The latest theatre news from Rhode Island — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Four-time Emmy winner Derek Hough announced a multi-city DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS tour, kicking off in Phoenix and wrapping in San Jose, with stops in Seattle, Austin, Salt Lake City, and Nashville.
Reverie Theatre Group will present a free production of HAMLET at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum in New Bedford, MA, set in a present-day American South Baptist church and directed by Omar Laguerre-Lewis.
Burbage Theatre Co announced its 15th season, subtitled 'Past is Prologue,' featuring five plays at its Pawtucket, RI home, kicking off with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by Stephen Thorne.
Theatre By The Sea will continue its 93rd season with Titanic The Broadway Musical.
Trial by Theatre, a newly established Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts theatre company, will make its debut this August with The Grown-Ups.
The full cast has been revealed for the first year of the multi-year North American Tour of Death Becomes Her, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH this September.
Broadway in Worcester announced its 2026-2027 season at the BrickBox Theater, featuring Tony Award-winners Victoria Clark and Stephanie J.
The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets for THE BODYGUARD will go on sale on this month.
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.
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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) |
