The Providence Performing Arts Center Presents NNEXT STOP BROADWAY: Where You Create The Magic On Stage, July 18
The Next Stop BROADWAY program, presented by the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), will take place at PPAC (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), Monday through Friday, July 18 – 22, 2022.
Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Return To The Providence Performing Arts Center, June 12
Ringo Starr has revealed the updated All Starr Band itinerary and line up for his upcoming Spring tour this May and June 2022.
The Community Players Present World Premiere A TREE FALLS IN BROOKLINE Opening February 18
Rhode Island's oldest community theater, The Community Players, currently celebrating their 100th season, is proud to present the world premiere of A Tree Falls in Brookline, by local Rhode Island award-winning playwright David Christner from February 18 – 27, 2022.
PPAC Launches AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN-Inspired “Who Lifts You Up?” Campaign
Do you have someone in your life who “lifts you up” when you are feeling low? They could be a friend, a romantic partner, a parent, a sibling, or even a pet!
BWW Review: The Gamm's AN OCTOROON Is Not To Be Missed
In AN OCTOROON, Jacobs-Jenkins seems to delight in taking audiences on a shock-and-awe tour through America’s history and present.
BWW Review: Triumphant JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Providence Performing Arts Center
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR landed at the Providence Performing Arts Center this week as part of its 50th anniversary tour, and the show does not disappoint.
Comedian Bert Kreischer Adds Second Show at PPAC in April
Due to popular demand, award-winning comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer has added a second show at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:30P, as part of his Berty Boy Relapse Tour.
August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN To Run At Trinity Rep Beginning in February
Trinity Repertory Company's next production in the 2021-22 Season is August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, the first play chronologically in the iconic playwright's American Century Cycle.
Photos: First Look At THE FLOATING WORLD By Andy Russ
The Floating World, a new one-man-show from Wilbury Theatre Group resident artist Andy Russ, opens Jan.
Manning Jordan's VAPE LORD Launches Wild Project's2022 Wild Culture Initiative
wild project launches their 2022 Wild Culture initiative with VAPE LORD, written and performed by Manning Jordan, on Saturday, February 5 at 8 p.
Community Players to Hold MAMMA MIA! Auditions
Rhode Island's oldest community theater, The Community Players, currently celebrating their 100th season, will hold auditions for their spring musical Mamma Mia! on Sunday, January 30 from 1-4pm and 6-9pm with callbacks on Thursday, February 3 from 6-9pm at Jenks Auditorium, 350 Div
DAVID DEAN BOTTRELL MAKES LOVE: A ONE-MAN SHOW Postpones To April
David Dean Bottrell Makes Love: A One-Man Show, written by David Dean Bottrell and directed by Guy Stroman, featuring additional never-heard-before stories, comes to NYC's Triad Theater in April.
Photos: First Look at Andy Russ in THE FLOATING WORLD At Wilbury
A smidgeon of Twain, a splash of haiku, and a hint of lunar conspiracy, served up on a bed of mixed metaphor and frogs—The Floating World, a new one-man-show by Wilbury Theatre Group Resident Artist Andy Russ that is equal parts pantomime and performance art, presents a series of multimedia medit
The Granite Theatre Announces Erin Sousa-Stanley as New Artistic Director
The Granite Theatre has announced the hiring of their new artistic director Erin Sousa-Stanley.
RI Philharmonic Presents Violinist Benjamin Beilman & Students From The RI Philharmonic Music School Next Week!
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off 2022 with rousing performances of Beethoven's Fifth, helmed by Maestro Bramwell Tovey, featuring violinist Benjamin Beilman on Friday, January 21st and Saturday, January 22nd at The VETS.
RI Philharmonic to Present SCHEHEREZADE!
Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will present Scheherazade! conducted by Lina Gonzalez-Granados.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Rhode Island Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards.
Newport Classical Reschedules Daniel Del Pino Concert; Announces Booster Requirement
After careful consideration, Newport Classical has rescheduled its January 21 concert featuring Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino for June 3, 2022.
RISE To Present All-Youth Production, A GRIMM MYSTERY
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble has announced its annual all-youth RISE JR production, A Grimm Mystery, written and directed by RISE JR Director Shannon McMillan.
Wilbury Group Announces World Premiere Of THE FLOATING WORLD
Wilbury Theatre Group will present The Floating World, a world premiere from Wilbury Theatre Group Resident Artist Andy Russ - January 27 through February 5 at the Wilbury Theatre Group Performance Space at WaterFire Arts Center.
FirstWorks And WaterFire Join Forces To Celebrate New Work By Daniel Bernard Roumain
FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to building community through world-class arts, announced a new date for 'The Telling,' an extraordinary multimedia performance by renowned composer, violinist and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), originally scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 20
$24 Rush Seats Announced for RENT - 25TH Anniversary Farewell Tour at PPAC
The Providence Performing Arts Center announced today that a limited number of rush seats will be available for $24 ($20 + a $4 per ticket restoration charge) for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical.
PPAC and WPRI 12, In Partnership With The Rhode Island Blood Center, Host A Winter Blood Drive Next Month
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and WPRI 12, in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10A to 3P in PPAC's Grand Lobby at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903.
PPAC's Community Outreach Committee Announces ARTS Scholarships 2022 Program
The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2022 program will be available on Friday, January 7, 2022; applications will then be accepted until Friday, March 4, 2022 at 4P.
RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR Comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center This Month
Ring in the New Year with the RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR when it comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for five performances only, January 14 – 16, 2022.
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