APRIL 21 – 23
CALENDAR
Q-SHEET
BOX OFFICE / ONLINE
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 times. 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
phone (401) 421-2997
email info@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767
hours M-F, 9A-6P
DIRECT RESPONSE
phone (401) 574-3136
email direct@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
BE SAFE; BE SMART!
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
PATRON SAFETY NOTICE:
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 wands. All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a guest’s seat. Laptops, briefcases, or suitcases are NOT allowed in the venue. Outside food and beverage are also not permitted allowed in building. PPAC does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or any personal belongings. Please note that a Providence Police detail is on site at all PPAC events. PPAC management reserves the right to change their security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without advance notice.
the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
GROUP SALES
phone (401) 574-3162
email phiatt@ppacri.org fax (401) 421-5767
hours M-F, 9A-5P
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 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 www.ppacri.org (i.e. $25, $50, $75, etc.).
Gift card sleeve includes special complimentary offerings from Gracie's Restaurant and Ellie's Bakery, both located in downtown Providence.
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.
PPAC Celebrates 40 Years of Broadway’s Best with its 2017/2018 Season!
There’s so much to love about Broadway! Treat yourself to an affordable luxury and subscribe today! A subscription to the full seven-show Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series starts as low as $91. Subscribers receive a host of special benefits, including GUARANTEED SEATING and ADVANCE ORDERING OPTIONS. Renewing or new subscribers who purchase a subscription by Monday, May 22 may opt in to a ten payment plan, so ordering early has its benefits!
Coming in 2018/2019 Broadway Season
New or renewing subscribers for the full Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series from the 2017/2018 Season will have first access to HAMILTON tickets when renewing for the 2018/2019 Season!
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman; Thomas A. Tanury – Second Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacino Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Guillaume de Ramel, The Honorable James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio), Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Honorable John Hazen White, Jr., William A. White, William K. Wray Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia, Seth
PHOTO CREDITS, from top left to bottom right: Curt Bouril (“Don Kirshner”), Liam Tobin (“Gerry Goffin”), Julia Knitel (“Carole King”), Ben Fankhauser (“Barry Mann”) and Erika Olson (“Cynthia Weil”) in BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical. Photo LOVE NEVER DIES; Ana Villafañe as Gloria Estefan, Original Broadway Cast of ON YOUR FEET! © Matthew Murphy; Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, and Lin-Manuel Miranda in HAMILTON; Cast of the SOMETHING ROTTEN!
SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:
ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:
FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:
BROADWAY SERIES
FUN HOME
November 7 - 12, 2017 FINDING NEVERLAND
November 28December 3, 2017
Family Night at FINDING NEVERLAND is Wednesday, November 29 at 7P; an on sale date for Family Night will be announced at a later date.
LOVE NEVER DIES
December 26 - 31, 2017
January 9 - 14, 2018
January 30February 4, 2018 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
March 13 - 18, 2018 SOMETHING ROTTEN! May 15 - 20, 2018
September 21 - 30, 2017
National Tour Launches in Providence! KINKY BOOTS
December 8 - 10, 2017
THE ILLUSIONISTSLIVE FROM BROADWAY™
January 19 - 21, 2018
Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes – Secretary; Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer Richard E. DiChiaro, The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio), Thomas P. Fay, Gary
Furtado, Ari Gabinet,
Hasson, Jay Howell, A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Lori Merolla, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, The Honorable Joseph R. Paolino, Jr., Marc Paulhus, Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio), Thomas
Rossi,
Salit,
Esq., Robert Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Susan Weiner, Seth Klaiman, Raymond D. Simone
Photo by Joan Marcus; Ben Krieger, Sammy, Colin Wheeler, Tyler Patrick Hennessy and Finn Faulconer in FINDING NEVERLAND. Credit Jeremy Daniel; John Owen-Jones as Valjean in LES MISÉRABLES. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Scene from ROTTEN! National Tour. © Jeremy Daniel; Kate Shindle as ‘Alison’ in FUN HOME. Photo by Joan Marcus; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Touring Company. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Deborah Cox in THE BODYGUARD. Photo by Joan Marcus.
