April 2016 Showtimes

APRIL SHOWTIMES 2016

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

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(l to r) Drew Seeley, Matthew Dailey, Aaron De Jesus and Keith Hines. Photo: Jeremy Daniel.

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Ragtime - Chris Sams as Harlem Pianist, Coalhouse Walker Jr. Photo by Scott Suchman.

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PPAC Annual Gala: An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra SATURDAY, APRIL 16 AT 8P

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APRIL 2016 NEW 2016/2017 Season Inside!

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APRIL 26 - MAY 1 SPONSORED BY

APRIL

CALENDAR 1

Q-SHEET

BOX OFFICE / ONLINE

Tickets go on sale for PIANO GUYS at 9:30A Just Announced, and coming to PPAC December 1

1 – 3 Sesame Street Live "Let’s Dance!"

5 At The VETS: Brit Floyd at 7:30P 8 – 10 Ragtime 10 At The VETS: FirstWorks presents Rosanne Cash at 6:30P 14 Diana Ross: In the Name of Love Tour at 7:30P 16 PPAC Annual Gala: An Intimate Evening with ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR

Kristin Chenoweth Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra; Kevin Stites, Conductor at 8P

16 22 23 23

At The VETS: Puscifer - Money $hot Tour at 8P At the VETS: The Naked Magic Show at 7:30P Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science at 8P At The VETS: Island Moving Co. presents Moment to Moment at 7:30P

26 – May 1 29 – May 1

Jersey Boys

SPONSORED BY

At The VETS: Festival Ballet's Swan Lake

phone (401) 421-ARTS (2787) email patron_feedback@ppacri.org fax (401) 351-7827 Regular Box Office Hours are M-F, 10A-5P; Sat., 10A-2P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s). 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.

ADMINISTRATION

DIRECT RESPONSE

GROUP SALES

phone (401) 421-2997 email info@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767 hours M-F, 9A-6P

phone (401) 574-3136 email direct@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767 hours M-F, 9A-5P

phone (401) 574-3162 email phiatt@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767 hours M-F, 9A-5P

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC

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.”

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE smart casual clothing

HAYLEY GOES TO WASHINGTON!

BE SAFE; BE SMART!

In March, after The Sound of Music, we had to say “so long” and “farewell” to our marketing intern/assistant, Hayley McGuirl. Hayley began working with us in our greeter program when she was a senior in high school, and continued working with us part-time during her Providence College years. Hayley worked with Marketing on a wide range of projects, with special focus on our successful Tweet Seating program. Join us in wishing Hayley well as she has moved to Washington, DC and has begun an exciting new job as a Group Sales Associate at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As sad as we are to see her go, we could not be more excited for her as she begins her new adventure. Congratulations and good luck, Hayley! Photo by Leah Fellman

Follow us on

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www.facebook.com/ProvPACRI

Follow us on TWITTER at www.twitter.com/ProvPACRI

Follow us on

INSTAGRAM @ProvPacRI

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

PPAC is your only official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC/The VETS performance.

For more information, please visit www.ppacri.org or www.thevetsri.com

LATE ARRIVALS POLICY

Please be sure to leave yourself adequate time for travel and parking so you may be in your seats before curtain time. Touring shows mandate that we hold latecomers in the lobby until an appropriate moment in the performance before seating them (sometimes as long as 20 minutes) in order to minimize disruption to other audience members.

GIFT CARDS are

available for purchase in any denomination at the PPAC Box Office and online.

Gift Card sleeves include special pre- and post-show offerings from Gracie’s Restaurant, located at 194 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903.

PATRON SAFETY NOTICE: Heightened security

measures have been implemented at PPAC including a Providence Police detail at all events. Please be advised that all purses/bags may be inspected at the discretion of PPAC Security and/or the Officer on site.

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. Upon request, sign-interpretation will be scheduled for Saturday 2P Broadway Series shows; call the Box Office for more details.

The Providence Performing Arts Center is a smoke-free facility. Patrons who wish to smoke may do so outside under the marquee at scheduled intermissions. The use of E-Cigarettes is also not permitted inside the theatre.

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

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

APRIL

CALENDAR 1

Q-SHEET

BOX OFFICE / ONLINE

Tickets go on sale for PIANO GUYS at 9:30A Just Announced, and coming to PPAC December 1

1 – 3 Sesame Street Live "Let’s Dance!"

5 At The VETS: Brit Floyd at 7:30P 8 – 10 Ragtime 10 At The VETS: FirstWorks presents Rosanne Cash at 6:30P 14 Diana Ross: In the Name of Love Tour at 7:30P 16 PPAC Annual Gala: An Intimate Evening with ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR

Kristin Chenoweth Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra; Kevin Stites, Conductor at 8P

16 22 23 23

At The VETS: Puscifer - Money $hot Tour at 8P At the VETS: The Naked Magic Show at 7:30P Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science at 8P At The VETS: Island Moving Co. presents Moment to Moment at 7:30P

26 – May 1 29 – May 1

Jersey Boys

SPONSORED BY

At The VETS: Festival Ballet's Swan Lake

phone (401) 421-ARTS (2787) email patron_feedback@ppacri.org fax (401) 351-7827 Regular Box Office Hours are M-F, 10A-5P; Sat., 10A-2P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s). 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.

ADMINISTRATION

DIRECT RESPONSE

GROUP SALES

phone (401) 421-2997 email info@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767 hours M-F, 9A-6P

phone (401) 574-3136 email direct@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767 hours M-F, 9A-5P

phone (401) 574-3162 email phiatt@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767 hours M-F, 9A-5P

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC

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.”

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE smart casual clothing

HAYLEY GOES TO WASHINGTON!

BE SAFE; BE SMART!

In March, after The Sound of Music, we had to say “so long” and “farewell” to our marketing intern/assistant, Hayley McGuirl. Hayley began working with us in our greeter program when she was a senior in high school, and continued working with us part-time during her Providence College years. Hayley worked with Marketing on a wide range of projects, with special focus on our successful Tweet Seating program. Join us in wishing Hayley well as she has moved to Washington, DC and has begun an exciting new job as a Group Sales Associate at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As sad as we are to see her go, we could not be more excited for her as she begins her new adventure. Congratulations and good luck, Hayley! Photo by Leah Fellman

Follow us on

FACEBOOK at

www.facebook.com/ProvPACRI

Follow us on TWITTER at www.twitter.com/ProvPACRI

Follow us on

INSTAGRAM @ProvPacRI

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

PPAC is your only official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC/The VETS performance.

For more information, please visit www.ppacri.org or www.thevetsri.com

LATE ARRIVALS POLICY

Please be sure to leave yourself adequate time for travel and parking so you may be in your seats before curtain time. Touring shows mandate that we hold latecomers in the lobby until an appropriate moment in the performance before seating them (sometimes as long as 20 minutes) in order to minimize disruption to other audience members.

GIFT CARDS are

available for purchase in any denomination at the PPAC Box Office and online.

Gift Card sleeves include special pre- and post-show offerings from Gracie’s Restaurant, located at 194 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903.

PATRON SAFETY NOTICE: Heightened security

measures have been implemented at PPAC including a Providence Police detail at all events. Please be advised that all purses/bags may be inspected at the discretion of PPAC Security and/or the Officer on site.

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. Upon request, sign-interpretation will be scheduled for Saturday 2P Broadway Series shows; call the Box Office for more details.

The Providence Performing Arts Center is a smoke-free facility. Patrons who wish to smoke may do so outside under the marquee at scheduled intermissions. The use of E-Cigarettes is also not permitted inside the theatre.

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

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER! M AY Renewal deadline for current subscribers

Monday, May 2

Please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or refer to the renewal form in your subscription renewal package.

Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy: “We’ve Been Thinking Tour”

Friday, May 6 at 7P & 9:30P

Generation Axe: A Night of Guitars

Sunday, May 8 at 7P

Joe Bonamassa

Saturday, May 21 at 8P Carol Burnett An Evening Of Laughter And Reflection Where The Audience Asks Questions

Wait Wait…

Don’t Tell Me!

Thursday, May 12 at 7:30P

Sunday, May 22 at 4P At The VETS: Richard Nader’s Doo Wop and Rock & Roll All Stars

Saturday, May 14 at 8P

Extremely limited availability

Bullets Over Broadway

May 31 – June 5

JUNE Saturday, June 11 at 8P

June 14 – 19

y a w d a o r B PPAC is pleased to announce our 2016/2017 Broadway Season!

Call Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136 or a Box Office Representative at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) to become a subscriber!

THE TACO / WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES WICKED

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

September 21 – October 8, 2016

January 3 – 8, 2017

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

November 1 – 6, 2016 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

At The VETS: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

If/Then

e e s d n Comehaow great can be!

Summer Box Office Hours Begin (M-Th, 10A-3P)

Monday, June 20

February 7 – 12, 2017

Disney’s THE LION KING

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

February 28 – March 19, 2017

December 6 – 11, 2016

CHICAGO

Celtic Woman, Destiny World Tour

May 2 – 7, 2017

Wednesday, June 29 at 7P

ENCORE SERIES

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Camp Broadway

August 8 – 12

Regular Box Office Hours Resume

Tuesday, September 6

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour

ONCE

42ND STREET

December 2 – 4, 2016

March 24 – 26, 2017

RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour June 2 – 4, 2017

Wednesday, September 14 at 7:30P FEATURING THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY:

••• SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq., First Vice Chairman; Thomas A. Tanury, Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes, Secretary; J. Joseph Kruse, Treasurer Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Guillame de Ramel, Richard E. DiChiaro, The Hon. Jorge Elorza, Thomas P. Fay, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Jay Howell, Lowell W. Kinch, The Hon. James R. Langevin, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Lori Merolla, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, The Hon. Joseph R. Paolino, Jr., Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina Raimondo, The Hon. Jack Reed, Thomas J. Rossi, David Salit, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert F. Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Gregory Troy, Susan Weiner, Stanley Weiss, John Hazen White, Jr., William A. White, William K. Wray Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia, Stephen Neuman, Seth Klaiman, Raymond D. Simone, Benjamin C. White

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER! M AY Renewal deadline for current subscribers

Monday, May 2

Please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or refer to the renewal form in your subscription renewal package.

Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy: “We’ve Been Thinking Tour”

Friday, May 6 at 7P & 9:30P

Generation Axe: A Night of Guitars

Sunday, May 8 at 7P

Joe Bonamassa

Saturday, May 21 at 8P Carol Burnett An Evening Of Laughter And Reflection Where The Audience Asks Questions

Wait Wait…

Don’t Tell Me!

Thursday, May 12 at 7:30P

Sunday, May 22 at 4P At The VETS: Richard Nader’s Doo Wop and Rock & Roll All Stars

Saturday, May 14 at 8P

Extremely limited availability

Bullets Over Broadway

May 31 – June 5

JUNE Saturday, June 11 at 8P

June 14 – 19

y a w d a o r B PPAC is pleased to announce our 2016/2017 Broadway Season!

Call Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136 or a Box Office Representative at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) to become a subscriber!

THE TACO / WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES WICKED

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

September 21 – October 8, 2016

January 3 – 8, 2017

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

November 1 – 6, 2016 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

At The VETS: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood

If/Then

e e s d n Comehaow great can be!

