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.
Ain’t Too Proud –The Life and Times of The Temptations
July 18 – 25, 2020
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
The Prom
January 23 - 29, 2021
National Tour Launches at PPAC
Oklahoma!
March 2 – 7, 2021
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:
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman; Thomas Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, L. Fried, MD, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, The Honorable James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Peter J. Troy, Robert Vincent, Susan Weiner, John *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O.
Seth
Elorza),
PHOTO CREDITS: Jarrod Spector as Sonny Bono and Teal Wicks as Lady in THE CHER SHOW Original Broadway Company - photo to R) Aiyana Smash, Coleman Cummings RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, Credit Amy Boyle 2019; Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle by © Joan MarcuS; Pictured (L-R): Danielle Wade (Cady Heron), Megan Masako Haley (Gretchen Wieners), Mariah Rose Faith Mean Girls, Credit: © 2019 Joan Marcus; (L-R) Derrick Baskin, Jawan M Jackson, Jeremy Pope, James Harkness, and Ephraim
Les Misérables
November 4 – 8, 2020 RENT
25th Anniversary Farewell Tour February 26 – 28, 2021
An Officer and a Gentleman
April 16 – 18, 2021
Thomas A. Tanury – Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes – Secretary; Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer DaPonte, Richard E. DiChiaro, Alison Eichler, The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David Fontaine, David (Ex-Officio)*, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Donna S. Mesolella, Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*, David Salit, Stephen
William A. White, Patrick Wholey, William K. Wray Seth
(The Honorable James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Honorable Jack Reed), Benjamin White
John Hazen White, Jr.*,
Klaiman
(John Hazen White, Jr.)
photo by Joan Marcus; The Cast of Broadway's THE PROM - Photo by Deen van Meer; (L Doolittle in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Photo (Regina George), and Jonalyn Saxer (Karen Smith) in the National Touring Company of Sykes (front) in AIN’T TOO PROUD. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
THEATRE INFORMATION
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online.
By Phone: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)
At the Box Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903
Regular Box Office Hours are: 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.
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:
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 SECURITY POLICY:
• 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.
March 3 – 8 // 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.
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.
Carolee Carmello in Hello Dolly National Tour Photograph by Julieta Cervantes
Hello, Dolly! National Tour Company2018, Julieta Cervantes
March 20 – 22 // Tickets: $85 - $35
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 ENCORE SERIES
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Blue Man New Tour, photo by Joan Marcus 2019
Designated Family Show
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 (CrazyforYou,IntotheWoods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, StrictlyBallroom), 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. 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."
Aaron LaVigne and the company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
Photo by Matthew Murphy.
The company of the North American Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
Photo by Matthew Murphy.
ROME & DUDDYFRIENDS & FAMILY ACOUSTIC TOUR
Sunday, March 8 at 7P
Tickets: $79 - $23.50
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.
