2024-2025 PERFORMANCES
Art & Literature Meet Ballet
November 1-3, 2024 | Woodman Center, Providence
DON QUIXOTE SUITE
Inspired by the classic Cervantes novel reimagined by Yury Yanowsky.
RODIN
Rodin’s sculptures brought to life by Leonid Yacobson.
WHEN LOVE
Helen Pickett’s duet set to the finale of Philip Glass’ opera Einstein on the Beach.
BEEKEEPER
Poet Charles Tomlinson’s words inspire movement, by Yury Yanowsky.
Woodman Center
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence, RI 02903
Performances:
November 1, 2024 - 7:30pm
November 2, 2024 - 1:30pm
November 2, 2024 - 7:30pm
November 3, 2024 - 1:30pm
November 9, 2024 - 7:30pm*
*at Westerly's United Theatre
Subscriptions on sale 6/25, single tickets on sale 8/13.
Ballet RI returns to Westerly as the resident dance company.
United Theater
5 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
Rhode Island’s favorite Holiday Tradition.
Join Clara on her unforgettable adventure in this holiday spectacular, The Nutcracker. Featuring breathtaking sets and costumes, this enchanting production is perfect for audiences of all ages. Experience the magic brought to life by charming characters designed by Big Nazo Labs, stunning new magic tricks, and dozens of delightful young dancers performing alongside the world-class artists of the Ballet RI Company. This year, get ready for a brand new snowy surprise that will add an extra layer of magic to the show! Don’t miss this captivating celebration of the season!
THE VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence
Performances:
Now showing until December 29th!
December 19, 2024 - 7:30pm
December 20, 2024 - 7:30pm
December 21, 2024 - 1:00pm*
December 21, 2024 - 6:30pm
December 22, 2024 - 1:00pm*
December 22, 2024 - 6:30pm
December 26, 2024 - 7:30pm
December 27, 2024 - 1:00pm
December 27, 2024 - 7:30pm
December 28, 2024 - 1:00pm*
December 28, 2024 - 6:30pm
December 29, 2024 - 1:00pm
*Meet the STARS: Connect with the dancers and unveil the magic behind The Nutcracker in this immersive, one of a kind experience.
World premiere choreography created by artists of Ballet Rhode Island.
Black Box Theater
825 Hope Street
Providence
Performances:
February 14, 2025 - 7:30pm
February 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
February 16, 2025 - 4:00pm
February 20, 2025 - 1:00pm
February 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
February 21, 2025 - 7:30pm
February 22, 2025 - 7:30pm
February 23, 2025 - 4:00pm
Subscriptions on sale 6/25, single tickets on sale 8/13.
Peter and the Wolf
February 15-23, 2025 | BLACK BOX THEATER, Providence
This charming children’s ballet about a boy who meets a host of animal friends (each cleverly representing a musical instrument), and together they explore the outdoors until his grandfather warns him of the dangers of the wolf. Set to the iconic score by Sergei Prokofiev.
Black Box Theater
825 Hope Street
Providence
Performances:
February 15, 2025 - 4:00pm
February 16, 2025 - 12:30pm
February 22, 2025 - 12:30pm
February 22, 2025 - 3:00pm
February 23, 2025 - 12:30pm
Subscriptions on sale 6/25, single tickets on sale 8/13.
Ballet Meets the Beatles
March 21-30, 2025 | Woodman Center, Providence
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Trey McIntyre brings to life the music of the Beatles.
ES MUSS SEIN!
Yury Yanowsky’s creation set to Beethoven, played live by Aurea Ensemble.
WORLD PREMIERE
Ken Ossola’s dynamic creation set to live music from Aurea Ensemble.
Woodman Center
250 Lloyd Ave
Providence
Performances:
March 21, 2025 - 7:30pm
March 22, 2025 - 1:30pm
March 22, 2025 - 7:30pm
March 23, 2025 - 1:30pm
March 29, 2025 - 7:30pm
March 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Subscriptions on sale 6/25, single tickets on sale 8/13.
Experience the world’s best-loved ballet… a tale of young love and wicked deception, a spellbinding escape that is perfect for the whole family. A new version staged by Ballet RI Director Kathleen Breen Combes and Resident Choreographer Yury Yanowsky.
THE VETS
One Avenue of the Arts
Providence
Performances:
May 2, 2025 - 7:30pm
May 3, 2025 - 1:30pm
May 3, 2025 - 6:30pm
May 4, 2025 - 1:30pm
Subscriptions on sale 6/25, single tickets on sale 8/13.
Experience all of the bold and beautiful moments, from the Black Box Theater to Center Stage.
Pure Dance Series
Includes:
ART & LITERATURE MEET THE BALLET
NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024, Woodman Center, Providence
MADE ON HOPE
FEBRUARY 14-23, 2025, Black Box Theater, Providence
BALLET MEETS THE BEATLEs
MARCH 21-30, 2025, Woodman Center, Providence
SWAN LAKE*
MAY 2-4, 2025, The Vets, Providence
*Please note, best available VETS seating will be automatically assigned for Swan Lake within your chosen section. For specific seating requests call 401-353-1129.
Woodman Series
Includes
ART & LITERATURE MEET THE BALLET
NOVEMBER 1-3, 2024, Woodman Center, Providence
BALLET MEETS THE BEATLEs
MARCH 21-30, 2025, Woodman Center, Providence
Family Series
Includes
PETER & THE WOLF
FEBRUARY 15-25, 2025, Black Box Theater, Providence
SWAN LAKE*
MAY 2-4, 2025, The Vets, Providence
*Please note, best available VETS seating will be automatically assigned for Swan Lake within your chosen section. For specific seating requests call 401-353-1129.
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TICKET INFORMATION
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.
PHONE ORDERS: $4 per ticket.
In person orders 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.
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to see the performance (except for chatterBOXtheater performances, in which children ages 2 and younger are permitted as lap child).
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:
The Vets: 401-421-ARTS
Black Box Theatre & Woodman Center: 401-353-1129
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, [email protected]
Black Box Theatre & Woodman Center Contact Rebecca Rosenberg [email protected], (401) 353-1129 during box office hours.
Ballet RI’s highly acclaimed Discover Dance series offers school-time performances for selected programs throughout the season at a highly subsidized rate of $10 per student. Visit the Community Engagement page for more information.
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
Photo by Ben Jacobsen Photo
WOODMAN CENTER
Woodman Family Community and Performance Center
250 Lloyd Ave, Providence RI
Single & Subscription Tickets: 401-353-1129
BLACK BOX THEATRE
An intimate venue in the heart of Providence’s East Side
825 Hope Street
Providence, RI
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