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Wanda Schell posing as Elleanor Eldridge

“No Man Ever Would Have Been Treated So”

Wanda Schell stars in this one-woman play about Elleanor Eldridge, a nineteenth century Black Rhode Islander and memoirist who sued to regain her stolen property.

Lauren Clem,

A man in a blue shirt in front of a bookcase.

Curt Columbus Stepping Down as Trinity Rep’s Artistic Director

The longtime leader in Rhode Island’s theater community is preparing for his final season after twenty years.

Lauren Clem,

A young Latina woman stands in the foreground with a backpack while three other actors look on.

Looking Back on Iraq, Twenty Years Later

Trinity Rep’s newest play reflects on the Iraq War and its aftermath through the eyes of real Rhode Islanders, exploring themes of family, loss and connection.

Lauren Clem,

Three actresses in brightly colored, disco-style costumes sing into microphones onstage.

Mamma Mia! Brings Feel-Good Fun to Providence Performing Arts Center

The iconic ABBA-inspired show celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary with sequins, bell bottoms and dance numbers galore.

Lauren Clem,

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Trinity Rep’s “La Cage aux Folles” is a Big, Defiant Celebration of Drag

Director Taavon Gamble discusses why the 1983 musical is as relevant as ever.

Lauren Clem,

A woman hugs a man while both smile.

August Wilson's Fences at Trinity Rep Offers a Fresh Take on an American Classic

Actress Jackie Davis discusses getting her "dream role" and portraying love and heartbreak in the play described as Wilson's magnum opus.

Lauren Clem,

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'To Kill A Mockingbird' Delivers an Approachable Classic That Remains Relevant Today

The touring production is at PPAC through Sunday, Feb. 11.

Lauren Clem,

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Make your Day-O By Viewing the Musical ‘Beetlejuice' at PPAC

Through April 30, sing along to the hauntingly fun toe-tapping musical about death, love and family.

Edelinda Baptista,

Funny Girl, Frozen, Mrs. Doubtfire and More Coming to PPAC in 2023-24

The performing arts center promises to dazzle audiences with a "sparkling season of Broadway gems."

Kaitlyn Murray,

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'Mean Girls' Musical is So Fetch at the Providence Performing Arts Center

The iconic film-turned-musical is playing at PPAC now through October 9.

Sophia Failla,