2024/2025 Season Brochure by Providence Performing Arts Center

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO

Our Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series features seven shows that are brand new from Broadway, beginning with the national tour launches of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and SHUCKED, followed by MJ THE MUSICAL, LIFE OF PI, & JULIET, SOME LIKE IT HOT and BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. Three favorites, MAMMA MIA!, RIVERDANCE and CHICAGO return in our Encore Series. We are also pleased to announce a special two week return engagement of HAMILTON and we have just added THE CHER SHOW to play two performances in February 2025.

We appreciate the support of our sponsors, Taco and The White Family Foundation, WPRI 12, Navigant Credit Union, Cox Media and BankNewport as well as our partnerships with the Providence Tourism Council, ABC 6 and NOW 93.3 FM. We also thank HarborOne Bank and NBC 10 for their support.

Our subscribers are vitally important to our season, we thank our current subscribers for their steadfast support and invite those of you who have thought about subscribing “someday” to join us today; there has never been a better time because THE FUTURE IS NOW.

See you at the shows!

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton President & CEO Providence Performing Arts Center

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• Subscribers may purchase a two-person membership by making a tax-deductible Annual Fund donation of $1,000

• Non-subscribers may purchase a two-person membership by making a tax-deductible Annual Fund donation of $1,500. Learn more: ppacri.org/PC or email Claudia Zompa: czompa@ppacri.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 7P

This will be the ﬁrst performance of A BEAUTIFUL

Gala Celebration tickets include premium seating, a post-show party and parking.

Email Stephanie Santos at ssantos@ppacri.org to purchase tickets.

Photo: CORE Photographic

Amber Ardolino as ‘Marcia Murphey,’ Nick Fradiani as ‘Neil Diamond – Then,’ and The Noise singing “Cherry Cherry” in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. Photo: ©Julieta Cervantes.

Photo: CORE Photographic

2024/2025 SEASON AT A GLANCE

Our events calendar is always evolving*! Visit ppacri.org/events for the latest.

JUNE 2024

Wonders of the Wurlitzer: FROM FREE TO FREEDOM

A Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 19 at 7P

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV

Friday, June 21 at 7:30P

BRUCE IN THE USA

Saturday, June 22 at 8P

JASON MRAZ

Sunday, June 30 at 7:30P

JULY 2024

JOHN CAFFERTY AND THE BEAVER BROWN BAND

Saturday, July 13 at 8P

YÄCHTLEY CRËW

Saturday, July 27 at 8P

NEXT STOP BROADWAY

July 15—19 and July 22—26

NAS WITH RI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Saturday, July 20 AT 8P

AUGUST

2024

BRETT GOLDSTEIN

Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 at 7P

SEPTEMBER 2024

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL1 September 21–28

Annual Gala Celebration Saturday, September 21 at 7P

OCTOBER

SHUCKED1 October 20–27

MAMMA MIA!2,4 November 12–17

*All dates, programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

DECEMBER

2024

2024 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER

Friday, December 6 at 7:30P

HAMILTON

December 11–22

JANUARY

MJ THE MUSICAL1 January 21–26

THE CHER SHOW

February 5 & 6

LIFE OF PI1

February 11–16

& JULIET1

February 25–March 2 (Designated Family Show)

BankNewport Family Night at & JULIET3

Wednesday, February 26 at 7P

THE VANISHING ELEPHANT Saturday, March 15 at 2P (Sensory-Friendly Performance)

RIVERDANCE 30 –THE NEW GENERATION2 April 4–6

BankNewport Family Night at RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION3 Friday, April 4 at 7:30P

SOME LIKE IT HOT1 April 22–27

CHICAGO2 May 2–4

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL1 June 10–15

PHOTO CREDITS FOR PAGE 3 ONLY: Gregory Alan Isakov. Photo by Glenn Ross; Brett Goldstein. Photo by Paul Gilbey; Nick Fradiani as ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ and The Beautiful Noise in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. Photo: ©Julieta Cervantes; Alex Newell in SHUCKED. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman; (L to R) Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan) in MAMMA MIA!. Photo by Joan Marcus; Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Catherine Ariale as Lady in THE CHER SHOW. Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography; Rowan Magee, Celia Mei Rubin and Nikki Calonge in LIFE OF PI. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade; Lorna Courtney in & JULIET. Photo by Matthew Murphy; The Original Broadway Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Connor Sullivan in The Touring Production of CHICAGO. Photo by Jeremy Daniel; Roger Bart (Doc Brown) in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

