April 2019 Showtimes

APRIL SHOWTIMES 2019

2018/2019 Encore Series Media Sponsor:

STOMP

April 12 – 13

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Chicago: Live in Concert

Friday, April 19 at 7:30P Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017

CenterStage Sponsor:

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Family Night Media Sponsors:

Family Night Sponsor:

2018/2019 Season Media Sponsor:

2018/2019 Broadway Series Sponsor:

The Providence Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following sponsors:

PPAC Square Loew's Theatre Building 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3783

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 904 Providence, RI

2019/2020 Broadway Season Announced!

SHOWTIMES

A publication of the Providence Performing Arts Center // April 2019

Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P

FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet: From Bach to Bowie

Dancer Terk Lewis Waters. Photo Credit: Rachel Neville.

The Book of Mormon April 23 – 28

APRIL

CALENDAR

THEATRE INFORMATION HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

2

Celtic Woman – Ancient Land at 7P

3

At The VETS: FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Presents Black Violin at 7:30P

7

At The VETS: Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at 1P & 4:30P

9

At The VETS: David Sedaris at 7:30P

12 – 13

Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.

By Phone: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) At the Box Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 Regular Box Office Hours are: M - F, 10A - 5P; Sat, 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on show dates. Please call to check on-site hours for The VETS Box Office.

Visit ppacri.org or thevetsri.com for additional information and to order tickets.

Stomp

GIFT CARDS:

17 FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Presents

Gift cards are available in any denomination when purchasing 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.).

19 Chicago: Live in Concert at 7:30P

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

"Complexions Contemporary Ballet From Bach to Bowie" at 7:30P

23 – 28

The Book of Mormon

Administration (401) 421-2997 • Regular Hours: M - F, 9A - 6P • info@ppacri.org

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

MAY

24 At The VETS: PJ Masks Live! Save the Day at 6P 5

Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response • For subscription and advertising sales (401) 574-3136 • Direct Response Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • scorcoran@ppacri.org Paul Hiatt, Group Sales • Available for groups of 15+ (401) 574-3162 • Group Sales Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • phiatt@ppacri.org

Straight No Chaser at 3P

10 – 12

Jersey Boys

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

SPONSORED BY:

10 – 12

At The VETS: Festival Ballet Providence Presents “Swan Lake”

14 At The VETS: Postmodern Jukebox at 7P 18 Double Dare Live! At 7P 28 – June 2

Waitress

PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

(Please note: June 2 is the subscription renewal deadline for the 2019/2020 Season.)

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC:

PPAC SECURITY POLICY:

From points north: take 95S to the Atwells Ave exit 21. Go straight through 4 traffic lights and turn left at the 5th traffic light onto Broad St, which becomes Weybosset St. From points south (take 95N to Point St exit 20) and from points east (take 195W to Point St exit 1A): proceed straight at the traffic light at end of exit onto E Franklin St. At Broad St, turn right at the light (Broad St becomes Weybosset St). PPAC will be on the right side of Weybosset. From Worcester/ Western Massachusetts: Take 90E to exit 10A (Worcester/Providence, Route 146/20), which will lead to Route 146S (Providence). Take Route 146S and merge onto 95S in Providence. Then, follow directions for “from points north.”

• Walk-through metal detectors are now used at all performances. Please plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain time.

• Firearms, weapons, laptops, briefcases, and suitcases are not allowed in the Theatre.

• All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit under a theatre seat.

• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

• There is no secure storage area and confiscated items cannot be returned.

• Providence Police details are 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 prior notice.

TICKET INFORMATION ALERT – BUYERS BE AWARE! Single tickets for our engagement of HAMILTON are not currently on sale, and an on-sale date has not yet been announced. Sign up for our email list at ppacri.org in order to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Once PPAC has announced the on-sale date and information for HAMILTON tickets, all purchases should be made through the PPAC Box Office. This will ensure access to the best seats at the best prices available, and will eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets.

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

Accessibility Services are available through the House Manager’s desk in the Grand Lobby and through the Box Office.

Services include assistive listening devices and wheelchair accessible seating. Sign Interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description services are available. For details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

SHOWTIMES IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER // Editor: P.J. Prokop Content Manager: Caitlyn DiPompo // Design: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks // Printer: The Allied Group

/ProvPacRI

@provpacri

@provpacri

/ppacri

APRIL

CALENDAR

THEATRE INFORMATION HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

2

Celtic Woman – Ancient Land at 7P

3

At The VETS: FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Presents Black Violin at 7:30P

7

At The VETS: Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at 1P & 4:30P

9

At The VETS: David Sedaris at 7:30P

12 – 13

Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.

By Phone: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) At the Box Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 Regular Box Office Hours are: M - F, 10A - 5P; Sat, 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on show dates. Please call to check on-site hours for The VETS Box Office.

Visit ppacri.org or thevetsri.com for additional information and to order tickets.

Stomp

GIFT CARDS:

17 FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Presents

Gift cards are available in any denomination when purchasing 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.).

19 Chicago: Live in Concert at 7:30P

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

"Complexions Contemporary Ballet From Bach to Bowie" at 7:30P

23 – 28

The Book of Mormon

Administration (401) 421-2997 • Regular Hours: M - F, 9A - 6P • info@ppacri.org

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

MAY

24 At The VETS: PJ Masks Live! Save the Day at 6P 5

Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response • For subscription and advertising sales (401) 574-3136 • Direct Response Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • scorcoran@ppacri.org Paul Hiatt, Group Sales • Available for groups of 15+ (401) 574-3162 • Group Sales Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • phiatt@ppacri.org

Straight No Chaser at 3P

10 – 12

Jersey Boys

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

SPONSORED BY:

10 – 12

At The VETS: Festival Ballet Providence Presents “Swan Lake”

14 At The VETS: Postmodern Jukebox at 7P 18 Double Dare Live! At 7P 28 – June 2

Waitress

PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

(Please note: June 2 is the subscription renewal deadline for the 2019/2020 Season.)

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC:

PPAC SECURITY POLICY:

From points north: take 95S to the Atwells Ave exit 21. Go straight through 4 traffic lights and turn left at the 5th traffic light onto Broad St, which becomes Weybosset St. From points south (take 95N to Point St exit 20) and from points east (take 195W to Point St exit 1A): proceed straight at the traffic light at end of exit onto E Franklin St. At Broad St, turn right at the light (Broad St becomes Weybosset St). PPAC will be on the right side of Weybosset. From Worcester/ Western Massachusetts: Take 90E to exit 10A (Worcester/Providence, Route 146/20), which will lead to Route 146S (Providence). Take Route 146S and merge onto 95S in Providence. Then, follow directions for “from points north.”

• Walk-through metal detectors are now used at all performances. Please plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain time.

• Firearms, weapons, laptops, briefcases, and suitcases are not allowed in the Theatre.

• All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit under a theatre seat.

• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

• There is no secure storage area and confiscated items cannot be returned.

• Providence Police details are 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 prior notice.

TICKET INFORMATION ALERT – BUYERS BE AWARE! Single tickets for our engagement of HAMILTON are not currently on sale, and an on-sale date has not yet been announced. Sign up for our email list at ppacri.org in order to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Once PPAC has announced the on-sale date and information for HAMILTON tickets, all purchases should be made through the PPAC Box Office. This will ensure access to the best seats at the best prices available, and will eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets.

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

Accessibility Services are available through the House Manager’s desk in the Grand Lobby and through the Box Office.

Services include assistive listening devices and wheelchair accessible seating. Sign Interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description services are available. For details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

SHOWTIMES IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER // Editor: P.J. Prokop Content Manager: Caitlyn DiPompo // Design: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks // Printer: The Allied Group

/ProvPacRI

@provpacri

@provpacri

/ppacri

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Disney’s Aladdin

Come from Away

Jesus Christ Superstar

Fiddler on the Roof

The SpongeBob Musical

Hello, Dolly!

Dear Evan Hansen

February 11 – 16, 2020

October 29 – November 10, 2019

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TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES December 3 – 8, 2019

YONKEStay RS tuned for more details on these fun WAITRESS events!

March 31 – April 5, 2020

May 28 – June 2

Inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness.

NEwfOunDlAnD But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

Chicago Tribune says WAITRESS is “an empowering musical of the highest order!” and Entertainment Weekly calls it, “a little slice of heaven!”

