2018/2019 CenterStage by Providence Performing Arts Center

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Welcome to the Providence Performing Arts Center’s 2018/2019 Season! On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your continued patronage and support of our presentations and programs. Your attendance and support are vital to PPAC and our community!

With the support of our loyal patrons, donors, underwriters, and sponsors, PPAC is undertaking a complete restoration of the Weybosset Street façade, which will occur during the fall of 2018 and the summer of 2019. This will allow patrons of PPAC and visitors to the Capital City to enjoy the Theatre and ensure the structural integrity of the building for decades to come.

Our Community Outreach Initiative continues to provide free or low-cost programs to individuals who would otherwise be unable to experience the magic of live theatre.

Last season, PPAC hosted over 500 Rhode Island service members and their families to see a variety of shows through our Seats for Service Members program. PPAC’s Big Dreams Begin With Broadway program hosted approximately 70 “bigs” (mentors) and “littles” (children) from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State to see FINDING NEVERLAND.

PPAC’s Bank of America Arts Showcase brings students, teachers, and artists together, embodying the true spirit of a community arts program. In 2018, PPAC expanded the program from middle school students to students of all ages who attend live performances of dance, music or theatre at PPAC during regular school hours. This creates a lasting educational experience that goes beyond the walls of a classroom.

We would like to thank Textron for 18 years of continuous support of our ARTS Scholarships Program, which awarded 34 scholarships this year to talented students statewide. To date, over 580 scholarships have been awarded to Rhode Island students, making it possible for them to attend summer arts programs.

Next Stop Broadway® is a week-long theatre arts program connecting professional artists with students ages 10 - 17 who are interested in the performing arts. In partnership with The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, ten scholarships were granted to children to pursue their interest and develop their artistic talents. FIRSTFED also sponsors From Books to Broadway, a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island schools designed to expose students to the magic of Broadway with the opportunity to meet, greet, and learn about touring Broadway theatricals from cast and company members.

Our free spring and fall Wonders of the Wurlitzer Concert Series remain popular for people of all ages. This concert series is made possible thanks to the support of our Annual Fund donors.

For more information on PPAC and our Community Outreach Initiatives, please visit our website at ppacri.org

I look forward to sharing with you another exciting season at PPAC!

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Chairman, Board of Directors

PPAC THEATRE INFORMATION

ppacri.org

PPAC ADDRESS: Loew's Theatre Building, 220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903

PPAC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: Call: (401) 421-2997, ext. 0 • Email: info@ppacri.org • Hours: M – F, 9A – 6P

PPAC BOX OFFICE: Call: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) • ppacri.org • Hours: M – F, 10A – 5P; Sat, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days.

BE SAFE, BE SMART! The PPAC Box Office is your ONLY OFFICIAL ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC show. The only secure way to buy tickets to a PPAC production is via the Box Office window, online at ppacri.org, and by phone. Purchasing from unauthorized sources will put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.

SECURITY POLICY: PPAC requests that all guests arrive as early as possible and bring minimal personal belongings to the Theatre. Guests entering PPAC are subject to search at the discretion of management, which may include pat down or scan by metal detector. All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a guest’s seat. Laptops, briefcases, suitcases, and outside food and beverages are NOT allowed in the building. Any items confiscated will not be returned. PPAC does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or other personal belongings. Please note that a Providence Police detail is on site at all PPAC events. PPAC Management reserves the right to change the security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without notice.

PRE-SHOW

CHILDREN’S POLICY: To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, children under the age of six are not permitted to attend PPAC performances unless they are designated as a Family Show. Please call the Box Office to see which shows are appropriate for younger children. All persons, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket.

DELAYED ARRIVALS: Please leave adequate time for travel and parking so you may be in your seat before curtain time. Touring shows mandate that we hold latecomers in the Lobby until an appropriate moment in the performance before seating them (sometimes up to 20 minutes) in order to minimize interruptions.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES/ELEVATOR/

RESTROOMS: The Arcade, Grand Lobby, and Orchestra Level are fully accessible from the Weybosset Street entrance. An elevator is located on the first floor across from the Grand Lobby and adjacent to the Lobby Lounge. The elevator provides access to the Mezzanine, and First and Second Dress Balconies.

