HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2018 GALA: "STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT – AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE FEATURING THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS AND JEFF BABKO" – SATURDAY, APRIL 14 STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT, along with THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS and JEFF BABKO, performed to a packed house during our 2018 Annual Gala performance. The comedy legends’ show was a mix of stand-up, music, video clips, and interviewstyle conversations. Andy Smith from The Providence Journal said, “Forgettable or not, this was a sharp and funny show. Because Martin and Short are sharp and funny guys.” The PPAC Gala is an annual fundraiser for the Theatre’s ongoing restoration projects, ensuring that our historic building remains world-class for years to come. The post-show Gala reception opened with a brief speaking program, with remarks from PPAC President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton and Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza.
L to R: Steve Martin, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, and Martin Short.
Those holding Gala tickets attended a post-performance party in the PPAC Grand Lobby. The party featured beverages and samples from gourmet food stations, courtesy of our restaurant vendors: The Capital Grille, Constantino’s Venda Ravioli, Cozy Caterers, Fire Works Catering, Hemenway’s, Just Ellen’s, Inc., Kleos, Local Hero Deli & Catering, Parkside Rotisserie & Bar, Pranzi Catering & Events, and Rosalina. Thank you to all of our restaurant partners! PPAC thanks our Gala title sponsors: The Providence Journal and the Taco/White Family Foundation, and our Premiere, Gold Leaf, Silver, Bronze, and Benefactor Sponsors for supporting this memorable event!
L to R: Tony DeFusco, President/CEO of Rhode Island Hospitality Association Dale Venturini, and PPAC President J.L. "Lynn" Singleton.
To access the complete photo gallery from the Gala, please visit www.ppacri.org/support/ppac-gala
L to R: Taco/White Family Foundation Executive Administrative Assistant Vorn Bonilla and Joe Gomes, Kiana Bonilla and James Sonevong.
Photos: Core Photography First Row, L to R: PPAC Operations Manager Nick Beradinelli, PPAC General Manager Alan Chille, Jonathan Taylor, and PPAC Concessions Manager Matthew Pawlik. Second Row, L to R: Jonathan Clark, Miguel Youngs, and Ollie Huth.
Above, "The Three Amigos," L to R: Rod Azadan, Jay Wilson, and Joe Arner.
Below, L to R: PPAC Assistant House Manager Bob Armour and PPAC House Manager Bruce Ingham.
L to R: Emma Schechtman and PPAC Board Director Stephen Schechtman, Esq.
L to R: Karen O'Donnell and Frank O'Donnell
Above, L to R: Jayne Donegan, Glenn Warfield, and Textron Community Affairs Manager Karen Warfield. Above, L to R: Mark Nugent and Jeanne Nugent, PPAC Board Director Tom Fay and Colette Fay, Colleen Sousa, Kim McDermott and Chris McDermott.