Summer Box Office Hours Begin (M-Th, 10A-3P)

Monday, June 20

February 7 – 12, 2017

Disney’s THE LION KING

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

February 28 – March 19, 2017

December 6 – 11, 2016

CHICAGO

Celtic Woman, Destiny World Tour

May 2 – 7, 2017

Wednesday, June 29 at 7P

ENCORE SERIES

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Camp Broadway

August 8 – 12

Regular Box Office Hours Resume

Tuesday, September 6

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour

ONCE

42ND STREET

December 2 – 4, 2016

March 24 – 26, 2017

RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour June 2 – 4, 2017

Wednesday, September 14 at 7:30P FEATURING THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY:

••• SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq., First Vice Chairman; Thomas A. Tanury, Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes, Secretary; J. Joseph Kruse, Treasurer Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Guillame de Ramel, Richard E. DiChiaro, The Hon. Jorge Elorza, Thomas P. Fay, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Jay Howell, Lowell W. Kinch, The Hon. James R. Langevin, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Lori Merolla, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, The Hon. Joseph R. Paolino, Jr., Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina Raimondo, The Hon. Jack Reed, Thomas J. Rossi, David Salit, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert F. Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Gregory Troy, Susan Weiner, Stanley Weiss, John Hazen White, Jr., William A. White, William K. Wray Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia, Stephen Neuman, Seth Klaiman, Raymond D. Simone, Benjamin C. White

April 8 -10 Ragtime – Leslie Jackson as Sarah and Chris Sams as Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Wheels of a Dream). Photo by Scott Suchman.

Tickets: $79 - $52

RAGTIME, based on E. L. Doctorow’s 1975 find many historical figures represented in the best-selling novel, is a compelling epic that musical, people who helped build America captures the American today, such as Henry Ford Surely there are experience during the and Emma Goldman. dawn of the 20th century.

RAGTIME features one not many opening This all new touring of theatre’s richest and numbers better than production chronicles how most glorious Tony the intoxicating first three stories of an upperAward®-winning score moments of Ragtime. class wife, a determined

by Stephen Flaherty and - The Associated Press Jewish immigrant, and Lynn Ahrens. This 13-time a daring young Harlem musician become Tony Award®-nominated musical is a timeless ENCORE SERIES intertwined by their shared desire to achieve celebration of life – what it could MEDIA SPONSOR the American Dream. Audiences will also and should be!

BE A PART OF RAGTIME IN PROVIDENCE! PPAC, in conjunction with Phoenix Entertainment, is searching for a young male actor to portray the role of “Young Coalhouse” in the Providence engagement of RAGTIME. “Young Coalhouse” is the childhood iteration of the future pianist and pioneer of a new type of music: Coalhouse Walker Jr. He is a young African-American boy,

ideally around 5 or 6 years old, between 3’-6” – 4’-0” tall, and 40 to 50 pounds.

For more information, please visit www.ppacri.org/events/detail/ragtime Actors must submit a headshot, 50 word bio, and a short audition video file introducing themselves by Friday, April 1 at 3P to Caitlyn DiPompo at cdipompo@ppacri.org

PPAC ANNUAL GALA: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH FEATURING THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA KEVIN STITES, CONDUCTOR

Saturday, April 16 at 8P /

Tickets: $125 - $35 (these are not Gala tickets).

See below for more information on the PPAC Gala!

KRISTIN CHENOWETH will join the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kevin Stites, for an intimate, one-night-only performance. Ms. Chenoweth is a Tony® and Emmy Award-winning actress; best known for originating the role of “Glinda” in the Broadway musical Wicked – a role which earned her a Tony Award® nomination.

She earned her first Tony Award® in 1999 for her portrayal of “Sally” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. In the years after Wicked, she starred opposite Sean Hayes in the 2010 revival of Promises, Promises, and most recently, was nominated for a Tony® for her leading role in the 2015 revival of On The 20th Century.

In 2009, she earned an Emmy Award for portraying "Olive Snook" in ABC’s Pushing Daisies. She is popular on the small screen for playing recurring character "April Rhodes" in Glee and "Maleficent" in Disney’s

The Descendants. As a voiceover artist, some credits include "Fifi" in The Peanuts Movie in 2015 and "Gabi" in the film Rio 2. She has performed to sold-out audiences on the concert stage at famed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera House, and The Walt Disney Concert Hall.

PPAC’s Annual Gala Fundraiser features an elegant evening of entertainment provided by Ms. Chenoweth, followed by an exclusive reception hosted by Rhode Island’s best restaurants and catering companies. Proceeds from the Annual Gala assist the Theatre in completing renovation and restoration projects. Gala tickets include prime seating to Ms. Chenoweth’s concert, the post-show party, and parking. Individual Gala tickets are on sale now for $300; please contact Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org to purchase.

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

April 8 -10 Ragtime – Leslie Jackson as Sarah and Chris Sams as Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Wheels of a Dream). Photo by Scott Suchman.

Tickets: $79 - $52

RAGTIME, based on E. L. Doctorow’s 1975 find many historical figures represented in the best-selling novel, is a compelling epic that musical, people who helped build America captures the American today, such as Henry Ford Surely there are experience during the and Emma Goldman. dawn of the 20th century.

RAGTIME features one not many opening This all new touring of theatre’s richest and numbers better than production chronicles how most glorious Tony the intoxicating first three stories of an upperAward®-winning score moments of Ragtime. class wife, a determined

by Stephen Flaherty and - The Associated Press Jewish immigrant, and Lynn Ahrens. This 13-time a daring young Harlem musician become Tony Award®-nominated musical is a timeless ENCORE SERIES intertwined by their shared desire to achieve celebration of life – what it could MEDIA SPONSOR the American Dream. Audiences will also and should be!

BE A PART OF RAGTIME IN PROVIDENCE! PPAC, in conjunction with Phoenix Entertainment, is searching for a young male actor to portray the role of “Young Coalhouse” in the Providence engagement of RAGTIME. “Young Coalhouse” is the childhood iteration of the future pianist and pioneer of a new type of music: Coalhouse Walker Jr. He is a young African-American boy,

ideally around 5 or 6 years old, between 3’-6” – 4’-0” tall, and 40 to 50 pounds.

For more information, please visit www.ppacri.org/events/detail/ragtime Actors must submit a headshot, 50 word bio, and a short audition video file introducing themselves by Friday, April 1 at 3P to Caitlyn DiPompo at cdipompo@ppacri.org

PPAC ANNUAL GALA: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KRISTIN CHENOWETH FEATURING THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA KEVIN STITES, CONDUCTOR

Saturday, April 16 at 8P /

Tickets: $125 - $35 (these are not Gala tickets).

See below for more information on the PPAC Gala!

KRISTIN CHENOWETH will join the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kevin Stites, for an intimate, one-night-only performance. Ms. Chenoweth is a Tony® and Emmy Award-winning actress; best known for originating the role of “Glinda” in the Broadway musical Wicked – a role which earned her a Tony Award® nomination.

She earned her first Tony Award® in 1999 for her portrayal of “Sally” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. In the years after Wicked, she starred opposite Sean Hayes in the 2010 revival of Promises, Promises, and most recently, was nominated for a Tony® for her leading role in the 2015 revival of On The 20th Century.

In 2009, she earned an Emmy Award for portraying "Olive Snook" in ABC’s Pushing Daisies. She is popular on the small screen for playing recurring character "April Rhodes" in Glee and "Maleficent" in Disney’s

The Descendants. As a voiceover artist, some credits include "Fifi" in The Peanuts Movie in 2015 and "Gabi" in the film Rio 2. She has performed to sold-out audiences on the concert stage at famed venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera House, and The Walt Disney Concert Hall.

PPAC’s Annual Gala Fundraiser features an elegant evening of entertainment provided by Ms. Chenoweth, followed by an exclusive reception hosted by Rhode Island’s best restaurants and catering companies. Proceeds from the Annual Gala assist the Theatre in completing renovation and restoration projects. Gala tickets include prime seating to Ms. Chenoweth’s concert, the post-show party, and parking. Individual Gala tickets are on sale now for $300; please contact Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org to purchase.

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

SESAME STREET LIVE "LET’S DANCE!"

