March 2019 Showtimes

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:

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

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Quentin Oliver Lee and Eva Tavares - photo Matthew Murphy

MARCH SHOWTIMES 2019

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

Now Through March 3 Only!

PART OF THE

MAKING A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO PROVIDENCE!

MARCH 21 – 31

ACT NOW - GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE

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SHOWTIMES

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

CALENDAR

THEATRE INFORMATION

Watch for our 2019/2020 Season Announcement!

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.

By Phone: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

MARCH

At the Box Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903

Now - March 3 School of Rock PART OF THE

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.

BROADWAY SERIES

2 At The VETS: Patton Oswalt at 8P

GIFT CARDS:

7 At The VETS: Haters Roast: The Shady Tour 2019 at 8P

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.).

8 Submission Deadline for Waitress Pie Recipe

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

Contest – see more inside!

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

9 Star Wars: A New Hope – Live in Concert

Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at 2P & 8P

21 – 31 The Phantom of the Opera

Paul Hiatt, Group Sales • Available for groups of 15+ (401) 574-3162 • Group Sales Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • phiatt@ppacri.org ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

21 At The VETS: Defending the Caveman 30 At The VETS: Cruel Intentions – the 90s Musical at 8P

TICKET INFORMATION ALERT – BUYERS BE AWARE! Single tickets for our engagement of HAMILTON are not currently on sale, and an on sale date has not yet been announced. Sign up for our email list at ppacri.org in order to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale.

Once PPAC has announced the on-sale date and information for HAMILTON tickets, all purchases should be made through the PPAC Box Office, by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or by visiting ppacri.org. This will ensure access to the best seats at the best prices available, and will eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets.

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response • For subscription and advertising sales (401) 574-3136 • Direct Response Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • scorcoran@ppacri.org

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC:

PPAC SECURITY POLICY:

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

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

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

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

• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

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

• Providence Police details are on site at all PPAC events.

• PPAC Management reserves the right to change the security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without prior notice.

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

THEATRE INFORMATION

Watch for our 2019/2020 Season Announcement!

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.

By Phone: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

MARCH

At the Box Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903

Now - March 3 School of Rock PART OF THE

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.

BROADWAY SERIES

2 At The VETS: Patton Oswalt at 8P

GIFT CARDS:

7 At The VETS: Haters Roast: The Shady Tour 2019 at 8P

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.).

8 Submission Deadline for Waitress Pie Recipe

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

Contest – see more inside!

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

9 Star Wars: A New Hope – Live in Concert

Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at 2P & 8P

21 – 31 The Phantom of the Opera

Paul Hiatt, Group Sales • Available for groups of 15+ (401) 574-3162 • Group Sales Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • phiatt@ppacri.org ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

21 At The VETS: Defending the Caveman 30 At The VETS: Cruel Intentions – the 90s Musical at 8P

TICKET INFORMATION ALERT – BUYERS BE AWARE! Single tickets for our engagement of HAMILTON are not currently on sale, and an on sale date has not yet been announced. Sign up for our email list at ppacri.org in order to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale.

Once PPAC has announced the on-sale date and information for HAMILTON tickets, all purchases should be made through the PPAC Box Office, by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or by visiting ppacri.org. This will ensure access to the best seats at the best prices available, and will eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets.

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response • For subscription and advertising sales (401) 574-3136 • Direct Response Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • scorcoran@ppacri.org

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC:

PPAC SECURITY POLICY:

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

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

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

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

• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

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

• Providence Police details are on site at all PPAC events.

• PPAC Management reserves the right to change the security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without prior notice.

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

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

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

/ProvPacRI

@provpacri

@provpacri

/ppacri

APRIL Celtic Woman – Ancient Land

Chicago

Stomp

Friday, April 19 at 7:30P

April 12 – 13

Tuesday, April 2 at 7P “The Search for Lulu” – WAITRESS Auditions at PPAC

April 10

FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Complexions Contemporary Ballet – From Bach to Bowie

Sunday, May 5 at 3P

J ULY-S E P T Waitress The Musical

Hamilton

May 28 – June 2

Jersey Boys

The Band’s Visit

May 10 – 12

Double Dare Live!