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PART OF THE

May 26 – 31, 2020

ENCORE SERIES

2

A Bronx Tale

WINNER OF 10 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL, AND THE GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM

Blue Man Group

February 21 – 23, 2020

March 20 – 22, 2020

National Tour Launches at PPAC, June 25 – 30 // Tickets: $86 - $41

December 17 – 22, 2019

Family Night performances for this season to be announced.

For Subscription Renewals, Please Contact: PPAC Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

Hours: M – F, 10A – 5P, Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain times on performance days.

Contact the Box Office or Sharon Corcoran: (401) 574-3136 Hours: M – F, 9A – 5P

FEATURING THE SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

BROADWAY SERIES

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

“One of the most ravishing musicals you will ever be seduced by.” – The New York Times

For New Subscriptions:

Your subscription renewal deadline is Sunday, June 2, 2019. Watch the mail for your renewal packages!

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BROADWAY SERIES

May 12 – 17, 2020

March 3 – 8, 2020

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

// Tickets: $109 - $51

Maiesha McQueen, Christine Dwyer and Ephie Aardema in the National Tour of Waitress. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke

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National Tour Launches at PPAC! September 29 – October 5, 2019

Thank you to everyone who submitted their delicious unDlAnD NEwfOour recipes for Waitress Pie Recipe Contest, and to those WHOVILLE who signed up for our "Looking for Lulu" auditions.

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Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

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ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways. THE BAND’S VISIT celebrates the deeply human ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all.

PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

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 Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David L. Fried, M.D., Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Janet Hasson, The Hon. James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Donna S. Mesolella, Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Hon. 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 *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman (The Hon. James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Hon. Jack Reed), Benjamin White (for John Hazen White, Jr.)

B BO IKIN I PAC TT IFIC O M OC EA

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PPAC Announces 2019/2020 Broadway Season!

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Disney’s Aladdin

Come from Away

Jesus Christ Superstar

Fiddler on the Roof

The SpongeBob Musical

Hello, Dolly!

Dear Evan Hansen

February 11 – 16, 2020

October 29 – November 10, 2019

D

NEwfOunDlAn

TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES December 3 – 8, 2019

YONKEStay RS tuned for more details on these fun WAITRESS events!

March 31 – April 5, 2020

May 28 – June 2

Inspired by Adrienne Shelley’s beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness.

NEwfOunDlAnD But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

Chicago Tribune says WAITRESS is “an empowering musical of the highest order!” and Entertainment Weekly calls it, “a little slice of heaven!”

GAnDEr

PART OF THE

May 26 – 31, 2020

ENCORE SERIES

2

A Bronx Tale

WINNER OF 10 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL, AND THE GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM

Blue Man Group

February 21 – 23, 2020

March 20 – 22, 2020

National Tour Launches at PPAC, June 25 – 30 // Tickets: $86 - $41

December 17 – 22, 2019

Family Night performances for this season to be announced.

For Subscription Renewals, Please Contact: PPAC Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

Hours: M – F, 10A – 5P, Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain times on performance days.

Contact the Box Office or Sharon Corcoran: (401) 574-3136 Hours: M – F, 9A – 5P

FEATURING THE SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

BROADWAY SERIES

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

“One of the most ravishing musicals you will ever be seduced by.” – The New York Times

For New Subscriptions:

Your subscription renewal deadline is Sunday, June 2, 2019. Watch the mail for your renewal packages!

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BROADWAY SERIES

May 12 – 17, 2020

March 3 – 8, 2020

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

// Tickets: $109 - $51

Maiesha McQueen, Christine Dwyer and Ephie Aardema in the National Tour of Waitress. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke

NEwfOunD

National Tour Launches at PPAC! September 29 – October 5, 2019

Thank you to everyone who submitted their delicious unDlAnD NEwfOour recipes for Waitress Pie Recipe Contest, and to those WHOVILLE who signed up for our "Looking for Lulu" auditions.

N YC

AGRABAH

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Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

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After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways. THE BAND’S VISIT celebrates the deeply human ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all.

PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

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 Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David L. Fried, M.D., Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Janet Hasson, The Hon. James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Donna S. Mesolella, Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Hon. 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 *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman (The Hon. James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Hon. Jack Reed), Benjamin White (for John Hazen White, Jr.)

