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PROGRAM BOOK OF THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AT THE VETS

Marking the 85th Anniversary of PPAC: the Loew’s Theatre Building 1928-2013

FEATURING THE

BROADWAY SERIES

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS SERIES

A Grownup's Prequel to Peter Pan

PPAC VOTED BEST THEATRE IN STATEWIDE READERS’ POLL 2009-2013

2013/2014

36th Broadway Season

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Welcome to Providence Performing Arts Center’s 2013/2014 Broadway season. We have the MOST “AMAZING” SEASON to share with you including EVITA, ONCE, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which are all opening their national tours right here at PPAC, the celebrated return of WICKED, and the highly-anticipated THE BOOK OF MORMON. With generous support from our loyal patrons, donors, and sponsors, PPAC has completed more facility projects that enhance the comfort and experience of our theatre patrons. Through a grant from The Champlin Foundation, we completed brick, parapet, and waterproofing restoration on the Weybosset Street façade. HVAC upgrades will be completed this season to provide better cooling in the Theatre balcony as well as energy-efficient window replacements in the Loew’s office building.

Our Community Outreach Initiative continues to provide free or low-cost programs to individuals who would otherwise be unable to experience the magic of live theatre.

We thank Textron for over 13 years of continuous support of our ARTS Scholarships Program, which awards 30 scholarships to underprivileged students state-wide. To date, over 425 scholarships have been awarded to Rhode Island students, making it possible for them to attend summer arts programs.

Our free Wurlitzer Concert Series remains popular for young and old alike, and is made possible thanks to the support of our Annual Fund donors.

Camp Broadway® is a week-long theatre arts program connecting professional artists with students ages 10-17 who are interested in the performing arts. In partnership with the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, each year 10 scholarships are offered to children to pursue their interests and develop their artistic talents. The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation also sponsors From Books to Broadway – a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island schools, designed to expose students to the magic of Broadway performances with a chance to “meet and greet” cast members.

PPAC’s Bank of America ARTS Showcase brings Rhode Island middle school students, teachers, and artists together and personifies the true spirit of a community arts program. Each year, approximately 10,000 middle school students attend live performances of dance, music, or theatre at PPAC during regular school hours, creating a lasting educational experience that goes beyond the walls of a classroom.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you for your patronage and support of our presentations and programs. Your attendance and support is vital to PPAC and keeps our community thriving. Please visit our website at www.ppacri.org for more information on PPAC and ways you can help support our Outreach efforts.

I look forward to seeing you for an “AMAZING” season of shows at PPAC!

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Chairman, Board of Trustees

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PPAC THEATRE INFORMATION

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PPAC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, PPAC SQUARE, 220 WEYBOSSET STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 CALL: (401) 421-2997, ext. 0 EMAIL: info@ppacri.org HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9A - 6P

PPAC BOX OFFICE, PPAC SQUARE, 220 WEYBOSSET STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 CALL: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) ppacri.org HOURS: Monday – Friday, 10A – 5P; Saturday, 10A – 2P; and through curtain time(s) on performance days. facebook.com/ProvPacRI

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HOUSE MANAGERS are stationed at the House Managers’ Desk on the Orchestra Level in the Grand Lobby.

CAMERAS & OTHER RECORDING DEVICES are not allowed in the Theatre. Taking photos or recordings of a live performance is strictly prohibited; you may be asked to relinquish your mobile/electronic device.

CELL PHONES & PAGERS: Please turn off your cell phones and pagers for the duration of the performance.

CHILD POLICY: Children under the age of six are NOT permitted to attend performances in the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series, Contemporary Classics Series, or Broadway/Contemporary Specials, unless the production is designated as a Family Show. We advise you to use parental discretion for all productions in our season.

DELAYED ARRIVALS: Patrons who arrive at the Theatre after curtain time may need to wait until the next available entrance time as determined by the guest performing company. Patrons may view the performance on the Lobby flat screens until the permitted entrance time.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: The Theatre emergency number is (401) 421-2997. Before coming to the Theatre, please inform someone of your exact seat location, so you may be located quickly in case of an emergency.

ELEVATOR: The elevator is located on the first floor across from the Grand Lobby and adjacent to the Lobby Lounge, and provides access to the Mezzanine, and First and Second Balconies.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES/RESTROOMS: The Arcade, Grand Lobby, Orchestra Level, Mezzanine, and First and Second Balconies are fully accessible from Weybosset Street.

Please notify the Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that may restrict seating assignments. First floor restrooms, telephone, and water fountain are fully accessible; restrooms off of the walkway behind First Dress seating are also fully accessible. Ushers are available to assist patrons. Please ask for additional assistance at the House Managers’ Desk in the Grand Lobby.

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

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SIGN INTERPRETATION for Saturday 2P Broadway Series shows and other performances is available upon request; for details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

ATM: An ATM is located in the Arcade near the Box Office window.

OUTSIDE FOOD/BEVERAGES are not allowed in the Theatre.