Saturday, May 18 at 7P

April 23 – 28

Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P

M AY / J U N E Straight No Chaser

The Book of Mormon

National Tour Launches in Providence June 25 – 30

July 23 – August 11 Single tickets for our engagement of HAMILTON are not currently on sale, and an on sale date has not yet been announced.

The Piano Guys

Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30P

CALLING ALL BAKERS!

Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Credit: Joan Marcus

SIX MONTHS OUT

Pie Recipe Submissions Due March 8 PPAC and WAITRESS are hosting a creative pie recipe contest, in partnership with The Providence Journal and WPRI CBS 12 The Rhode Show. We are looking for your most imaginative pie recipes that are inspired by the whimsical recipes of the show’s protagonist, "Jenna."

Send your original or favorite (with appropriate credit if not an original recipe) pie recipe to cdipompo@ppacri.org by Friday, March 8 at 5P. Please include your name, address, and phone number in the email submission. Finalists will be notified and asked to bake their pie for judging.

The grand prize winner will receive four tickets to see WAITRESS on Tuesday, May 28 and will have their recipe inserted in the first 50 copies of Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Book sold at the Theatre during WAITRESS' engagement. Their recipe will also be printed in the Food Section of The Providence Journal!

LOOKING FOR LULU! PPAC Seeks Young Female Child Actresses for the role of “Lulu” in WAITRESS on April 10 PPAC and WAITRESS are looking for two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” during the Providence engagement of the Tony nominated musical, May 28 – June 2.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PPAC PRESENTS NEXT STOP BROADWAY AT THE VETS ®

August 12 - 16

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

The Next Stop BROADWAY® program, presented by PPAC, will take place at The Vets, August 12 – 16 and will consist of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows.

The week culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends in the afternoon on August 16, followed by a party for all in the Gallery at The VETS. Paid registrations are limited to 70 participants (“cast members”), ages 10 – 17

by August 1, 2019 and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship spaces are available on a non-competitive basis for children with financial need.

Registration and scholarship applications can be downloaded at ppacri.org/outreach/next-stop-broadway

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

WAITRESS tells the story of “Jenna,” an expert pie baker working at a local diner and stuck in a loveless marriage. Her salvation comes in the form of her daughter, “Lulu.”

The character of “Lulu” is a sweet and carefree four to five-year-old who appears in the production’s finalé. Qualified young girls should be shorter than 4’2 and be no older than 5 years and 3 months. Individual applicants are welcome, as are sets of twins or siblings. Space is limited to the first 60 applicants to sign up.

The “Search for Lulu” will take place in Providence on April 10 at 10A and 1P and will last approximately 2 hours at PPAC at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. The audition will consist of the child reading two lines from the show.

If possible, parents should bring a current head shot and résumé for each child.

Headshot, résumé and prior acting experience is not required.

The character of "Lulu" will be cast locally in Providence; two girls will be selected to share the role. Each girl chosen will perform in 4 performances each during the one week engagement.

To sign up for the auditions, please visit ppacri.org/events/detail/waitress-the-musical

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.)

APRIL Celtic Woman – Ancient Land

Chicago

Stomp

Friday, April 19 at 7:30P

April 12 – 13

Tuesday, April 2 at 7P “The Search for Lulu” – WAITRESS Auditions at PPAC

April 10

FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series Complexions Contemporary Ballet – From Bach to Bowie

Sunday, May 5 at 3P

J ULY-S E P T Waitress The Musical

Hamilton

May 28 – June 2

Jersey Boys

The Band’s Visit

May 10 – 12

Double Dare Live!

Saturday, May 18 at 7P

April 23 – 28

Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30P

M AY / J U N E Straight No Chaser

The Book of Mormon

National Tour Launches in Providence June 25 – 30

July 23 – August 11 Single tickets for our engagement of HAMILTON are not currently on sale, and an on sale date has not yet been announced.

The Piano Guys

Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30P

CALLING ALL BAKERS!

Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Credit: Joan Marcus

SIX MONTHS OUT

Pie Recipe Submissions Due March 8 PPAC and WAITRESS are hosting a creative pie recipe contest, in partnership with The Providence Journal and WPRI CBS 12 The Rhode Show. We are looking for your most imaginative pie recipes that are inspired by the whimsical recipes of the show’s protagonist, "Jenna."

