January 2019 Showtimes

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

2018/2019 Encore Series Media Sponsor:

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:

Company of CATS on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

JANUARY SHOWTIMES 2019

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Happy New Year from PPAC!

SHOWTIMES

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

National Tour Launches at PPAC!

JANUARY 22 – 27

PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES

CALENDAR Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10A – noon Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED Monday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10A – 5P Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day): CLOSED

JANUARY

HOLIDAY BOX OFFICE HOURS

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.

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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.).

ARTS Scholarships 2019 available at ppacri.org/outreach/arts-scholarship

The ARTS Scholarships 2019 program will provide 30 scholarships valued up to $500 each to qualified, talented Rhode Island students.

These scholarships provide young artists with opportunities to attend local, summer arts education programs that will broaden their experiences in a chosen area of study. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 14

by June 1, 2019. (CONTINUED ON THEATRE NEWS PAGE INSIDE.)

22 – 27

CATS – National Tour Launches at PPAC

PART OF THE

FEBRUARY

THEATRE INFORMATION

BROADWAY SERIES

2 – 3 Shen Yun 5 – 10 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory PART OF THE

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BROADWAY SERIES

BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 7P FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

9 – 10 At The VETS: Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue 16 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert at 2P & 8P

Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

20 RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles at 7P 22 John Mellencamp – “The John Mellencamp Show” at 8P 26 – March 3 School of Rock PART OF THE

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

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.”

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.

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.

BROADWAY SERIES

27 BankNewport Family Night at School of Rock at 7P FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

28 At The VETS: Tap Dogs at 7:30P ppacri.org

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

(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

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@provpacri

@provpacri

/ppacri

CALENDAR Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10A – noon Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED Monday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 10A – 5P Tuesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day): CLOSED

JANUARY

HOLIDAY BOX OFFICE HOURS

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.

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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.).

ARTS Scholarships 2019 available at ppacri.org/outreach/arts-scholarship

The ARTS Scholarships 2019 program will provide 30 scholarships valued up to $500 each to qualified, talented Rhode Island students.

These scholarships provide young artists with opportunities to attend local, summer arts education programs that will broaden their experiences in a chosen area of study. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 14

by June 1, 2019. (CONTINUED ON THEATRE NEWS PAGE INSIDE.)

22 – 27

CATS – National Tour Launches at PPAC

PART OF THE

FEBRUARY

THEATRE INFORMATION

BROADWAY SERIES

2 – 3 Shen Yun 5 – 10 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory PART OF THE

6

BROADWAY SERIES

BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 7P FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

9 – 10 At The VETS: Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue 16 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert at 2P & 8P

Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

20 RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles at 7P 22 John Mellencamp – “The John Mellencamp Show” at 8P 26 – March 3 School of Rock PART OF THE

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

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.”

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.

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.

BROADWAY SERIES

27 BankNewport Family Night at School of Rock at 7P FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

28 At The VETS: Tap Dogs at 7:30P ppacri.org

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

(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

Single Tickets Are On Sale Now for the Majority of Shows in our 2018/2019 Season!

On Sale dates for THE BAND'S VISIT and HAMILTON will be announced at a later time.

TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES 1 CATS National Tour Launches at PPAC January 22 – 27

SCHOOL OF ROCK February 26 – March 3

BankNewport Family Night is Wednesday, February 27 at 7P 3

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY February 5 – 10

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL May 28 – June 2

BankNewport Family Night is Wednesday, February 6 at 7P 3

ENCORE SERIES 2 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA March 21 – 31

THE BOOK OF MORMON April 23 – 28

JERSEY BOYS May 10 – 12

BROADWAY SPECIAL STOMP April 12 – 13

CONTEMPORARY SPECIALS HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Wednesday, February 20 at 7P

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JOHN MELLENCAMP "THE JOHN MELLENCAMP SHOW" Friday, February 22 at 8P FIRSTWORKS ARTISTIC ICONS SERIES: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: FROM BACH TO BOWIE Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P CHICAGO - LIVE IN CONCERT Friday, April 19 at 7:30P

FEATURING THE

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

PPAC Concessions Manager Matt Pawlik helps load in the last bag of donated toys for Toys for Tots.

