Knight of the Burning Pestle: Comedy Way Ahead of Its Time
Francis Beaumont is exactly the sort of obscure playwright of Elizabethan England whom Head Trick Theatre seeks to revive. Who knew the 1600s were such a rich supply of drama […]
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The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Self Help Gets Audiences Laughing
There’s a lot to savor in Rhode Island theater over the next several weeks, as most companies are opening their seasons with an array of thought-provoking dramas, twisted comedies, reimagined […]
Galileo at Burbage: A Masterful Portrayal
A familiar touchstone of the modern age is that the Roman Catholic Church and its Inquisition threatened Galileo with torture for the heresy of asserting that the earth orbits the […]
RI Ballet: Meeting Autumn with Grace
As the calendar turns from August to September, many area dancers will be returning to work. While the summer months allow them the opportunity to rest their tired bodies, the […]
14th Annual Providence Improv Fest Makes it All Up
The 14th Annual Providence Improv Fest, held from September 21-23, will feature over 40 improv comedy troupes from across the country performing a variety of styles of improv. The […]
Fall Theater Preview
As the trees shed their leaves, we witness a form of change and renewal. The same can be said for the fall theater line-up. With a 90th anniversary, fresh takes on […]
Welcome to Rhode Island Theater
So you’re considering diving into the world of Rhode Island theater. Whether you’re new to the area or just haven’t explored what’s on offer yet, it’s the perfect time to […]
Must-See Theatre by the Sea’s Producers
“Stunned by the news that my friend/co-writer Tom Meehan has died. I’ll miss his sweetness & talent. We have all lost a giant of the theatre.” – Mel Brooks Theatre […]
Trinity Rep Kicks Off the Season with a Free Party
Trinity Rep invites the theater community to its annual season kick-off party to be held this year on Sunday, Sep 10, from Noon – 7pm. The event is open to […]
The Sea Pageant: A Hymn for the Ocean
One hundred singers will gather at Easton’s Beach in Newport on August 21, during the upcoming solar eclipse, for a special choral performance: The Sea Pageant. This performance is the […]