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Rhode Island Reviewers Favorite Shows of 2025
by Andria Tieman - Dec 19, 2025

Rhode Island theatres continue to produce excellent and thought-provoking work, and it is a privilege for your local reviewers to be trusted with the responsibility of sharing the good, bad and strange!  In the spirit of ending the year on an optimistic note, we’re taking a look back at some of the best shows we saw this year–in RI and further afield.

Playwrights Else Went, John Patrick Shanley, And More Featured In Playing On Air’s New Season Under New Leadership
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Following its leadership transition earlier this year, Playing on Air will launch a new season featuring five short plays from Else Went, Charles Mee, Maleek Rae, John Patrick Shanley, and Mara Nelson-Greenberg.

Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre. 

Photos: The Cast of INITIATIVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2025

The Public Theater recently celebrated opening night of the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Check out photos from the red carpet!

INITIATIVE World Premiere At The Public Theater; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The Public Theater has released new production photos for Else Went’s world premiere INITIATIVE, now in previews and newly extended through December 7.

INITIATIVE World Premiere to Begin Previews at The Public Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

The Public Theater has begun previews for the world premiere of INITIATIVE, an epic new play by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by The Public Theater’s inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went. Learn more!

The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!

Photos: INITIATIVE World Premiere in Rehearsals at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for The Public Theater’s world premiere play INITIATIVE, written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus Else Went and directed by Emma Rosa Went.

Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!

John Leguizamo's THE OTHER AMERICANS Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of THE OTHER AMERICANS. The production has extended its run. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Atlantic Theater Company to Present 2025 Multiracial MixFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025

Atlantic Theater Company will present Multiracial MixFest, a series of free readings co-curated by theater artists cara hinh and Taylor Reynolds. Learn more here!

Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!

WP Theater Unveils 2024-2026 Lab Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

WP THEATER has revealed the 15 artists selected for the 2024-2026 WP Lab. The two-year residency begins this fall and culminates with the biennial WP Pipeline Festival. Learn more about the artists!