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT

April 1 – 3 Tickets: $68 (Sunny Seats Package*) - $18 Hosted by two live performers, SESAME STREET LIVE “LET’S DANCE!” offers an up-close, interactive experience like you’ve never seen before! You, the audience, are invited to dance as all of your favorite Sesame Street friends join you on the floor – dancing with fans of all ages!

*Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats! The Sunny Seats package features premium show seating and a pre-show Meet & Greet with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo! Don’t forget your camera!

DIANA ROSS: IN THE NAME OF LOVE TOUR Thursday, April 14 at 7:30P Tickets: $180 - $59 DIANA ROSS is considered one of the most influential female singers of all time. Her famed and remarkable career spanning almost five decades has resulted with major awards and accolades and music history milestones. Don’t miss this pop sensation for one night only here in Providence!

ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE Saturday, April 23 at 8P Tickets: $150 - $39.50 In ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE, fans can expect allnew songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger, better, potentially dangerous food demonstrations. Brown has a knack for mixing together a perfect base of science, music, and food into two hours of pure entertainment. He’s also contemplating sophisticated protective gear for folks in the first few rows... just in case things get messy.

(l to r) Keith Hines, Aaron De Jesus, Drew Seeley and Matthew Dailey. Photo: Jeremy Daniel.

JERSEY BOYS April 26 – May 1

SPONSORED BY

Tickets: $128 - $36 JERSEY BOYS is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. JERSEY BOYS is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! Their story of music, family, and life on the road made Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons an international sensation all over again. The show the Chicago Tribune calls “The most exciting musical Broadway has seen in years” will return to PPAC April 26 – May 1. Featuring legendary hits like “Sherry,” “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night),” and “Walk Like A Man,” JERSEY BOYS is just too good to be true.

BRIT FLOYD: SPACE AND TIME CONTINUUM Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30P Tickets: $62.50 - $42.50 The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show returns to North America in 2016 to continue its amazing journey through fifty years of Pink Floyd. BRIT FLOYD will treat audiences to its show-stopping rendition of "Echoes," in its entirety, from the landmark album Meddle, as well as a host of other Pink Floyd musical gems.

PUSCIFER Saturday, April 16 at 8P Tickets: $65 - $40 PUSCIFER’s Money $hot – Round 2 tour marries the concept of concert and theater. Money $hot landed at #1 on Billboard’s Independent Music chart, #2 on the Alternative Albums chart and #30 on the Top 200. Revolver Magazine describes the album as “a meditative hypnotic – not to mention wholly engaging – offering.”

THE NAKED MAGIC SHOW Friday, April 22 at 7:30P Tickets: $66 - $46 The show features magic, mirth, and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to "now you see it."

18+ ONLY. Includes coarse language, sexual references, and nudity...get ready to have some fun!

All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice.

SESAME STREET LIVE "LET’S DANCE!"

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April 1 – 3 Tickets: $68 (Sunny Seats Package*) - $18 Hosted by two live performers, SESAME STREET LIVE “LET’S DANCE!” offers an up-close, interactive experience like you’ve never seen before! You, the audience, are invited to dance as all of your favorite Sesame Street friends join you on the floor – dancing with fans of all ages!

*Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats! The Sunny Seats package features premium show seating and a pre-show Meet & Greet with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo! Don’t forget your camera!

DIANA ROSS: IN THE NAME OF LOVE TOUR Thursday, April 14 at 7:30P Tickets: $180 - $59 DIANA ROSS is considered one of the most influential female singers of all time. Her famed and remarkable career spanning almost five decades has resulted with major awards and accolades and music history milestones. Don’t miss this pop sensation for one night only here in Providence!

ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE Saturday, April 23 at 8P Tickets: $150 - $39.50 In ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE, fans can expect allnew songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and bigger, better, potentially dangerous food demonstrations. Brown has a knack for mixing together a perfect base of science, music, and food into two hours of pure entertainment. He’s also contemplating sophisticated protective gear for folks in the first few rows... just in case things get messy.

