Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year from PPAC and The VETS!
Annual Holiday Sale for PPAC and The VETS is Saturday, December 1!
A publication of the Providence Performing Arts Center // December 2018
There is Still Time to Experience…
November 27 – December 2
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Friday, December 7 at 7:30P MEDIA SPONSORS:
2018 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra
Keith Lockhart, Conductor Saturday, December 8 at 8P
Lindsey Stirling: The Wanderland Tour
Thursday, December 13 at 8P
CALENDAR
In Partnership with WPRI and Toys for Tots, PPAC will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Rhode Island children at ANASTASIA, the PPAC / The VETS’ Holiday Sale, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS, and HOLIDAY POPS. Place your donation in the Toys for Tots box, located near the Box Office window. Thank you for brightening the Holiday Season for so many with your generosity!
DECEMBER
Nov 26 Cyber Monday NOFEE promotion; see details inside! Nov 27 – Dec 2 Anastasia
Nov 28 BankNewport Family Night at Anastasia at 7P 1 PPAC’s / The VETS’ Holiday Sale
At The VETS: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at 7P
Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at 8P Keith Lockhart, Conductor
Lindsey Stirling - The Wanderland Tour at 8P
Tickets Go On Sale for THE BOOK OF MORMON at 10A
At The VETS: WGBH Presents A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan at 7:30P
At the VETS: A Magical Cirque Christmas at 7P
HOLIDAY BOX OFFICE HOURS
December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10A – noon
December 25 (Christmas Day): closed December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10A – 5P January 1 (New Year's Day): closed
THEATRE INFORMATION
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
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.
GIFT CARDS:
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.).
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
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.”
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUDULENT TICKET SELLERS – BE SAFE; BE SMART!
PPAC is your ONLY official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC / The VETS performance. Purchasing from unauthorized sources will put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.
PPAC SECURITY POLICY:
PPAC requests that all guests arrive as early as possible and bring minimal personal belongings to the Theatre. Guests entering PPAC are subject to search at the discretion of management, which may include pat down or scan by metal detector. All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a guest’s seat. Laptops, briefcases, suitcases, and outside food and beverages are not allowed in the building. Any items confiscated will not be returned. PPAC does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or 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.
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
PPAC SEASON
FEBRUARY & MARCH
Shen Yun February 2 – 3
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1 February 5 – 10
BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1, 2
Wednesday, February 6 at 7P
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P
RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles Wednesday, February 20 at 7P
John Mellencamp Friday, February 22 at 8P
School of Rock 1
February 26 –March 3
BankNewport Family Night at School of Rock 1, 2 Wednesday, February 27 at 7P
The Phantom of the Opera 3 March 21 – 31
1PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES
BOARD of DIRECTORS
2FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:
Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman; Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Janet Hasson, The Hon. James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Peter J. Troy, Susan
*Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman
National Tour Launches at PPAC
January 22 – 27
Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets: $84 - $42
Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the recordbreaking CATS has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages and will launch its National Tour of the first-ever Broadway revival at PPAC in January! Featuring new sound design, direction, and choreography for a new generation — experience CATS for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again!
AT A GLANCE
APRIL
Stomp April 12 – 13
FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series: Complexions
Contemporary Ballet: From Bach to Bowie Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P
MAY-AUGUST
2FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:
Chicago: Live in Concert Friday, April 19 at 7:30P
The Book of Mormon 3 April 23 – 28
3ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:
Thomas A. Tanury – Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes – Secretary; Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer DaPonte, Richard E. DiChiaro, Alison Eichler, The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David L. Fried, M.D., (Ex-Officio)*, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Donna S. Mesolella, Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Hon. Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas J. Rossi, David Salit, Susan Weiner, John Hazen White, Jr.*, William A. White, Patrick Wholey, William K. Wray Klaiman (The Hon. James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Hon. Jack Reed), Benjamin White (for John Hazen White, Jr.)
On Cyber Monday, November 26, all ticket service* be waived, by using the code NOFEEPPAC28 for PPAC
* All event tickets for PPAC/The VETS include a $3 per ticket restoration charge or
December
on selected seating and for many upcoming shows PPAC’s/The VETS’ Annual Sale on Saturday, December SAVE 25%*
The Holiday Sale discount is available in person at the Box Street in downtown Providence) and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS 9A to 8P on Saturday, December 1 ONLY. Discounted prices at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com from 12:01A to 11:59P on December 1 – please enter the code ENCHANTED to access PPAC Shows and the code FIRESIDE to access the discount
PARTICIPATING PPAC SHOWS
TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION
BROADWAY SERIES1
Anastasia
November 27 – December 2
Sat mat and Sun perfs are included.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
February 5 – 10
Tues – Fri, and Sun eve perfs are included.
School of Rock
February 26 – March 3
Tues – Fri, and Sun eve perfs are included.
Waitress the Musical
May 28 – June 2
Tues – Fri, and Sun eve perfs are included.
1PART OF THE
BROADWAY SERIES
2ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:
ENCORE SERIES2
The Phantom of the Opera
March 21 – 31
Thurs, 3/21 mat, Thurs, 3/21 eve, Fri, 3/22 eve, and Sun, 3/24 eve perfs are included.
Jersey Boys May 10 - 12
BROADWAY SPECIAL STOMP
April 12 – 13 Fri and Sat eve performances are included.