Please notify the Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that may restrict seating assignments. First floor restrooms, payphone, and water fountain are fully accessible; restrooms off of the walkway behind First Dress Circle are also fully accessible. Ushers are available to assist patrons. Please ask for additional assistance at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby.

HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES: We are pleased to offer ASL Interpretation, Open Caption, and Visual Description at our performances. Please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) for more information.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis in the Grand Lobby across from Aisle 5’s entrance. A driver’s license or credit card will be requested as a security deposit.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: The Theatre emergency number is (401) 421-2997. Before coming to the Theatre, please inform someone of your exact seat location, so you may be located in the case of an emergency.

AT THE SHOW

HOUSE MANAGERS are stationed at the House Manager’s Desk on the Orchestra Level in the Grand Lobby. If any problem should arise during the performance, please ask an Usher to speak with one of the House Managers.

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CAMERAS & OTHER RECORDING DEVICES are not allowed in the Theatre. Taking photos or recordings of a live performance is strictly prohibited; you may be asked to relinquish your mobile/electronic device.

CELL PHONES: Please turn off your cell phone for the duration of the performance.

CONCESSIONS are available in the Arcade, the Grand Lobby, and on the Mezzanine Level; patrons may bring concessions into the Theatre. Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the Theatre.

ATM: An ATM is located in the Arcade adjacent to the Box Office window.

SMOKING: PPAC is a smoke-free facility. The use of E-Cigarettes is not allowed inside the Theatre. Patrons may smoke outside under the Marquee at scheduled intermissions.

LOST AND FOUND: Patrons who lose personal belongings while attending a performance may make all inquiries and claims with the PPAC Administrative Office at (401) 421-2997, ext. 0, Monday through Friday, 9A to 6P.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136 to learn more about becoming a subscriber to our Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series and/or Encore Series. Subscribers enjoy many special benefits. Payment plans are available, making the Best of Broadway affordable for any budget!

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are available for purchase by phone, at the Box Office window in the

Theatre’s Arcade, or online at ppacri.org – all major credit cards are accepted. Personal checks are accepted up to ten business days prior to the performance. Additional service charges are applied for orders placed by phone or online. Certain fees and restrictions may apply. All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.

GIFT CARDS can be purchased in any denomination when ordering by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or at the Box Office window. Only specific denominations are offered online at ppacri.org (i.e. $25, $50, $75, etc.).

GROUP SALES & SHOW SHUTTLE: Discounted admission is available for groups of 15 or more for most Broadway Shows and for groups of 10 or more for most family shows. Make plans with your friends, family, co-workers, or classmates and contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162 for more information and to order tickets. You can also visit the Group Sales page at ppacri.org/grouptickets

Ask about booking receptions for your group and about Show Shuttle, which is our dinner, show, and trolley ride to and from PPAC.

BROADWAY BUNCH is a group of solo Tuesday night Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscribers. The Broadway Bunch meets for pre-show dinners on Tuesday subscription nights at Providence restaurants. This is a great way to make new friends, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the Best of Broadway. If you are a current Tuesday night subscriber and would like to join the Broadway Bunch, contact Betty Benedetti at bbenedetti@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3119.

Please be considerate of other audience members by refraining from talking, singing, or loud snacking during the performance. Please be kind and remain seated until after the cast bows. The performers give their all to make each performance special.

ENJOY THE SHOW!

CREDITS (for Season Cover with photo montage only): MISS SAIGON. Ashley Gilmour 'Chris' and Sooha Kim

PHOTO

'Kim'. Photo by Johan Persson; Christian Borle in ROALD DAHL's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, Photo by Joan Marcus; 2017 Christy Altomare in ANASTASIA on Broadway, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2017; Tyler Hanes as Rum Tum Tugger in CATS on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Austin Scott and Julia K. Harriman - HAMILTON National Tour - (c) Joan Marcus; Rob Colletti in the SCHOOL OF ROCK Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Credit Joan Marcus; The cast of THE BAND'S VISIT, Photo by Matthew Murphy; THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Quentin Oliver Lee and Eva Tavares - photo by Matthew Murphy; Conner Peirson - THE BOOK OF MORMON (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017; JERSEY BOYS (l to r) Corey Greenan, Tommaso Antico, Jonny Wexler and Chris Stevens. Photo by Joan Marcus.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman

Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman

Thomas A. Tanury – Second Vice Chairman

Ellen Barnes – Secretary

Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer

Richard L. Bready

Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio

Darren Corrente, Esq.