Monica L. Patton, Kevin Clay, Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017

STOMP Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. © Steve McNicholas

STOMP

April 12 – 13

// Tickets: $58 - $36

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, celebrated its 25th anniversary of performing in New York City on March 3, making it one of the longestrunning shows in off-Broadway history. STOMP was created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas in the U.K. in 1991, as an evolution from the street comedy musicals they had created in the 1980s.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-founder/director Luke Cresswell. A unique combination of percussion, movement, and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists.

THE BOOK OF MORMON //

April 23 – 28

Tickets: $120 - $30 // Part of the Encore Series

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played recordbreaking engagements in 2014 and 2015, returns to PPAC for a limited run this month. The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century."

The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant.

Phenomenal." It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®winning Best Musical.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Contains explicit language.

FIRSTWORKS ARTISTIC ICONS SERIES PRESENTS COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: FROM BACH TO BOWIE Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P

// Tickets: $64.50 - $25

Photo Credit: Sharen Bradford

A limited number of Gala Tickets are available for $200 and include a Glitter and Glam Evening to celebrate the 15th anniversary of FirstWorks.

Celebrate FirstWorks’ 15th season with a highvoltage evening featuring the runaway hit, Star Dust, a glorious dance set to the music of David Bowie performed by America’s first fully multicultural ballet company.

Inventive, emotionally satisfying, and just plain joyful the audience was ravenous for more.

- BILLBOARD

All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.

Monica L. Patton, Kevin Clay, Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017

STOMP Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. © Steve McNicholas

STOMP

April 12 – 13

// Tickets: $58 - $36

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, celebrated its 25th anniversary of performing in New York City on March 3, making it one of the longestrunning shows in off-Broadway history. STOMP was created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas in the U.K. in 1991, as an evolution from the street comedy musicals they had created in the 1980s.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-founder/director Luke Cresswell. A unique combination of percussion, movement, and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists.

THE BOOK OF MORMON //

April 23 – 28

Tickets: $120 - $30 // Part of the Encore Series

Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played recordbreaking engagements in 2014 and 2015, returns to PPAC for a limited run this month. The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century."

The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant.

Phenomenal." It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®winning Best Musical.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Contains explicit language.

FIRSTWORKS ARTISTIC ICONS SERIES PRESENTS COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: FROM BACH TO BOWIE Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P

// Tickets: $64.50 - $25

Photo Credit: Sharen Bradford

A limited number of Gala Tickets are available for $200 and include a Glitter and Glam Evening to celebrate the 15th anniversary of FirstWorks.

Celebrate FirstWorks’ 15th season with a highvoltage evening featuring the runaway hit, Star Dust, a glorious dance set to the music of David Bowie performed by America’s first fully multicultural ballet company.

Inventive, emotionally satisfying, and just plain joyful the audience was ravenous for more.

- BILLBOARD

All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.

CHICAGO: LIVE IN CONCERT Friday, April 19 at 7:30P

// Tickets: $130.50 - $50.50

CHICAGO, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, stops at PPAC as part of their latest tour. Formed in 1967 in Chicago, the band has gone on to record 36 albums and sell over 100 million records. They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and original band members Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, and James Pankow were elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame is 2017.

PLAN AHEAD FOR THESE CONTEMPORARY SHOWS IN MAY! STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Wednesday, May 5 at 3P

Tickets: $69.50 $29.50 A cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER was originally an undergrad singing group at the Indiana University in Bloomington; however, they were discovered long after graduation. In 2006, one of the band members posted a video clip on YouTube of the group singing from their college days. The video went viral and was seen by an executive at Atlantic Records. They soon acquired a record deal! In the past decade, STRAIGHT NO CHASER has sold 1.6 million albums in the U.S. and garnered over 100 million views and counting on YouTube.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

DOUBLE DARE LIVE!

Saturday, May 18 at 7P

Inspired by the iconic TV game show DOUBLE DARE, DOUBLE DARE LIVE! features two teams comprised of selected audience members competing to win prizes by answering trivia questions, completing messy physical challenges, and facing the legendary obstacle course. Get ready for SLIME and a healthy dose of nostalgia, with original DOUBLE DARE host Mark Summers!

DAVID SEDARIS

Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30P Tickets: $67 - $47

All ticket prices include a $4 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice. Please visit thevetsri.com for current prices.

Enhance your experience at The VETS with VIP Encore Lounge access – call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or purchase online.

