Trinity Repertory Company

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. 

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Trinity Repertory Company
by Christopher Verleger - Nov 21, 2025

“A Christmas Carol” at Trinity Repertory Company is as much a Rhode Island holiday tradition as snow, shopping, and Santa. I’m ashamed to admit that I haven’t seen it since 2014, so this 49th annual production was especially new and fresh for me, much like revisiting an old friend whom I hadn’t realized how much I missed, and I understood once again why New Englanders trek to Providence year after year during the yuletide season for this magical experience.

Alex Finke to Star in IN CLAY at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Signature Theatre has revaled the cast and creative team for the American premiere of new musical In Clay, with book and lyrics by Rebecca Simmonds and music and lyrics by Jack Miles.

Construction Begins On $40 Million Renovation Of Trinity Rep’s Lederer Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 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.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Trinity Rep November Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company has revealed multiple events for the month of November, including two community engagement events, the beginning of its run of A Christmas Carol, and more.

PPAC President And CEO Honored With Civic Impact Award At WaterFire Providence's FireBall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

WaterFire Providence has honored PPAC President and CEO, J.L. “Lynn” Singleton with the WaterFire Civic Impact Award, in recognition of Singleton's leadership in the Rhode Island arts community.

Cast Set For Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Actors Theatre of Indiana
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

Actors Theatre of Indiana will perform Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN October 24 - November 9. If you like good music, like to laugh and like Mel Brooks, then you'll love this show!

SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA Now Open at Cal State Long Beach
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2025

California Repertory at CSULB will present Julia Izumi’s Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea October 2–11, 2025. Directed by Alana Dietze, the whimsical reimagining of The Little Mermaid explores unrequited love, memory, and the chaos of storytelling.

Trinity Repertory Company Announces Cast, Creative Team, And Youth Art Competition For A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 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.

Review: COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE at Trinity Repertory Company
by Christopher Verleger - Sep 16, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company kicks off its 62nd season with the world premiere of Ro Reddick’s “Cold War Choir Practice,” a scrambled albeit compelling, highly entertaining musical dramedy thriller about a young Black girl coming of age during the era of Reagan, Soviet infiltration, and nuclear disarmament.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Shows Feel Tourism Dip + NEXT ON STAGE Returns
by Alex Freeman - Sep 15, 2025

As the fall season kicks off, the theater world is abuzz with new beginnings, major milestones, and mounting tensions in New York’s cultural core. This week’s newsletter spotlights fresh opportunities for emerging performers with the launch of NEXT ON STAGE Season 6, while Broadway braces for shifting trends amid a tourism slowdown. From a packed fall lineup of new shows to community opposition against a proposed Times Square casino, the stakes are high both on and off stage. We also check in on honors for key industry figures, regional recognition with the BroadwayWorld Awards, and vital funding for theater abroad.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 9/11/2025; Jobs In Patron Services, Administration, and More
by - Sep 11, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/11/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 9/4/2025; Jobs In Education, Giving and More
by - Sep 4, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/4/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 8/28/2025; Jobs In Education, Design and More
by - Aug 28, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/28/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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.

Trinity Rep Seeking Young Actors For 49th A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

Trinity Repertory Company will hold children's auditions for its 49th annual production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Emmy Award-winner Richard Jenkins and Sharon Jenkins. 

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.

Live Taping Of  BLOODY MARY: LIVE! Comes to The Cat's Crawl in July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2025

Pink Tax Productions will present an exclusive live taping of Bloody Mary: LIVE! a one woman show by Olivia Miller. Originally directed and produced by Olivia Munk and Part of the Night, this taping is directed by John Noble Barrack.

Photos: Tina Fey, Kelli O'Hara and More Honored at 26th Pell Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 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.