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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHT
Providence Performing Arts Center presents’ Twas The Night Before … by Cirque du Soleil
NOV. 24 – DEC. 6: Cirque du Soleil performs for the first time ever this holiday season at the Providence Performing Arts Center with a two-week engagement of’ Twas The Night Before... Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’ s classic poem, this family-friendly show features breathtaking acrobatics, performed by a cast of twenty-six artists from around the world. The production also features lovable characters and a soundtrack of Christmas favorites reimagined by Cirque du Soleil. Visit the website for times.
Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri. org / twas
Visit the website for times. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri. org / maybehappy
25 – 26
Into the Woods Wheeler Upper School presents Into the Woods, a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. 7 p. m. Wheeler Hall, 216 Hope St., Providence, wheelerschool. org / perfartsevents
26 – 28, MAR. 3 – 7
The Revolutionists URI Theatre presents The Revolutionists, a witty, fast-paced comedy imagining four extraordinary women of the French Revolution as they confront feminism, friendship and the power of art in the face of the guillotine. 7:30 p. m.; 2 p. m. on both Sundays. J Studio, 105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, uri. edu / theatre
MARCH
1 THRU APR. 17, 26 THRU JUNE 12
Spring Classes at Artists’ Exchange Try something new this spring. Artists’ Exchange offers fun, engaging and enriching classes with options for ages five through teen and adult. Learn a new skill in fun yet intensive classes. Visit our website for descriptions, pricing and more. Artists’ Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq., Cranston, artists-exchange. org / classes-workshops
PHOTO BY BRET BAKER.
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Tchaikovsky’ s Fifth On Valentine’ s weekend, Music Director Ruth Reinhardt leads the RI Philharmonic in a program featuring Joan Tower’ s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, Tchaikovsky’ s Symphony No. 5 and John Corigliano’ s Conjurer( Percussion Concerto) featuring percussionist Vivi Vassileva. 7:30 p. m. Amica Rush Hour concert on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p. m. will be the same program. The VETS, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, tickets. riphil. org
19 – 20
Upper School Musical at Providence Country Day Song and dance return to PCD as the upper school presents its winter musical in the new Suzanne Young Murray Arts Center. Don’ t miss this lively production showcasing student talent in the school’ s premier performance space. Suzanne Young Murray Arts Center, Providence Country Day, 660 Waterman Ave., East Providence, providencecountryday. org
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All John Williams Be transported by the unforgettable music of John Williams. From the wonder of Jurassic Park and Harry Potter to the adventure of Star Wars, these beloved themes come alive under Yaniv Dinur’ s baton, with his signature humor and storytelling adding to the fun. 7:30 p. m. The Zeiterion, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org / 2026-2027-season
23 – 28
Maybe Happy Ending Winner of six Tony Awards, including best musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure and maybe even love. This totally original new musical adventure explores what it means to be human. Even if they’ re not.
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