Theater


MUCH ADO ABOUT SOMETHING!: Idle Hands launches ‘Idle Shakes’ with interdisciplinary Much Ado 

Shakespeare is in the air, and that’s just one reason to check out the Idle Hands Theater Collective! They are currently launching ‘Idle Shakes,’ its inaugural Shakespeare series that’s kicking off with a vibrant, fast-paced, interdisciplinary production of Much Ado About Nothing. This spirited production introduces a fresh model for Shakespeare, one powered by collaboration […]

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Spoken Award Winners 2026

Favorite Free Verse Spoken Word Ashley HosaRunner-up: Jeff Daniellian Favorite Social Justice Spoken Word Erik AndradeRunner-up: Mx Asher Favorite Youth Poet Angel CruzRunner-up: (by one vote) Josselyn Wolf Favorite Poetry Event Apothica’s Monthly Poetry NightRunner-up: Afroverse Favorite Producer / Organizer Jessica SullivanRunner-up: Sadey Fournier Favorite Narrative Music / Hip-Hop / Rap Chachi CarvalhoRunner-up: Jesse the Tree […]

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SUMMER THEATER PREVIEW: There’s no shortage of summertime fare at R.I. community theaters and professional playhouses 

Congratulations, you survived the record-breaking Blizzard of 2026. With the anticipated arrival of clear skies and warm temps, how will you be spending your well-earned, much-needed downtime this summer? If you’re adventurous, you could explore some of the state’s 266 hiking trails, numerous world-class gardens, or the 14.5-mile Providence-to-Bristol East Bay Bike Path. Perhaps you could […]

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The Wait Is Over … Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center 

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King last played the Providence Performing Arts Center in 2017. After nearly ten years, The Lion King is back astounding Providence for a limited three-week engagement, playing Wednesday, May 20 through Sunday, June 7.  Directed by Tony Award winner Julie Taymor, The Lion King blends movement, music, […]

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MEASURE FOR MEASURE: What Would You Wouldn’t Do?

“Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matthew 7:1). This is the core theme behind William Shakespeare’s darkest comedy, Measure for Measure, one of Shakespeare’s most exciting, underperformed and underappreciated plays, currently presented by Burbage Theatre Co. Although it’s often dismissed as a “problem play,” it contains some of the most compelling drama and bawdy […]

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The Music Man

Okee dokee folks… For nearly 70 years, the musical The Music Man has been entertaining audiences with its story and songs about a musical instrument sales conman. On May 16th, I was thoroughly entertained by the production of The Music Man at The Hanover Theatre in Worcester. The Music Man is a classic Broadway Musical […]

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MOTIF’S 2026 RI SPOKEN AWARDS

Voting is now closed — Join us to see who was selected Wednesday, May 276 – 10pmMyrtle, East Providence Join us for the 4th annual Motif Spoken Awards! We are excited to be returning to Myrtle to celebrate RI’s spoken word community.  The live celebration, including performances for each category and live voting, as well as the results of […]

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KIMBERLY AKIMBO is Playing at PPAC Now Through May 10 and It May Just Be “Your New Favorite Musical” (Hollywood Reporter)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a musical with a lot of heart, a lot of wit, and a lot of rave reviews and awards. And now it’s playing at PPAC through this Sunday, May 10—Mother’s Day outing, anyone? KIMBERLY AKIMBO, which won a total of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is about a teenage girl named […]

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