Karen Slack Comes to the 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival
The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival will present GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Karen Slack in African Queens next month.
Rhode Island Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Rhode Island — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
THE FORGOTTEN ROOTS FESTIVAL Premieres at the Interwoven Artist Studio In July
The Forgotten Roots Festival, taking place Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Interwoven Artist Studio, is a celebration of the unspoken history behind American roots music-a history carried by Black, Native, and Melungeon communities whose voices and rhythms helped shape the soul of this country.
Where The Roots Were Buried: The Forgotten Roots Festival Rises
In an era where representation in the arts is still often surface-level and symbolic, the Forgotten Roots Festival emerges as a powerful act of cultural reclamation.
The GroovaLottos to Bring Soul, Funk, And Jam Energy To New Bedford's Summer Sound Series
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.
Photos: Tina Fey, Kelli O'Hara and More Honored at 26th Pell Awards
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.
WAITRESS to be Presented at Theatre By The Sea This Summer
In celebration of 92 years, Theatre By The Sea will present the hit Broadway musical Waitress.
SOUL ON THE MOVE Returns to Monte’s Park for Cape Verdean Independence Week
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
The THUMP & SOUL SESSION: 'We Outside Edition' will transform Union Street into an electrifying underground dance party.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Performs The Music of Pink Floyd in November
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
Music lovers and community supporters alike won't want to miss the upcoming Forgotten Roots Festival, happening at the Interwoven Artist Studio.
WAMPTRONICA's SOUL ON THE MOVE Series Comes To New Bedford Parks This Summer
SOUL on the MOVE, presented by Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc.
Artists Revealed and Passes On Sale For The 12thAnnual FRINGEPVD: Providence Fringe Festival
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.
Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
Trinity Rep Receives Historic $3 Million Gift from Bank of America
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.
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Lands at PPAC
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL lands at Providence Performing Arts Center.
NOISES OFF! Comes to the Contemporary Theater Company
The Contemporary Theater Company will bring Michael Frayn’s riotous comedy Noises Off to the stage this summer.
Tickets Go On Sale For Boston Pops Holiday Concert at PPAC This Week
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
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.
Review: ANGELS IN AMERICA (PART 1: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES) at The Gamm Theatre
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
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
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
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
The Chorus of Westerly and Pops Festival Orchestra will present the 44th annual free Summer Pops concert in Westerly's historic Wilcox Park.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Comes To Providence Performing Arts Center In June
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.
New Bedford ROOTS & BRANCHES 'FRINGE' FESTIVAL Debuts In July
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.
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Mamma Mia! - In Concert NK Town Beach Bandshell (8/15-8/15) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |
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PVDFest Downtown Providence (9/18-9/19) |
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1776 The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/07-8/09) |
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Little Women The Arctic Playhouse (10/01-10/18) |
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Swamp Meadow Community Theatre (8/07-8/08) |
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Love! Valour! Compassion! The Little Theater Of Fall River (6/17-6/27) |
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Ballet Meets The Beatles Ballet RI (3/12-3/21) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |