October 2019 Showtimes

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

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Sept 29 – Oct 5 / National Tour Launches at PPAC! PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

Scene from Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade 2019.

Indigo Girls

Ray LaMontage

Thursday, October 10 at 7:30P

Friday, October 11 at 7:30P

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with special guest Kacy & Clayton

SHOWTIMES OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 10

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Family Night Media Sponsors:

Family Night Sponsor:

2019/2020 Encore Series Media Sponsor: 2019/2020 Season Media Sponsor:

2019/2020 Broadway Series Sponsor:

The Providence Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following sponsors:

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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

Friend Like Me 1. Aladdin North American Tour. Photo by Deen van Meer.

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

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OCTOBER SHOWTIMES 2019 PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

OCTOBER

CALENDAR

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Sept 29 – Oct 5

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville*

National Tour Launches at PPAC!

2

At The VETS: Rumors of Fleetwood Mac: 50th Anniversary Tour at 7:30P

3

At The VETS: Bianca Del Rio – It’s Jester Joke at 8P

5

At The VETS: TEDxProvidence 2019: Advance at 10A

10 Indigo Girls with the

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at 7:30P with special guest Kacy & Clayton at 7:30P

11 At The VETS: Vince Gill at 8P 12 At The VETS: Countess Luann and Friends at 8P 19 Carol Burnett – An Evening of Laughter and Reflection

Where the Audience Asks the Questions at 7:30P

24 At The VETS: Family Feud Live! Celebrity Edition at 7:30P 29 – Nov 10 Nov 6

Disney’s Aladdin*

BankNewport Family Night at Disney's Aladdin at 7P

Inquire at the Box Office about this special pricing offer!

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

*

PART OF THE

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

BROADWAY SERIES

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

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

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:

11 Ray LaMontagne

THEATRE INFORMATION

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

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. Sign Interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description services are available. Sensory-friendly performances are also 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

OCTOBER

CALENDAR

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Sept 29 – Oct 5

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville*

National Tour Launches at PPAC!

2

At The VETS: Rumors of Fleetwood Mac: 50th Anniversary Tour at 7:30P

3

At The VETS: Bianca Del Rio – It’s Jester Joke at 8P

5

At The VETS: TEDxProvidence 2019: Advance at 10A

10 Indigo Girls with the

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at 7:30P with special guest Kacy & Clayton at 7:30P

11 At The VETS: Vince Gill at 8P 12 At The VETS: Countess Luann and Friends at 8P 19 Carol Burnett – An Evening of Laughter and Reflection

Where the Audience Asks the Questions at 7:30P

24 At The VETS: Family Feud Live! Celebrity Edition at 7:30P 29 – Nov 10 Nov 6

Disney’s Aladdin*

BankNewport Family Night at Disney's Aladdin at 7P

Inquire at the Box Office about this special pricing offer!

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

*

PART OF THE

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

BROADWAY SERIES

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

ppacri.org

(401) 421-ARTS (2787)

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:

11 Ray LaMontagne

THEATRE INFORMATION

220 Weybosset Street, Providence

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. Sign Interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description services are available. Sensory-friendly performances are also 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

SIX MONTHS OUT

DECEMBER PPAC’s/The VETS’ Holiday Sale

Saturday, December 7

NOVEMBER Disney’s Aladdin*

October 29 – November 10 BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, November 6 at 7P

Il Divo – A Holiday Song Celebration*

Bob Dylan and His Band*

Wednesday, November 20 at 8P

Festival Ballet Providence Presents “The Nutcracker”

The First North American Tour Cast of COME FROM AWAY, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2018

Come from Away*

December 3 - 8

December 13 – 15

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Musical*

December 17- 22

BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, December 18 at 7P Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, December 21 at 11A

2019 Holiday Pops Tour* Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra Keith Lockhart, Conductor

Saturday, November 30 at 8P

Tuesday, November 19 at 8P

JANUARY / FEBRUARY

FREE! The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular

Sunday, November 24 at 3P A FREE sensory-friendly performance; open to all!

Sign-up via Google Form at bit.ly/AcrobatsPPAC

Shen Yun

January 18 – 19

Fiddler on the Roof

February 11 – 16

A Bronx Tale

February 21 – 23

MARCH / APRIL Hello, Dolly!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Blue Man Group

FirstWorks Presents “Diavolo: Architecture in Motion”*

March 3 – 8

March 20 – 22

March 31 – April 5

Friday, April 24 at 7:30P

*Tickets are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office, online at ppacri.org, and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

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.)

SIX MONTHS OUT

DECEMBER PPAC’s/The VETS’ Holiday Sale

Saturday, December 7

NOVEMBER Disney’s Aladdin*

October 29 – November 10 BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, November 6 at 7P

Il Divo – A Holiday Song Celebration*

Bob Dylan and His Band*

Wednesday, November 20 at 8P

Festival Ballet Providence Presents “The Nutcracker”

The First North American Tour Cast of COME FROM AWAY, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2018

Come from Away*

December 3 - 8

December 13 – 15

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The Musical*

December 17- 22

BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, December 18 at 7P Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, December 21 at 11A

2019 Holiday Pops Tour* Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra Keith Lockhart, Conductor

Saturday, November 30 at 8P

Tuesday, November 19 at 8P

JANUARY / FEBRUARY

FREE! The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular

Sunday, November 24 at 3P A FREE sensory-friendly performance; open to all!

Sign-up via Google Form at bit.ly/AcrobatsPPAC

Shen Yun

January 18 – 19

Fiddler on the Roof

February 11 – 16

A Bronx Tale

February 21 – 23

MARCH / APRIL Hello, Dolly!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Blue Man Group

FirstWorks Presents “Diavolo: Architecture in Motion”*

March 3 – 8

March 20 – 22

March 31 – April 5

Friday, April 24 at 7:30P

*Tickets are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office, online at ppacri.org, and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

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.)

National Tour Launches at PPAC September 29 – October 5 Tickets: $83 - $38 A scene from Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade 2019

Don’t pack up your flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts yet – we are still on island time at PPAC during the National Tour Launch of Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. This musical comedy features both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and many more.

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all – and stay to find something they never expected. USA Today calls it "A little slice of paradise!" and Entertainment Weekly raves, "It will knock your flip-flops off!" @BuffettMusical // #E2MPVD PART OF THE

INDIGO GIRLS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Thursday, October 10 at 7:30P Tickets: $78 - $25

Twenty years after they began releasing records as the INDIGO GIRLS, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. With a legacy of releases and countless U.S. and international tours behind them, the INDIGO GIRLS have forged their own way in the music business. The Grammy award-winning duo previously performed with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra in 2015 to critical acclaim. The Providence Journal wrote, “THE INDIGO GIRLS – [Emily] Saliers and Amy Ray – have the unusual ability to maintain distinctive musical personalities in the context of a tightly-knit duo….

Together, though, their voices blend beautifully.”

BROADWAY SERIES

RAY LAMONTAGNE WITH SPECIAL GUEST KACY & CLAYTON

Friday, October 11 at 7:30P Tickets: $99.50 - $39.50

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter RAY LAMONTAGNE returns to the stage on his Just Passing Through acoustic tour, highlighting songs from his vast and varying body of work. LaMontagne will be playing songs spanning across his discography, including Trouble, Till The Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain, Ouroboros, and more.

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

National Tour Launches at PPAC September 29 – October 5 Tickets: $83 - $38 A scene from Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade 2019

Don’t pack up your flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts yet – we are still on island time at PPAC during the National Tour Launch of Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. This musical comedy features both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” and many more.

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all – and stay to find something they never expected. USA Today calls it "A little slice of paradise!" and Entertainment Weekly raves, "It will knock your flip-flops off!" @BuffettMusical // #E2MPVD PART OF THE

INDIGO GIRLS WITH THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Thursday, October 10 at 7:30P Tickets: $78 - $25

Twenty years after they began releasing records as the INDIGO GIRLS, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. With a legacy of releases and countless U.S. and international tours behind them, the INDIGO GIRLS have forged their own way in the music business. The Grammy award-winning duo previously performed with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra in 2015 to critical acclaim. The Providence Journal wrote, “THE INDIGO GIRLS – [Emily] Saliers and Amy Ray – have the unusual ability to maintain distinctive musical personalities in the context of a tightly-knit duo….

Together, though, their voices blend beautifully.”

BROADWAY SERIES

RAY LAMONTAGNE WITH SPECIAL GUEST KACY & CLAYTON

Friday, October 11 at 7:30P Tickets: $99.50 - $39.50

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter RAY LAMONTAGNE returns to the stage on his Just Passing Through acoustic tour, highlighting songs from his vast and varying body of work. LaMontagne will be playing songs spanning across his discography, including Trouble, Till The Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain, Ouroboros, and more.

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

Disney’s ALADDIN is the hit musical adapted from the animated 1992 Disney film and the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, One Thousand and One Nights. ALADDIN’s journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.

Kaena Kekoa (Jasmine) & Jonah Ho'okano (Aladdin). Aladdin North American Tour. Photo by Deen van Meer

The Cleveland Plain Dealer called ALADDIN “a visual feast fit for a Sultan” and Terry Byrne from The Boston Globe wrote, "With the help of Bob Crowley’s vivid sets, Natasha Katz’s dynamic lighting, and Gregg Barnes’s seemingly endless collection of colorfully patterned, sequined, and layered costumes, eye-popping barely begins to describe the look of the show.”

ALADDIN’s 337 exquisite costumes feature 2,039 fabrics and trims from Morocco, Turkey, India, Uzbekistan, China, Tahiti, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico, France, Italy, England, and Germany. The costumes worn in ALADDIN are all custom made, by hand, especially for the show.

ALADDIN is also impressive in its technical design – the tour features 84 illusions and effects, including a flying Magic Carpet! @Aladdin // #AladdinTour PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

BankNewport Family Night at ALADDIN is Wednesday, November 6 at 7P!

October 29 – November 10

Tickets: $150 - $40. ALADDIN VIP Packages are available for $140 and $150 at selected performances; these packages include prime seating and two exclusive merchandise items.

Patrons who purchase a regularly priced ticket to the Wednesday, November 6 performance of ALADDIN will receive a complimentary ticket of equal value for a child/teenager up to age 18. Family Night tickets are available at the Box Office at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence or by phone at (401) 421-2787 only; tickets are not available online.

Family Night tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis in selected locations. Golden Circle seating is excluded, and standard service fees apply.

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

COUNTESS LUANN AND FRIENDS Saturday, October 12 at 8P Tickets: $150 - $45

An original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York, Luann de Lesseps has transformed herself into an author, philanthropist, actor, and bona fide cabaret star. COUNTESS LUANN AND FRIENDS is a cabaret show filled with LuAnn’s hilarious anecdotes and songs in her inimitable style.

FAMILY FEUD LIVE! CELEBRITY EDITION

Thursday, October 24 at 7:30P Tickets: $49.50 - $29.50

From the producers of TV’s Family Feud comes… FAMILY FEUD LIVE: CELEBRITY EDITION! It’s TV’s favorite game show, live, on stage, with host Alonzo Bodden and celebrity guests Pauly Shore and Chris Kattan!

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.

Disney’s ALADDIN is the hit musical adapted from the animated 1992 Disney film and the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, One Thousand and One Nights. ALADDIN’s journey sweeps audiences into an exotic world of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. This new production features a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage.

Kaena Kekoa (Jasmine) & Jonah Ho'okano (Aladdin). Aladdin North American Tour. Photo by Deen van Meer

The Cleveland Plain Dealer called ALADDIN “a visual feast fit for a Sultan” and Terry Byrne from The Boston Globe wrote, "With the help of Bob Crowley’s vivid sets, Natasha Katz’s dynamic lighting, and Gregg Barnes’s seemingly endless collection of colorfully patterned, sequined, and layered costumes, eye-popping barely begins to describe the look of the show.”

ALADDIN’s 337 exquisite costumes feature 2,039 fabrics and trims from Morocco, Turkey, India, Uzbekistan, China, Tahiti, Japan, Guatemala, Mexico, France, Italy, England, and Germany. The costumes worn in ALADDIN are all custom made, by hand, especially for the show.

ALADDIN is also impressive in its technical design – the tour features 84 illusions and effects, including a flying Magic Carpet! @Aladdin // #AladdinTour PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

BankNewport Family Night at ALADDIN is Wednesday, November 6 at 7P!

October 29 – November 10

Tickets: $150 - $40. ALADDIN VIP Packages are available for $140 and $150 at selected performances; these packages include prime seating and two exclusive merchandise items.

Patrons who purchase a regularly priced ticket to the Wednesday, November 6 performance of ALADDIN will receive a complimentary ticket of equal value for a child/teenager up to age 18. Family Night tickets are available at the Box Office at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence or by phone at (401) 421-2787 only; tickets are not available online.

Family Night tickets are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis in selected locations. Golden Circle seating is excluded, and standard service fees apply.