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THESE NATIONAL

SEPTEMBER 21–28, 2024

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway - and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

PLEASE NOTE UNIQUE SUBSCRIPTION PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL :

Thursday, 9/26 at 7:30P (Series H) Friday, 9/27 at 7:30P (Series A)

Saturday, 9/28 at 2P & 8P (Final Subscription Performances; 2P: Series C and 8P: Series B)

Gala Celebration on Saturday, 9/21 at 7P! Sunday, 9/22 at 1P & 6:30P (First Subscription Performances; 1P: Series D and 6:30P: Series E) Tuesday, 9/24 at 7P (Series F) Wednesday, 9/25 at 7P (Series G)

Nick Fradiani as Neil Diamond. Photo: ©Julieta Cervantes

TOURS LAUNCH AT PPAC!

PLEASE NOTE UNIQUE SUBSCRIPTION PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR SHUCKED :

Sunday, 10/20 at 6:30P

(First Subscription Performance; Series E)

Tuesday, 10/22 at 7P (Series F)

Wednesday, 10/23 at 7P (Series G)

Thursday, 10/24 at 7:30P (Series H)

Friday, 10/25 at 7:30P (Series A)

Saturday, 10/26 at 2P & 8P (2P: Series C & and 8P: Series B)

Sunday, 10/27 at 1P

(Final Subscription Performance; Series D)

OCTOBER 20–27, 2024

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “ﬂat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”) and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.

L to R: Alex Newell, Caroline Innerbichler, Kevin Cahoon, and Andrew Durand in SHUCKED. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

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JANUARY 21—26, 2025

THE FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNING HIT!

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Providence as MJ, the multi–Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Rhode Island premiere at PPAC in January 2025.

MJ is recommended for ages 8 and up.

TACO AND THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7P; Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30P; Saturdays at 2P & 8P and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.

FEBRUARY 11—16, 2025

A THEATRICAL EVENT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE!

Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIFE OF PI is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).

Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, LIFE OF PI is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).

After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions— a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.

Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.

LIFE OF PI is recommended for ages 10 and up. LIFE OF PI contains some mature content and violence, smoke, haze, ﬂashing lights, strobe lights and loud sounds throughout.

Main Photo: LIFE OF PI – The Company. INSET: Rowan Magee, Celia Mei Rubin and Nikki Calonge in LIFE OF PI Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.

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TACO AND THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7P; Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30P; Saturdays at 2P & 8P and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.

FEBRUARY 25–MARCH 2, 2025

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical ﬂips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚“ “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚“ “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/ producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.

BankNewport Family Night provides specially priced tickets so that families can have a fun night out at PPAC! Learn more: ppacri.org/familynights.

BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT AT & JULIET IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26!

FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR: Lorna Courtney and the cast of & JULIET. Photo by Matthew

FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

Designated Family Show

Murphy.

APRIL 22–27, 2025

Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” - The New York Times

Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, highkicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to ﬂee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the lifechasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song and dance, SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show in its season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.”

Adrianna Hicks with the cast of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

TACO AND THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES SCHEDULE: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7P; Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30P; Saturdays at 2P & 8P and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.

JUNE 10–15, 2025

Great Scott! BACK TO THE FUTURE, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Providence in 2025.

Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself... back to the future. When BACK TO THE FUTURE hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.

(L to R) Roger Bart (Doc Brown) & Casey Likes (Marty McFly) in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

PPAC’S LOOKS FUTURE BRIGHT!

The Providence Performing Arts Center is known as a destination theatre for national tour launches. In the fall of 2024, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and SHUCKED mark the twenty-third and twenty-fourth national tours to launch at PPAC since 2008!

Since its opening in 1928, the Loew’s Theatre Building (the historic home of PPAC) has transformed and evolved. Over the course of nine decades, it has been called the Loew’s State Theatre, Loew’s Theatre, Palace Concert Theatre, Ocean State Theatre, the Ocean State Performing Arts Center, and since 1982, the Providence Performing Arts Center. Each name represents a different, intriguing chapter in the venue’s storied history; we encourage you to visit ppacri.org/history to learn more!