(l to r) Keith Hines, Aaron De Jesus, Drew Seeley and Matthew Dailey. Photo: Jeremy Daniel.

JERSEY BOYS April 26 – May 1

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Tickets: $128 - $36 JERSEY BOYS is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. JERSEY BOYS is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history, and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! Their story of music, family, and life on the road made Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons an international sensation all over again. The show the Chicago Tribune calls “The most exciting musical Broadway has seen in years” will return to PPAC April 26 – May 1. Featuring legendary hits like “Sherry,” “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night),” and “Walk Like A Man,” JERSEY BOYS is just too good to be true.

BRIT FLOYD: SPACE AND TIME CONTINUUM Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30P Tickets: $62.50 - $42.50 The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show returns to North America in 2016 to continue its amazing journey through fifty years of Pink Floyd. BRIT FLOYD will treat audiences to its show-stopping rendition of "Echoes," in its entirety, from the landmark album Meddle, as well as a host of other Pink Floyd musical gems.

PUSCIFER Saturday, April 16 at 8P Tickets: $65 - $40 PUSCIFER’s Money $hot – Round 2 tour marries the concept of concert and theater. Money $hot landed at #1 on Billboard’s Independent Music chart, #2 on the Alternative Albums chart and #30 on the Top 200. Revolver Magazine describes the album as “a meditative hypnotic – not to mention wholly engaging – offering.”

THE NAKED MAGIC SHOW Friday, April 22 at 7:30P Tickets: $66 - $46 The show features magic, mirth, and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Left without sleeves or pockets, their saucy magic is baffling and entertaining, bringing a new meaning to "now you see it."

18+ ONLY. Includes coarse language, sexual references, and nudity...get ready to have some fun!

All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice.

Michael Williams (David Shayne) and Hannah Rose DeFlumeri (Ellen) in the North American tour of the hit musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen featuring original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

COASTWAY COMMUNITY BANK SPONSORS BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Coastway Community Bank is the new sponsor of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, part of our Encore Series. BULLETS OVER BROADWAY will make its Providence premiere at PPAC, May 31 - June 5. Written by Woody Allen, and based on a the screenplay of the acclaimed film from Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY was called, “The best show in town!”

by NPR and “Musical theater gold” by Time Magazine. It tells the story of an aspiring young playwright, newly arrived on Broadway in 1920s New York, who is forced to cast a mobster’s talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced. What ensues is a production full of big laughs, colorful characters, and music from the '20s that will have you dancing in your seat.

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY premiered on Broadway on April 10, 2014 and received six Tony Award® nominations, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Choreography.

PPAC NEWS

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Visit www.ppacri.org to see our NEW Season Brochure!

••• The cast and crew from The Sound of Music spoke to Central Falls High School students. L to R: Ron Brown (Baron Elberfeld), Dan Tracy, Dani Taylor, and Kyla Carter (u/s Marta, u/s Gretl).

Macy's Providence Place VP/ Store Manager Bob Clayton (center, in pink shirt) met with students during Macy's Family Night at The Sound of Music.

Students from Central Falls High School enjoyed a pre-show lunch and Q & A session with a few of the cast members from The Sound of Music.

L to R: Dan Tracy (Rolf), Kerstin Anderson (Maria), and Dani Taylor (crew member, Head Carpenter) answered questions during the pre-show event at Macy's Family Night.

MACY'S FAMILY NIGHT AT THE SOUND OF MUSIC Attendees of Macy's Family Night at The Sound of Music were treated to a lively pre-show discussion with Company Members Kerstin Anderson (Maria) and Dan Tracy (Rolf) and Head Carpenter Dani Taylor. Dan and Dani are both originally from Rhode Island. The trio answered questions and also taught the audience the hand signals for "Do-Re-Mi." The pre-show event was co-emceed by Alexandra Cowley (ABC 6 News Anchor) and Kristin Lessard (B101 FM Morning Show Co-Host and Coast 93.3 Afternoon Drive Host). Bob Clayton, VP Store Manager at Macy's Providence Place, represented Macy's and spoke to the audience, saying, "At Macy's, we look for unique opportunities that will make a positive impact on the communities we serve. Through our ongoing partnership with PPAC, I am so pleased that hundreds of Rhode Island children will experience the magic and beauty of live theatre at The Sound of Music."

