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Photos: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS At Wilbury Theatre Group

Photos: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS At Wilbury Theatre Group

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2026
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the professional Rhode Island premiere of Small Mouth Sounds by Drama Desk Award Winner Bess Wohl, directed by Tanya Martin.
PORTRAITS IN SONG At Rhode Island College's Sapinsley Hall Ticket Registration Open

PORTRAITS IN SONG At Rhode Island College's Sapinsley Hall Ticket Registration Open

by BWW News Desk — January 27, 2026
Join GRAMMY-winning baritone Will Liverman, soprano Kiera Duffy, and pianist Judith Lynn Stillman for 'Portraits in Song,' a free recital at Rhode Island College on March 1.
Review: ANTHROPOLOGY at The Players At Barker Playhouse

Review: ANTHROPOLOGY at The Players At Barker Playhouse

by Christopher Verleger — January 26, 2026
Lauren Gunderson’s fascinating play, ‘anthropology,’ presented by The Players at Barker Playhouse, is foremost a drama with plenty of humor and social commentary that examines the arguable benefits of AI and whether ultimately it does more harm than good.
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHERINE MCPHEE Cancelled at PPAC

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHERINE MCPHEE Cancelled at PPAC

by BWW News Desk — January 23, 2026
Due to unforeseen circumstances, An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has been cancelled.
The Community Players to Continue 104th Season With HAROLD AND MAUDE

The Community Players to Continue 104th Season With HAROLD AND MAUDE

by BWW News Desk — January 22, 2026
Rhode Island's oldest community theater, The Community Players, currently celebrating its 104th season, will continue this year's theme “From Screen to Stage” with the dark comedy Harold and Maude.
Review: THE MEMORY OF WATER at Burbage Theatre Company

Review: THE MEMORY OF WATER at Burbage Theatre Company

by Christopher Verleger — January 21, 2026
That loaded question—which speaks volumes—is posed by Mary, the middle sister who has returned home for her mother’s funeral in Shelagh Stephenson’s powerful albeit flawed drama, ‘The Memory of Water,’ now at Burbage Theatre Company.
Review: SUFFS at Providence Performing Arts Center

Review: SUFFS at Providence Performing Arts Center

by Andria Tieman — January 21, 2026
White Women in the United States didn’t earn the right to vote until 1920, and Black women weren’t allowed to vote until 1965.
Contemporary Theater Company to Stage WHODUNIT? An Improvised Murder Mystery

Contemporary Theater Company to Stage WHODUNIT? An Improvised Murder Mystery

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
The Contemporary Theater Company will present WHODUNIT? An Improvised Murder Mystery, starting January 31, with performances every Saturday through March 28.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Opens at Little Theatre of Fall River

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Opens at Little Theatre of Fall River

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2026
The Little Theatre of Fall River will present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, opening this Thursday.
Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at Providence Performing Arts Center

Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at Providence Performing Arts Center

by Christopher Verleger — January 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! by the Providence Performing Arts Center, based on the beloved board game which inspired the 1985 movie, Clue, starring Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn.
Reverie Theatre Group to Present DUELING STEPHENS: SCHWARTZ VS SONDHEIM, A Musical Th

Reverie Theatre Group to Present DUELING STEPHENS: SCHWARTZ VS SONDHEIM, A Musical Theatre Cabaret

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2026
Reverie Theatre Group is presenting what it calls the greatest battle in musical theatre: the battle of the Stephens, in Dueling Stephens: Schwartz vs Sondheim.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards

by BWW Awards — January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Wilbury Theatre Group To Present SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Rhode Island Premiere

Wilbury Theatre Group To Present SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Rhode Island Premiere

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2026
Wilbury Theatre Group will present the Rhode Island premiere of SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, directed by Tanya Martin and written by Bess Wohl.
Review: EUREKA DAY at The Gamm Theatre

Review: EUREKA DAY at The Gamm Theatre

by Christopher Verleger — January 14, 2026
The Gamm Theatre welcomes the new year with its compelling, timely production of Jonathan Spector’s insightful, thought-provoking dramatic comedy, “Eureka Day,” that carefully and amusingly examines such hot button issues as inclusion, wokeness, progressive politics, and public health safety.
Providence Performing Arts Center To Host Community Blood Drive With Rhode Island Blo

Providence Performing Arts Center To Host Community Blood Drive With Rhode Island Blood Center

by BWW News Desk — January 13, 2026
Providence Performing Arts Center will host a community blood drive with the Rhode Island Blood Center in partnership with WPRI.
 Linden Place Ballroom to Present Tribute Concert Honoring Ethel Barrymore Colt Migli

Linden Place Ballroom to Present Tribute Concert Honoring Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta

by BWW News Desk — January 12, 2026
Linden Place Ballroom in Bristol, RI, will host a tribute concert honoring Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta, featuring songs from Broadway's golden era performed by acclaimed cabaret singers.
Photos: EUREKA DAY at the Gamm Theatre

Photos: EUREKA DAY at the Gamm Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 11, 2026
Check out production photos from The Gamm's current production, Jonathan Spector's play Eureka Day, running now through February 1, starring Gabriel Graetz, Deb Martin, Daraja Hinds, Jihan Haddad, and Ben Grills.
Trinity Rep to Present Shakespeare’s THE WINTER’S TALE

Trinity Rep to Present Shakespeare’s THE WINTER’S TALE

by BWW News Desk — January 8, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company will present THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare as part of its 62nd season.
Photos: World Premiere Of SLEEPWALKER By Andy Russ At Wilbury Theatre Group

Photos: World Premiere Of SLEEPWALKER By Andy Russ At Wilbury Theatre Group

by BWW News Desk — January 8, 2026
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the world premiere of Sleepwalker, written and performed by Andy Russ.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Theatre by the Sea 2026 Summer Season

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Theatre by the Sea 2026 Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2026
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four beloved musicals.
WAKEFIELD IDOL Returns To The Contemporary Theater Company For 2026 Season

WAKEFIELD IDOL Returns To The Contemporary Theater Company For 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 2026
Wakefield Idol returns to The Contemporary Theater Company beginning in January, with weekly performances through March featuring local singers competing for cash prizes and a $1,200 grand prize.
Little Theatre Of Fall River To Present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Little Theatre Of Fall River To Present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2026
Little Theatre of Fall River will present Sunday in the Park with George, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, from January 22 through February 1 in Fall River, Massachusetts.
THE MEMORY OF WATER Comes to Burbage Theatre Co

THE MEMORY OF WATER Comes to Burbage Theatre Co

by BWW News Desk — December 30, 2025
Burbage Theatre Co will continue their 14th Season with Shelagh Stephenson’s The Memory of Water, directed by Lynne Collinson, starring Burbage Theatre Co artists Rae Mancini, Allison Crews, and Valerie Westagte.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE WIZARD OF OZ

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.

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