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The latest news on live theatre in Rhode Island from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

The GroovaLottos to Bring Soul, Funk, And Jam Energy To New Bedford's Summer Sound Series
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025


The GroovaLottos hit the Union Street Stage as part of the city's Summer Sound Series, bringing their signature blend of deep soul, gritty funk, and improvisational heat to the heart of downtown. Learn more!

Photos: Tina Fey, Kelli O'Hara and More Honored at 26th Pell Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 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.

WAITRESS to be Presented at Theatre By The Sea This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025


In celebration of 92 years, Theatre By The Sea will present the hit Broadway musical Waitress. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to purchase tickets.

SOUL ON THE MOVE Returns to Monte’s Park for Cape Verdean Independence Week
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025


The popular outdoor dance series SOUL on the MOVE returns to Monte’s Park on Thursday, July 3 at 5 PM, offering a high-energy kickoff to New Bedford’s Cape Verdean Independence Week celebrations.

THUMP & SOUL SESSION: 'We Outside Edition' is Coming to New Bedford's Union Street
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025


The THUMP & SOUL SESSION: 'We Outside Edition' will transform Union Street into an electrifying underground dance party. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to attend.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Performs The Music of Pink Floyd in November
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025


Bridging the gulf between rock n' roll and classical music, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

Katie Castagno Brings Unique Acoustic Sound to Forgotten Roots Festival, New Bedford
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025


Music lovers and community supporters alike won't want to miss the upcoming Forgotten Roots Festival, happening at the Interwoven Artist Studio. Learn more here!

WAMPTRONICA's SOUL ON THE MOVE Series Comes To New Bedford Parks This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2025


SOUL on the MOVE, presented by Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc., is a pop-up dance party series turning city parks into open-air celebrations of rhythm, community, and summertime energy.

Artists Revealed and Passes On Sale For The 12thAnnual FRINGEPVD: Providence Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025


The Artist lineup for the 12th Annual FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group has been announced and FRINGE Passes are now available.

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Lands at PPAC
by John McDaid - June 11, 2025


BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL lands at Providence Performing Arts Center. National Tour delivers spectacle, nostalgia, and a flying DeLorean.

Trinity Rep Receives Historic $3 Million Gift from Bank of America
by BWW News Desk - June 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.

Bank Of America Makes $3 Million Investment in Trinity Rep
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025


Bank of America, a longtime supporter of Trinity Repertory Company, recently made a $3 million commitment to support transformational capital improvements and artistic programming at the theater.

NOISES OFF! Comes to the Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025


The Contemporary Theater Company will bring Michael Frayn’s riotous comedy Noises Off to the stage this summer. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Tickets Go On Sale For Boston Pops Holiday Concert at PPAC This Week
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2025


The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets for the December engagement of the BOSTON POPS HOLIDAY CONCERT, KEITH LOCKHART, CONDUCTOR will go on sale this Friday.

Review: TRINITY REP'S BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY ENCHANTS
by John McDaid - June 06, 2025


Some plays are like clockwork: the lights come up in medias res, and we watch, fascinated, as the gears turn — the surprise and delight being the journey. Such is the case with Pearl Cleage's Blues for an Alabama Sky, in the enchanting, gripping production now running at Trinity Rep.

Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES) at The Gamm Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - June 05, 2025


Gamm Theatre closes another unforgettable season by setting the bar high—immeasurably high—for next season with its soulful, spirited, no-frills and all-heart production of Tony Kushner’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, “Angels in America.”

ANGELS IN AMERICA Extends at the Gamm
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2025


The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) announces four additional performances of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches.

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Christopher Verleger - June 03, 2025


Wilbury Theatre Group concludes its season with a powerful, spirited, heart-stopping production of “American Idiot,” a musical based on rock band Green Day’s concept album of the same name.

Review: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE at Theatre By The Sea
by Christopher Verleger - June 03, 2025


Theatre By The Sea kicks off its 2025 season with the heartwarming jukebox musical, “Always…Patsy Cline,” an enjoyable walk down memory lane featuring the songs from one of the last century's most unforgettable voices.

The Chorus Of Westerly Will Host 44th Annual Summer Pops Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2025


The Chorus of Westerly and Pops Festival Orchestra will present the 44th annual free Summer Pops concert in Westerly's historic Wilcox Park. Learn more about the show here!

BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes To Providence Performing Arts Center In June
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025


Now heading into its second year on the road, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical has its destination set for the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from Tuesday, June 10 to Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

ZYG 808 Comes to NB Roots & Branches 'Fringe' Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2025


The ZYG 808's acoustic Rock-Hop and Afrobeat set will take center stage at the NB Roots & Branches 'Fringe' Festival in July at Interwoven Art Studio.

New Bedford ROOTS & BRANCHES 'FRINGE' FESTIVAL Debuts In July
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025


This summer, New Bedford's celebrated music scene gets a fresh twist with the launch of the NB ROOTS & BRANCHES 'FRINGE' FESTIVAL, a bold new addition to the city's festival calendar that shines a spotlight on authentic soul, blues, and funk traditions often left out of the folk festival spotlight.

Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT At Wilbury Theatre Group First Look
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025


Get a first look at Wilbury Theatre Group's AMERICAN IDIOT with photos by Erin X. Smithers. AMERICAN IDIOT features music by Green Day, lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer.


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Union St Stage (7/25 - 7/25)
FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Elida Almeida & Chachi Carvalho in Rhode Island FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Elida Almeida & Chachi Carvalho
Jenks Park (8/9 - 8/9)
FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Las Guaracheras in Rhode Island FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Las Guaracheras
Roger Williams Park Bandstand (6/26 - 6/26)
Sly Fox in Rhode Island Sly Fox
Attleboro Community Theatre (6/6 - 6/22)
King John in Rhode Island King John
RI Shakespeare Rep (7/10 - 7/20)
As You Like It in Rhode Island As You Like It
Roundabout Productions (6/20 - 6/29)
NB Roots & Branches 'Fringe' Festival in Rhode Island NB Roots & Branches 'Fringe' Festival
Interwoven Art Studio (7/19 - 7/19)
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