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The University of Rhode Island has unveiled its 2025-2026 theater season, featuring a diverse lineup including adaptations of classics and contemporary works. The season will kick off with ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and end with the musical ‘Ride the Cyclone’. Performances will take place at the URI Fine Arts Center, providing a rich array of theatrical experiences aimed at engaging the community.
Kingston, Rhode Island — The University of Rhode Island (URI) has unveiled its theater season for 2025-2026, featuring a diverse lineup of performances that begins with the adaptation of a beloved classic and concludes with a dynamic musical. The season kicks off on October 17, 2025, with “Pride and Prejudice,” directed by Providence native Sophia Blum, offering a fresh take on Jane Austen’s treasured novel.
The opening production will run for multiple performances in October at the URI Fine Arts Center’s J-Studio. Showtimes include evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th, 18th, and from the 22nd to the 25th, with matinee shows at 2:00 p.m. on October 19 and 26.
Following “Pride and Prejudice,” two acclaimed one-act plays will take the stage in December. These are “Free Range Chickens” by Ann Wuehler and “The Dumb Waiter” by Harold Pinter. Performances for the one-act plays will take place from December 4-6 at 7:30 p.m., along with a matinee on December 7 at 2:00 p.m., also held in J-Studio at the URI Fine Arts Center.
The season continues with a classic Shakespearean comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” This production will grace the stage in February and March of 2026, with performances scheduled from February 27-28 and March 4-7 at 7:30 p.m., and matinee shows on March 1 and March 8 at 2:00 p.m.. Unlike the earlier productions, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed in the Robert E. Will Theatre at the URI Fine Arts Center.
The theater season will culminate with “Ride the Cyclone,” a musical with music, lyrics, and a book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. Performances will occur on April 17-18 and April 22-25 at 7:30 p.m., with afternoon shows on April 19 and April 26 at 2:00 p.m.. This production will also take place in the Robert E. Will Theatre.
This upcoming season represents URI’s commitment to providing engaging and thought-provoking theatrical experiences for the community. Each of the selected works, from classic literature to contemporary pieces, demonstrates a diverse range of storytelling, appealing to both ardent theater-goers and newcomers alike.
As URI prepares for this season, it continues its tradition of running quality theater programs. The university has long been dedicated to fostering the arts, offering students the opportunity to engage in the theater experience, both on and off stage. By featuring a mix of performances, URI aims to enrich the cultural landscape of Kingston and surrounding areas.
Tickets for the performances will soon be available for purchase, with information on pricing and availability provided by the university’s theater department closer to the show dates.
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