Good Day
Providence
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Providence Performing Arts Center announced its 2025-26 Broadway season will open with 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' running from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 — the production by Sonia Friedman is expected to draw new audiences after touring Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. In addition to five other Broadway shows, the season will include four encore productions with about 120 shows overall that could boost subscriptions by up to 4,000. The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown University hosted about 250 Providence high schoolers for STEM Day on Tuesday—held from 9:30 a.m. to noon with hands-on chemistry workshops and experiments led by the Department of Chemistry—at the campus. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DOJ has begun investigating the Providence Public School District and RIDE after a March 21 notice alleged that their student loan repayment program may treat teachers who identify as white unfairly. The inquiry follows a 2021 initiative that provided loan forgiveness to teachers of color to recruit a more diverse workforce. ABC 6
- ➤ Rhode Island’s public defender’s office said that pay raises delayed by a state cloud payroll update will soon be issued and that hiring two extra attorneys would reduce each lawyer’s caseload by 100 – a move intended to ease heavy workloads. However, Gov. McKee’s proposed budget did not include these new positions because of a $223 million deficit. Rhode Island PBS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Providence Journal Sports staff has published previews for Rhode Island’s spring high school sports season — featuring boys tennis starting March 28 and top girls and boys lacrosse teams — to help local fans know what to expect. More previews for other sports will come in the next few days. The Providence Journal
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JLC Live: New England Residential Construction Trade Event
JLC Live is a premier trade event for residential construction in New England, featuring hands-on clinics, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities for industry professionals.
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The Wizard of Oz - Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Stadium Theatre — Tickets from $29 — Experience the beloved classic with enchanting songs and unforgettable characters along the Yellow Brick Road.
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Aziz Ansari Live Comedy Show
Award-winning comedian Aziz Ansari will perform live at the Providence Performing Arts Center, showcasing his acclaimed comedic talent and recent works.
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Live Music Event Featuring Voices In Vain, Cooked, Edict, and Wichita Pete
The Hammer Collective presents a matinee live music event featuring local bands Voices In Vain, Cooked, Edict, and Wichita Pete & the Washboards at Alchemy in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Date Night - Tuscany
6:00 – 8:30 PM — Chef Walters Cooking School — $ — Experience the flavors of Tuscany in a beautifully themed culinary evening.
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The Tempest
7:30-11:30 p.m. | Trinity Repertory Company | Ticket prices vary | Experience a captivating performance of La Tempestad live from the iconic Trinity Repertory Company.
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Big Spring Book Sale at Rochambeau Library
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Enjoy reading aloud and crafting activities for kids of all ages during April's Battle of the Books.
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La Tempestad in Providence
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Trinity Repertory Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience an engaging performance of La Tempestad at the renowned Trinity Repertory Company.
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Will Dailey's Album Release Party with Mary McAvoy
8-11 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — Tickets available — Experience eight-time Boston Music Award winner Will Dailey performing songs from his new album, Boys Talking.
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KPOP Night Dance Party
8 PM – 12 AM — Fete Music Hall — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a night of dancing to the latest K-pop hits spun by the hottest local DJs.
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