PPAC thanks all of our patrons who donated to Toys for Tots this Holiday Season. Many children in RI were able to have a happier holiday as a result of your kindness and generosity!

BROADWAY SERIES ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

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FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

3 FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

Tyler Hanes as Rum Tum Tugger in CATS on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Ben Crawford, Emma Pfaeffle, Kathy Fitzgerald, F. Michael Haynie, Alan H. Green, Christian Borle, Trista Dollison, John Rubin in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2017; SCHOOL OF ROCK Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman-MurphyMade; Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Photo by Joan Marcus; THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Quentin Oliver Lee and Eva Tavares. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Monica L. Patton, Kevin Clay, Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017; (l to r) Corey Greenan, Tommaso Antico, Jonny Wexler and Chris Stevens in JERSEY BOYS. Photo: Joan Marcus; Scene from STOMP.

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

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.)

Single Tickets Are On Sale Now for the Majority of Shows in our 2018/2019 Season!

On Sale dates for THE BAND'S VISIT and HAMILTON will be announced at a later time.

TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES 1 CATS National Tour Launches at PPAC January 22 – 27

SCHOOL OF ROCK February 26 – March 3

BankNewport Family Night is Wednesday, February 27 at 7P 3

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY February 5 – 10

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL May 28 – June 2

BankNewport Family Night is Wednesday, February 6 at 7P 3

ENCORE SERIES 2 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA March 21 – 31

THE BOOK OF MORMON April 23 – 28

JERSEY BOYS May 10 – 12

BROADWAY SPECIAL STOMP April 12 – 13

CONTEMPORARY SPECIALS HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Wednesday, February 20 at 7P

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JOHN MELLENCAMP "THE JOHN MELLENCAMP SHOW" Friday, February 22 at 8P FIRSTWORKS ARTISTIC ICONS SERIES: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET: FROM BACH TO BOWIE Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P CHICAGO - LIVE IN CONCERT Friday, April 19 at 7:30P

FEATURING THE

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

PPAC Concessions Manager Matt Pawlik helps load in the last bag of donated toys for Toys for Tots.

PPAC thanks all of our patrons who donated to Toys for Tots this Holiday Season. Many children in RI were able to have a happier holiday as a result of your kindness and generosity!

BROADWAY SERIES ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

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3

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

3 FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

Tyler Hanes as Rum Tum Tugger in CATS on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Ben Crawford, Emma Pfaeffle, Kathy Fitzgerald, F. Michael Haynie, Alan H. Green, Christian Borle, Trista Dollison, John Rubin in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2017; SCHOOL OF ROCK Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman-MurphyMade; Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Photo by Joan Marcus; THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Quentin Oliver Lee and Eva Tavares. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Monica L. Patton, Kevin Clay, Conner Peirson - The Book of Mormon (c) Julieta Cervantes 2017; (l to r) Corey Greenan, Tommaso Antico, Jonny Wexler and Chris Stevens in JERSEY BOYS. Photo: Joan Marcus; Scene from STOMP.

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

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.)

Warm up with Family and Friend

All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subje

National Tour Launches at PPAC January 22 – 27 Tickets: $89 - $42

CATS is back and better than ever!

Audiences in Providence will be among the first - The Huffington Post to see the first-ever Broadway revival of CATS on tour! This beloved and iconic production has been reimagined for a new generation, with reinvented choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (In The Heights, Hamilton) and lighting design by sixtime Tony Award winner Natasha Katz (Once, An American in Paris).

Blankenbuehler’s choreography is based on Gillian Lynne's original choreography. In an interview with BroadwayDirect, Blankenbuehler said, “I don’t want to break the DNA of the show, but I want to move it a little more quickly, deepen the storytelling, and strengthen the characterizations, so that when audiences see the show, it will be something they remember, but which happens in a way that is not familiar.”

Blankenbuehler adds, “The creative team talked to me a lot about the musical not just being about cats, but about finding the common ground where the audience can see themselves in the cats.”