PPAC has become one of the most successful, not-forprofit theatres in the United States, thanks to the efforts of past and current board members and administrative staff. We celebrate PPAC’s rich history by investing in building restoration projects so that the theatre’s grandeur will continue to shine for future audiences. PPAC has consistently been ranked as one of the top ten entertainment venues of its size in the United States by industry publications, Pollstar, Billboard Magazine and VenuesNow

Recent upgrades have included a complete renovation of our Lobby Lounge, adding a modern elegance to the space. Last year, we installed railings on the mezzanine levels of the House so that patrons can arrive and egress their seats with added support. Public Wi-Fi

has been installed throughout the building. The ceiling above our rear orchestra seating, with its gold, red and blue detailing, is looking brighter and more vibrant, thanks to a completed painting restoration project. We added new stage lighting and an updated sound and video display system throughout the Theatre.

Our vertical marquee, which features the iconic “PROVIDENCE” lettering, is also looking brighter. During the summer of 2023, the letters were removed from the marquee and were repainted. Daktronics also installed new boards for our main digital marquee and digital shadow boxes.

BROCHURE CREDITS

CONCEPT/EDITOR: P.J. Prokop

CONTENT MANAGER: Caitlyn DiPompo

DESIGNER: Christine Meahan Designs

COVER PHOTOS: TOP ROW, L TO R: Photo: RIVERDANCE photo by Jack Hartin © Abhan Productions. SECOND ROW, L TO R: MAMMA MIA! (L to R) Jalynn Steele (Tanya), Christine Sherrill (Donna Sheridan), and Carly Sakolove (Rosie).

Photo by Joan Marcus; Nick Fradiani (center) as Nick Fradiani (center) as Neil Diamond and The Beautiful Noise in A

BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL. Photo: ©Julieta Cervantes; Katie Frieden as Roxie and Company in The National Tour of CHICAGO. Photo by Jeremy Daniel; THIRD ROW, L TO R: Lorna Courtney and the cast of & JULIET

Photo by Matthew Murphy; Ashley D. Kelley and Grey Henson in SHUCKED. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman; Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy; FOURTH ROW, L TO R: LIFE OF PI Hiran Abeysekera, Richard Parker (Fred Davis, Scarlet Wilderink, Andrew Wilson). Photo Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade; The Original Broadway Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT. Photo by Marc J. Franklin; Company - HAMILTON National Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus; Casey Likes (Marty McFly) in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

Photo at right: Original Broadway Cast 2023 of SHUCKED. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Photo below: Nick Fradiani as ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ and The Beautiful Noise in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

Photo: ©Julieta Cervantes

Photo: CORE Photographic

encore SERIES

NOVEMBER 12–17, 2024

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.

For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

MAMMA MIA! PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Wednesday at 7P; Thursday and Friday at 7:30P; Saturday at 2P & 8P; Sunday at 1P & 6:30P.

(L to R) L’Oréal Roaché (Lisa), Alisa Melendez (Sophie Sheridan), and Haley Wright (Ali). Photo by Joan Marcus.

APRIL 4–6, 2025

Since RIVERDANCE first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy® award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography has established RIVERDANCE as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, RIVERDANCE will embark on a special anniversary tour. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. For the first time RIVERDANCE welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.

Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by John McColgan.

RIVERDANCE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Friday at 7:30P; Saturday at 2P & 8P; Sunday at 1P & 6:30P.

BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT AT RIVERDANCE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 4!

BankNewport Family Night provides specially priced tickets so that families can have a fun night out at PPAC! Learn more: ppacri.org/familynights.

CHICAGO PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Friday at 7:30P; Saturday at 2P & 8P; Sunday at 1P & 6:30P.

MAY 2–4, 2025

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.

Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 27 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started.

Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We’re hotter than ever.

Kailin Brown and the Touring Company of CHICAGO. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.

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BROADWAY SPECIALS

DECEMBER 11–22, 2024

“HAMILTON IS A THEATRICAL LANDMARK.”

-The New York Times

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.

HAMILTON features book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

HAMILTON PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Week 1

First Performance: Wed, 12/11 at 7P; Thurs, 12/12 at 1:30P & 7:30P; Fri, 12/13 at 7:30P; Sat, 12/14 at 2P & 8P; Sun, 12/15 at 1P & 7P

Week 2

Tues, 12/17 & Wed, 12/18 at 7P; Thurs, 12/19 & Fri, 12/20 at 7:30P; Sat, 12/21 at 2P & 8P; Sun, 12/22 at 1P & 7P

TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY –FEBRUARY 2025

Wednesday, February 5 at 7P and Thursday, February 6 at 7:30P

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has ﬂat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

Pierre Jean Gonzalez in HAMILTON National Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Catherine Ariale as Lady, Morgan Scott as Star, and Ella Perez as Babe in THE CHER SHOW. Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

PPAC AND THE COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS

Check out ppacri.org/outreach for full details on our community outreach and engagement programs!

PPAC HIGH SCHOOL GREETERS

High school students, ages 15–18, welcome patrons at Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series performances. Students can earn community service hours through this program.

FROM BOOKS TO BROADWAY

Sponsored by the Robert F. Stoico/ FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Students and educators living in Providence County, RI and Bristol County, MA have the chance to attend live Broadway performances after school!

ARTS SHOWCASE

Live and virtual performances featuring New England and nationally acclaimed touring artists. This program is offered to RI students in grades K–8. Free with busing reimbursed.

ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

Made possible by the generous support of Textron Charitable Trust, Ocean State Charities Trust and PPAC’s Annual Fund donors, with support from WPRI 12.

Provides RI students in grades 6–8 with up to $600 in scholarship funding to attend summer arts-related educational opportunities.

Photo: CORE Photographic

NEW! TEEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Students in grades 10–12 learn about non-performance careers in the arts and attend monthly meetings with theatre professionals. Students can earn community service hours through this program.

Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo

Photo: Paul Hiatt

AND ENGAGEMENT

NEXT STOP BROADWAY®

Sponsored by the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

A musical/performance intensive transporting youth aged 10–17 to the Golden Age of Broadway each summer! 2024 dates are July 15 – 19 and July 22 – 26.

Photo: CORE Photographic

BIG DREAMS BEGIN WITH BROADWAY

We provide complimentary tickets to Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI so that “bigs” and their “littles” can experience live entertainment together at PPAC.

EXPERIENCE PPAC

A statewide education initiative enabling every tenth grader to “experience” selected live Broadway productions at PPAC at no expense, with busing reimbursed.

DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS

Builds sustainable musical theatre programs in under-resourced public elementary schools in Providence and Kent Counties.

Photos: CJ Perrone

OCEAN STATE STAR AWARDS

This program celebrates and honors excellence in high school musical theatre programs in RI and southeastern MA.

Photo: CJ Perrone

PPAC THANKS THESE SPONSORS:

PPAC ANNUAL FUND & GALA CELEBRATION

The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Photo: Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI

PPAC AND THE COMMUNITY

Peter Edwin Krasinski, House Organist

We are pleased to collaborate with community organizations for our live Wurlitzer Concerts, like The Pipes are Calling – PPAC Celebrates the Season of St. Patrick and From Free to Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration. Everyone is welcome at these free performances.

Visit ppacri.org/Wurlitzer for information on upcoming seasonal concerts. You can also view and listen to free digital videos on this page.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE: THE VANISHING ELEPHANT

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 AT 2P

This incredible story of resilience and friendship, inspired by true events, comes to life through large-scale puppetry, illusion and magic. THE VANISHING ELEPHANT features stunning puppets designed and made by Helen Foan, including a baby elephant, a young adult elephant, a fully grown adult elephant, and a tiger.

We offer sensory-friendly performances periodically throughout our season. Please visit ppacri.org/sensoryfriendly to learn more about what a sensory-friendly performance entails.

COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES

Inspired by the shows Come from Away and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, we hosted two community food drives to support We Share Hope in 2023, and we plan to do more! Established in 2020 and based in Rumford, We Share Hope makes food deliveries six days a week to local nonprofit groups and supplies school food pantries. Learn more at wesharehope.org

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVESPRESENTED BY PPAC AND WPRI 12

PPAC has held five blood drives in our Grand Lobby to support the Rhode Island Blood Center. Did you know that someone needs blood every two seconds? The need for blood is always great – learn more at ribc.org

SEATS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

To show our gratitude, PPAC has provided Broadway show tickets since the spring of 2008 to Rhode Island service members and their families.

BANKNEWPORT FAMILY NIGHT

Buy one full-priced ticket; receive one FREE ticket of equal value for a child up to age 18. Selected BankNewport Family Night performances for the 2024/2025 season include & JULIET and RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation

SPONSOR:

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Photo: CORE Photographic

IMPORTANT THEATRE INFORMATION

BETTER CALL PAUL!