Jason M. DaPonte

Richard E. DiChiaro

Alison Eichler

The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*

Thomas P. Fay

David L. Fried, MD

Gary E. Furtado

Ari Gabinet

Janet Hasson

The Honorable James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*

Cynthia Laughlin

Barbara S. Lavine

E. Robert Lupone

Paul A. MacDonald

Robin L. Main, Esq.

Donna Mesolella

Rick Metters

Terrence P. Moran

George H. Nee

Gary M. Penfield

Lawrence E. Purtill

Jo-Ann Ragosta

The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio)

*DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVES

Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza)

Seth Klaiman (The Honorable James R. Langevin)

Raymond Simone (The Honorable Jack Reed)

Benjamin White (John Hazen White, Jr.)

The Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*

Thomas J. Rossi

David Salit

Stephen Shechtman, Esq.

Robert Stoico

Donald R. Sweitzer

Peter J. Troy

Susan Weiner

John Hazen White, Jr.

William A. White

Patrick Wholey

William K. Wray

The Providence Performing Arts Center (“PPAC”) is a Rhode Island non-business corporation organized by the following: Citizens Bank, Fleet National Bank of Rhode Island, Old Stone Bank, Outlet Company, Providence Journal Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank, and Textron, Inc. The affairs of PPAC are administered by a Board of Directors, and representatives of the founders who, together with the Governor of Rhode Island and the Mayor of Providence, presently serve as members of the Board. None of the founders has an ownership in any of the assets of PPAC. In 1978 PPAC was purchased and continues to hold title to the Providence Performing Arts Center theatre, which PPAC maintains as a center for the performing arts. Under PPAC’s articles of association, no part of the earnings of the corporation may be paid to its members, the Board of Directors, the officers or any other private persons. If the existence of PPAC should terminate for any reason, its net assets would be distributed exclusively to one or more charitable or educational institutions accorded tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.

THE VETS

Hailed as a state-of-the-art venue with magnificent interior design and excellent acoustics, THE VETS has presented a wide range of performers including Chris Botti, Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Savion Glover, and Amy Schumer. The VETS is home to six resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Art League of Rhode Island.

VENUE INFORMATION

1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-ARTS (2787) • thevetsri.com

Photo: Ben Jacobsen

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Thank you for joining us for our EPIC Broadway Season, where we are celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Loew’s Theatre Building. The venue opened on October 6, 1928 and has been known as the Providence Performing Arts Center since 1982. Please join us on Saturday, October 13 from 10A to 3P for our FREE anniversary celebration for the community.

We would like to thank our Broadway Series title sponsor, the Taco/White Family Foundation, for their long-standing support of our Broadway productions. We also wish to thank our Broadway Season media sponsor WPRI 12, our Encore Series media sponsor Cox Media, and Family Night media sponsors ABC 6 and Coast 93.3 for their continuing partnerships.

We welcome and thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island as our new CenterStage program book sponsor and BankNewport as our new Family Night sponsor. We also appreciate the support of our mobile app partner, iHeartRadio

Our 2018/2019 Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series features eight stellar productions, including the Providence premiere of HAMILTON and the National Tour launches of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s MISS SAIGON, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s groundbreaking CATS, and the ten-time Tony Award winning Best Musical, THE BAND’S VISIT

Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA tells the story of Anya, a courageous young woman who goes on a journey to solve the mystery of her past. Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY brings the much-loved storyteller’s book to life with songs from the original film. SCHOOL OF ROCK is based on the hit film and follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who turns a class of straight-A students into A+ rockers. WAITRESS THE MUSICAL brings us “inside” the world of Jenna, a waitress and master pie maker making sense of her life and friendships, told through a score written by Tony and Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles.

Our 2018/2019 Encore Series features the highly-anticipated return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and JERSEY BOYS. Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON returns to PPAC for a limited engagement.

