2023-2024 PERFORMANCES

Death and the Maiden

October 13-15 2023 | Woodman Center, Providence

Death and the Maiden

DIVE INTO DARKNESS

A pair of powerful works will captivate audiences, from Jose Limon’s The Moor’s Pavane, which explores the central drama of Shakespeare’s Othello, to a world premiere set to Schubert’s Death and the Maiden played live by Aurea Ensemble, you will experience darkness and humanity through music and movement.

Woodman Center
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02903

Performances:

Friday Oct. 13 – 7:30pm
Saturday Oct. 14 – 1:30pm
Saturday Oct. 14 – 7:30pm
Sunday Oct. 14 – 1:30pm

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The Nutcracker

December 15-24, 2023 | The VETS, Providence

The Nutcracker

“THOROUGHLY CHARMING AND ENCHANTING.” – BROADWAY WORLD

This not to be missed holiday spectacular, the Nutcracker brings magic to life for all ages. The awe-inspiring production features spectacular sets and costumes, charming Nutcracker & Mouse King characters (designed by Big Nazo Lab), stunning, brand new magic tricks, and dozens of delightful young dancers performing alongside the Ballet RI Company of world-class resident artists.

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THE VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence

Performances:

Friday Dec. 15 - 7:30pm
Saturday Dec. 16 - 1:00pm
Saturday Dec. 16 - 6:30pm
Sunday Dec. 17 - 1:00pm
Sunday Dec. 17 - 6:30pm
Wednesday Dec. 20 - 7:30pm
Thursday Dec. 21 - 7:30pm
Friday Dec. 22 - 1:00pm
Friday Dec. 22 - 7:30pm
Saturday Dec. 23 - 1:00pm
Saturday Dec. 23 - 6:30pm
Sunday Dec. 24 - 11:00am

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Up Close on Hope

February 9-18, 2024 | BLACK BOX THEATER, Providence

Up Close on Hope

INTIMACY AND ART, RHODE ISLAND STYLE

In our charming black box theater, audiences will have an intimate experience of brand-new works by members of the Ballet RI Company centering on Rhode Island themes and stories!

Black Box Theater
825 Hope Street
Providence

Performances:

Friday Feb. 9 – 7:30pm
Saturday Feb. 10 – 7:30pm
Sunday Feb. 11 – 4:30pm
Friday Feb. 16 – 7:30pm
Saturday Feb. 17 – 7:30pm
Sunday Feb. 18 – 4:30pm

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Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig

February 10-18, 2024 | BLACK BOX THEATER, Providence

Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Gwendolyn wants to dance ballet and Omar wants to play football. There’s just one problem, they’re both pigs! Ballet RI’s sold-out chatterBOX Theatre series brings this delightful story back to the stage, with choreography by Eugenia Zinovieva based on the children’s book by David Ira Rottenberg.

Black Box Theater
825 Hope Street
Providence

Performances:

Saturday Feb. 10 – 4:00pm
Sunday Feb. 11 – 12:30pm
Saturday Feb. 17 – 4:00pm
Sunday Feb. 18 – 12:30pm


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Off the Charts

March 15-17, 2024 | Woodman Center, Providence

Off the Charts

A WIDE RANGING, MUSICALLY-INSPIRED EVENING OF DANCE!

Strike up the Band, as a trio of music-inspired works take the stage! Balanchine’s iconic and jazzy Who Cares? brings the music of George Gershwin to life, while the deeply moving blues music of Etta James spills out in Trey McIntyre’s Blue Until June. Katarzyna Kozielska’s Ode offers a moving and dynamic journey culminating in an arresting pas de deux set to a haunting cover of Nothing Compares 2 U.

Woodman Center
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence

Performances:

Friday March 15 – 7:30pm
Saturday March 16 – 1:30pm
Saturday March 16 – 7:30pm
Sunday March 17 – 1:30pm

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Cinderella | World Premiere

MAY 10-12, 2024 | The Vets, Providence

Cinderella  |  World Premiere

THE GLITTERING RAGS-TO-RICHES STORY.

With a flick of Fairy Godmother’s wand, you’re off to an enchanting ball! Don’t miss Cinderella’s magical transformation, with glittering elegance, hilarious comedy, and plenty of spellbinding fun for the whole family! The world premiere Ballet RI production by Yury Yanowsky brings Prokofiev’s iconic score to life; the perfect pumpkin pick for the whole family!

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THE VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence

Performances:

Friday May 10 - 7:30pm
Saturday May 11 - 1:00pm
Saturday May 11 - 7:30pm
Sunday May 12 - 1:00pm

Points South

Oct. 21, 2023 & Spring Date TBA | United Theater, Westerly, RI

Points South

Ballet RI returns to South County for another season of illuminating world-class dance in the heart of seaside Westerly, RI. As the United Theater’s resident dance company, audiences will experience a range of classical, contemporary and family works,
right in their own backyards.   

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United Theater
5 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891

Performances:

Sat. Oct. 21 - 1:30pm (Family Program)
Sat. Oct. 21 - 7:00pm (Repertory Program)

EXPERIENCE THE SEASON IN A VARIETY OF WAYS!

