March 2020 Showtimes

MARCH SHOWTIMES 2020

2019/2020 Encore Series Media Sponsor:

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Family Night Media Sponsors:

Family Night Sponsor:

2019/2020 Season Media Sponsor:

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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

James Delisco Beeks and the company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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A publication of the Providence Performing Arts Center // March 2020

SHOWTIMES MARCH 3 – 8

BOTH SHOWS ARE PART OF THE

MARCH 31 – APRIL 5

BROADWAY SERIES

BECOMING A SUBSCRIBER TO THE 2020/2021 TACO/THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES IS A BRILLIANT IDEA! PPAC subscribers for the 2020/2021 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series will have first opportunity to renew for the 2021/2022 Series, which will feature a return engagement of HAMILTON. A ten-month payment plan is available for new and renewing subscribers now through the renewal deadline on April 27.

The Prom

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations

National Tour Launches at PPAC

July 18 – 25, 2020

Oklahoma!

National Tour Launches at PPAC

Pretty Woman: The Musical October 20 – 25, 2020 National Tour Launches at PPAC

The Cher Show December 29, 2020 – January 3, 2021

January 23 - 29, 2021

March 2 – 7, 2021

ANNOUNCING THE 2020/2021 ENCORE SERIES! Les Misérables November 4 – 8, 2020

RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour February 26 – 28, 2021

An Officer and a Gentleman April 16 – 18, 2021

CURRENT S U B S C R IB E R Watch your m S : ail the coming w in eeks for your rene wal packets!

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical March 16 – 21, 2021

My Fair Lady April 20 – 25, 2021

Mean Girls June 15 – 20, 2021 SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

PHOTO CREDITS: Jarrod Spector as Sonny Bono and Teal Wicks as Lady in THE CHER SHOW Original Broadway Company - photo by Joan Marcus; The Cast of Broadway's THE PROM - Photo by Deen van Meer; (L to R) Aiyana Smash, Coleman Cummings RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Credit Amy Boyle 2019; Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Photo by © Joan MarcuS; Pictured (L-R): Danielle Wade (Cady Heron), Megan Masako Haley (Gretchen Wieners), Mariah Rose Faith (Regina George), and Jonalyn Saxer (Karen Smith) in the National Touring Company of Mean Girls, Credit: © 2019 Joan Marcus; (L-R) Derrick Baskin, Jawan M Jackson, Jeremy Pope, James Harkness, and Ephraim Sykes (front) in AIN’T TOO PROUD. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

For complete details on subscription pricing and to reserve, please call a Box Office representative at 401-421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136.

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 Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David Fontaine, David L. Fried, MD, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, The Honorable 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 Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*, David Salit, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Peter J. Troy, Robert Vincent, Susan Weiner, John Hazen White, Jr.*, William A. White, Patrick Wholey, William K. Wray *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman (The Honorable James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Honorable Jack Reed), Benjamin White (John Hazen White, Jr.)

BECOMING A SUBSCRIBER TO THE 2020/2021 TACO/THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES IS A BRILLIANT IDEA! PPAC subscribers for the 2020/2021 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series will have first opportunity to renew for the 2021/2022 Series, which will feature a return engagement of HAMILTON. A ten-month payment plan is available for new and renewing subscribers now through the renewal deadline on April 27.

The Prom

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations

National Tour Launches at PPAC

July 18 – 25, 2020

Oklahoma!

National Tour Launches at PPAC

Pretty Woman: The Musical October 20 – 25, 2020 National Tour Launches at PPAC

The Cher Show December 29, 2020 – January 3, 2021

January 23 - 29, 2021

March 2 – 7, 2021

ANNOUNCING THE 2020/2021 ENCORE SERIES! Les Misérables November 4 – 8, 2020

RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour February 26 – 28, 2021

An Officer and a Gentleman April 16 – 18, 2021

CURRENT S U B S C R IB E R Watch your m S : ail the coming w in eeks for your rene wal packets!

