Performing Arts in Providence
The theater, Oscar Wilde said, is where we go to get a sense of what it means to be human, because nothing matches the power of a live performance. Providence has long packed a wallop when it comes to the breadth and depth of its performing arts scene.
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), built in 1928, is a grand architectural gem offering a full roster of Broadway shows, concerts, comedians and special events. Nearby, The VETS hosts an array of performances, from the Philharmonic and ballet to comedians and family shows. Trinity Rep has fed appetites hungry for the dramatic since its founding in 1963. Featuring both local and national talent, Trinity Rep offers classics, world premieres and everything in between during each thoughtfully-crafted season.
Look below for details on these and other performing arts venues and artists in Providence and throughout the state, then sit back and enjoy the show.
PPAC Announces Season Lineup
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) just announced its lineup of amazing shows for the 2023–2024 season, including "Funny Girl," "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Book of Mormon." PPAC has also opened up subscriptions for both the Encore Series and the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway…
Trinity Rep Ticket Sales Announcement
Trinity Rep's 60 th Anniversary season begins in just a few weeks! Join the Tony Award-winning State Theater of Rhode Island in a celebration of community and family from September 2023 through June 2024. Season subscription packages are available for purchase now and start at $115 for one package of…
Upcoming Shows
Ballet RI presents "Cinderella"
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
- May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
SHEN YUN 2024
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Once at Wilbury Theatre Group
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- May 23, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
La Cage aux Folles
- Trinity Rep
- May 30, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
Brett Goldstein
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Aug 10, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
National Tour Launch: A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024
National Tour Launch: Shucked
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Oct 20, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024
Mamma Mia!
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Nov 12, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024
Hamilton
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Dec 11, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
MJ The Musical
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
The Cher Show
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Feb 5, 2025 - Feb 6, 2025
Life of Pi
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
& Juliet
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025
Riverdance
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Some Like It Hot
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Chicago
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Back To The Future
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025