// Tickets: $69.50 - $25

Join best-selling author and NPR contributor, DAVID SEDARIS, for an evening featuring all-new stories, an audience Q&A, and a book signing.

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers.

PJ MASKS LIVE! SAVE THE DAY Wednesday, April 24 at 6P Tickets: $55 - $29

PJ MASKS LIVE! is back with an all new superheroic, live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your favorite series: The PJ MASKS! Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko along with their new friend PJ Robot, as they try to save the day from the sneaky villains - Romeo, Night Ninja, and Luna Girl!

CHICAGO: LIVE IN CONCERT Friday, April 19 at 7:30P

// Tickets: $130.50 - $50.50

CHICAGO, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, stops at PPAC as part of their latest tour. Formed in 1967 in Chicago, the band has gone on to record 36 albums and sell over 100 million records. They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, and original band members Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, and James Pankow were elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame is 2017.

PLAN AHEAD FOR THESE CONTEMPORARY SHOWS IN MAY! STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Wednesday, May 5 at 3P

Tickets: $69.50 $29.50 A cappella group STRAIGHT NO CHASER was originally an undergrad singing group at the Indiana University in Bloomington; however, they were discovered long after graduation. In 2006, one of the band members posted a video clip on YouTube of the group singing from their college days. The video went viral and was seen by an executive at Atlantic Records. They soon acquired a record deal! In the past decade, STRAIGHT NO CHASER has sold 1.6 million albums in the U.S. and garnered over 100 million views and counting on YouTube.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

DOUBLE DARE LIVE!

Saturday, May 18 at 7P

Inspired by the iconic TV game show DOUBLE DARE, DOUBLE DARE LIVE! features two teams comprised of selected audience members competing to win prizes by answering trivia questions, completing messy physical challenges, and facing the legendary obstacle course. Get ready for SLIME and a healthy dose of nostalgia, with original DOUBLE DARE host Mark Summers!

DAVID SEDARIS

Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30P Tickets: $67 - $47

All ticket prices include a $4 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice. Please visit thevetsri.com for current prices.

Enhance your experience at The VETS with VIP Encore Lounge access – call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or purchase online.

// Tickets: $69.50 - $25

Join best-selling author and NPR contributor, DAVID SEDARIS, for an evening featuring all-new stories, an audience Q&A, and a book signing.

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers.

PJ MASKS LIVE! SAVE THE DAY Wednesday, April 24 at 6P Tickets: $55 - $29

PJ MASKS LIVE! is back with an all new superheroic, live musical show, featuring the heroic trio from your favorite series: The PJ MASKS! Watch Catboy, Owlette and Gekko along with their new friend PJ Robot, as they try to save the day from the sneaky villains - Romeo, Night Ninja, and Luna Girl!

THEATRE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR PRE-SHOW EVENT AT BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT AT SCHOOL OF ROCK We had a wonderful time at our final BankNewport Family Night pre-show event for SCHOOL OF ROCK on Wednesday, February 27.

The pre-show event was co-emceed by ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers and Coast 93.3 On Air Host and Programming Director Rob Anthony. Two of SCHOOL ROCK's young performers, Blake Ryan (Swing, u/s Zack, Lawrence, Mason, Billy) and Bella Fraker (Swing, u/s Summer, Marcy, Katie, Shonelle), Company Manager Nicole McClendon and Stage Manager Stacy N. Taylor participated in a Q & A with audience members.

We were also pleased to have Wendy Kagan, Executive Vice President, Employee & Community Engagement at BankNewport, speak at our pre-show event.

Photos: Corey Martineau FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

Above: Company Manager Nicole McClendon (wearing red sweater) and Stage Manager Stacy N. Taylor (wearing teal shirt) shared their experiences working in tech on the national tour.

Left: Wendy E. Kagan, Executive Vice President - Director of Employee and Community Engagement, spoke on behalf of BankNewport at the pre-show event.

Left: ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers (far left) and Coast 93.3 On Air Host and Programming Director Rob Anthony interview Blake Ryan and Bella Fraker from the SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour.

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

Left: Students and teachers from Segue Institute for Learning were special guests of BankNewport at the Family Night performance of SCHOOL OF ROCK. Right: Music students from School of Rock Attleboro "jammed" in the Lobby before the show on Family Night.