GROUP SALES

Groups of 10 or more can save with discounted rates to most of our Broadway and family shows!

Visit ppacri.org/grouptickets to learn more, or contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or 401.574.3162.

SHOW SHUTTLE

Enjoy dinner, a shuttle ride to and from PPAC, and a show! Contact Paul Hiatt to book Show Shuttle for yourself, you and a friend or an entire group.

For information, go to: ppacri.org/showshuttle

Providence Police details are on site at all PPAC events.

SECURITY POLICY

Your safety and security are our top priorities!

• Please plan to arrive early; walk-through metal detectors are used at all entrances.

• Guests are subject to bag search; confiscated items cannot be returned.

• A secure storage area is not available.

• The following items are not permitted: weapons, firearms, briefcases, suitcases, outside food and beverages.

Security policy is subject to change; if needed, additional security measures may be added without prior notice.

CHILDREN’S POLICY:

Children under the age of six are not permitted to attend PPAC performances unless they are designated as a family show. Please call the Box Office to see which shows are appropriate for younger children.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES:

The Arcade, Grand Lobby and Orchestra Level are fully accessible from the Weybosset Street entrance. An elevator is located on the first ﬂoor, and provides access to the Mezzanine Level, and to seating in the First and Second Dress Balconies. Accessible and companion seating may be purchased at ppacri.org or by calling the Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787).

NEW! Complimentary Wi-Fi now available.

SMOKING/VAPING

are not permitted in the Theatre.

HEARING/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES:

GalaPro provides multilingual translation, closed captioning, audio description and amplification to your mobile device Please call our Box Ofﬁce or visit our website to learn which touring productions participate in GalaPro. ASL Interpretation, open caption and audio/visual description are available upon request

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES

are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis in the Grand Lobby across from the entrance of Aisle 5. A driver’s license or credit card will be requested as a security deposit.

DON’T KNOW THEIR PREFERRED SHOW?

Our gift cards make the perfect gift! eGift cards are instantly available at ppacri.org/giftcards

Physical gift cards are available online, by phone and at the Box Office window.

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WHY SUBSCRIBE?

THE BENEFITS ARE “SO GOOD,

SO

GOOD!”

PARKING AT THE INNOVATION DISTRICT GARAGE SUBSCRIBER

EXCLUSIVE!

The parking option must be ordered at the time of a new subscription purchase or renewal. The parking option costs $70 (per car) for the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series, sold as a full package only, and $30 (per car) for the three-show Encore Series. Please note that parking options may not be exchanged or refunded. The clean, well-lit parking garage is open 24/7; there are security cameras, roving security personnel and an on-site attendant available at all times. Located just one block behind the Theatre, the garage is a “self-parking” facility with three elevators and handicapped-accessible spaces. Innovation District Garage, 75 Clifford Street, Providence, RI 02903

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BE SAFE & SMART; ORDER FROM THE PPAC BOX OFFICE

The PPAC Box Office is your only OFFICIAL source for tickets to a PPAC show. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you have made the safe, smart ordering choice. Read more on page 21.

PPAC PUTS YOU FRONT & CENTER

Renewing subscribers get first choice to retain their current subscription seating or to request a change; new subscribers get first choice of next best available subscription seating, so ordering as early as possible is advantageous!

PRIORITY ADVANCE TICKET ORDERING

When you renew or purchase your subscription to the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Encore Series, you’ll have guaranteed subscription seats PLUS first opportunity to advance order other Broadway show tickets prior to the public on-sale dates. Details will be announced. Sign up for our free e-newsletter, ShowTimes Online, at ppacri.org/email to receive advance notifications.

PAYMENT PLANS

MAKE BROADWAY AN AFFORDABLE LUXURY!

New and renewing subscribers may take advantage of ten*, eight, four or two-month payment plans.

OPT OUT OPTION

The Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscribers may “opt out” of one show of their choice in that series; the cost of the subscription will be reduced accordingly. “Opt out” option must be designated at the time of purchase.

SCHEDULING GLITCH? MAKE A SWITCH!

If you cannot attend your scheduled subscription performance, call the Box Office in advance to exchange your ticket(s) for best available seating to another performance of the same show. This beneﬁt is exclusive to subscribers; some restrictions may apply.