Fifth Performance added on Sunday, April 9 at 6:30P!
April 7 - 9
Tickets: $93 - $36
On April 29, 1996, an original rock musical written by a then-littleknown composer named Jonathan Larson opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Twenty years later, RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations. This completely sung-through musical features some of the most loved music in Broadway history, including “One Song Glory,” “Another Day,” “La Vie Bohème,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” and of course, “Seasons of Love.”
RENT is the masterful reimagining of Puccini’s opera La Bohème, set in New York City’s East Village during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists who each work towards creating something lasting in the world.
A resounding mantra in RENT are the words, “NO DAY BUT TODAY.”
Original Michael Grief notes that, “The message of the musical is to truly appreciate the time that we have and to truly appreciate each other, because you don’t know when someone will be gone from your life.” Larson’s sudden death at the age of thirty-five a few weeks before RENT’s off-Broadway opening added a deeper sense of poignancy to that message. Larson was posthumously awarded the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the show would win the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical.
Two decades after RENT premiered, the show continues to inspire a generation of creative artists that is expanding the scope of musical theatre and, in turn, reaching young audiences. All these years later, RENT retains its immediacy, imparting ideas that resonate with our humanity and reminding us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.
Turn to PPAC NEWS for a message from our sponsor!
April 21 - 23
Tickets: $73 (Sunny Seats*) - $21
SESAME STREET LIVE! “Make a New Friend” invites children to join Elmo, Grover, Abby Caddaby, and their Sesame Street friends as they welcome Chanki, Grover’s friend from India. The Sesame Street gang explores the universal fun of friendship and celebrates cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! SESAME STREET LIVE! offers a fun-filled, interactive learning experience, including up-close and furry interactions on the audience floor! With high-tech stagecraft, a cleverly written script, and recognizable music that adults will enjoy sharing with children, this Broadway quality musical production features timeless lessons and music such as “Count Me In” and fun new parodies of “Hot and Cold” and “Moves Likes Jagger” that will delight audiences of all ages.
*DON’T FORGET ABOUT SUNNY SEATS!
The Sunny Seats package features premium show seating and a pre-show Meet & Greet with two SESAME STREET LIVE! friends, including Elmo! Sunny Seats include a separate Meet & Greet ticket, which you’ll receive with your show tickets. Each adult and child (age 1 and up) in a group must have a Sunny Seat show ticket and Meet & Greet ticket. All Meet & Greets start one hour before show time and last 20 minutes. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Please meet at the Sunny Seats sign in the main Lobby. Don’t forget your camera!
DIANA KRALL
Sunday, June 18 at 7P
Tickets: $128.75 - $43.25; all ticket prices include a $3.75 charge for a download of Krall’s new album, “Turn Up the Quiet.”
Summer Time is the Best Time for Concerts! JUST ANNOUNCED! BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND
Wednesday, June 21 at 8P
Tickets: $129.50 - $54.50
“WHEELS OF SOUL” TOUR - TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, WOOD BROTHERS, AND HOT TUNA
Friday, July 7 at 7:30P
Tickets: $125 - $35
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS
Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30P
Tickets: $79.50 - $49.50
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
KATHY GRIFFIN’S CELEBRITY
RUN-IN TOUR
Sunday, April 9 at 7P
Tickets: $59 - $39
“Kathy Griffin is in wickedly funny form…for an immersion into something truly wild, there’s nothing like experiencing Kathy Griffin live.” – The Los Angeles Times
Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian KATHY GRIFFIN is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of brazen comedy.
A #1 New York Times bestselling author, Kathy recently released her much-anticipated second book, Kathy Griffin’s Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index, in November 2016. The book is an A-Z compendium of the celebrities she’s met over the years and the outrageous, charming and sometimes bizarre anecdotes only she can tell about them.
WILD KRATTS LIVE!
Friday, April 28 at 7P
Tickets: $100 (VIP Seating) - $29
Animated Kratt Brothers, Martin and Chris, "come to real life" in a classically Wild Kratts story, where they activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits to confront a comic villain. Through hilarious pratfalls and amazing animal ‘wow facts’ the Wild Kratts team rescue their favorite invention from Zach’s clutches so the animals of the creature world are safe once again.