Enjoy multiple shows while saving money! Choose the package that delights you the most.

Experience dance one show at a time. We can’t wait to see you!

Visit selected shows around the area!

SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS

On Sale June 26, 2023

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
  •  Priority Access: Get your favorite seats before they go on sale to the public! Plus get exclusive access to premium seating at The Nutcracker!*
  •  Best Prices: Lock in your tickets at the lowest prices publicly available!
  •  Select Your Seats: Lock in your preferred seats for each program, or let our system pick the best available!
  •  Flat $5 processing fee means no per-ticket convenience fees throughout the season!
  •  Add-on seats for shows in your subscription. Invite friends or see it again at your subscription rate!

NUTCRACKER ACCESS

Get priority access to premium seating at The Vets when you subscribe. Exclusive access code will be e-mailed within two business days of completion of subscription purchase. Please note, additional fees for Nutcracker purchases apply.

HOW TO BUY SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS

ONLINE

Pick the subscription that’s right for you and lock in the best seats at the best prices with just a few taps!
Browse subscriptions below and click “Buy Now” when you’re ready to book your tickets – or – head back to our Performances page to see descriptions and showtimes of each show. If they’re part of the subscription, there will be an option to purchase right there.

BY PHONE

Reserve your subscription by phone (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) by calling 401-654-6662. Please place requests for wheelchair accessible seating by phone.

DELIVERY METHODS

Choose from one of three convenient delivery methods:

Pick Up at Theater, pick up tickets beginning 2 hours prior to each performance.
Mail Delivery, tickets will be mailed to you within 2 weeks of purchase.

Need to change dates, re-print lost tickets, or something else? Please call 401-654-6662 for assistance with your order.

PURE ART SERIES

Experience all of the bold and beautiful moments, from the Black Box Theater to Center Stage.

Includes:

Death and the Maiden

OCTOBER, 2023, Woodman Center, Providence

Up Close on Hope

FEBRUARY 9–18, 2024, Black Box Theater, Providence

Off the Charts

MARCH 15–17, 2024, Woodman Center, Providence

Cinderella

MAY 10–12, 2024, The Vets, Providence

WOODMAN SERIES

Includes

Death and the Maiden<

OCTOBER, 2023, Woodman Center, Providence

Off the Charts

MARCH 15–17, 2024, Woodman Center, Providence

FAMILY SERIES

Includes

Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig

FEBRUARY 10-18, 2024, Black Box Theater, Providence

Cinderella

MAY 10–12, 2024, The Vets, Providence

TICKET POLICIES

Single, non-subscription tickets for all performances are available online, by phone, or in person. All ticket sales are final, exchanges may be subject to additional fees (waived for subscription ticket exchanges).

Single tickets purchased online and by phone may be subject to additional convenience fees:

Woodman Center and Black Box Theatre performances:
ONLINE ORDERS: $5 per ticket (tickets priced $25+), $3 per ticket (tickets priced under $25).
PHONE ORDERS: $4 per ticket (tickets priced $25+), $2 per ticket (tickets priced under $25).
In person orders made at the FBP front office are never subject to additional fees.

VETS performances: All tickets for VETS performances include a $4 facility fee. Additional convenience fees for online and phone orders are determined and collected by that venue. In-person orders made at the VETS/PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset St., Providence) or The Vets (One Avenue of the Arts, Providence – SHOW DAYS ONLY) are never subject to additional fees.

Casting is subject to change without notice. Refunds or ticket exchanges for casting changes will not be provided.

TICKET DISCOUNTS

Student Rush Tickets

Student Rush Discount (50% off) is available for select performances. A valid university ID will be required for any patron entering the theater using a student rush ticket. Additional restrictions and inventory limits may apply.

To inquire about student rush, call the venue on the day of the event:
Vets: 401-421-ARTS
Black Box Theatre 401-353-1129

Group Tickets

2023-2024 Group Rates TBA

Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available for all performances.

Please call the following numbers to purchase group tickets for specific venues:

The VETS: Contact Paul Hiatt (401) 574-3162
Black Box Theatre, Woodman Center Contact Dylan Giles (401) 654-6662

School Groups

Ballet RI’s highly acclaimed Discover Dance series offers school-time performances for selected programs throughout the season at a highly subsidized rate of $8 per student. Visit the Community Engagement page for more information.

SCHOOL OF BALLET RI STUDENTS

Experiencing live professional dance is an important component of a well-rounded arts education. School of Ballet RI students enjoy a discount for performances at Woodman Center, in addition to a free ticket lottery for a limited number of seats for select performances. Refer to your student handbook for more information.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

THE VETS

One Avenue of the Arts, Providence RI 02906

Single Tickets: 401-421-ARTS

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WOODMAN CENTER

Woodman Family Community and Performance Center

250 Lloyd Ave, Providence RI
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Single & Subscription Tickets: 401-353-1129

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BLACK BOX THEATRE

An intimate venue in the heart of Providence’s East Side

825 Hope Street

Providence, RI

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