This Season, our BankNewport Family Night performances are: ANASTASIA on Wednesday, November 28 at 7P, Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Wednesday, February 6 at 7P, and SCHOOL OF ROCK on Wednesday, February 27 at 7P. Visit the Box Office window or call at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) for more information on Buy One; Get One pricing – a great way for families to enjoy theatre together!

We invite you to follow us on social media @ProvPacRI, download our mobile app via the App Store® or Google Play1, and visit our website at ppacri.org for the most up-to-date information.

Stay with us as we keep announcing shows and events that will keep “PPAC” on your calendar throughout the year!

Enjoy the Season!

Warm Regards,

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton President, Providence Performing Arts Center

MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR

Dear PPAC Friends and Patrons,

On behalf of the Taco/White Family Foundation, we are pleased to continue our decade-long relationship of supporting the Providence Performing Arts Center. We are so happy to be an integral part of PPAC’s EPIC Season as the sponsor of their Broadway Series.

At the Taco/White Family Foundation, we have always been committed to giving back to the community, and the shows that comprise the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series mean so much to the community.

Earlier this year, I presented the John Hazen White Sr. Leadership in the Arts Award to PPAC’s President, J.L. “Lynn” Singleton. Lynn has been an integral part of the arts community in Rhode Island during his time at PPAC.

We are looking forward to the shows in the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series. From Liz and I, our sons John and Ben, and all the employees at Taco Comfort Solutions: enjoy the Season!

John Hazen White, Jr. Owner & Executive Chairman of the Board Taco Comfort Solutions

John Hazen White, Jr. and Liz White.

Photo by George Lavoie.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

J.L. “LYNN” SINGLETON President

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS

ALAN J. CHILLE General Manager

NORBERT H. MONGEON, JR. Director of Finance & Programming

P.J. PROKOP Director of Marketing

CHRISTOPHER J. MYERS Director of Information Systems

CLAUDIA ZOMPA Director of Development

DONNA L. SANTOS Director of Ticketing

CYNTHIA A. GOLDSMITH Director of Special Projects/ Assistant to the President

AMANDA BONAFINE Director of Concerts

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

ROSEMARY A. SIENKO-KOEHLER Office Manager

ANTHONY MYLERS Assistant Director of Information Systems

ELIZABETH BENEDETTI Senior Marketing Assistant

CAITLYN DIPOMPO Marketing Projects Specialist

JANICE ANDERSON Junior Theatrical Buyer

INEZ M. BUSH Receptionist/Lost & Found Recovery

ELIZABETH RAINONE Administrative Assistant to the General Manager

MARKETING

SHARON CORCORAN Direct Response/CenterStage Sales & Customer Service

LEAH FELLMAN Digital Media Specialist

PROGRAMMING

KATHRYN DEAMARAL Junior Concert Buyer

BOX OFFICE

STEPHANIE SANTOS Box Office Manager

RICHARD DEFILIPPO Box Office Supervisor

KELLY PRUDENT Box Office Supervisor

PAUL HIATT Group Sales Representative

NICK McNEISH Digital Media Assistant

OLIVIA SLEDZIK Programming Assistant

TARA EDWARDS Box Office Supervisor/ The VETS Box Office Manager

BETSY RINALDI Box Office Supervisor

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES

JUDY FERREIRA Controller

HEATHER M. BIZON Accountant

ERIN BURRY Accountant

SARAH McDONALD Box Office Supervisor

KEITH J. LABRECQUE Senior Accountant

LINDA HADDOCK Human Resources Manager

POTTERY BARN

SONOMA

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

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OPERATIONS

NICK BERARDINELLI Operations Manager

JONATHAN TAYLOR Assistant Operations Manager

DAVID LUONGO Director of Security

BETSY MENDERS Events Manager

MIGUEL YOUNGS Events Assistant

BRUCE INGHAM House Manager

AMANDA MOTTA Technical Director

PETER VECCHIO House Properties

HOUSE

BOB ARMOUR Assistant House Manager

BACKSTAGE

BILL BRACKETT, III House Carpenter

STEVE SIECZKIEWICZ House Electrician

MATTHEW PAWLIK Concessions Manager

OLLIE HUTH Assistant Concessions Manager

STEPHANIE M. PAUL President’s Club Liaison

CHARLES RYAN IATSE Business Agent

DAVID ALLEN House Sound Engineer

CENTERSTAGE STAFF

CenterStage is the Season Program Book produced by the Providence Performing Arts Center and is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

PROJECT MANAGER/EDITOR: P.J. Prokop

CONTENT MANAGER: Caitlyn DiPompo

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: Sharon Corcoran

GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks, Inc.

