The latest theatre news from Rhode Island — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Theatre By The Sea celebrates the arrival of summer with its magnificent production of “Waitress,” a romantic musical comedy about problematic relationships, second chances, and the unyielding power of friendship.
A new destination for the development of bold, original musicals is taking flight this summer.
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle will present a richly theatrical evening of gothic whimsy and sonic texture, coming to the 2025 Providence Fringe Festival in July.
Ballet Rhode Island (Ballet RI) has unveiled its 2025-2026 Season - a bold, expansive year of live performance across six theatres in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the Main Series productions for their upcoming 2025/26 Season: the World Premiere of From Here to Where and more.
Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc.
This July, as New Bedford will celebrate Cape Verdean Heritage Month, Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc.
The 2025 Newport Classical Music Festival will present GRAMMY Award-winning soprano Karen Slack in African Queens next month.
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.
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 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.
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.
In celebration of 92 years, Theatre By The Sea will present the hit Broadway musical Waitress.
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.
The THUMP & SOUL SESSION: 'We Outside Edition' will transform Union Street into an electrifying underground dance party.
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.
Music lovers and community supporters alike won't want to miss the upcoming Forgotten Roots Festival, happening at the Interwoven Artist Studio.
SOUL on the MOVE, presented by Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc.
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 the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
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.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL lands at Providence Performing Arts Center.
The Contemporary Theater Company will bring Michael Frayn’s riotous comedy Noises Off to the stage this summer.
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.
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.
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Mamma Mia! - In Concert NK Town Beach Bandshell (8/15-8/15) |
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A Christmas Carol The Arctic Playhouse (12/03-12/20) |
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Finding Neverland The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/05-8/15) |
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Bell, Book and Candle The Arctic Playhouse (8/27-9/13) |
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The Nutcracker Ballet RI (12/17-12/27) |
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Art The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/20-8/30) |
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Carmen Ballet RI (5/25-5/27) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Pedro Pastor 195 District Park (8/14-8/14) |
