Now Playing
La Tempestad — The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Translated and adapted by Orlando Hernández, Tatyana-Marie Carlo, and Leandro “Kufa” Castro
Directed by Christie Vela
March 27 – April 27, 2025
Experience the magic of a reimagined classic
Shakespeare’s familiar story of magic, betrayal, comedy, and love is told through a compelling mix of The Bard’s classic English, translated Spanish dialogue, and projected subtitles so you can understand it all. La Tempestad — The Tempest purposefully weaves two languages to deconstruct the colonialist narratives, all while retaining the shipwreck, romance, magic, and fantasy that make Shakespeare’s final play so beloved. Originally presented in 2018 as a touring Teatro en El Verano production, La Tempestad is the first to transfer to Trinity Rep’s main stage!
Upcoming
Blues for an Alabama Sky
By Pearl Cleage
Directed by Jackie Davis
May 29 – June 29, 2025
Dreams and sacrifice in the Jazz Age
It’s 1930 in New York City, and Harlem is sizzling. The summer heat and sultry jazz records set the backdrop as the explosive creativity of the Harlem Renaissance bleeds into the struggle of the Great Depression. And in one small apartment complex, four friends’ lives change forever upon the arrival of a mysterious stranger from Alabama… Named a “can’t miss” show by The Boston Globe, this intimate drama questions where the personal ends and the political begins, probes the intersection of life and art, and asks how we find meaning and direction in the most tumultuous of times.
Cold War Choir Practice
By Ro Reddick
Directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy
September 4 – October 5, 2025
A Genre-Defying World Premiere
It’s twilight in Ronald Reagan’s America and the specter of nuclear war hangs over the country – but rent is still due on the 1st. When a prominent Black conservative brings his mysteriously ill wife home for the holidays, the unplanned reunion sets long simmering tensions within the family to boil – and throws each member into a bizarre maze of Reaganomics, Cold War espionage, capitalist cult predation, and… choir practice. Featuring original music and set in the mesmerizing ambiance of a retro roller-skating rink, Cold War Choir Practice celebrates the lengths we go to for those we love.
A Christmas Carol
Adapted from the original novella by Charles Dickens
Original Music by Richard Cumming
Directed by Richard and Sharon Jenkins
November 6 – December 31, 2025
New England’s Beloved Holiday Tradition
Trinity Rep’s 49th annual production of A Christmas Carol is back at home for the holidays! Co-directed by former Trinity Rep Artistic Director and Emmy Award-winner Richard Jenkins and esteemed choreographer Sharon Jenkins, this will be the first time the beloved tale of redemption and joy plays in the intimate Dowling Theater. As the clock strikes midnight one fateful Christmas Eve, the curmudgeon Scrooge finds himself face-to-face with the ghost of his old pal Marley. Through a supernatural journey, Scrooge must confront the past, acknowledge the present, and define the future for the good of the community – and his very soul.
The Roommate
By Jen Silverman
Directed by Curt Columbus
Running in rotating repertory with The Winter’s Tale
January 28 – February 5 / February 19 – March 19, 2026
A One Act About Second Acts
Sharon is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her home. Robyn needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. As Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, her own deep-seated desires to transform her life begin to emerge. Uproariously funny and unexpectedly poignant, The Roommate is a story about a life-changing friendship between two very different women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and second acts.
The Winter’s Tale
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Ben Steinfeld
Running in rotating repertory with The Roommate
February 12 – March 22, 2026
An Enchanting Tragicomedy from Shakespeare’s Canon
A freewheeling blend of comedy and tragedy, Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a journey through jealousy, redemption, and second chances. In a fit of unfounded jealousy, King Leontes accuses his wife, Hermione, of infidelity, leading to heart-wrenching consequences. Sixteen years later, a kismet romance blossoms, sparking reconciliation in the most magical of circumstances. The Bard’s dynamic play is directed by the co-artistic director of Fiasco Theater. The New York Times dubbed this acclaimed Off-Broadway company, created by Brown/Trinity Rep alumni, as “a force to reckon with in the American Theater.”
Primary Trust
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo
April 9 – May 10, 2026
A Comedy About the Courage to Begin Again
Kenneth has lived his entire life in the same sleepy town. Every day he works at the bookstore, then shares happy hour Mai Tais with his best friend. When a sudden layoff rockets Kenneth out of his comfort zone, he is forced to find the courage to face his biggest fear: change. This 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner is an intimate, offbeat new comedy and a heartwarming story about one man’s leap of faith and the friends he makes along the way.
Next to Normal
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Amanda Dehnert
May 28 – June 28, 2026
The Groundbreaking Rock Musical
This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is a cathartic masterpiece of modern musical theater. Directed by award-winning visionary Amanda Dehnert, Next to Normal features a soaring rock score and unforgettable characters. Diana is a suburban mom struggling with bipolar disorder. Her daughter, Natalie, is a stressed-out overachiever about to snap and her exhausted architect husband, Dan, is determined to keep everything “normal.” As Diana’s symptoms worsen the Goodmans must learn to see each other for who they truly are and discover what it means to be family.
