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.
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.
performances of the Broadway and Encore Series as well as other presentations. For details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
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.
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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
Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacino Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Guillaume de Janet Hasson, Jay Howell, The Honorable James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio), Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. The Honorable Joseph R. Paolino, Jr., Marc Paulhus, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Susan Weiner, John Hazen White, Jr., William
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 MISÉRABLES. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Scene from LOVE NEVER DIES; Ana Villafañe as Gloria Estefan, Original Broadway Cast of ON YOUR FEET! © Matthew Murphy; Cast of the SOMETHING ROTTEN! National Tour.
SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:
ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:
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
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 ILLUSIONISTS
January 19 - 21, 2018
Tanury – Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes – Secretary; Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer de Ramel, Richard E. DiChiaro, The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio), Thomas
Fay,
Furtado,
S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Lori Merolla, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Ragosta, The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio), Thomas J. Rossi, David Salit, William A. White, William K. Wray Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia, Seth Klaiman, Raymond D. Simone
The Carole King Musical. Photo by Joan Marcus; Kevin Kern as JM Barrie and Tom Hewitt as Captain Hook in the National Tour of FINDING NEVERLAND. Photo by Carol Rosegg; John Owen-Jones as Valjean in LES 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.
February 28 – March 19
Tickets are extremely limited for Disney’s THE LION KING. Be sure to get your tickets before it leaps away! Please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), or visit www.ppacri.org for current prices.
Renew Your Subscription at Disney's THE LION KING: The Box Office will be open through intermission during Disney's THE LION KING's Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 5 performances.
Top photo: Dashaun Young as “Simba” in THE LION KING North American Tour. ©Disney. Photo by Joan Marcus. Bottom photo: Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa” in THE LION KING North American Tour. ©Disney. Photo by Matthew Murphy. Caitlin
March 24 – 26
Tickets: $76 - $34; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
The quintessential tap dance extravaganza, 42nd STREET, is essentially Broadway’s 'reality show' filled with backstage drama centered around the American dream of becoming a star. Musically, it includes some of the most notable standards ever written such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” and of course “42nd Street,” all played by a topnotch Big Band Orchestra.
42nd Street is one of the great and timeless anthems of the indispensable art form known as American musical theater. An emotional, romantic show.
- Chicago Tribune
42nd STREET tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a starry-eyed young dancer who leaves her quiet Allentown home for New York City to audition for the new Broadway musical, Pretty Lady. When the legendary leading lady breaks her ankle, underdog Peggy takes over and, against all odds, becomes a star. With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin, this sparkling new production utilizes direction by Mark Bramble and choreography by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Revival of 42nd STREET in 2001. to change without notice. Please visit www.ppacri.org for current prices.
Caitlin Ehlinger as Peggy Sawyer & Company in “With Plenty of Money and You.” Photo by Joan Marcus.
PPAC ANNOUNCES FAMILY NIGHT AT MATILDA
TIME Magazine's #1 Show of the Year at PPAC May
Family Night at MATILDA THE MUSICAL is Wednesday, May 17 at 7P. regularly-priced ticket, guests will receive a complimentary ticket of equal younger. Please call (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office at 220
Providence for more information and to order; Family Night tickets are not tickets for MATILDA THE MUSICAL are available in select locations; Golden Tickets for Family Night are limited and are available on a first-come; first-served offer is NOT available for previous ticket purchases. Standard service fees
Winner of over 70 international awards including 4 Tony Awards® and a Awards® including Best Musical, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on the selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination dares to take a stand and change her destiny.
Billy Crystal is seen here being interviewed during the "sit down" portion of the show by Bonnie Hunt.
PPAC GALA: SPEND THE NIGHT WITH BILLY CRYSTAL SPECIAL GUEST BONNIE HUNT
Thursday, March 23 at 7:30P
Tickets to the PPAC Gala are $300; they include prime seating to Mr. Crystal’s show, parking, and post-show access to the Gala Party. Please email Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org to order tickets.
