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 2024–2025 season, including "A Beautiful Noise," "Shucked" and "Chicago." PPAC has also opened up subscriptions for both the Encore Series and the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. You can…
Trinity Rep Ticket Sales Announcement
Welcome to Trinity Rep, Rhode Island's Tony Award-winning theater! For over 60 years, we've delivered high-quality performances, stellar educational opportunities and a sense of community to people of all ages across Rhode Island. Each production in our upcoming 61st season asks when we should or…
Upcoming Shows
Ballet RI presents The Nutcracker
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
- Dec 22, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
A Christmas Carol
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Dec 26, 2024 - Dec 29, 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
Swan Lake
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
- May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Back To The Future
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025