVER Will Make World Premiere at Trinity Rep
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Three New England theaters will stage the rolling world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a crime drama based on the true story of Katherine Ann Power, the longest-running woman on the FBI's Most Wanted List.

NEXT TO NORMAL To Be Presented At Trinity Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Trinity Repertory Company will close its 2025-26 season with NEXT TO NORMAL, the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning rock musical directed by former Associate Artistic Director Amanda Dehnert at the Dowling Theater in Providence.

Trinity Rep Will Honor Curt Columbus & Paul Choquette at 27th Pell Awards Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026

Trinity Repertory Company will honor outgoing Artistic Director Curt Columbus and philanthropist Paul J. Choquette, Jr. at the 27th Pell Awards Gala in Providence, with additional honorees to be announced.

Meredith McDonough Named New Artistic Director at Trinity Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

After a yearlong, nationwide search, Trinity Repertory Company has selected Meredith McDonough as the theater's next Artistic Director.  Learn more here!

Northern Stage Reveals 2026/27 Season - JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

Northern Stage has revealed its 2026/27 Season, featuring five Main Stage productions in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts, including the regional premiere of John Proctor is the Villain and more.

Review: The Roommate at Trinity Rep
by Andria Tieman - Feb 4, 2026

Jen Silverman’s The Roommate is a tight two-hander about two empty-nesters who move in together due to economic necessity (and other, spoilery reasons), and end up in a situation neither could have predicted.  The Odd Couple + The Golden Girls seems like the obvious sources of inspiration here, but this play takes a hard pivot that is both surprising and hilarious.  Under the expert direction of Curt Columbus–his last show as Artistic Director, the pace is quick and the laughs are abundant.

Artistic Director Curt Columbus To Direct THE ROOMMATE At Trinity Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

​Trinity Repertory Company will kick off 2026 with The Roommate by Jen Silverman, directed by outgoing Artistic Director Curt Columbus. The contemporary dark comedy will be the final show Columbus directs at Trinity Rep's Lederer Theater Center as Artistic Director.  

Construction Begins On $40 Million Renovation Of Trinity Rep’s Lederer Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company has broken ground on a transformative $40 million renovation of its historic Lederer Theater Center, marking the most significant facility project in the company’s history.

Trinity Repertory Company Announces Cast, Creative Team, And Youth Art Competition For A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025

Trinity Rep will stage its 49th annual production of A Christmas Carol from November 6–December 31, 2025, in the Dowling Theater. Directed by Richard and Sharon Jenkins, the production features Stephen Thorne as Scrooge.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Cuts Staff; Chicago Theatres Fight for Tax Credit
by Alex Freeman - Aug 25, 2025

This week, theaters are dealing with critical financial and leadership decisions across the board. We're covering the ongoing fight for a state tax credit in Chicago, staff cuts at the Kennedy Center, and leadership changes at both Trinity Rep and Opera Australia. In New York, the debate over the proposed Times Square casino continues. Alongside these challenges, we're also seeing positive steps for the industry's future, including the launch of a new national arts accessibility hub and the date being set for the 2026 Jimmy Awards.

Curt Columbus To Conclude Tenure At Trinity Rep In Fall 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025

Curt Columbus will conclude his two-decade tenure as Artistic Director of Trinity Repertory Company in Fall 2026. Known for championing bold new plays, local stories, and nationally recognized initiatives in diversity and education, Columbus has shaped the theater’s artistic vision since 2006. A nationwide search for his successor is now underway.

World Premiere of COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE Comes to Trinity Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company will open its 2025-26 Season with Cold War Choir Practice by Ro Reddick, a dark comedic thriller with original music, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.

Photos: Tina Fey, Kelli O'Hara and More Honored at 26th Pell Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

On June 10, 2025, Trinity Repertory Company held its 26th Pell Awards Gala, honoring Emmy Award-winning  comedian Tina Fey, Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kelli O’Hara, Tomaquag Museum Executive Director Lorén M. Spears,  and Mixed Magic Theatre Executive Director Bernadet V. Pitts-Wiley. Check out photos from the ceremony.

Trinity Rep Receives Historic $3 Million Gift from Bank of America
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

In a landmark moment for Rhode Island’s arts community, Bank of America has made a historic $3 million philanthropic investment in Trinity Repertory Company, supporting major capital improvements and artistic programming at the state’s flagship theater.

Trinity Rep Concludes Season With BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company will present Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage, directed by resident company member Jackie Davis, beginning this month.

NEXT TO NORMAL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More Set For Trinity Rep's 62nd Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company has announced its 62nd Season. The season, which includes a five-show subscription series and the theater's iconic retelling of A Christmas Carol, opens in September.

Tina Fey, Kelli O'Hara and More Among Trinity Rep's Pell Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company has revealed the local and national honorees of the 2025 Pell Awards Gala, including Tina Fey and more. Learn more about the awards here!

SOMEONE WILL REMEMBER US Comes to Trinity Rep Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Trinity Repertory Company will present the world premiere of Someone Will Remember Us by Deborah Salem Smith and Charlie Thurston, and co-created by Dr. Michelle Cruz, Smith, and Thurston.