SUBSCRIBE NOW... HERE'S HOW!

NEW SUBSCRIBERS

Call the PPAC Box Ofﬁce at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or New Subs/CenterStage Sales Rep Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136 for complete details and assistance.

PAYMENT PLAN DEADLINES

For the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and Encore Series Subscription Packages:

RENEWING SUBSCRIBERS

Your subscription seats will be held until the renewal deadline, which is Friday, April 26, 2024

*Most ﬂexible! 10 Payment Plan: Available through Friday, April 26, 2024

8 Payment Plan: Available through June 1, 2024.

4 Payment Plan: Available through August 1, 2024

Two payment plan and payments in full are accepted at any time! Subscribe by Friday, April 26, 2024 to enjoy

Payment plan options are for credit card payments only; charged monthly based on number of payments available on the date that the subscription order is placed. Please note that some restrictions may apply. FULL payments may be made at any time by credit card, cash or check. Only ONE credit card is accepted per order. Payment plans are available for subscription orders totaling $100 or more.

CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT PLAN!

We make budgeting easy for Broadway by offering ten, eight, four and two monthly subscription payment plans. Pay as little as $51.77* per month for a Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscription and $19.45 for an Encore Series subscription.

These price points are based on the ten-month payment plan, for mid/rear orchestra seating. For more information, call the Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or New Subs/ CenterStage Sales Rep Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136.

SECONDARY TICKETING ADVISORY:

Choose Your Payment Plan

Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series

Series A: Friday 7:30P, Mid/Rear Orchestra (7 show package)

price: $517.75 (inclusive of

EXAMPLE: Encore Series

Series A: Friday 7:30P, Mid/Rear Orchestra (3

The PPAC Box Ofﬁce is your ONLY OFFICIAL ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC show. The only secure ways to buy tickets to a PPAC production are via the Box Ofﬁce window at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, online at ppacri.org and by phone at 401.421.ARTS (2787). Purchasing from unauthorized sources will put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.

(L to R) Casey Likes (Marty McFly), Liana Hunt (Lorraine Baines), Hugh Coles (George McFly), Jelani Remy (Marvin Berry) and the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAl. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

SEATING CHART

Golden Circle

Enjoy front orchestra and loge seating in this package, with prices ranging from $271 (Encore Series) to $673 (Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series).

Premium Orchestra

Experience Broadway from one of our most popular locations with prices ranging from $194.50 (Encore) to $517.75 (Taco).

Value Circle

Great sightlines come together with great pricing to make this an affordable treat with prices ranging from $170.50 (Encore) to $446 (Taco).

Super Saver

Easily accessible and budget-friendly, this location offers excellent views and great acoustics with unbeatable pricing at just $62 for the Encore Series! Front Second Dress Circle packages are $178 and Rear Second Dress Circle packages are $154 for the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

PPAC Square

Loew’s Theatre Building 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3783

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Directions to PPAC: (also at ppacri.org/directions)

DIRECTIONS

TO PPAC : (also at ppacri.org/directions)

FROM POINTS NORTH: Take 95 South to exit 37A - Atwells Ave. 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 95 North to Exit 36B – Point St) and from points east (take 195 West to Exit 1A – Point St): Proceed straight at the traffic light at the end of the 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 I-90E toward Boston - keep right to merge onto Massachusetts Turnpike East toward Worcester, Boston. Take Exit 94 to merge onto RT-146 South toward Providence. Take Route 146S and merge on 95S in Providence. Then, follow directions for “from points north.”

TO ORDER TICKETS:

For all inquiries and to order subscriptions, single tickets or groups:

BOX OFFICE:

Located at

PPAC Square

401.421.ARTS (2787) • Fax: 401.351.7827 box_ofﬁce_questions@ppacri.org

Hours: M - F, 10A - 5P; Sat, 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on show days. For summer 2024, box office hours are M - Th, 10A - 3P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s) on show days. Call for holiday and seasonal hours.

New Subs/CenterStage Sales: 401.574.3136 • Fax: 401.421.5767

Sharon Corcoran scorcoran@ppacri.org • M - F, 9A - 5P.

Group Sales Specialist: 401.574.3162 • Fax: 401.421.5767

Administration Office: Loew's Theatre Building 220 Weybosset Street, Providence 401.421.2997 • Fax: 401.421.5767 info@ppacri.org

Regular Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P.