CONCESSIONS are available in the Arcade, the Grand Lobby, and on the Mezzanine Level; patrons may bring concessions into the Theatre.

PAYPHONE: A payphone is located on the first floor adjacent to the Grand Lobby near the Richmond Street entrance.

SMOKING is not permitted inside the building; your cooperation in smoking only outside the Theatre is appreciated.

LOST AND FOUND: Patrons who lose personal items while attending a performance may make all inquiries and claims with the PPAC Administrative Office at (401) 421-2997, ext. 0, Monday through Friday, 9A to 6P. SUBSCRIPTION/TICKET INFORMATION: All PPAC subscriptions may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136.

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are available for purchase by phone, at the Box Office window in the Theatre’s Arcade, or online at www.ppacri.org – all major credit cards are accepted.

BE SAFE; BE SMART: PPAC is your ONLY trusted source for tickets to a PPAC/The VETS show. For additional information, visit www.ppacri.org or www.thevetsri.com GROUP SALES: Group discounts are usually available for groups of 20 or more for Broadway Shows and for groups of 10 or more for Family Shows; for more information and to order, please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162.

MOBILE APP: Check out our FREE mobile app – available for iPhone and Droid devices. Visit your App Store or Google Play Marketplace to download and get all the latest information on PPAC!

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SUGGESTED THEATRE ETIQUETTE Most of the following suggestions are based on comments from our patrons.

We hope that you take these into consideration so that everyone may enjoy the show in comfort! Thank you for your patronage!

• Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices; please note, do not take any photos or recordings of the performance.

• Please remove your hat so patrons sitting behind you can see.

• Please limit the use of heavy perfumes or colognes – others around you may be sensitive or have allergies.

• Please refrain from eating loud snacks during the performance and unwrap cough drops and candies in advance.

• If you need to leave your seat during the show, please do so as quietly as possible.

• So that all may enjoy the show, please refrain from talking during the performance.

• Please be kind and remain seated until after the cast bows. The performers work extremely hard to make each performance special. It would be greatly appreciated if you shared your enthusiasm!

• If any problem should arise before or during the performance, please ask one of the Ushers to see the House Manager or the Assistant House Manager in the Grand Lobby; someone will assist you promptly.

If you have any other suggestions and/or comments, we’d like to hear from you.

Administrative Office: (401) 421-2997, ext. 0 or email info@ppacri.org

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES O F FIC ERS Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman Mark T. Ryan, Esq., First Vice Chairman Thomas A. Tanury, Second Vice Chairman Ellen Barnes, Secretary J. Joseph Kruse, Treasurer Richard L. Bready Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio The Honorable Lincoln D. Chafee Scott Connolly Darren Corrente, Esq. Jason M. DaPonte Richard E. DiChiaro Thomas P. Fay Robert G. Flanders, Jr., Esq. The Honorable Gordon D. Fox, Esq. Gary E. Furtado Ari Gabinet Jay Howell Lowell W. Kinch

The Honorable James R. Langevin Cynthia Laughlin Barbara S. Lavine E. Robert Lupone Paul A. MacDonald Lori Merola William D. Moore Terrence P. Moran George H. Nee The Honorable Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. Gary M. Penfield Lawrence E. Purtill Jo-Ann Ragosta The Honorable Jack Reed

Thomas J. Rossi David Salit Stephen Shechtman, Esq. James Skeffington, Esq. Robert F. Stoico Donald R. Sweitzer The Honorable Angel Taveras Zeno Trabucchi Gregory Troy Susan Weiner Stanley Weiss John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White William K. Wray

T R US TEE REPRESENTATIV ES Steven Costantino (The Honorable Lincoln D. Chafee) Gonzalo Cuervo (The Honorable Angel Taveras) Seth Klaiman (The Honorable James R. Langevin) Raymond D. Simone (The Honorable Jack Reed) THIS LISTING IS CURRENT AS OF FALL 2013.

The Providence Performing Arts Center (“PPAC”) is a Rhode Island non-business corporation organized by the following: Citizens Bank, Fleet National Bank of Rhode Island, Old Stone Bank, Outlet Company, Providence Journal Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank, and Textron, Inc. The affairs of PPAC are administered by a Board of Trustees, and representatives of the founders who, together with the Governor of Rhode Island and the Mayor of Providence, presently serve as members of the Board. None of the founders has an ownership in any of the assets of PPAC. In 1978 PPAC was purchased and continues to hold title to the Providence Performing Arts Center theatre, which PPAC maintains as a center for the performing arts. Under PPAC’s articles of association, no part of the earnings of the corporation may be paid to its members, the Board of Trustees, the officers or any other private persons. If the existence of PPAC should terminate for any reason, its net assets would be distributed exclusively to one or more charitable or educational institutions accorded tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to our “AMAZING” 2013/2014 Season; our 36th Broadway Season features an exceptional line-up of top notch shows from Broadway and beyond! For the fifth consecutive year, Rhode Island Monthly readers named us “Best Theatre” in the magazine’s annual Readers’ Poll, and The Providence Phoenix readers also declared us “Best Theatre Venue” in their annual Best Readers’ Poll. Thank you for these great recognitions.