PRINTER: RR Donnelley

For information on show insert advertising in CenterStage 2018/2019 or for information about season advertising for 2019/2020, contact Sharon Corcoran at (401) 574-3136. For information on marketing sponsorships or other advertising opportunities, contact P.J. Prokop at (401) 574-3103.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL LISTINGS ARE CURRENT AS OF OUR FALL 2018 PRINTING.

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EPIC WAYS TO STAY ENGAGED WITH PPAC

PPAC MOBILE APP: in partnership with

Free to download via the App Store® or Google Play!* Our mobile app delivers an enhanced experience for you before the show and at the show! You can easily purchase tickets, browse events, and access exclusive content any time or anywhere. When you are at PPAC, turn on push notifications and you’ll receive location-saavy content. Attention: only turn your phone on at intermission!

BOOKMARK BROADWAY BUZZ: ppacri.org/about/broadway-buzz Jump-start your Monday with the latest in Broadway news and connect with our CenterStage advertisers.

SHOW SIGNATURES: ppacri.org/about/show-signatures

While a show is at PPAC, the backstage buzzes with excitement. Each visiting company or artist leaves a signed mural memento on the backstage walls. Our Show Signatures gallery highlights all the amazing pieces of art that are a part of our backstage.

Photo: Victoria Jenkins

TWEET SEATERS: If you are a fan of Twitter and our Theatre, you should become a Tweet Seater! Email Caitlyn DiPompo at cdipompo@ppacri.org to learn about advance tweeting, and even live tweeting, for our productions.

*Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. @ProvPacRI

EPIC THINGS

THE CRITICS HAVE TO SAY

MISS SAIGON*

September 21 – 30, 2018

National Tour Launches at PPAC! Winner of three 1991 Tony Awards®.

“The new Miss Saigon soars to the rafters!”

- NYI

*Due to adult themes and dialogue, MISS SAIGON is suggested for ages 12+.

ANASTASIA

November 27 –December 2, 2018

BankNewport Family Night at Anastasia is Wednesday, November 28 at 7P.

“FOUR STARS A sweeping adventure!”

- Time Out New York

SEASON MEDIA

SPONSOR FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS

EPIC THINGS

THE CRITICS HAVE TO SAY CATS

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January 22 – 27, 2019

National Tour Launches at PPAC! Winner of seven 1983 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s megahit!”

– The New York Times

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

February 5 – 10, 2019

BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Wednesday, February 6 at 7P.

– Time Magazine

MEDIA SPONSOR

NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS

NIGHT SPONSOR

SCHOOL OF ROCK

February 26 – March 3, 2019

BankNewport Family Night at School of Rock is Wednesday, February 27 at 7P.

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March 21 – 31, 2019

Winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.

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EPIC THINGS

THE CRITICS HAVE TO SAY

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THE BOOK OF MORMON*

April 23 – 28, 2019

Winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Winner of the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

“Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.”

– Entertainment Weekly

PART OF THE ENCORE SERIES

ENCORE SERIES

MEDIA SPONSOR

*Contains explicit language.

JERSEY BOYS*

May 10 – 12, 2019

Winner of four 2006 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Winner of the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

“The most exciting musical Broadway has seen in years.”

– Chicago Tribune

PART OF THE ENCORE SERIES

ENCORE SERIES

MEDIA SPONSOR

*Jersey Boys contains authentic, “profane Jersey language” and is recommended for ages 12+.

32 Great Years & Counting

EPIC THINGS

WAITRESS THE

MUSICAL

May 28 – June 2, 2019

– New York Post

THE BAND’S VISIT

June 25 – 30, 2019

National Tour Launches at PPAC!

Winner of 10 2018 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.

resonant, and original...”