Send your original or favorite (with appropriate credit if not an original recipe) pie recipe to cdipompo@ppacri.org by Friday, March 8 at 5P. Please include your name, address, and phone number in the email submission. Finalists will be notified and asked to bake their pie for judging.

The grand prize winner will receive four tickets to see WAITRESS on Tuesday, May 28 and will have their recipe inserted in the first 50 copies of Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Book sold at the Theatre during WAITRESS' engagement. Their recipe will also be printed in the Food Section of The Providence Journal!

LOOKING FOR LULU! PPAC Seeks Young Female Child Actresses for the role of “Lulu” in WAITRESS on April 10 PPAC and WAITRESS are looking for two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” during the Providence engagement of the Tony nominated musical, May 28 – June 2.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PPAC PRESENTS NEXT STOP BROADWAY AT THE VETS ®

August 12 - 16

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

The Next Stop BROADWAY® program, presented by PPAC, will take place at The Vets, August 12 – 16 and will consist of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows.

The week culminates with an “Opening Night” performance for family and friends in the afternoon on August 16, followed by a party for all in the Gallery at The VETS. Paid registrations are limited to 70 participants (“cast members”), ages 10 – 17

by August 1, 2019 and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship spaces are available on a non-competitive basis for children with financial need.

Registration and scholarship applications can be downloaded at ppacri.org/outreach/next-stop-broadway

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

WAITRESS tells the story of “Jenna,” an expert pie baker working at a local diner and stuck in a loveless marriage. Her salvation comes in the form of her daughter, “Lulu.”

The character of “Lulu” is a sweet and carefree four to five-year-old who appears in the production’s finalé. Qualified young girls should be shorter than 4’2 and be no older than 5 years and 3 months. Individual applicants are welcome, as are sets of twins or siblings. Space is limited to the first 60 applicants to sign up.

The “Search for Lulu” will take place in Providence on April 10 at 10A and 1P and will last approximately 2 hours at PPAC at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence. The audition will consist of the child reading two lines from the show.

If possible, parents should bring a current head shot and résumé for each child.

Headshot, résumé and prior acting experience is not required.

The character of "Lulu" will be cast locally in Providence; two girls will be selected to share the role. Each girl chosen will perform in 4 performances each during the one week engagement.

To sign up for the auditions, please visit ppacri.org/events/detail/waitress-the-musical

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.)

// Tickets: $114 - $51

Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of such megahits as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, wants audiences to have a “really good time” at SCHOOL OF ROCK, an unabashed musical comedy.

“SCHOOL OF ROCK is fun. Hopefully, I've fleshed it out with a few catchy songs and kept the spirit of the original movie.” But Lloyd Webber adds, there’s more to the show than that. “Hopefully you will also take out of it the central message of the story – which is a very warm and very simple one – which is Designated about the empowering force of music.”

Family Show PART OF THE

March 21 – 31

Tickets: $90 - $48 // Part of the Encore Series

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Eva Tavares and Jordan Craig - photo by Matthew Murphy

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA makes its triumphant return to Providence! This national tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began at PPAC in November 2013 and has since gone on to play in over 70 cities across the country to date. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - The Corps de Ballet in Hannibal Choreography by Scott Ambler - photo by Matthew Murphy

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Trista Moldovan as Carlotta - photo by Matthew Murphy

BROADWAY SERIES

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - David Benoit and Edward Staudenmayer - photo by Matthew Murphy

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Quentin Oliver Lee and Eva Tavares - photo by Matthew Murphy

School of Rock Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman-MurphyMade

Now - March 3

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

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

// Tickets: $114 - $51

Andrew Lloyd Webber, composer of such megahits as The Phantom of the Opera and Cats, wants audiences to have a “really good time” at SCHOOL OF ROCK, an unabashed musical comedy.

“SCHOOL OF ROCK is fun. Hopefully, I've fleshed it out with a few catchy songs and kept the spirit of the original movie.” But Lloyd Webber adds, there’s more to the show than that. “Hopefully you will also take out of it the central message of the story – which is a very warm and very simple one – which is Designated about the empowering force of music.”