Whether you are rediscovering CATS or experiencing it for the first time, this National Tour launch is a chance to “let the Memory live again”!

O RIGINALLY PRODUCED BY CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND T HE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED PHOTO OF GEORGINA PAZCOGUIN BY MATTHEW MURPHY

TM © 1981 RUG LTD

PART OF THE

SHEN YUN

February 2 – 3

February 5 – 10

// Tickets: $150 - $80

SHEN YUN returns to PPAC with a brand-new production. Watch ancient legends, heavenly realms, and modern tales of courage spring to life through classical Chinese dance. See ethnic dances, dazzling costumes, and powerful flips fill the stage with color and energy. And let the orchestra’s exquisite melodies, the singers’ soaring voices, and the dynamic animated backdrops uplift your spirit and transport you to another world. It’s five thousand years of civilization— reborn.

BROADWAY SERIES

Designated Family Show

// Tickets: $86 - $41

Based on the beloved children’s novel, Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY tells the story of Willy Wonka, who is opening his marvelous— and mysterious—factory…to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination.

PART OF THE

BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is Wednesday, February 6 at 7P Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office window to learn more about our special buy one; get one pricing.

BROADWAY SERIES

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

Warm up with Family and Friend

All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subje

National Tour Launches at PPAC January 22 – 27 Tickets: $89 - $42

CATS is back and better than ever!

Audiences in Providence will be among the first - The Huffington Post to see the first-ever Broadway revival of CATS on tour! This beloved and iconic production has been reimagined for a new generation, with reinvented choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (In The Heights, Hamilton) and lighting design by sixtime Tony Award winner Natasha Katz (Once, An American in Paris).

Blankenbuehler’s choreography is based on Gillian Lynne's original choreography. In an interview with BroadwayDirect, Blankenbuehler said, “I don’t want to break the DNA of the show, but I want to move it a little more quickly, deepen the storytelling, and strengthen the characterizations, so that when audiences see the show, it will be something they remember, but which happens in a way that is not familiar.”

Blankenbuehler adds, “The creative team talked to me a lot about the musical not just being about cats, but about finding the common ground where the audience can see themselves in the cats.”

Whether you are rediscovering CATS or experiencing it for the first time, this National Tour launch is a chance to “let the Memory live again”!

O RIGINALLY PRODUCED BY CAMERON MACKINTOSH AND T HE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED PHOTO OF GEORGINA PAZCOGUIN BY MATTHEW MURPHY

TM © 1981 RUG LTD

PART OF THE

SHEN YUN

February 2 – 3

February 5 – 10

// Tickets: $150 - $80

SHEN YUN returns to PPAC with a brand-new production. Watch ancient legends, heavenly realms, and modern tales of courage spring to life through classical Chinese dance. See ethnic dances, dazzling costumes, and powerful flips fill the stage with color and energy. And let the orchestra’s exquisite melodies, the singers’ soaring voices, and the dynamic animated backdrops uplift your spirit and transport you to another world. It’s five thousand years of civilization— reborn.

BROADWAY SERIES

Designated Family Show

// Tickets: $86 - $41

Based on the beloved children’s novel, Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY tells the story of Willy Wonka, who is opening his marvelous— and mysterious—factory…to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination.

PART OF THE

BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is Wednesday, February 6 at 7P Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office window to learn more about our special buy one; get one pricing.

BROADWAY SERIES

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

ds this Winter Season at PPAC!

ect to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.

RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Designated Family Show

© Richard Lovrich

Wednesday, February 20 at 7P

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Tickets: $128 - $58

In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, RAIN brings the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press).

Designated Family Show

The Harry Potter Film Series return with HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ IN CONCERT, the second film in the Series. The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform John Williams’ Grammy nominated score, live, while the film is screened in high definition.

School of Rock Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman-MurphyMade

Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P

Tickets: $72 - $32

Designated Family Show

JOHN MELLENCAMP – “THE JOHN MELLENCAMP SHOW” Friday, February 22 at 8P Tickets: $129.50 - $42.50

JOHN MELLENCAMP’s career in music, spanning more than 35 years, has seen him transition from pop star to one of the most highly-respected singer/songwriters in the music industry.