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT

COUNTESS LUANN AND FRIENDS Saturday, October 12 at 8P Tickets: $150 - $45

An original cast member of one of the most successful franchises in television history, The Real Housewives of New York, Luann de Lesseps has transformed herself into an author, philanthropist, actor, and bona fide cabaret star. COUNTESS LUANN AND FRIENDS is a cabaret show filled with LuAnn’s hilarious anecdotes and songs in her inimitable style.

FAMILY FEUD LIVE! CELEBRITY EDITION

Thursday, October 24 at 7:30P Tickets: $49.50 - $29.50

From the producers of TV’s Family Feud comes… FAMILY FEUD LIVE: CELEBRITY EDITION! It’s TV’s favorite game show, live, on stage, with host Alonzo Bodden and celebrity guests Pauly Shore and Chris Kattan!

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.

THEATRE NEWS

WELCOME TO PPAC! Three new staff members have joined our Administrative Departments; please join us in welcoming them to PPAC!

Photo: Zooey Arnold-Conner

PPAC Board of Directors and staff members held a going away party for our Office Manager, Rosemary SienkoKoehler on September 12.

Rosemary is retiring after 33 years at the Theatre; she and Rosemary Sienko-Koehler with her husband, Richard, are her husband, Richard Koehler relocating to Florida, but truly, she is the one bringing the sunshine to that state.

Danielle Blue is our new Administrative L to R: Accountant Jillian Robillard, Administrative Office Manager. She comes to PPAC from Office Manager Danielle Blue, and Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Betsy Rinaldi.

Hasbro, Inc, where she was a marketing coordinator. Danielle was an educator for nearly twenty years prior to working at Hasbro. Her family are passionate supporters of PPAC; they are current subscribers and have participated in Next Stop Broadway®.

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Jillian Robillard joins our Finance Department as an accountant. Jillian worked at a public accounting firm and received her degree from Bridgewater State University.

She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Dan, and her dog, Dory.

FAREWELL, ROSEMARY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

Betsy Rinaldi previously worked as a Box Office Supervisor at PPAC and is now our Outreach and Engagement Coordinator. Betsy has a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from URI, and she is a Resident Company Member at EPIC Theatre. She also made her NY debut at FringeNYC last fall.

DISNEY AWARDS GRANT TO FUND THEATER EDUCATION PROGRAM Photo: Zooey Arnold-Conner

L to R: President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, General Manager Alan J. Chille, Receptionist/Lost & Found Recovery Inez Bush, Rosemary, Director of Finance & Programming Norbert H. Mongeon, Jr., and Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq.

Photo: Richard Koehler

Rosemary (center) with our Marketing Staff! L to R, first row: Digital Media Assistant Zooey Arnold-Conner, Marketing Projects Specialist Caitlyn DiPompo, Marketing Director P.J. Prokop, Rosemary, Senior Marketing Assistant Betty Benedetti, Direct Response Representative Sharon Corcoran. L to R, second row: Digital Media Specialist Nick McNeish and Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt.

Photo: Michelle Carpenter

Rosemary has unfailingly greeted everyone – Board and staff members, patrons, visitors, vendors, and more – with a great smile, a kind word, and a willingness to quickly assist in any situation. She has managed many tasks with patience and hard work; her dedication was recognized with a R.O.S.E. Award from the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB). Rosemary expressed her thanks and appreciation to all and said she could not believe how the time has flown! Neither can we. So here’s to you, Rosemary – enjoy your new home and adventures to come! We’ll remember these years together fondly and look forward to seeing you again. It’s not good-bye, but just “so long” for now. - PJP

PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. announcing that Disney Musicals in Schools will be launching in Providence at a press conference held at Providence City Hall.

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Directors, announced at a press conference held in the Alderman’s Chambers of Providence City Hall that PPAC has been awarded a $120,000 grant from Disney to bring Disney Musicals in Schools to Providence. Disney Musicals in Schools is a free initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools. The grant funds two years of programming; the Providence Performing Arts Center will select five area public elementary schools to participate in the 2019 - 2020 academic year, and another five will be selected for the next academic year.

