Rhode Island Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Rhode Island from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Trending now
Latest news
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Contemporary Theater Company
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” premiered on a London stage in 1895 and has since then become the wickedly witty master playwright’s most often produced play (I already know of two forthcoming productions in Massachusetts alone).
THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT to Play PPAC This October
The String Cheese Incident will bring its Just Keep Spinning Fall Tour to the Providence Performing Arts Center on October 29, following an October 28 kickoff in Red Bank, NJ.
ART to Open at Little Theatre of Fall River's Firebarn
Little Theatre of Fall River will present ART, Yasmina Reza's play translated by Christopher Hampton, at the Firebarn, featuring a cast of three friends divided by a controversial painting.
Little Theatre Of Fall River to Present A Free THEATRE ON THE LAWN Event
Little Theatre of Fall River will present a free outdoor preview of its upcoming season at the Fall River Carousel, featuring more than 30 company members.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
FROM FREE TO FREEDOM to Play Mixed Magic Theatre in Pawtucket
Mixed Magic Theatre in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, will present FROM FREE TO FREEDOM, a music, dance and storytelling production written and directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from July 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Photos: 1776 to Open This Week at Little Theatre of Fall River
Little Theatre of Fall River will present 1776, a musical with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone.
SHUCKED Will Launch Second North American Tour in 2027
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will launch a second national tour across North America in January 2027.
THE GREAT GATSBY Tour to Play PPAC This November
Tickets for the North American tour of THE GREAT GATSBY at the Providence Performing Arts Center are set to go on sale in early August, ahead of an eight-performance run.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST To Take The Stage At The Contemporary Theater Company
Mistaken identities, secret double lives, and a suitor named Earnest is set to take over the stage this August as The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) is set to present Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.
Alaska Thunderf*ck and J. Harrison Ghee Will Lead OH, MARY! National Tour
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck and Tony Award winner J.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT North American Tour Sets Cast
The full cast has been set for the North American leg of the world tour of Operation Mincemeat, which will launch in Providence this September.
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA to Return to PPAC This Fall
The Grateful Dead tribute act DARK STAR ORCHESTRA will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center as part of its newly announced fall tour, with tickets going on sale this week.
Newport Classical to Launch 2026-2027 Chamber Series With Twelve Concerts
Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
THE NUTCRACKER to Return for Ballet Rhode Island's 49th Season
Ballet Rhode Island will present THE NUTCRACKER at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, with tickets ranging from $26 to $130 available exclusively through authorized sources.
THE GETAWAY DRIVER World Premiere Cast Set at Trinity Repertory Company
Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast for the world premiere of THE GETAWAY DRIVER, a true crime docudrama inspired by Katherine Ann Power, with Resident Company Members Rebecca Gibel and Rachael Warren starring in Providence.
Photos: FRINGEPVD Returns to Providence's Valley Arts District for 13th Annual Festival
Wilbury Theatre Group will present FRINGEPVD, the 13th annual Providence Fringe Festival, featuring 21 performance groups across multiple Valley Arts District venues, with free community events throughout the week.
LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT to Tour 30+ U.S. Cities This Holiday Season
GEA Live, RoadCo, and Fifth Season announced LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT will visit more than 30 U.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hanover Theatre to Feature New Director for 19th Annual Production
Director Billie Aken-Tyers, a veteran of national tours including SIX and Beetlejuice, will make her Hanover Theatre debut helming the venue's 19th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL this holiday season.
DEREK HOUGH DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tour to Make Multi-City Debut This Fall
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.
HAMLET to Open in New Bedford with Reverie Theatre Group This August
Reverie Theatre Group will present a free production of HAMLET at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum in New Bedford, MA, set in a present-day American South Baptist church and directed by Omar Laguerre-Lewis.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, COPENHAGEN & More Set for Burbage Theatre Co. 15th Season
Burbage Theatre Co announced its 15th season, subtitled 'Past is Prologue,' featuring five plays at its Pawtucket, RI home, kicking off with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Stephen Thorne.
TITANIC to Continue Theatre By The Sea's 93rd Season
Theatre By The Sea will continue its 93rd season with Titanic The Broadway Musical.
|
Mamma Mia! - In Concert NK Town Beach Bandshell (8/15-8/15) |
|
In Motion Ballet RI (10/23-10/25) |
|
Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |
|
PVDFest Downtown Providence (9/18-9/19) |
|
Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |
|
Bell, Book and Candle The Arctic Playhouse (8/27-9/13) |
|
Hamlet Reverie Theatre Group (8/13-8/23) |
|
Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
|
A Real Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana Ballet RI (4/25-5/02) |
|
Love! Valour! Compassion! The Little Theater Of Fall River (6/17-6/27) |