All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice. Please visit www.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.
PPAC NEWS
PPAC/PFM
BOARD DIRECTOR TANURY ON FOX PROVIDENCE'S EXECUTIVE SUITE
Thomas A. Tanury, Professional Facilities Management (PFM) Board Director and Second Vice Chairman of PPAC's Board of Directors, was interviewed in an episode of FOX Providence's Executive Suite. Tanury is the Chairman of his family business, Tanury Industries. Tanury talked about the fascinating field of electroplating (metal finishing) and the steps that he has taken to make his company an innovative leader in the industry. You can watch the interview at the following link: http://bit.ly/2nODjQw
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! GROUP SALES EVENT WITH JOHN O’HURLEY ON APRIL 10
PPAC is pleased to host a special Group Sales reception with John O’Hurley, star of CHICAGO and Providence College alum, on the evening of Monday, April 10. For more information and to reserve your spot, please contact Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162.
CHICAGO will be in Providence May 2 – 7 and is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series. Discounted admission is available for groups of 15 or more.
SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR RENT – 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
J.L. “Lynn” Singleton is pleased to announce that MARCUM LLP is the sponsor of RENT – 20th Anniversary Tour. MARCUM is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory service firms in the United States.
Anthony Scillia, Partner-in-Charge of the New England Region of MARCUM LLP, said, “We are delighted to support RENT at the Providence Performing Arts Center. RENT is an iconic show that continues to make an impact on audiences, twenty years after it opened on Broadway. MARCUM is committed to supporting non-profit organizations like PPAC who enrich the city of Providence and the state of Rhode Island."
Photo credit: (L to R) Danny Harris Kornfeld, Kaleb Wells. RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Credit Carol Rosegg, 2016.
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Tom Tanury (left) speaks with Executive Suite host Ted Nesi.
NEW SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED NEXT STOP BROADWAY®
MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
August 14 – 18, 2017 at PPAC
The NEXT STOP BROADWAY® program will consist of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. Participants (“cast members”) will learn songs and choreography from two hit shows from the “Golden Age of Broadway,” and will also create their own presentations based on shows in the 2017/2018 PPAC Season. The “Opening Night” performance for family and friends on Friday afternoon will include the two mini-musicals and eight “Box Office Previews,” plus an “Opening Number” and a “Grand Finalé!” A cast party will follow in PPAC’s Grand Lobby. PPAC is delighted to bring the renowned and talented Karen Pisani to Providence to direct NEXT STOP BROADWAY®, a fresh, fun, and enlightening program for children ages 10 to 17. Ms. Pisani’s past credits include Dance Captain and performer in the National Touring Company A Chorus Line; Artistic Director of the National Dance Institute/New England with Jacque D’Amboise of the N.Y.C. Ballet, Dance Captain for “Baryshnikov on Broadway” starring Liza Minnelli and Mikhail Baryshnikov, and choreographer of Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals for 32 years. Ms. Pisani will be accompanied by an experienced staff of professional Broadway choreographers, musical directors, and leading players. In addition to dance and vocal training, the program will include a mid-week “edu-tainment” segment, highlighted with film clips of Broadway shows. For more information and to register, please contact Cynthia Goldsmith at cgoldsmith@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3105.
USHER OF THE MONTH – KIM PITZER
her 13 years of service as a member of the usher staff, Kim Pitzer has become proficient in all areas of the theatre. Often found scanning tickets at the door, Kim also serves occasionally as the Arcade Attendant and also occasionally as the Elevator Attendant. She is one of most valuable ushers!
Photo courtesy of Betsy Menders
PPAC PUTS YOU… CENTERSTAGE
Are you interested in advertising in CenterStage, our 2017/2018 Season program book? You are in luck…we are now accepting ad placements for the upcoming Season! Contact CenterStage advertising representative Sharon Corcoran at scorcoran@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3136 to learn more.
L to R: Assistant House Manager Bob Armour, Events Manager Betsy Menders, Pitzer, and House Manager Bruce Ingham.
