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.
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 Blood Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Providence Performing Arts Center will host a community blood drive with the Rhode Island Blood Center in partnership with WPRI. The drive will take place at PPAC and aims to support local hospitals during a critical winter donation period.
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2026
Providence Performing Arts Center will host a community blood drive with the Rhode Island Blood Center in partnership with WPRI. The drive will take place at PPAC and aims to support local hospitals during a critical winter donation period.
Linden Place Ballroom to Present Tribute Concert Honoring Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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
by Gillian Blum - 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.
by Gillian Blum - 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
by A.A. Cristi - January 08, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company will present THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare as part of its 62nd season. The production is directed by Ben Steinfeld and will run in repertory with The Roommate.
by A.A. Cristi - January 08, 2026
Trinity Repertory Company will present THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare as part of its 62nd season. The production is directed by Ben Steinfeld and will run in repertory with The Roommate.
Photos: World Premiere Of SLEEPWALKER By Andy Russ At Wilbury Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the world premiere of Sleepwalker, written and performed by Andy Russ. Sleepwalker grapples with the possibly impossible task of imagining what it will feel like to no longer exist.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2026
Wilbury Theatre Group is presenting the world premiere of Sleepwalker, written and performed by Andy Russ. Sleepwalker grapples with the possibly impossible task of imagining what it will feel like to no longer exist.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Theatre by the Sea 2026 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four beloved musicals. The season will open with Little Shop of Horrors.
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney has announced the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four beloved musicals. The season will open with Little Shop of Horrors.
WAKEFIELD IDOL Returns To The Contemporary Theater Company For 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 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
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - January 05, 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
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.
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 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. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Rhode Island Reviewers Favorite Shows of 2025
by Andria Tieman - December 19, 2025
Rhode Island theatres continue to produce excellent and thought-provoking work, and it is a privilege for your local reviewers to be trusted with the responsibility of sharing the good, bad and strange! In the spirit of ending the year on an optimistic note, we’re taking a look back at some of the best shows we saw this year–in RI and further afield.
by Andria Tieman - December 19, 2025
Rhode Island theatres continue to produce excellent and thought-provoking work, and it is a privilege for your local reviewers to be trusted with the responsibility of sharing the good, bad and strange! In the spirit of ending the year on an optimistic note, we’re taking a look back at some of the best shows we saw this year–in RI and further afield.
Artistic Director Curt Columbus To Direct THE ROOMMATE At Trinity Rep
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Trinity Repertory Company will kick off 2026 with The Roommate by Jen Silverman, directed by outgoing Artistic Director Curt Columbus. The contemporary dark comedy will be the final show Columbus directs at Trinity Rep's Lederer Theater Center as Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Trinity Repertory Company will kick off 2026 with The Roommate by Jen Silverman, directed by outgoing Artistic Director Curt Columbus. The contemporary dark comedy will be the final show Columbus directs at Trinity Rep's Lederer Theater Center as Artistic Director.
EUREKA DAY Launches New Year at The Gamm
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will open the new year with Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day. This razor-sharp and deeply human comedy-drama script delivers satire and laughter through the lens of identity politics.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2025
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will open the new year with Jonathan Spector's Eureka Day. This razor-sharp and deeply human comedy-drama script delivers satire and laughter through the lens of identity politics.
PPAC Unveils Schools to Participate in 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools Program
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center has revealed the five new schools that have been selected to participate in the 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools program.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center has revealed the five new schools that have been selected to participate in the 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools program.
Performances Added For OCTET At Wilbury Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has added multiple performances for the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has added multiple performances for the Rhode Island premiere of Octet, a chamber choir musical by Dave Malloy, directed by Josh Short.
Trinity Rep Adds Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Trinity Repertory Company has added performances of A Christmas Carol. A perennial holiday favorite, Trinity Rep reimagines A Christmas Carol each year under a new director, cast, and creative team.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Trinity Repertory Company has added performances of A Christmas Carol. A perennial holiday favorite, Trinity Rep reimagines A Christmas Carol each year under a new director, cast, and creative team.
New Bedford’s SOUL ON THE MOVE Will Present a Mid-Winter Edition at True North Nutrition
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Oversoul Theatre Collective and True North Nutrition will present a mid-winter edition of SOUL ON THE MOVE to introduce the community to True North Nutrition’s new space in New Bedford.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Oversoul Theatre Collective and True North Nutrition will present a mid-winter edition of SOUL ON THE MOVE to introduce the community to True North Nutrition’s new space in New Bedford.
Review: Crisp, Bracing 'OCTET' at Wilbury Theatre Group
by John McDaid - December 09, 2025
CRISP, BRACING 'OCTET' AT THE WILBURY at Wilbury Theatre Group?Crisp, Bracing 'OCTET' at Wilbury Theatre Group: Quirky a cappella musical takes on our digital obsessions
by John McDaid - December 09, 2025
CRISP, BRACING 'OCTET' AT THE WILBURY at Wilbury Theatre Group?Crisp, Bracing 'OCTET' at Wilbury Theatre Group: Quirky a cappella musical takes on our digital obsessions
OTC Launches The GRIOT's CORNER 12-Week Improv Theater Workshop
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc., in collaboration with 3rd Eye Unlimited, is launching THE GRIOT'S CORNER, a 12-week improvisational theater workshop designed to nurture the creation of a new community-based improv theater troupe.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2025
Oversoul Theatre Collective, Inc., in collaboration with 3rd Eye Unlimited, is launching THE GRIOT'S CORNER, a 12-week improvisational theater workshop designed to nurture the creation of a new community-based improv theater troupe.
Review: THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE at Attleboro Community Theatre
by Jay Pateakos - December 05, 2025
The Attleboro Community Theatre(ACT) got into the Christmas spirit in the most hilarious of ways, with the side-splitting production of 'The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge'.
by Jay Pateakos - December 05, 2025
The Attleboro Community Theatre(ACT) got into the Christmas spirit in the most hilarious of ways, with the side-splitting production of 'The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge'.
Judith Lynn Stillman & William Wilson To Present THE MISCAST CABARET AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Rhode Island College will present The Miscast Cabaret, the first artistic collaboration between the institution’s newly formed Department of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
Rhode Island College will present The Miscast Cabaret, the first artistic collaboration between the institution’s newly formed Department of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance.
CLUE To Play Limited Engagement At Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will present CLUE for a limited engagement this January as part of the 2025–2026 Encore Series. The stage adaptation, inspired by the 1985 film and the classic Hasbro board game, brings its comedic whodunit to Rhode Island for a three-performance run.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will present CLUE for a limited engagement this January as part of the 2025–2026 Encore Series. The stage adaptation, inspired by the 1985 film and the classic Hasbro board game, brings its comedic whodunit to Rhode Island for a three-performance run.
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Comes to Contemporary Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Romance, laughter, and the beauty of the Regency era are headed to Wakefield as The Contemporary Theater Company brings to life Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2025
Romance, laughter, and the beauty of the Regency era are headed to Wakefield as The Contemporary Theater Company brings to life Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Learn more here!
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Christopher Verleger - December 03, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center presents “Water for Elephants,” a moving, spectacular musical based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling historical romance novel and the 2011 movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Pig Pen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” debuted on Broadway in 2024 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
by Christopher Verleger - December 03, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center presents “Water for Elephants,” a moving, spectacular musical based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling historical romance novel and the 2011 movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Pig Pen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” debuted on Broadway in 2024 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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