Photos by John Tabor Jacobson

LEARN IT TO EARN IT Up to 100 students from Central Falls High School were able to attend a performance of The Sound of Music, thanks for the Learn It to Earn It program.

Learn It to Earn It is a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island Monthly. The intent of the program is to bring the excitement and beauty of live theatre to students who may not have the opportunity to experience it otherwise. Tickets to The Sound of Music were underwritten by proceeds from the 2015 Best of Rhode Island® Party. Photos by John Tabor Jacobson

Michael Williams (David Shayne) and Hannah Rose DeFlumeri (Ellen) in the North American tour of the hit musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen featuring original direction and choreography by Susan Stroman. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

COASTWAY COMMUNITY BANK SPONSORS BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Coastway Community Bank is the new sponsor of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, part of our Encore Series. BULLETS OVER BROADWAY will make its Providence premiere at PPAC, May 31 - June 5. Written by Woody Allen, and based on a the screenplay of the acclaimed film from Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY was called, “The best show in town!”

by NPR and “Musical theater gold” by Time Magazine. It tells the story of an aspiring young playwright, newly arrived on Broadway in 1920s New York, who is forced to cast a mobster’s talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced. What ensues is a production full of big laughs, colorful characters, and music from the '20s that will have you dancing in your seat.

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY premiered on Broadway on April 10, 2014 and received six Tony Award® nominations, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Choreography.

PPAC NEWS

•••

Visit www.ppacri.org to see our NEW Season Brochure!

••• The cast and crew from The Sound of Music spoke to Central Falls High School students. L to R: Ron Brown (Baron Elberfeld), Dan Tracy, Dani Taylor, and Kyla Carter (u/s Marta, u/s Gretl).

Macy's Providence Place VP/ Store Manager Bob Clayton (center, in pink shirt) met with students during Macy's Family Night at The Sound of Music.

Students from Central Falls High School enjoyed a pre-show lunch and Q & A session with a few of the cast members from The Sound of Music.

L to R: Dan Tracy (Rolf), Kerstin Anderson (Maria), and Dani Taylor (crew member, Head Carpenter) answered questions during the pre-show event at Macy's Family Night.

MACY'S FAMILY NIGHT AT THE SOUND OF MUSIC Attendees of Macy's Family Night at The Sound of Music were treated to a lively pre-show discussion with Company Members Kerstin Anderson (Maria) and Dan Tracy (Rolf) and Head Carpenter Dani Taylor. Dan and Dani are both originally from Rhode Island. The trio answered questions and also taught the audience the hand signals for "Do-Re-Mi." The pre-show event was co-emceed by Alexandra Cowley (ABC 6 News Anchor) and Kristin Lessard (B101 FM Morning Show Co-Host and Coast 93.3 Afternoon Drive Host). Bob Clayton, VP Store Manager at Macy's Providence Place, represented Macy's and spoke to the audience, saying, "At Macy's, we look for unique opportunities that will make a positive impact on the communities we serve. Through our ongoing partnership with PPAC, I am so pleased that hundreds of Rhode Island children will experience the magic and beauty of live theatre at The Sound of Music."

Photos by John Tabor Jacobson

LEARN IT TO EARN IT Up to 100 students from Central Falls High School were able to attend a performance of The Sound of Music, thanks for the Learn It to Earn It program.

Learn It to Earn It is a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island Monthly. The intent of the program is to bring the excitement and beauty of live theatre to students who may not have the opportunity to experience it otherwise. Tickets to The Sound of Music were underwritten by proceeds from the 2015 Best of Rhode Island® Party. Photos by John Tabor Jacobson

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