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The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
12/19 - 12/28/2025


Perfect for all ages…a cherished holiday tradition returns with sparkle, magic, and Rhode Island flair. Join Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive Christmas ...



Providence Performing Arts Center To Serve As A Toys For Tots Collection Site Throughout The Holiday Season


by A.A. Cristi - November 24, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center will participate in the annual Toys for Tots campaign beginning November 29, inviting audiences to donate new, unwrapped toys during select performances....

Leadership Transition Revealed at The Providence Performing Arts Center


by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2025

Long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC....

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man to Tour AMERICAN RAILROAD Across New England and Mid-Atlantic in November 2025


by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2025

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man will tour a reimagined American Railroad across New England and the Mid-Atlantic in November 2025, highlighting the contributions of immigrant and Indigenous communities to the Transcontinental Railroad. ...

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man to Tour AMERICAN RAILROAD Across New England and Mid-Atlantic in November 2025


by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2025

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man will tour a reimagined American Railroad across New England and the Mid-Atlantic in November 2025, highlighting the contributions of immigrant and Indigenous communities to the Transcontinental Railroad. ...

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man to Tour AMERICAN RAILROAD Across New England and Mid-Atlantic in November 2025


by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2025

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man will tour a reimagined American Railroad across New England and the Mid-Atlantic in November 2025, highlighting the contributions of immigrant and Indigenous communities to the Transcontinental Railroad. ...

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man to Tour AMERICAN RAILROAD Across New England and Mid-Atlantic in November 2025


by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2025

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man will tour a reimagined American Railroad across New England and the Mid-Atlantic in November 2025, highlighting the contributions of immigrant and Indigenous communities to the Transcontinental Railroad. ...

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man to Tour AMERICAN RAILROAD Across New England and Mid-Atlantic in November 2025


by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2025

Silkroad Ensemble with Wu Man will tour a reimagined American Railroad across New England and the Mid-Atlantic in November 2025, highlighting the contributions of immigrant and Indigenous communities to the Transcontinental Railroad. ...

Ballet Rhode Island to Hold Auditions For THE NUTCRACKER Children's Cast 


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 12, 2025

Ballet Rhode Island will hold its annual auditions for The Nutcracker Children's Cast. The auditions are open to young dancers ages 7-18 across New England. Learn more! ...

Conductors Emily Marshall and Heidi Joosten Join AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Concert Tour


by Josh Sharpe - August 25, 2025

Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, S...

Conductors Emily Marshall and Heidi Joosten Join AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Concert Tour


by Josh Sharpe - August 25, 2025

Conductor/Music Director Emily Marshall and Associate Conductor Heidi Joosten are set to join the U.S. leg of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour. Kicking off Sunday, September 14 in Iowa City, the tour will head to more than 70 cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, S...

Past Shows

FirstWorks presents American Railroad: Silkroad Ensemble featuring Wu Man 


Experience Silkroad’s acclaimed American Railroad program — now reimagined with an intimate, powerhouse ensemble of eight world-class musicians led by the internationally acclaimed pipa master, ...

Swan Lake
Swan Lake
5/3 - 5/4/2025


Reimagine the greatest ballet of all time. A new version staged by Ballet RI Director Kathleen Breen Combes and Resident Choreographer Yury Yanowsky.
Limited Tickets Remain

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
12/19 - 12/29/2024


Rhode Island’s favorite Holiday Tradition. Join Clara on her unforgettable adventure in this holiday spectacular, The Nutcracker. Featuring breathtaking sets and costumes, this enchanting production

C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In (Brown University @ The VETS)


Don’t miss this mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind stage experience that promises to take you further up and further in the heart and mind of C.S. Lewis. The ...

Ballet RI Presents Cinderella


The glittering, rags-to-riches story. With a flick of Fairy Godmother’s wand, you’re off to an enchanting ball! Don’t miss Cinderella’s magical transformation, with glittering elegance, ...

Rennie Harris Presents: Rome & Jewels


A story of love, fear, violence and triumph, Rome & Jewels challenges preconceived notions of Shakespeare with a hip-hop journey through the streets of Philadelphia.

Festival Ballet Providence presents The Nutcracker


Awe-inspiringSurprise after surprise! Boston GlobeFull of joy and hope. Motif MagazineRhode Islands favorite holiday tradition is back and better than ever! The magic of the ...

From Bamako to Birmingham - Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama


Part living history, part concert, all uplifting The Washington Post | While they may appear worlds apart, Malis Amadou & Mariamand the Blind Boysof Alabama ...

From Bamako to Birmingham - Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama


Part living history, part concert, all uplifting The Washington Post | While they may appear worlds apart, Malis Amadou & Mariamand the Blind Boysof Alabama ...

Festival Ballet Providence presents Game Changers


Its an evening of movement, music, and athleticism that packs a punch, with works by innovative choreographers at the top of their game plus powerful ...

BLACK VIOLIN CLASSICAL BOOM TOUR


“Black Violin upends cultural and musical stereotypes… an unexpected blend of classically trained musicianship and hip-hop beats and inventiveness.” —The Miami Herald Classical music and ...

Pilobolus - Come to your Senses


“Where acrobatics are liquified into poetry”–New York Times Icons of movement and magic return to FirstWorks! Celebrate FirstWorks 15th season with Pilobolus, a “mind-blowing troupe ...

FirstWorks presents American Rhapsody: The Gershwin Songbook


Revel in a glorious evening of iconic music by one of the most indelible composers of the twentieth century, George Gershwin. Nearly a century after ...

Festival Ballet Providence presents JuxtaPOSE


Experience two masterworks of ballet (one classical, one contemporary) in breathtaking opposition to one another. On the bill, the Rhode Island premiere of Études, a ...

Cinderella
2/10


The State Ballet Theater of Russia, from the city of Voronezh, brings the world’s most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of 65 distinguished ...


It's "CSI: Bethlehem" in this holiday mystery extravaganza as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to ...


Joe Silva, returns to his home state of Rhode Island after a 20-City European Tour to celebrate the release of his new CD ‘BLUE’, with ...


American Idol finalist John Stevens, this year's Idol semifinalist Jen Hirsh, and vocalist Laura Brunner lead the 36-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra for an evening of ...


Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance at a lingerie sale. ...


WaterFire The Documentary presented by Cardi’s Furniture and in brilliant high definition. WaterFire has captured the imagination of more than 15 million visitors gaining national ...

Videos


An Iliad in Rhode Island An Iliad
Hutchinson Black Box Theater (12/5 - 12/7)
Primary Trust
Trinity Repertory Company (4/9 - 5/10)
Twas the Night Before Christmas in Rhode Island Twas the Night Before Christmas
Providence Ballet Theatre (12/19 - 12/20)
Wicked in Rhode Island Wicked
Providence Performing Arts Center (3/4 - 3/22)
Between the Lines in Rhode Island Between the Lines
EGHS Avenger Theater (12/12 - 12/14)
Next to Normal
Trinity Repertory Company (5/28 - 6/28)
The Winter's Tale
Trinity Repertory Company (2/12 - 3/22)
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