World Premiere of COLD WAR CHOIR PRACTICE Comes to Trinity Rep
Trinity Repertory Company will open its 2025-26 Season with Cold War Choir Practice by Ro Reddick, a dark comedic thriller with original music, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.
Rhode Island Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Rhode Island — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
A TASTE OF IRELAND Comes to Rhode Island in September
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, will come to Rhode Island in September.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
HAIRSPRAY at Theatre By The Sea Open Now Through August
The 2011 musical Hairspray, based on the 1988 film, tells the story of teen Tracy Turnblad, whose sole goal in life is to become a dancer on Baltimore’s Corny Collins Show.
Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
ROMEO & JULIET Takes the Stage in New Bedford with Reverie Theatre Group This August
Reverie Theatre Group will present a bold reimagining of Romeo & Juliet this August at the historic Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum in New Bedford, MA.
THE GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
Newport Classical Reveals 2025-2026 Chamber Series
Following its successful 56th annual summer festival, Newport Classical presents its fifth full-season Chamber Series held on select Fridays at 7:30pm, featuring twelve concerts held between September 2025 and June 2026.
Photos: Forgotten Roots Festival Ignites Pleasant Street With Performances from Local Artists
On July 19, 2025, the Forgotten Roots Festival transformed the storefront windows of Interwoven Artist Studio at 634 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, into an intimate and electrifying stage celebrating music, culture, and community.
Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
HORNS ROCK! Takes The Stage At Cotuit Center For The Arts This August
Cotuit Center for the Arts will present Horns Rock! from August 14–24, a high-energy musical revue celebrating some of the greatest pop, soul, funk, and rock hits of the past seventy years.
Photos: FRINGEPVD 2025 Kicks Off in Providence
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 Comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will captivate audiences at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) this holiday season with a holiday spectacular for the entire family.
SOUL ON THE MOVE Brings House Music To New Bedford's Abolition Row Park in August
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Theatre By The Sea Continues 92nd Season With The Tony-Winning Musical HAIRSPRAY
Theatre By The Sea will continue its 92nd season with the high-energy Broadway hit Hairspray, running from July 23 through August 16, 2025.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
CHICAGO IN CONCERT to be Presented at West Bay Community Theater
West Bay Community Theater will present its August 2025 production of CHICAGO - IN CONCERT in August.
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Artistic Director Josh Short Talks About FRINGEPVD
Since the beginning FRINGEPVD has grown steadily, attracting more artists and audiences with each passing year.
Ballet Rhode Island Welcomes Alexandra Cook As New Operations Director
Ballet Rhode Island has named Alexandra Cook as its new Operations Director.
Mwalim Comes to The Forgotten Roots Festival
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.
Ocean State Renaissance Faire Comes to The Contemporary Theater Company
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.
BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.
Randy Ross' HOW MUCH CAN YOU CHANGE FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE? Comes to 2025 Providence Fringe Festival
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 to be Presented at The Providence Fringe Festival
Modern Butchood, a one woman play, will make its East Coast premiere this July at The Providence Fringe Festival.
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Mamma Mia! - In Concert NK Town Beach Bandshell (8/15-8/15) |
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The Secret Garden The Little Theater Of Fall River (2/04-2/14) |
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A Christmas Carol The Arctic Playhouse (12/03-12/20) |
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Made On Hope Ballet RI (4/16-4/25) |
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Pedro Pastor 195 District Park (8/14-8/14) |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Little Theater Of Fall River (12/03-12/13) |
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Art The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/20-8/30) |
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Little Women The Arctic Playhouse (10/01-10/18) |
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Finding Neverland The Little Theater Of Fall River (8/05-8/15) |
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Love! Valour! Compassion! The Little Theater Of Fall River (6/17-6/27) |