– Los Angeles Times HAMILTON

July 23 – August 11, 2019

Winner of 11 2016 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.

- The New Yorker

SUPPORT THE 2019 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN

Do you want to see your name in this program book next year and earn other valuable benefits?

For more information about our Community Outreach Initiative and Annual Fund donor levels and benefits, visit ppacri.org/support/donate or contact the Development Office at donors@ppacri.org or (401) 421-2997.

The Providence Performing Arts Center dedicates 100% of its proceeds from the Annual Fund Campaign towards our Community Outreach Initiative. This Initiative allows PPAC to create, produce, and present programs and activities that make the Theatre accessible to a wider range of people, especially young audiences and artists. Our free or low-cost tickets to these events are often the one opportunity many people will have to experience the joy of theatre. It is only with the help of our donors that we are able to offer these valuable theatre experiences to the entire community:

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Lead Sponsor:

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Lead Sponsor:

2018 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Each year, the Theatre is faced with the challenge of raising enough funds to offset the cost of producing and presenting the valuable programs we offer as part of our Community Outreach Initiative. The Annual Fund is the vehicle that makes that possible. Annual Fund proceeds also support the development of new programs that specifically serve the needs of artists and audiences of demographic, ethnic, cultural, social, and professional diversity.

A special THANK YOU goes to our Community Outreach Program underwriters who have made significant Annual Fund contributions designated to one or more specific outreach initiatives.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS

Bank of America

Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster

Coastway Community Bank

Dimeo Construction Company

Thomas & Colette Fay

Johnson & Wales University

Macy’s

MetLife Auto & Home

National Grid

Navigant Credit Union

New England Laborers' Tri-Funds Regency Plaza Apartments

Rhode Island Commodores

The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED

Charitable Foundation

Taco/White Family Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

Textron Charitable Trust

PPAC also wishes to acknowledge the following organizations who generously matched their employees’ donations to our Annual Fund: MATCHING GIFTS

Bank of America Liberty Mutual Markel Corporation

PPAC recognizes and sincerely thanks the following who generously donated to the Theatre’s 2018 Annual Fund for Community Outreach:

CHAIRMAN ($5,000+)

Ted & Kathy Ashton

Bank of America

Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster

Jill & Larry Goldstein

Suzanna & John Laramee

Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold L. Lavine

Macy’s

MetLife Auto & Home

Mr. & Mrs. Terrence P. Moran

National Grid

Navigant Credit Union

New England Laborers' Tri-Funds

Rhode Island Commodores

The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

Textron Charitable Trust

Wadleigh Family Fund

PRODUCER ($3,000 - $4,999)

Ellen Barnes

Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos

BETA Group, Inc.

Stephen & Susan Burlone

Frank & Beverly Cardoza

Collette Travel

Cross Insurance Company

Dr. Peter T. & Sandra Evangelista

Mr. Ari Gabinet & Dr. Christina Paxson

David & Ellen Galkin/Paula & Bruce

Wasser, On behalf of the Ira S. and Anna Galkin Charitable Trust

Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett

Kanter Kallman Foundation

Lowell & Karen Kinch

Cindy Laughlin & Betty Laughlin

Diane & Mark Marini

Maron Construction Co., Inc.

Deborah & Richard Miller

William & Pamela Morgan

National Chain Company

Eve Procaccianti

Peter & Alison Roache

Shechtman, Halperin & Savage, LLP

Maggie & Jack Skenyon

Souto Family

Peter & Mary Troy

Ginette & Joe Walsh

Susan Weiner

Emeline Whealton

Mr. & Mrs. John Hazen White, Jr.

William A. White

Bill & Nancy Wray

DIRECTOR ($1,500 - $2,999)

Anonymous (1)

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Adam & Robin Antonik

Timothy & Mora Babineau

BayCoast Bank

Christine Benoit & Bruce Gouin

Phillip Bolster

Jennifer Bramley

Mark & Sherry Brice

The Cianci Educational Foundation

Anthony & Patricia Colantonio

Richard & Rita Corliss

Ronn & Lisa David

Meg & John DeCubellis

Richard J. & Carol A. DeRienzo

Joseph & Laurie DiBattista

Richard E. DiChiaro

Dimeo Construction Company

Carolyn Dutra

East Side Urgent Care

Thomas & Colette Fay

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fogarty

The Gifford Family

John & Diane Hogan

Tony Inamorati & Cammie Naylor

Bernard A. Jackvony

Kearsarge Energy L.P.