Non-Gala Tickets are $200 - $45; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
BILLY CRYSTAL will be making his first PPAC appearance this month with his show SPEND THE NIGHT WITH BILLY CRYSTAL. “This show is unique. There’s stand up, and ‘sit down’ which gives me great freedom to tell stories, show film clips, and talk about my life and career and the world as I see it,” Crystal said. “It’s loose, unpredictable, and intimate. The most fun I’ve had on stage in a long time.”
A stand-up comic turned television star, Crystal came to prominence as a movie funnyman with starring roles in blockbusters such as When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, and Analyze This. Crystal hosted the Academy Awards nine times, an achievement only topped by Bob Hope’s 19, with performances that earned Crystal two Emmy Awards. Don’t miss this rare treat to see “all the Crystal wit, charm, and brilliant comedic chops that have made him one of the most beloved entertainers of his generation!”1 Herald-Tribune, Wade Tatangelo.
May 17 - 21
7P. With the purchase of a equal value for a child aged 18 or Weybosset Street in downtown not available online. Family Night Golden Circle seating is excluded. first-served basis. The Family Night fees apply.
record-breaking seven Olivier the beloved novel by bestMr. Fox). It is the story of an imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda
PPAC NEWS
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2017/2018 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE
It was a Valentine’s Day treat on February 14 at the Theatre as we announced our 2017/2018 Broadway Season. Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Directors, hosted the press conference and J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, PPAC President, announced the line-up. We were pleased to have representatives from our three Season sponsors speak at the conference as well: Marjorie Houston, President of The White Family Foundation (Broadway Series Title Sponsor); Patrick Wholey, President & General Manager of WPRI 12/Fox Providence (Broadway Season Media Sponsor); and Kim Webber, Senior Marketing Communications Specialist at Cox Media (Encore Series Media Sponsor).
Photos by Chris Sheppard, SLN & Corey Martineau
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POP ON OVER© AT THE MALTED BARLEY
We had a great time during our recent POP ON OVER© gathering at the Malted Barley. Participants made new acquaintances and chatted about the book and show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, all while enjoying complimentary hand-crafted pretzels from Malted Barley. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Malted Barley for hosting us. Photo by Leah Fellman
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L to R: Joseph W. Walsh, Board of Directors; P.J. J.L. “Lynn” Singleton,
Front Row, L to R: Becky Ellburg and Mark Bronson, Robin and Tom Nyzio, Larissa Zuhoski, Lynne DeSantis, and Kendra Nicastro. Back Row, L to R: Caitlyn DiPompo (Marketing Projects Specialist), Lydia Johnson, and Linda Keith.
Marjorie Houston, President of The White Family Foundation, represented our Broadway Series title sponsor, Taco/The White Family Foundation. Ms. Houston said, "Taco and The White Family Foundation are pleased to be able to continue our sponsorship of PPAC's wonderful Broadway Series. As the arts are one of our three focus areas for support, we recognize the vibrant role that PPAC plays in our community and especially how live performance theatre enriches our lives."
BOOKS TO BROADWAY AT THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Students from Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts (left) and School One (right) had the opportunity to attend a performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time as part of our “From Books to Broadway” program. Students read and discussed the novel by Mark Haddon, on which the show is based, prior to seeing the performance.
Thank you, Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, for underwriting these students’ tickets and books so that the students could fully experience this Tony Award® winning play!
L to R: Chairman Walsh; Kim Webber, Senior Marketing Communications Specialist, Cox Media (Encore Series Media Sponsor); Ms. Houston; Mr. Singleton; Patrick Wholey, President & General Manager, WPRI 12/Fox Providence (Broadway Season Media Sponsor).
Walsh, Esq., Chairman of PPAC’s P.J. Prokop, Marketing Director; and President.
Left photo by Leah Fellman and right photo courtesy of School One.