The selected schools will participate in a 17-week musical theater residency, led by a team of teaching artists trained by PPAC and Disney Theatrical Group, at no cost. Each school will receive performance rights, education support materials, and guidance from the teaching artists. The program features a professional development focus, through which participating school teachers partner with PPAC’s teaching artists to learn how to produce, direct, choreograph and music direct, culminating in their first 30-minute Disney KIDS musical at their school. As a capstone to the experience, the Theatre will host a Student Share Celebration in which each school performs one number from their show on the PPAC stage for an audience of students, teachers, family, and community members.

For more information about DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS and to view photos from the press announcement, please visit ppacri.org/outreach/disney-musicals-in-schools

THEATRE NEWS

WELCOME TO PPAC! Three new staff members have joined our Administrative Departments; please join us in welcoming them to PPAC!

Photo: Zooey Arnold-Conner

PPAC Board of Directors and staff members held a going away party for our Office Manager, Rosemary SienkoKoehler on September 12.

Rosemary is retiring after 33 years at the Theatre; she and Rosemary Sienko-Koehler with her husband, Richard, are her husband, Richard Koehler relocating to Florida, but truly, she is the one bringing the sunshine to that state.

Danielle Blue is our new Administrative L to R: Accountant Jillian Robillard, Administrative Office Manager. She comes to PPAC from Office Manager Danielle Blue, and Outreach and Engagement Coordinator Betsy Rinaldi.

Hasbro, Inc, where she was a marketing coordinator. Danielle was an educator for nearly twenty years prior to working at Hasbro. Her family are passionate supporters of PPAC; they are current subscribers and have participated in Next Stop Broadway®.

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Jillian Robillard joins our Finance Department as an accountant. Jillian worked at a public accounting firm and received her degree from Bridgewater State University.

She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Dan, and her dog, Dory.

FAREWELL, ROSEMARY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!

Betsy Rinaldi previously worked as a Box Office Supervisor at PPAC and is now our Outreach and Engagement Coordinator. Betsy has a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from URI, and she is a Resident Company Member at EPIC Theatre. She also made her NY debut at FringeNYC last fall.

DISNEY AWARDS GRANT TO FUND THEATER EDUCATION PROGRAM Photo: Zooey Arnold-Conner

L to R: President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, General Manager Alan J. Chille, Receptionist/Lost & Found Recovery Inez Bush, Rosemary, Director of Finance & Programming Norbert H. Mongeon, Jr., and Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq.

Photo: Richard Koehler

Rosemary (center) with our Marketing Staff! L to R, first row: Digital Media Assistant Zooey Arnold-Conner, Marketing Projects Specialist Caitlyn DiPompo, Marketing Director P.J. Prokop, Rosemary, Senior Marketing Assistant Betty Benedetti, Direct Response Representative Sharon Corcoran. L to R, second row: Digital Media Specialist Nick McNeish and Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt.

Photo: Michelle Carpenter

Rosemary has unfailingly greeted everyone – Board and staff members, patrons, visitors, vendors, and more – with a great smile, a kind word, and a willingness to quickly assist in any situation. She has managed many tasks with patience and hard work; her dedication was recognized with a R.O.S.E. Award from the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB). Rosemary expressed her thanks and appreciation to all and said she could not believe how the time has flown! Neither can we. So here’s to you, Rosemary – enjoy your new home and adventures to come! We’ll remember these years together fondly and look forward to seeing you again. It’s not good-bye, but just “so long” for now. - PJP

PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. announcing that Disney Musicals in Schools will be launching in Providence at a press conference held at Providence City Hall.

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Directors, announced at a press conference held in the Alderman’s Chambers of Providence City Hall that PPAC has been awarded a $120,000 grant from Disney to bring Disney Musicals in Schools to Providence. Disney Musicals in Schools is a free initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Productions to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools. The grant funds two years of programming; the Providence Performing Arts Center will select five area public elementary schools to participate in the 2019 - 2020 academic year, and another five will be selected for the next academic year.

The selected schools will participate in a 17-week musical theater residency, led by a team of teaching artists trained by PPAC and Disney Theatrical Group, at no cost. Each school will receive performance rights, education support materials, and guidance from the teaching artists. The program features a professional development focus, through which participating school teachers partner with PPAC’s teaching artists to learn how to produce, direct, choreograph and music direct, culminating in their first 30-minute Disney KIDS musical at their school. As a capstone to the experience, the Theatre will host a Student Share Celebration in which each school performs one number from their show on the PPAC stage for an audience of students, teachers, family, and community members.

For more information about DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS and to view photos from the press announcement, please visit ppacri.org/outreach/disney-musicals-in-schools

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