Family Show PART OF THE

March 21 – 31

Tickets: $90 - $48 // Part of the Encore Series

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Eva Tavares and Jordan Craig - photo by Matthew Murphy

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA makes its triumphant return to Providence! This national tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began at PPAC in November 2013 and has since gone on to play in over 70 cities across the country to date. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - The Corps de Ballet in Hannibal Choreography by Scott Ambler - photo by Matthew Murphy

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Trista Moldovan as Carlotta - photo by Matthew Murphy

BROADWAY SERIES

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - David Benoit and Edward Staudenmayer - photo by Matthew Murphy

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Quentin Oliver Lee and Eva Tavares - photo by Matthew Murphy

School of Rock Tour. Photo by Evan Zimmerman-MurphyMade

Now - March 3

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

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

THEATRE NEWS

DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN

Thursday, March 21 at 7:30P Tickets: $59 - $34

DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN is a hilariously insightful play about the ways in which men and women relate. This prehistoric look at the battle of the sexes is full of wonderful scenarios that celebrate the differences between men and women, making it a perfect entertainment option for anyone who is in, has been, or would like to be in a relationship.

The Company of The Band's Visit. Photo: Matthew Murphy, 2017.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

PART OF THE

THE BAND’S VISIT WINS THE 2019 GRAMMY FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

CRUEL INTENTIONS – THE 90S MUSICAL

Tickets are on sale now for the ten-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND’S VISIT. This critically acclaimed production will launch its National Tour at PPAC June 25 – 30. Ticket prices for THE BAND'S VISIT are $86 - $41; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.

Saturday, March 30 at 8P

After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

THE BAND’S VISIT celebrates the deeply human ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all.

Tickets: $62 - $42

Based on the classic cult film, CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ’90S MUSICAL EXPERIENCE pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil.

Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, Sebastian and Kathryn find themselves entangled in a web of secrets, temptation, and the cruelest game of all: love. CRUEL INTENTIONS features your favorite throwback hits by artists like Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears.

The original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND’S VISIT won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

The album is produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, with Kurt Deutsh serving as executive producer.

L to R: Kristen Sieh, John Cariani, Alok Tewari, Andrew Poll, George Abud.

Photo: Matthew Murphy, 2017.

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.

BROADWAY SERIES

THEATRE NEWS

DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN

Thursday, March 21 at 7:30P Tickets: $59 - $34

DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN is a hilariously insightful play about the ways in which men and women relate. This prehistoric look at the battle of the sexes is full of wonderful scenarios that celebrate the differences between men and women, making it a perfect entertainment option for anyone who is in, has been, or would like to be in a relationship.

The Company of The Band's Visit. Photo: Matthew Murphy, 2017.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

PART OF THE

THE BAND’S VISIT WINS THE 2019 GRAMMY FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM – TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

CRUEL INTENTIONS – THE 90S MUSICAL

Tickets are on sale now for the ten-time Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, THE BAND’S VISIT. This critically acclaimed production will launch its National Tour at PPAC June 25 – 30. Ticket prices for THE BAND'S VISIT are $86 - $41; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.

Saturday, March 30 at 8P

After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

THE BAND’S VISIT celebrates the deeply human ways music, longing and laughter can connect us all.

Tickets: $62 - $42

Based on the classic cult film, CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE ’90S MUSICAL EXPERIENCE pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil.

Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, Sebastian and Kathryn find themselves entangled in a web of secrets, temptation, and the cruelest game of all: love. CRUEL INTENTIONS features your favorite throwback hits by artists like Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears.

The original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND’S VISIT won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

The album is produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, with Kurt Deutsh serving as executive producer.

L to R: Kristen Sieh, John Cariani, Alok Tewari, Andrew Poll, George Abud.

Photo: Matthew Murphy, 2017.

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.

BROADWAY SERIES

HIGHLIGHTS FROM ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AT PPAC A “Sweet Treat” at Sweet Twist in East Greenwich The three boys who alternate the role of “Charlie Bucket” had a great time visiting the candy and gift shop Sweet Twist in East Greenwich. The boys spoke with The Rhode Show and Rhode Island Monthly at the store. Thank you to the staff at Sweet Twist for welcoming us at your store!