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical March 16 – 21, 2021

My Fair Lady April 20 – 25, 2021

Mean Girls June 15 – 20, 2021 SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

PHOTO CREDITS: Jarrod Spector as Sonny Bono and Teal Wicks as Lady in THE CHER SHOW Original Broadway Company - photo by Joan Marcus; The Cast of Broadway's THE PROM - Photo by Deen van Meer; (L to R) Aiyana Smash, Coleman Cummings RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Credit Amy Boyle 2019; Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Photo by © Joan MarcuS; Pictured (L-R): Danielle Wade (Cady Heron), Megan Masako Haley (Gretchen Wieners), Mariah Rose Faith (Regina George), and Jonalyn Saxer (Karen Smith) in the National Touring Company of Mean Girls, Credit: © 2019 Joan Marcus; (L-R) Derrick Baskin, Jawan M Jackson, Jeremy Pope, James Harkness, and Ephraim Sykes (front) in AIN’T TOO PROUD. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

For complete details on subscription pricing and to reserve, please call a Box Office representative at 401-421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136.

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 Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David Fontaine, David L. Fried, MD, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, The Honorable 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 Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*, David Salit, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Peter J. Troy, Robert Vincent, Susan Weiner, John Hazen White, Jr.*, William A. White, Patrick Wholey, William K. Wray *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman (The Honorable James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Honorable Jack Reed), Benjamin White (John Hazen White, Jr.)

CALENDAR

THEATRE INFORMATION

MARCH

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.

Feb 29 – March 1

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

At the VETS: Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

3 – 8 Hello, Dolly!

8 At The VETS: Rome & Duddy –

Friends & Family Acoustic Tour at 7PM

10 At The VETS:

Brit Floyd – Echoes 2020 at 7:30P

20 – 22 Blue Man Group SPONSORED BY:

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

26 Celtic Woman Celebration –

The 15th Anniversary Tour at 7P

28 The Bachelor Live on Stage at 7:30P 31 – April 5 Jesus Christ Superstar PART OF THE

Regular Box Office Hours are: Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P; Saturday, 10A to 2P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s) on performance days. 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

PART OF THE

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

BROADWAY SERIES

Sign up for our email list at ppacri.org/email to receive the news on added shows, pre-sale offers, and more!

PPAC is your only OFFICIAL ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC show.

The only secure way to buy tickets to a PPAC production is via the Box Office window, online, and by phone. Purchasing from unauthorized sources may put you at risk for receiving counterfeit 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.).

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

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 10+ (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.”

• 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. We are pleased to offer ASL Interpretation, Open Caption and Visual Description at our performances. PPAC enables access for Gala Pro Service when it is offered by touring shows. Please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) for more information.

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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CALENDAR

THEATRE INFORMATION

MARCH

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.

Feb 29 – March 1

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

At the VETS: Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

3 – 8 Hello, Dolly!

8 At The VETS: Rome & Duddy –

Friends & Family Acoustic Tour at 7PM

10 At The VETS:

Brit Floyd – Echoes 2020 at 7:30P

20 – 22 Blue Man Group SPONSORED BY:

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

26 Celtic Woman Celebration –

The 15th Anniversary Tour at 7P

28 The Bachelor Live on Stage at 7:30P 31 – April 5 Jesus Christ Superstar PART OF THE

Regular Box Office Hours are: Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P; Saturday, 10A to 2P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s) on performance days. 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

PART OF THE

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

BROADWAY SERIES

Sign up for our email list at ppacri.org/email to receive the news on added shows, pre-sale offers, and more!

PPAC is your only OFFICIAL ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC show.

The only secure way to buy tickets to a PPAC production is via the Box Office window, online, and by phone. Purchasing from unauthorized sources may put you at risk for receiving counterfeit 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.).

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

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 10+ (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.”

• 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. We are pleased to offer ASL Interpretation, Open Caption and Visual Description at our performances. PPAC enables access for Gala Pro Service when it is offered by touring shows. Please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) for more information.

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

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

/ProvPacRI

@provpacri

@provpacri

/ppacri

// Tickets: $91 - $41

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is coming to Providence, and stars Carolee Carmello in the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi.

Ms. Carmello takes over the role from Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, joining the astonishing list of show business luminaries who have played Dolly, including Carol Channing, Pearl Bailey, Phyllis Diller, Betty Grable, Martha Raye, Ginger Rogers, Ethel Merman (in her last appearance on Broadway), Mary Martin, and most recently in this celebrated new production, Bette Midler, Donna Murphy, and Bernadette Peters.