Mellencamp has received impressive critical acclaim - The Hollywood Reporter described his concert as "triumphant," and The Boston Globe applauded Mellencamp for a "superb performance ... still full of fiery defiance."

February 26 – March 3

// Tickets: $86 - $41

Based on the hit film, SCHOOL OF ROCK follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who turns a class of straight-A students into grade-A rockers. This “crowd-pleasing, upbeat musical” features new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie, and musical theater’s first-ever live kids rock band (Associated Press)!

PART OF THE

BankNewport Family Night at SCHOOL OF ROCK is Wednesday, February 27 at 7P Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office window to learn more about our special buy one; get one pricing.

BROADWAY SERIES

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

ds this Winter Season at PPAC!

ect to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.

RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Designated Family Show

© Richard Lovrich

Wednesday, February 20 at 7P

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Tickets: $128 - $58

In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, RAIN brings the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press).

Designated Family Show

The Harry Potter Film Series return with HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ IN CONCERT, the second film in the Series. The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform John Williams’ Grammy nominated score, live, while the film is screened in high definition.

School of Rock Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman-MurphyMade

Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P

Tickets: $72 - $32

Designated Family Show

JOHN MELLENCAMP – “THE JOHN MELLENCAMP SHOW” Friday, February 22 at 8P Tickets: $129.50 - $42.50

JOHN MELLENCAMP’s career in music, spanning more than 35 years, has seen him transition from pop star to one of the most highly-respected singer/songwriters in the music industry.

Mellencamp has received impressive critical acclaim - The Hollywood Reporter described his concert as "triumphant," and The Boston Globe applauded Mellencamp for a "superb performance ... still full of fiery defiance."

February 26 – March 3

// Tickets: $86 - $41

Based on the hit film, SCHOOL OF ROCK follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who turns a class of straight-A students into grade-A rockers. This “crowd-pleasing, upbeat musical” features new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie, and musical theater’s first-ever live kids rock band (Associated Press)!

PART OF THE

BankNewport Family Night at SCHOOL OF ROCK is Wednesday, February 27 at 7P Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office window to learn more about our special buy one; get one pricing.

BROADWAY SERIES

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

THEATRE NEWS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT AT ANASTASIA Photos by Corey Martineau Guests at BankNewport Family Night at ANASTASIA experienced a special pre-show, behind-the-scenes look at the production. Cast members Joy Franz (Dowager Empress), Victoria Bingham (Little Anastasia), and Addison Mackynzie Valentino (understudy for Little Anastasia) shared their stories about being a part of the National Tour. Props supervisor, Nikki Lalonde, showed the audience an important prop piece – the music box, a gift that the Dowager Empress gives Little Anastasia at the beginning of the performance.

Christina Myers from ABC 6 emceed the pre-show event.

BankNewport Executive Vice President, Digital and Technology Strategy John P. Sullivan spoke on behalf of BankNewport.

L to R: Victoria Bingham and Addison Mackynzie Valentino speak with Christina Myers about getting involved with performing at a young age.

L to R: BankNewport Marketing Production Officer Nicole Carreiro, Joy Franz (Dowager Empress), Props Supervisor Nikki Lalonde, Addison Mackynzie Valentino (understudy, Little Anastasia), Victoria Bingham (Little Anastasia), ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers, Jillian Sullivan, and BankNewport Executive Vice President, Digital and Technology Strategy, John P. Sullivan.

A close-up shot of the music box from ANASTASIA.

HERE'S TO TWENTY GREAT YEARS! Photos by Caitlyn DiPompo

WPRI 12 AND FOX PROVIDENCE EYEWITNESS NEWS ANCHOR MAKES PPAC DEBUT! Photo by P.J. Prokop Shannon Hegy, WPRI 12 and Fox Providence Eyewitness News Anchor, was the special guest narrator for "A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)" at the 2018 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this December. She is pictured here backstage interviewing Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart. Thank you, Shannon - you did an amazing job!

