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Best Shows Apr 16 - Jun 16

in Providence

Company at Providence Performing Arts Center

Company

Phone rings, door chimes, in comes... Company! After taking London and Broadway by storm (and garnering four Tony Awards), Marianne Elliot's gender-bent production of the Stephen Sondheim classic is now hitting the road on tour! First seen in 1970, Company was like no other Broadway musical of the time, disrupting the usual plotlines with a fresh series of vignettes that connect the intersecting lives and relationships of the characters.

Ballet Rhode Island - Cinderella at Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Ballet Rhode Island - Cinderella

The enchanting story of Cinderella comes to Providence, as Ballet Rhode Island's captivating production takes to the stage in May 2024! This interpretation by Yury Yanowsky will delight audience members young and old, with Prokofiev's legendary score serving as the backdrop to a stunning performance!

Jimmy Carr at Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr is back with his Terribly Funny 2.0 world tour - and he wants you to join him! After woo-ing the UK with material from the show, he's decided to try his luck across the pond and see how well his jokes translate. If you haven't seen him perform live yet, you're in for a real treat!

Bluey's Big Play at Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Bluey's Big Play

A brand new adaptation of the award-winning children's TV series! See your favourite character, Bluey, come to life on stage in this vibrant and educational production. Colourful sets and imaginative puppetry will ensure this original story is memorable for young audiences, particularly if it's their very first theatre experience!

David Foster with Katharine McPhee at Providence Performing Arts Center

David Foster with Katharine McPhee

Famous Couple David Foster and Katharine McPhee are heading out on tour together again. Hitting the great North American road, the husband and wife duo embark on the 'An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee'. You can expect them to give the audience a special evening, performing popular hits written by David himself.

Shrek Rave at The Met

Shrek Rave

But he might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, so you know what to say when he asks what you're doing in his swamp. Fancy some swampy green cocktails while livin' la vida loca? You're in the right place for that, and like they say, it's dumb just come have fun, cool is dead. Awesome DJs will play the most swamp-worthy sets in between performances to keep your rave spirit alive. Make the most of the night and dress up as your favorite character, just don't skimp out on the gumdrop buttons or the classic Farquaad hair. And the morning after? Make sure you have some waffles!

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus at Amica Mutual Pavilion

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus

Truly the Greatest Show on Earth, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus dazzled audiences across America for over a century! Now back and bigger than ever in 2024, don't miss your chance to witness the spectacular acts of this iconic circus, from the world-famous Ringling Bros. clowns, airborne acrobatics, speeding motorcycles, and incredible feats of strength!

Lyle Lovett at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre

Lyle Lovett

Grammy Award Winner Lyle Lovett is known for his intelligent Western Swing-tinged Country Music. His witty lyrics and eclectic mix of sounds ranging from folk to big band swing form an unforgettable catalogue of songs and although he emerged in the 80s, this musical chameleon is still a fearless innovator in the Country world to this day.

Jessica Kirson at Columbus Theatre

Jessica Kirson

Comedic powerhouse Jessica Kirson is heading out on a countrywide tour this fall. Kirson has previously won awards for Best Female Comic, and Best Stand-up Comedian, and it's easy to see why. Her unique brand of comedy, utilizing inner monologues turned away from the crowd, gallows humor, and her identity and upbringing are all hugely relatable and are sure to have you laughing the night away. Tickets are selling out fast, so get yours now and don't miss out!

Ben Folds at Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Ben Folds

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

Buckethead at The Met

Buckethead

Legendary guitarist Buckethead is heading out on tour! Real name Brian Patrick Carroll, Buckethead has spent his whole onstage career behind a Halloween inspired mask, with a KFC bucket perched on his head. His ominous appearance has created an almost mystical aura around him, backed up by his transcendently good guitar playing, blending metal, blues and prog with stunning effect.

Marshall Tucker Band at Ballys Event Center

Marshall Tucker Band

Can't You See? The Marshall Tucker Band are once again hitting the road! The incredible American country southern rock band didn't expect how fair their collective talents would get them, and over 40 years later the band are showing no sign of slowing down. Continuing to perform between 150-200 shows per year, the band know how to keep their fans entertained.