Hello, Dolly! National Tour Company - 2018, Julieta Cervantes

Ms. Carmello has appeared in 14 Broadway musicals and is a three-time Tony Award nominee for her performances in Parade, Lestat, and Scandalous. A selection of other Broadway roles includes Mae Tuck in Tuck Everlasting, Mrs. du Marier in Finding Neverland, Mother Superior in Sister Act, and Kate in Kiss Me, Kate! Ms. Carmello was nominated for an Indie Series Award for Best Supporting Actress in the award-winning webseries “Indoor Boys.” She has appeared in concert at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, and Carnegie Hall.

Blue Man New Tour, photo by Joan Marcus 2019

Carolee Carmello in Hello Dolly National Tour Photograph by Julieta Cervantes 2019

March 3 – 8

March 20 – 22

BROADWAY SERIES

Designated Family Show

More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and the world renowned bald and blue trio are back on the road in a new North American tour. Under the helm of visionary director Jenny Koons, in her first time collaboration with BLUE MAN GROUP, the tour features everything audiences know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP— signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new!

Including pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, audiences join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites theatregoers of all ages.

HarborOne Bank is the sponsor of the Providence engagement of BLUE MAN GROUP. “PPAC thanks HarborOne Bank for their sponsorship of this engagement of BLUE MAN GROUP,” said J. L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of PPAC. “HarborOne has been a valued community partner of ours and they are always enthusiastic about our productions. For over a century they have provided total commitment to their customers, communities, and colleagues. PPAC is excited to work with them on this show.”

PART OF THE

PART OF THE

// Tickets: $85 - $35

MEDIA SPONSOR:

SPONSORED BY:

ENCORE SERIES

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: $91 - $41

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is coming to Providence, and stars Carolee Carmello in the iconic role of Dolly Gallagher Levi.

Ms. Carmello takes over the role from Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, joining the astonishing list of show business luminaries who have played Dolly, including Carol Channing, Pearl Bailey, Phyllis Diller, Betty Grable, Martha Raye, Ginger Rogers, Ethel Merman (in her last appearance on Broadway), Mary Martin, and most recently in this celebrated new production, Bette Midler, Donna Murphy, and Bernadette Peters.

Hello, Dolly! National Tour Company - 2018, Julieta Cervantes

Ms. Carmello has appeared in 14 Broadway musicals and is a three-time Tony Award nominee for her performances in Parade, Lestat, and Scandalous. A selection of other Broadway roles includes Mae Tuck in Tuck Everlasting, Mrs. du Marier in Finding Neverland, Mother Superior in Sister Act, and Kate in Kiss Me, Kate! Ms. Carmello was nominated for an Indie Series Award for Best Supporting Actress in the award-winning webseries “Indoor Boys.” She has appeared in concert at Lincoln Center, Town Hall, and Carnegie Hall.

Blue Man New Tour, photo by Joan Marcus 2019

Carolee Carmello in Hello Dolly National Tour Photograph by Julieta Cervantes 2019

March 3 – 8

March 20 – 22

BROADWAY SERIES

Designated Family Show

More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is BLUE MAN GROUP and the world renowned bald and blue trio are back on the road in a new North American tour. Under the helm of visionary director Jenny Koons, in her first time collaboration with BLUE MAN GROUP, the tour features everything audiences know and love about BLUE MAN GROUP— signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue but the rest is all new!

Including pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, audiences join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites theatregoers of all ages.

HarborOne Bank is the sponsor of the Providence engagement of BLUE MAN GROUP. “PPAC thanks HarborOne Bank for their sponsorship of this engagement of BLUE MAN GROUP,” said J. L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of PPAC. “HarborOne has been a valued community partner of ours and they are always enthusiastic about our productions. For over a century they have provided total commitment to their customers, communities, and colleagues. PPAC is excited to work with them on this show.”

PART OF THE

PART OF THE

// Tickets: $85 - $35

MEDIA SPONSOR:

SPONSORED BY:

ENCORE SERIES

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

Aaron LaVigne and the company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

ROME & DUDDY FRIENDS & FAMILY ACOUSTIC TOUR Sunday, March 8 at 7P Tickets: $79 - $23.50

March 31 – April 5

// Tickets: $91 - $41

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theatre audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

The company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar."

PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

ROME & DUDDY – FRIENDS & FAMILY is a special project from Rome Ramirez of Sublime with Rome and Duddy of Dirty Heads. The concert will feature separate stripped-down sets by Rome and Duddy, and both artists will perform together as a closer.