Jason & Catherine Lea

James Luiz

Tom & Lee Anne Madersky

Joseph & Joanne Marshall

Candy & Frank McNally

Rick Metters & Maura Embler

Wendi & Keith Metters

Mary Ann O’Halloran

Paul Pabis & Patrice Wood

Mr. & Mrs. John Paliotta

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CELEBRATING NINETY YEARS OF

“I remember coming here as a young person and thinking I was walking into a fairyland. {…} I would like my little grandson to bring his grandchildren here. This will be here long after I am gone…” 1

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Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) Dario, one of the many champions of the Loew’s Theatre Building.

It was a momentous day when the Loew’s Theatre Building, now known as the Providence Performing Arts Center, opened on October 6, 1928. The Theatre, designed by architectural firm Rapp & Rapp, has always been a visual marvel, and has astounded visitors with its beauty and grandeur. For nine decades, the Loew’s Theatre Building has not only survived, but ultimately flourished, while undergoing various name changes, storm damage, and ongoing architectural restoration.

After its opening in 1928, the Loew's State Theatre enjoyed several decades of success as a premiere movie palace. However, the venue began experiencing financial hardships and declining attendance with the rise of television’s popularity in the early 1950s. The Theatre also suffered damage from the New England Hurricane of 1938 and Hurricane Carol in 1954. The resulting damage from Hurricane Carol led to the removal of the Theatre’s original Morton pipe organ.

In 1972, the Theatre changed its name to the Palace Concert Theatre, where it mainly presented rock concerts, as opposed to screening films. The Palace Concert Theatre continued to fall into disrepair and to lose revenue. In 1976, through the efforts of Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) Dario, the Theatre re-opened as the Ocean State Theatre, where it returned to its days of screening films. On opening night, the staff showed Paul Simon’s Murder by Death, and even invited Robert Reilly, an attendee from the opening day of the Loew’s Theatre Building, to attend as a guest of honor. Reilly told The Providence Journal-Bulletin, “I am glad we have some idealists in this town who would save a theater like this.” 2

The Ocean State Theatre continued to screen films, but with limited success. The building’s owner, B.A. Dario, considered demolishing the historic Theatre. Local community figures, including then Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, then Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Trustees Bruce Sundlun (Governor of Rhode Island, 1991 - 1995), then Providence Mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci, Jr., and Mrs. Dario, fought valiantly to save the building.

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They began to discuss transforming the Ocean State Theatre into a center for the arts to preserve the Theatre and to also help renew the downtown Providence area. In 1977, the Loew’s Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1978, the Theatre was purchased and saved by seven founding members: Citizens Bank, Fleet National Bank of Rhode Island, Old Stone Bank, Outlet Company, Providence Journal Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank, and Textron, Inc. The Ocean State Theatre became a private non-profit corporation and was called the Ocean State Performing Arts Center.

In 1982, the Ocean State Performing Arts Center changed its name to the Providence Performing Arts Center, as a way of honoring the City’s commitment to saving the venue.

For the past 36 years, as the Providence Performing Arts Center, the Theatre has flourished and evolved through the efforts of past and current board members and administrative staff, making it one of the most successful, not-for-profit theatres in the United States. Significant projects include a full-scale stage house expansion in 1995 and an historically accurate restoration of the Grand Lobby, Arcade, and House. These improvements allowed the Theatre to present large-scale touring productions like THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, WICKED, and Disney’s THE LION KING in Providence.

In 2000, the state-of-the-art electronic marquee was first "lit" by the actor Robert Urich. In 2002, the Theatre commissioned former RISD professor Dan Dailey to design a magnificent chandelier, which is now in the House Proper. The chandelier was installed in 2004. In 2005, the first-ever elevator was installed for patrons. In recent years, the carpet and wall fabric, faithful to their original designs, have been replaced.

The Theatre was brought into the digital age with the installation of LED display screens on the Marquee and video digital boards in the Arcade in 2012.