Operations Manager Nick Berardinelli, Events Manager Betsy Menders, and Box Office Manager Stephanie Santos each celebrated working at PPAC for 20 years at a party held in their honor at the PPAC Marquee Room.

Congratulations to all!

Linda Hebert and Nick Berardinelli

Betsy Menders with her husband, Wally.

L to R: President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, Operations Manager Nick Berardinelli, Events Manager Betsy Menders, General Manager Alan J. Chille, and Chairman of PPAC Board of Directors, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Not pictured: Stephanie Santos.

ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS 2019

(CONTINUED FROM CALENDAR PAGE) Sponsored by The Textron Charitable Trust and PPAC Annual Fund Applications for ARTS Scholarships 2019 will be available on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at ppacri.org/outreach/arts-scholarship and in person at PPAC’s Administrative Office, which is located at 220 Weybosset Street on the 2nd Floor. The Administrative Office is open Monday through Friday, 9A to 6P. Completed applications must be submitted to Cynthia Goldsmith at PPAC, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 no later than 3P on Friday, March 1, 2019. For more information, please visit ppacri.org or call (401) 574-3105.

THEATRE NEWS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT AT ANASTASIA Photos by Corey Martineau Guests at BankNewport Family Night at ANASTASIA experienced a special pre-show, behind-the-scenes look at the production. Cast members Joy Franz (Dowager Empress), Victoria Bingham (Little Anastasia), and Addison Mackynzie Valentino (understudy for Little Anastasia) shared their stories about being a part of the National Tour. Props supervisor, Nikki Lalonde, showed the audience an important prop piece – the music box, a gift that the Dowager Empress gives Little Anastasia at the beginning of the performance.

Christina Myers from ABC 6 emceed the pre-show event.

BankNewport Executive Vice President, Digital and Technology Strategy John P. Sullivan spoke on behalf of BankNewport.

L to R: Victoria Bingham and Addison Mackynzie Valentino speak with Christina Myers about getting involved with performing at a young age.

L to R: BankNewport Marketing Production Officer Nicole Carreiro, Joy Franz (Dowager Empress), Props Supervisor Nikki Lalonde, Addison Mackynzie Valentino (understudy, Little Anastasia), Victoria Bingham (Little Anastasia), ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers, Jillian Sullivan, and BankNewport Executive Vice President, Digital and Technology Strategy, John P. Sullivan.

A close-up shot of the music box from ANASTASIA.

HERE'S TO TWENTY GREAT YEARS! Photos by Caitlyn DiPompo

WPRI 12 AND FOX PROVIDENCE EYEWITNESS NEWS ANCHOR MAKES PPAC DEBUT! Photo by P.J. Prokop Shannon Hegy, WPRI 12 and Fox Providence Eyewitness News Anchor, was the special guest narrator for "A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)" at the 2018 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this December. She is pictured here backstage interviewing Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart. Thank you, Shannon - you did an amazing job!

Operations Manager Nick Berardinelli, Events Manager Betsy Menders, and Box Office Manager Stephanie Santos each celebrated working at PPAC for 20 years at a party held in their honor at the PPAC Marquee Room.

Congratulations to all!

Linda Hebert and Nick Berardinelli

Betsy Menders with her husband, Wally.

L to R: President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, Operations Manager Nick Berardinelli, Events Manager Betsy Menders, General Manager Alan J. Chille, and Chairman of PPAC Board of Directors, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Not pictured: Stephanie Santos.

ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS 2019

(CONTINUED FROM CALENDAR PAGE) Sponsored by The Textron Charitable Trust and PPAC Annual Fund Applications for ARTS Scholarships 2019 will be available on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at ppacri.org/outreach/arts-scholarship and in person at PPAC’s Administrative Office, which is located at 220 Weybosset Street on the 2nd Floor. The Administrative Office is open Monday through Friday, 9A to 6P. Completed applications must be submitted to Cynthia Goldsmith at PPAC, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 no later than 3P on Friday, March 1, 2019. For more information, please visit ppacri.org or call (401) 574-3105.

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

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