CONTEMPORARY
SHOWS
Festival Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” December 21 – 23
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert Sat, February 16 at 2P & 8P
RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles Wed, February 20 at 7P
Complexions Contemporary Ballet: From Bach to Bowie Wed, April 17 at 7:30P
*Holiday Sale seating is available for selected locations on a show-by-show basis. is subject to availability and no other offers may be combined with the Holiday
PPAC and December 1!
and performances shows at Annual Holiday December 1.
Office (220 Weybosset 421-ARTS (2787) from prices are in effect online Saturday, access the discount for discount for shows at The VETS.
Give the gift of a PPAC show to your loved ones this Holiday Season. Gift cards are available in any denomination when purchasing by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or at the Box Office window. Specific denominations are available online at ppacri.org
PARTICIPATING SHOWS AT THE VETS
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Wed, December 5 at 7P
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan Thurs, December 20 at 7:30P
A Magical Cirque Christmas Sun, December 23 at 7P
Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue February 9 – 10
Tap Dogs Thurs, February 28 at 7:30P
Patton Oswalt Sat, March 2 at 8P
Cruel Intentions: the 90s Musical Sat, March 30 at 8P
Black Violin Wed, April 3 at 7:30P Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Sun, April 7 at 1P & 4P
David Sedaris Tues, April 9 at 7:30P Festival Ballet Providence Presents Swan Lake May 10 – 12
Postmodern Jukebox Tues, May 14 at 7P
Please visit ppacri.org or call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) for an updated listing of participating shows.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS
Friday, December 7 at
Tickets: $77 - $37
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
features classic Christmas hits as well Aire compositions from the group, multimedia effects.
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the founder of Mannheim Steamroller, establishing the New Age music category. He went on to revolutionize the of holiday music. His first Christmas album was released in 1984; the album’s Christmas records a “must do” for all music artists. With more than 40 million including 28 million Christmas albums, Chip Davis is the #1-selling Christmas
2018 HOLIDAY POPS TOUR: BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA
KEITH LOCKHART, CONDUCTOR
Saturday, December 8 at 8P //
The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and world-renowned Keith Lockhart return to PPAC to perform their Concert. The Boston Pops and Mr. Lockhart will Metropolitan Chorale, under the direction of Dr. will also perform as a soloist.
PPAC and the Boston Pops are also pleased to welcome Emmy-nominated FOX Providence Eyewitness News Anchor Shannon Hegy as Boston Pops’ rendition of “A Visit from St. Nicholas (‘Twas the
This will be Ms. Hegy’s first time narrating this iconic piece from the Boston “I have such fond memories of listening to the Boston Pops’ music at Christmas them on stage is a dream come true and will certainly bring out the kid in
All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
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.
STEAMROLLER DAVIS 7:30P
CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis well as a selection of Fresh group, accentuated by dazzling
Steamroller, is credited with the making and marketing album’s success made million total records sold Christmas music artist of all time.
ORCHESTRA
Tickets: $130 - $58
world-renowned conductor their beloved Holiday Pops will be joined by the Dr. Lisa Graham. Philip Lima
Emmy-nominated WPRI 12 and as the guest narrator for the the Night Before Christmas).”
Boston Pops’ repertoire. She said, Christmas time as a kid. Joining me!”
MEDIA SPONSORS:
LINDSEY STIRLING: THE WANDERLAND TOUR
Thursday, December 13 at 8P
Tickets: $99.50 - $29.50
LINDSEY STIRLING’s seamless blending of modern classical and dance/electronica music has made her both a social media sensation and critical darling. Stirling’s Wanderland Tour will feature a fully revamped stage production with elaborate holiday themes as well as Stirling’s signature brand of dance routines and onstage visuals. Stirling is touring in support of the re-release of 2017’s best-selling holiday album Warmer in Winter: Deluxe Edition.
subject to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
Wednesday, December 5 at 7P
Tickets: $62 - $32
The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See all of your favorite characters as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
May 28 - June 2, 2019
Please note: WAITRESS THE MUSICAL is recommended for ages 12+.
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles, a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, choreography by Lorin Latarro, and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus.
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of escaping 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, but Jenna must look at "what's inside" herself to rebuild her own life.
March "Powerful, gorgeous…and ever.” -The Philadelphia Tickets for Cameron spectacular new Lloyd Webber’s OPERA are on Tour of THE PHANTOM began at PPAC has since gone across the country reinvented staging design, this new performed by making this one on tour in North
Just Announced!
Single Tickets are on sale NOW for the following shows in our EPIC 2018/2019 Season!
March 21 – 31, 2019 gorgeous…and better than Philadelphia Inquirer
Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE on sale now. This National PHANTOM OF THE OPERA PPAC in November 2013 and gone on to play in over 70 cities country to date. With newly staging and stunning scenic new version of PHANTOM is by a cast and orchestra of 52, one of the largest productions North America.
April 19, 2019
The legendary rock and roll band with horns, CHICAGO, returns to PPAC. 2019 marks CHICAGO's 52nd consecutive year of touring, without missing a single concert date. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, the band's concerts are celebrations.
PLEASE NOTE: Single ticket on-sale dates for THE BAND'S VISIT, HAMILTON, and JERSEY BOYS will be announced at a later time.
April 23 - 28, 2019 // Part of the Encore Series
Single Tickets for THE BOOK OF MORMON will go on sale December 14!
New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington 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." It's The BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become international sensation. Contains explicit language.
