The latest theatre news from Rhode Island — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Little Theatre of Fall River and the Lafayette-Durfee House will present a free event exploring Fall River's Revolutionary War history and the story behind 1776: The Musical, featuring cast performances and a panel discussion.
A DELIGHTFUL 'INTO THE WOODS' at Contemporary Theater Company
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will celebrate its one-year anniversary, and welcome new cast members.
Theatre By The Sea announced its 2026 Children's Festival, featuring multiple productions including DREAMERS ON ADVENTURES: SING-A-LONG at its Rhode Island venue.
Rhode Island's only Renaissance Faire returns to Saugatucket Park and The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, featuring sword fighting, artisan vendors, live Dungeons & Dragons, and a new four noble houses storyline.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Little Theatre of Fall River is presenting Pageant, a musical by Bill Russell, Frank Kelley, and composer Albert Evans, at Little Theatre's Firebarn.
The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center for its annual holiday concert, featuring seasonal favorites and a traditional sing-along.
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble's RISE Teen program will present HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION at the Assembly Theater in Harrisville, RI, directed by Danielle Pennacchia with music direction by Arianna Jordan.
If the summer heat has you at wit’s end, there is no better way to stay cool than Theatre By The Sea’s stylish, energetic, remarkably entertaining production of “Grease,” the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey musical that premiered on Broadway in 1972 and spawned the now classic 1978 movie starrin
Ballet RI will present 'Dancing Fourth,' a free outdoor performance at Providence's Waterplace Park, featuring a world premiere honoring America's 250th anniversary and a Gold Medal-winning YAGP student performer.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Newport Classical will present the New England premiere of Vivian Fung's Goddess//Insect, co-commissioned for violinist Kristin Lee and GRAMMY-nominated Sandbox Percussion, at The Breakers in Newport, RI.
Trinity Repertory Company announced a Christmas in July flash sale for its 50th anniversary production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, offering early access to November tickets, plus children's auditions for ages 8–12 at a Massachusetts location.
Worcester youth will take the stage at the BrickBox Theater with an original production born from nearly 100 hours of collaboration through The Hanover Theatre's WYSH Project, founded in 2021.
Ballet Rhode Island has revealed its 2026-2027 season, Icons In Motion, featuring a mix of world premieres, reimagined classics, and returning favorites.
The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, RI will present INTO THE WOODS, marking the company's first staging of the Sondheim musical after the production was postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL will kick off the North American leg of its world tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center, with tickets going on sale soon.
Little Theatre of Fall River will present the musical 1776, directed by Paula Arruda, at B.
Theatre By The Sea will present the musical Grease, this summer.
Wilbury Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Main Series season, featuring a world premiere, regional premieres, and Rhode Island premieres, including works by Michael R.
Little Theatre of Fall Rive will present a Youth Workshop production of 13, by Jason Robert Brown, opening at Narrows Center for the Arts.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
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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) |
