The latest theatre news from Rhode Island — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival, presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group, is officially underway with over 70 in-person and online performances scheduled across more than ten venues through July 26, 2025.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will captivate audiences at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) this holiday season with a holiday spectacular for the entire family.
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Theatre By The Sea will continue its 92nd season with the high-energy Broadway hit Hairspray, running from July 23 through August 16, 2025.
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
West Bay Community Theater will present its August 2025 production of CHICAGO - IN CONCERT in August.
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Since the beginning FRINGEPVD has grown steadily, attracting more artists and audiences with each passing year.
Ballet Rhode Island has named Alexandra Cook as its new Operations Director.
Born from community vision and cultural urgency, the Forgotten Roots Festival returns to Interwoven Artist Studio (634 Pleasant Street) with a powerful lineup that reclaims and redefines American roots music.
The Ocean State Renaissance Faire will return for its second annual weekend of revelry in August at Saugatucket Park and The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
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Veteran storyteller and comedian Randy Ross will bring his latest solo show, How Much Can You Change for Someone You Love?, to the 2025 Providence Fringe Festival for two performances only, July 25 and 26.
Modern Butchood, a one woman play, will make its East Coast premiere this July at The Providence Fringe Festival.
Individual tickets for the Providence premiere of the first ever touring production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD will go on sale next week.
The full schedule has now been revealed for the 12th Annual FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group.
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the FORGOTTEN ROOTS FESTIVAL will bring an evening of acoustic music and storytelling to Interwoven Artist Studio in New Bedford, MA.
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.
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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.
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Mamma Mia! - In Concert NK Town Beach Bandshell (8/15-8/15) |
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Finding Neverland The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/05-8/15) |
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Carmen Ballet RI (5/25-5/27) |
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Almost, Maine The Arctic Playhouse (11/05-11/22) |
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1776 The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/07-8/09) |
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The Nutcracker Ballet RI (12/17-12/27) |
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Ballet Meets The Beatles Ballet RI (3/12-3/21) |
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Bell, Book and Candle The Arctic Playhouse (8/27-9/13) |
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A Real Life Fairy Tale: Princess Diana Ballet RI (4/25-5/02) |
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Art The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/20-8/30) |
