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.
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...
Trinity Repertory Company, Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, begins its 2022-23 season in just a few weeks. The upcoming season features a modern two-play epic, a holiday classic, a beloved musical and two world premieres: one a Shakespeare reimagining and the...