Since 2008, the Providence Performing Arts Center has launched eighteen National Tours. This Season alone, MISS SAIGON, CATS, and THE BAND’S VISIT will premiere their National Tours at our Theatre. These National Tour launches have contributed to making the Providence Performing Arts Center a well-respected, world-class cultural institution located in the heart of Providence. Additionally, as a destination for National Tours, PPAC is an important contributor to Providence’s economic and cultural growth.

1 “Can This Theater Be Saved?”, The Providence Journal-Bulletin, April 17, 1977, M7

2 “It Was Almost a Replay of that 1928 Morning,” The Providence Journal-Bulletin, June 24, 1976, B1

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Joann Keeler

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Kilguss, Jr.

Suzanne Klose

Dr. D. Patricia Koch

Richard & Rosemary Koehler

Robyn K. L. Ladouceur

Dennis & Kathy Latimore

David & Cathleen Laverty

Molly MacLaughlin

Janet Mancini

Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Massaro

Vincent P. Matarese

Keith & Nancy Maxwell

Lisa DeMaria Mayne

Jane McGowan

Andy & Sue McGuirk

Mrs. Joan R. Midwood

Debra Mitchell

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Moniz

Kathleen & John W. Montalbano

Robert Morgan

Deborah Moshier-Dunn

Carolin Murchie

Brian & Michelle Murtha

Patricia DelPadre Myers

Mr. & Mrs. Hal Nelson

Rich & Mary Nelson

Joyce Neves

Anyoneformcan a group!

You may already be part of a group who would love to attend shows at PPAC.

Groups of 15 or more…

- often have the opportunity to reserve tickets BEFORE they go on sale to the general public.

- can get the best discounts (up to 50% on some shows).

- may take advantage of a convenient payment schedule.

- get personalized service. For group requests, please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162.

Reserve your room!

Available for any occasion for which tickets have been reserved.

- 3 breakout rooms to fit any party from 30 - 150.

- Full beverage and catering service available.

- Automatic screens and microphones available in every room.

For more information or to reserve rooms, please contact Betsy Menders at bmenders@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3117.

MEETING ROOMS

GROUP OUTINGS

FIELD LEVEL SUITES

ANNUAL FUND

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Bob & Linda Newman

Jack & Linda Newman

Cathy & Larry Norstrom

Mark Obrien

George M. Packard

Erin K. Perron

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pickett, Jr.

Stanley & Joanne Pickford

Elizabeth Pietruska

Michele Plante

Krystle K. Poirer

Patricia A. Pryor

Marie C. Quinn

Janafe Quirk

Jo-Ann Ragosta

Mary Lou Riker

Barbara L. Rose

Catherine J. Rose

Tom & Peggy Rossi

Ray & Merry Rugg

Tom & Louise Scalavino

Anne L. Schifino

Mario Silva

Bert Silverberg

Catherine P. Simone

Mary F. Smith

Malcolm & Nicki Sockut

Penny Sparfven

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Stoner

William H. Strand

Leo & Susan Sullivan

Katherine & Terrence Sullivan

Irene M. Supinski

Bill & Ellen Troberman

Ronald & Adrienne Trottier

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Turchetta

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Vatcher

Frank L. Veto, Esq.

Michael & Victoria Vona

Dylan Vowels

Nancy Walsh

Jeani Warish

Thomas & Constance White

Maria & Walter Wilk

Michael M. Woody & Joanne Speroni-Woody

Joyce Yeremian

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Christopher J. Almon, In memory of Peter & Mary Almon

Maribeth Calabro, In memory of Kendra O’Leary Espeut

Jane E. Flery, In memory of Albert & Lillian Medas

Julianne Ip & Christopher Shaw, In memory of Larry Shaw

Gregory Mallane, In memory of James L. Seavor

Sister & Brothers, In memory of "Buzz" Greenhalgh

James & Claudia Zompa, In memory of John J. Antony

PPAC gratefully acknowledges the estate of Joseph Miglori for its generous donation to our 2018 Annual Fund Campaign.

Although PPAC has made every effort to correctly list and recognize all of our Annual Fund donors, we do apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions in our 2018 donor list.