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#HAM4HAM Lottery Announced for HAMILTON at PPAC
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2021
Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Providence Performing Arts Center announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, November 30 in Providence at PPAC.
Fourth Performance Added For CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE Due To Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2021
By popular demand, a fourth performance of CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE has been added on Saturday, December 18 at 11A at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the PPAC stage on Friday, December 17.
Wilbury Theatre Group Presents FIRE FLOWERS AND THE TIME MACHINES Virtual Experience & Community Launch Event       
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
Wilbury Theatre Group presents a new virtual iteration of Shey Rivera Ríos' Fire Flowers and a Time Machine (Flores de Fuego y una Máquina del Tiempo) streaming December 16 through January 1. 
Newport Classical Announces Spring Chamber Series Concerts From January Through May 2022
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
Continuing its new commitment to ongoing year-round programming, Newport Classical, which recently changed its name from Newport Music Festival, announces its spring Chamber Series concerts, running from January through May 2022 at the organization's new home venue, the Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St.).
BWW Review: THE LATE WEDDING at Pell Chaffe Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - November 16, 2021
THE LATE WEDDING-an abstract look at relationships far and wide, how people interact, and why we are who we are, just don't expect it all wrapped in a bow.
PPAC and The VETS Announce Cyber Monday and Annual Holiday Sale Offerings
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and The VETS have announced their Cyber Monday sale on Monday, November 29 and their annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 4.
BWW Review: BWW REVIEW: RI PHIL, KENSHO WATANABE bring infectious energy to ROMANTIC RACHMANINOFF at VETS Auditorium
by Jill Kimball - November 14, 2021
A pair of stimulating, rarely heard pieces — not to mention a pair of young, energetic guest artists — made for a refreshing, unexpected and exhilarating evening at the VETS.
BWW Review: Trinity Rep's Joyous Return to Live Theatre with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - November 12, 2021
This year marks not only Trinity Repertory Company’s 45th annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, but also the company’s return to live theatre after nearly two years - and what a return it is! This production feels particularly joyous, and, as directed by resident company member Joe Wilson, Jr., celebrates community, culture, and ritual with the unique flair Trinity Rep is known for.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents ROMANTIC RACHMANINOFF
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents Romantic Rachmaninoff led by Guest Conductor Kensho Watanabe on Friday, November 12th and Saturday, November 13th at The VETS.
EVERYBODY By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins to Reopen Burbage Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2021
After closing for nearly 18 months, Burbage Theatre Co reopens for Season 10 with live performances and the Rhode Island Premiere of Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by Logan Serabian.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced At The Granite Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
The Granite Theatre presents two new experiences this December; our regular production of A Christmas Carol and Ghost Tours In The Park: A Christmas Carol Story.
Ensemble Altera to Present WE WATCH AND WELCOME, FEMININE VOICES AT CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2021
Ensemble Altera, the Providence-based, award-winning classical choral group, will perform a winter program, 'We Watch and Welcome, Feminine Voices at Christmas' on Sunday, December 5, at 2:30 pm in Blessed Sacrament Church, 239 Regent Avenue, in Providence.
THE DECEMBER RABBI to be Presented by The Rhode Island Stage Ensemble & Daydream Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2021
The Rhode Island Stage Ensemble in association with Daydream Theatre Company will present a semi-staged reading of The December Rabbi, an original play written and directed by Lenny Schwartz. It is being performed one night only on November 20, 2021 at 8pm at the RISE PLAYHOUSE, 142 Clinton St, Woonsocket RI 02895.
John Michael Dias to Star as Evita Loca in PROFESSIONAL CHRISTMAS LADY
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
On December 3, 2021 at 8:00 PM New Bedford Festival Theatre will celebrate the return engagement of John Michael Dias (Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway) as Evita Loca in Professional Christmas Lady.
Wilbury Theatre Group Extends Charlie Thurston's LIFTED
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2021
 Wilbury Theatre Group announces the extension of Charlie Thurston’s Lifted, a modern meditation on the Icarus myth, directed by Josh Short outdoors at WaterFire Arts Center.  Now extended through November 20, the production features Daraja Hinds, Victor Neto and Jim O’Brien. For tickets, visit thewilburygroup.org/lifted
The Providence Performing Arts Center Adds New Seasonal Designs To eGift Card Collection
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2021
The Providence Performing Arts Center will debut four new seasonally-themed eGift cards, titled “Grateful,” “Happy Hanukkah,” “Merry Christmas,” and “Happy Holidays,” just in time for the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons.
RI Foundation Offers $60,000 In Matching Grants To Help The Food Bank and Trinity Rep Recover From Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2021
The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that it will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2021 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, up to a total of $60,000. 
RISE To Present A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL!
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2021
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble has announced its December production, A Christmas Story: The Musical.
Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Program Presents THE LATE WEDDING
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
The Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company MFA Programs in Acting and Directing present The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen, directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy. 
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Will Return to the Gamm Stage This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2021
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra and Jo Swerling.
Nick Mason's SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS Plays PPAC January 2022
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets today announced North American dates for The Echoes Tour with 26 stops in major cities across the U.S. and Canada in January and February 2022, including a date at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 8P.
Comedian Bert Kreischer Brings The Berty Boy Relapse Tour To PPAC April 1, 2022
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
After bouncing back from the pandemic with his wildly successful 2021 Berty Boy Relapse Tour, award-winning comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer is taking no breaks from touring. Set to wrap the first leg of the Berty Boy Relapse Tour this December, “The Machine” will launch the next leg of the 50-date tour beginning in Vancouver, BC on January 13, 2022. 
Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Staff - October 26, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Nominations close Sunday, October 31st, 2021.
Single Tickets for the Balance of Shows in PPAC's Season to Go On Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center, has announced that single tickets for the balance of shows in the 2021/2022 Broadway season will go on sale on Wednesday, October 27 at 10A.
Three New Shows Announced at The Granite Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2021
All three shows will be presented during the month of November on separate weekends. Learn more about the productions here!

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The Nutcracker in Rhode Island The Nutcracker
The Vets (12/19 - 12/28)
PHOTOS
A Christmas Carol
Trinity Repertory Company (11/6 - 12/31)
Next to Normal
Trinity Repertory Company (5/28 - 6/28)
Primary Trust
Trinity Repertory Company (4/9 - 5/10)
Machinal in Rhode Island Machinal
University of Rhode Island, J Studio (5/14 - 5/17)
The Lion King in Rhode Island The Lion King
Providence Performing Arts Center (5/20 - 6/7)
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