BRIT FLOYD – ECHOES 2020 Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30P Tickets: $68 - $38

BRIT FLOYD returns to Providence to perform its brand new production, Echoes 2020. BRIT FLOYD will play highlights from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Division Bell, and a show stopping 23 minute 'note-for-note’ performance of the iconic era defining song Echoes, written 50 years ago.

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.

Aaron LaVigne and the company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

ROME & DUDDY FRIENDS & FAMILY ACOUSTIC TOUR Sunday, March 8 at 7P Tickets: $79 - $23.50

March 31 – April 5

// Tickets: $91 - $41

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theatre audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

The company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane," and "Superstar."

PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

ROME & DUDDY – FRIENDS & FAMILY is a special project from Rome Ramirez of Sublime with Rome and Duddy of Dirty Heads. The concert will feature separate stripped-down sets by Rome and Duddy, and both artists will perform together as a closer.

BRIT FLOYD – ECHOES 2020 Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30P Tickets: $68 - $38

BRIT FLOYD returns to Providence to perform its brand new production, Echoes 2020. BRIT FLOYD will play highlights from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Division Bell, and a show stopping 23 minute 'note-for-note’ performance of the iconic era defining song Echoes, written 50 years ago.

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.

THINKING OF SPRING AT PPAC! APRIL “…the dance equivalent of going down a roller coaster… a pure shot of adrenaline.” – Broadway World

FIRSTWORKS PRESENTS “DIAVOLO – ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION®” Friday, April 24 at 7:30P Seen by over 95 million people as a top 10 finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, DIAVOLO shatters boundaries and soars beyond the grasp of gravity. With a unique style that encompasses dance, acrobatics, and gymnastics, DIAVOLO uses meticulously designed structures to explore the relationship between the human body and Designated its surrounding architectural environment.

Family Show

Voyage. Photo: Sharen Bradford.

Trajectorie. Photo: Sharen Bradford.

Tickets: $69.50 - $39.50

M AY

// Tickets: $83 - $38

A legendary roster of Grammy® Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award®winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved characters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!”

Designated Family Show

“Wonders pour from the stage in a ravishing stream of color and invention” (Time Out New York) as Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart and pure theatricality in a neon-sparkly “party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast). Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. This “creative explosion” (Broadway.com) is “nothing short of genius” says Theatermania, so bring the entire family to celebrate friendship and cooperation, and learn the power of unity and inclusion.

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SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

Wednesday, May 13 at 7P

Stephen Christopher Anthony as 'Evan Hansen' and Jessica E. Sherman as 'Heidi Hansen.' Photo by Matthew Murphy. 2019

The Company of The SpongeBob Musical.

Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

May 12 – 171

BankNewport Family Night at The SpongeBob Musical2

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

Dear Evan Hansen1

May 26 – 31

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FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

THINKING OF SPRING AT PPAC! APRIL “…the dance equivalent of going down a roller coaster… a pure shot of adrenaline.” – Broadway World

FIRSTWORKS PRESENTS “DIAVOLO – ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION®” Friday, April 24 at 7:30P Seen by over 95 million people as a top 10 finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, DIAVOLO shatters boundaries and soars beyond the grasp of gravity. With a unique style that encompasses dance, acrobatics, and gymnastics, DIAVOLO uses meticulously designed structures to explore the relationship between the human body and Designated its surrounding architectural environment.

Family Show

Voyage. Photo: Sharen Bradford.

Trajectorie. Photo: Sharen Bradford.

Tickets: $69.50 - $39.50

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// Tickets: $83 - $38

A legendary roster of Grammy® Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award®winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved characters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!”

Designated Family Show

“Wonders pour from the stage in a ravishing stream of color and invention” (Time Out New York) as Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart and pure theatricality in a neon-sparkly “party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast). Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. This “creative explosion” (Broadway.com) is “nothing short of genius” says Theatermania, so bring the entire family to celebrate friendship and cooperation, and learn the power of unity and inclusion.

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Stephen Christopher Anthony as 'Evan Hansen' and Jessica E. Sherman as 'Heidi Hansen.' Photo by Matthew Murphy. 2019

The Company of The SpongeBob Musical.

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James Delisco Beeks and the company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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