Photo: P.J. Prokop

First Row, L to R: Rueby Wood, Collin Jeffery, and Henry Boshart from CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Second Row, L to R: Sweet Twist staff members Jessica Russell, Melanie Ryan, Anne Ross, and Mary Lada.

BankNewport Family Night at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory We had a “scrumdillyumptious” time at our preshow event for BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The pre-show event was co-emceed

by ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers and Coast 93.3 On Air Host and Programming Director Rob Anthony. Christina and Rob spoke with CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY cast members Sabrina Harper (Swing, u/s Mrs. Bucket) and Brynn Turner (Violet Beauregarde) about their performing arts backgrounds and touring.

Providence students from Young Voices.

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(Above) L to R: Christina Myers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast members Sabrina Harper and Brynn Williams, and Rob Anthony.

(Left) Audience members enjoyed learning about CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY prior to the performance.

A Special Master Class at DelSesto Middle School

PPAC and cast members from Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY visited DelSesto Middle School to teach a dance master class. A group of DelSesto theater students worked with Sabrina Harper and Karen Hyland (Swing, u/s Mrs. Gloop) on choreography from the song “Candy Man” in the show.

The students also performed a piece from their upcoming production of Wonka, Jr. for Sabrina and Karen.

The students also had the opportunity to see CHARLIE at PPAC on opening night. These tickets were underwritten by the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation. The master class and tickets were supported

by PPAC’s From Books to Broadway Program, in collaboration with Turnaround Arts Providence.

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza (second row, center) stands with DelSesto students and Charlie cast members (front row, center) prior to the master class. Mayor Elorza said to students, “I hope that ….many of you were inspired by [seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] and by the work that you have done with this play, and I look forward to seeing all of you develop your artistic selves so that you reach all of your dreams and perhaps, even one day, perform on Broadway.”

HIGHLIGHTS FROM ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AT PPAC A “Sweet Treat” at Sweet Twist in East Greenwich The three boys who alternate the role of “Charlie Bucket” had a great time visiting the candy and gift shop Sweet Twist in East Greenwich. The boys spoke with The Rhode Show and Rhode Island Monthly at the store. Thank you to the staff at Sweet Twist for welcoming us at your store!

Photo: P.J. Prokop

First Row, L to R: Rueby Wood, Collin Jeffery, and Henry Boshart from CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Second Row, L to R: Sweet Twist staff members Jessica Russell, Melanie Ryan, Anne Ross, and Mary Lada.

BankNewport Family Night at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory We had a “scrumdillyumptious” time at our preshow event for BankNewport Family Night at Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. The pre-show event was co-emceed

by ABC 6 News Anchor Christina Myers and Coast 93.3 On Air Host and Programming Director Rob Anthony. Christina and Rob spoke with CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY cast members Sabrina Harper (Swing, u/s Mrs. Bucket) and Brynn Turner (Violet Beauregarde) about their performing arts backgrounds and touring.

Providence students from Young Voices.

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(Above) L to R: Christina Myers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory cast members Sabrina Harper and Brynn Williams, and Rob Anthony.

(Left) Audience members enjoyed learning about CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY prior to the performance.

A Special Master Class at DelSesto Middle School

PPAC and cast members from Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY visited DelSesto Middle School to teach a dance master class. A group of DelSesto theater students worked with Sabrina Harper and Karen Hyland (Swing, u/s Mrs. Gloop) on choreography from the song “Candy Man” in the show.

The students also performed a piece from their upcoming production of Wonka, Jr. for Sabrina and Karen.

The students also had the opportunity to see CHARLIE at PPAC on opening night. These tickets were underwritten by the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation. The master class and tickets were supported

by PPAC’s From Books to Broadway Program, in collaboration with Turnaround Arts Providence.

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza (second row, center) stands with DelSesto students and Charlie cast members (front row, center) prior to the master class. Mayor Elorza said to students, “I hope that ….many of you were inspired by [seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory] and by the work that you have done with this play, and I look forward to seeing all of you develop your artistic selves so that you reach all of your dreams and perhaps, even one day, perform on Broadway.”

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