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THE CONTEMPORARY THEATER COMPANY

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Wakefield, RI


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Contemporary Theater Company Will Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL This Holiday Season


by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2024

The show will run at the Contemporary Theater Company from December 5 through December 22. Tickets are available now, and audiences are encouraged to secure tickets early because these performances are sure to sell out....

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Begins Performances Next Week


by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024

With political tensions high as the election approaches, The Contemporary Theater Company is bringing to the stage What the Constitution Means to Me, a show that tackles big questions around our founding document....

The Contemporary Theater Company Will Host its 3rd Annual Ocean State Black and Funny Improv Festival


by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2024

The Contemporary Theater Company will host its 3rd Annual Ocean State Black and Funny Improv Festival. The festival runs October 3-6 at the theater in Downtown Wakefield....

Photos: In Rehearsal for 1776 AtThe Contemporary Theater


by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2024

The debate is heated in Congress and the stakes are high. The future of the United States of America is on the line. Will the delegates vote for independence and fight for their right to live in a new democracy? In the musical 1776 playing July 26 at The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC), the Found...

THE RUBY SUNRISE Comes to The Contemporary Theater Company This Week


by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2024

The Contemporary Theater Company is bringing a show about innovation, persistence, and the power of television to the stage with The Ruby Sunrise by acclaimed playwright Rinne Groff. ...

Ocean State Improv Festival Comes to The Contemporary Theater Company


by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

The Ocean State Improv Festival will take the stage at the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, Rhode Island June 5-9....

PREDICTOR Comes to the Contemporary Theater Company This Month


by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2024

Predictor by Jennifer Blackmer, playing at The Contemporary Theater Company April 26 – May 18, sets the record straight and puts Meg Crane’s story front and center....

19th Annual 24-Hour Play Festival Comes to The Contemporary Theater Company Next Week


by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2024

The Contemporary Theater Company is back with its annual theatrical feat, The 24-Hour Play Festival on January 13 at 8 pm. This celebration of creativity and collaboration is a collection of six short plays written, rehearsed and performed in a single day....

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Rhode Island Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Rhode Island Awards; NEWSIES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Stadium Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Past Shows

Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
10/20 - 11/18/2023

GYPSY
4/11 - 5/11/2019


Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a classic American musical known for its powerful characters and exploration of ambition, fame, and the complexities of family. Loosely ...

Lysistrata
Lysistrata
4/24 - 5/24/2015


An all-female cast takes on this classic comedy. A modern take on the Ancient Greek sex farce, it’s the ultimate battle of the sexes. The ...

The Last Happy Night of Your Life


Your Friends and Neighbors Present the Last Happy Night of Your Life is an original production by the CTC. A team of seven creators and ...

Seventh Annual 24-Hour Play Festival


First presented by the Contemporary Theater Company in 2006, the festival has become a signature, not-to-be-missed event. In a single day, six short plays are ...

Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge


Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge is a humorous look at the oft-told Dickens Christmas classic about Ebeneezer Scrooge and his discovering the true meaning ...

Eurydice
Eurydice
10/21 - 10/29/2011


Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl October at the South Kingstown High School Auditorium Travel to the Underworld this October with the Contemporary Theater Company's production of ...

Videos


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Providence Performing Arts Center (2/25 - 3/2)
2nd THURSDAY BLUES in Rhode Island 2nd THURSDAY BLUES
The Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery (11/14 - 6/12)
hang by debbie tucker green – RI premiere in Rhode Island hang by debbie tucker green – RI premiere
Burbage Theatre Co (1/23 - 2/16)
Life of Pi in Rhode Island Life of Pi
Providence Performing Arts Center (2/11 - 2/16)
Back to the Future: The Musical in Rhode Island Back to the Future: The Musical
Providence Performing Arts Center (6/10 - 6/15)
Some Like It Hot in Rhode Island Some Like It Hot
Providence Performing Arts Center (4/22 - 4/27)
The Cher Show (Non-Equity) in Rhode Island The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
Providence Performing Arts Center (2/5 - 2/6)
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