PPAC PRESENTS NEXT STOP BROADWAY® AT THE VETS August 12 - 16

WELCOME, ZOOEY!

Paid registrations are limited to 70 participants (“cast members”), ages 10 – 17 by August 1, 2019 and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship spaces are available on a non-competitive basis for children with financial need. Registration and scholarship applications can be downloaded at ppacri.org/outreach/next-stop-broadway.

PPAC’s Marketing Department is pleased to introduce Zooey Arnold-Conner as our Digital Media Assistant. Zooey is also a student at Goddard College, where she is furthering her education in the visual arts. Zooey’s experience in digital marketing, graphic design, and fine art will be wonderful complements to our department. Congratulations and welcome, Zooey!

Photo: Core Photographic

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Sponsored in part by The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation and PPAC Annual Fund Donors

The Next Stop BROADWAY® program, presented by PPAC, will take place at The Vets August 12 – 16 and will consist of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. The week culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends in the afternoon on August 16, followed by a party for all in the Gallery at The VETS.

THEATRE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR PRE-SHOW EVENT AT BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT AT SCHOOL OF ROCK We had a wonderful time at our final BankNewport Family Night pre-show event for SCHOOL OF ROCK on Wednesday, February 27.

The pre-show event was co-emceed by ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers and Coast 93.3 On Air Host and Programming Director Rob Anthony. Two of SCHOOL ROCK's young performers, Blake Ryan (Swing, u/s Zack, Lawrence, Mason, Billy) and Bella Fraker (Swing, u/s Summer, Marcy, Katie, Shonelle), Company Manager Nicole McClendon and Stage Manager Stacy N. Taylor participated in a Q & A with audience members.

We were also pleased to have Wendy Kagan, Executive Vice President, Employee & Community Engagement at BankNewport, speak at our pre-show event.

Photos: Corey Martineau FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

Above: Company Manager Nicole McClendon (wearing red sweater) and Stage Manager Stacy N. Taylor (wearing teal shirt) shared their experiences working in tech on the national tour.

Left: Wendy E. Kagan, Executive Vice President - Director of Employee and Community Engagement, spoke on behalf of BankNewport at the pre-show event.

Left: ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers (far left) and Coast 93.3 On Air Host and Programming Director Rob Anthony interview Blake Ryan and Bella Fraker from the SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour.

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

Left: Students and teachers from Segue Institute for Learning were special guests of BankNewport at the Family Night performance of SCHOOL OF ROCK. Right: Music students from School of Rock Attleboro "jammed" in the Lobby before the show on Family Night.

PPAC PRESENTS NEXT STOP BROADWAY® AT THE VETS August 12 - 16

WELCOME, ZOOEY!

Paid registrations are limited to 70 participants (“cast members”), ages 10 – 17 by August 1, 2019 and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship spaces are available on a non-competitive basis for children with financial need. Registration and scholarship applications can be downloaded at ppacri.org/outreach/next-stop-broadway.

PPAC’s Marketing Department is pleased to introduce Zooey Arnold-Conner as our Digital Media Assistant. Zooey is also a student at Goddard College, where she is furthering her education in the visual arts. Zooey’s experience in digital marketing, graphic design, and fine art will be wonderful complements to our department. Congratulations and welcome, Zooey!

Photo: Core Photographic

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Sponsored in part by The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation and PPAC Annual Fund Donors

The Next Stop BROADWAY® program, presented by PPAC, will take place at The Vets August 12 – 16 and will consist of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. The week culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends in the afternoon on August 16, followed by a party for all in the Gallery at The VETS.

APRIL SHOWTIMES 2019

2018/2019 Encore Series Media Sponsor:

STOMP

April 12 – 13

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Chicago: Live in Concert

Friday, April 19 at 7:30P Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017

CenterStage Sponsor:

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Family Night Media Sponsors:

Family Night Sponsor:

2018/2019 Season Media Sponsor:

2018/2019 Broadway Series Sponsor:

The Providence Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following sponsors:

PPAC Square Loew's Theatre Building 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3783

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 904 Providence, RI

2019/2020 Broadway Season Announced!

SHOWTIMES

A publication of the Providence Performing Arts Center // April 2019

Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P

FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet: From Bach to Bowie

Dancer Terk Lewis Waters. Photo Credit: Rachel Neville.

The Book of Mormon April 23 – 28