Your ongoing support is integral to PPAC’s success and to making Providence a flourishing city for the performing arts!

We are grateful to Taco/The White Family Foundation’s continued sponsorship of our Broadway Series and we are equally appreciative of the loyal support from WPRI 12, media sponsor of our Broadway Season, and Cox Communications, media sponsor of our Contemporary Classics Series. We’d also like to thank returning sponsors Navigant Credit Union, National Grid, and McLaughlin & Moran.

The 2013/2014 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series features the opening of three National Tours. Our season kicks off with the National Tour opening of EVITA; this stunning new production of the beloved musical features some of theatre’s most beautiful songs. Next, ONCE, the eight-time Tony Award® winner, has electrified Broadway with its unforgettable story and ensemble of actors/musicians who play their own instruments on stage. The final National Tour opening is Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which will make its North American debut at the Theatre.

GHOST THE MUSICAL, based on the Academy Award-winning film, will move audiences with its iconic love story. FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL celebrates the 80s pop culture phenomenon of the original film and WE WILL ROCK YOU is an homage to the music of Queen. The season closes with a two-week run of the nine-time Tony Award® winner THE BOOK OF MORMON. The 2013/2014 Contemporary Classics Series opens with a return three-week engagement of one of Providence’s most “popular” musicals, WICKED. The beloved classic MAN OF LA MANCHA returns for five performances only. Winner of five Tony Awards®, the musical play PETER AND THE STARCATCHER takes audiences on a fantastic journey to answer the question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? The VETS has been enjoying a wonderful resurgence – this season includes comedy acts like The Capitol Steps and Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody, dance artists like Savion Glover, and rock artists like Chris Cornell.

Be sure to stay connected to PPAC while you are on the run! PPAC has launched a FREE state-of-the-art mobile app for iPhone and Droid devices – visit your App Store or Google Play Marketplace to download; we have also launched Print-At-Home for single tickets.

On behalf of myself and the staffs at PPAC and PFM, thank you for supporting our shows and our beautiful Theatres! Enjoy the season!

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR

2013 ANNUAL GALA! immediately following

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton President, PPAC/PFM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA SATURDAY

December 7, 2013 AT 7:30P

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MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Dear PPAC Friend and Patron, Another exciting season of great presentations at the Providence Performing Arts Center is upon us, and Taco is proud to once again sponsor the must-see Broadway Series.

This year’s Broadway Season features three newly staged touring shows which will open right here at PPAC: EVITA, ONCE, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. As the curtain rises, we anticipate the superb stagings, the beautiful music, the memorable acting and singing, and the unique emotions we feel with the live performance experience. There’s nothing else like it!

On behalf of everyone at Taco, enjoy the shows!

John Hazen White, Jr. President and CEO of Taco, Inc., Cranston, RI

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF J.L. “LYNN” SINGLETON President

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS ALAN J. CHILLE

General Manager

NORBERT H. MONGEON, JR.

P.J. PROKOP

DONNA L. SANTOS

Director of Finance & Programming

Director of Marketing

KELLY MILUKAS

CHRISTOPHER J. MYERS

Director of Concerts

Director of Ticketing

CYNTHIA A. GOLDSMITH

Director of Information Systems

Director of Special Projects/ Assistant to the President

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ROSEMARY A. SIENKO-KOEHLER Office Manager

LISA CROWELL

Development Assistant

MICHAEL CECI

Programming Assistant

ADRIANE SCHOEN

Executive Assistant for Development

INEZ M. BUSH

AMANDA BONAFINE

Receptionist/Lost & Found Recovery

Booking Manager

ELIZABETH RAINONE

DUSTIN MARRS

Administrative Assistant to the GM

IT Assistant/SharePoint Administrator

MARKETING ELIZABETH BENEDETTI

Senior Marketing Assistant

SHARON CORCORAN

Direct Response A.E.

CAITLYN DIPOMPO

MATTHEW PACIFIC

Marketing Projects Coordinator

HAYLEY MCGUIRL

PAUL HIATT

Group Sales Representative

New Media Coordinator

LEAH FELLMAN

Marketing Intern

JESSICA LUNDQUIST

Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern

BOX OFFICE STEPHANIE SANTOS

TARA EDWARDS

Box Office Manager

ANNETTE CHAUNT

Box Office Supervisor

Box Office Supervisor/The VETS Box Office Manager

STACY ZMIJEWSKI

Box Office Supervisor

RICHARD DEFILIPPO

Box Office Supervisor

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES JUDY FERREIRA Controller

KEITH J. LABRECQUE Senior Accountant

HEATHER M. BIZON Accountant

LINDA HADDOCK

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15

OPERATIONS/HOUSE NICK BERARDINELLI

BETSY MENDERS

Operations Manager

Events Manager

MATTHEW PAWLIK

DAVID LUONGO

Concessions Manager

BRUCE INGHAM

House Manager

Director of Security

BOB ARMOUR

Assistant House Manager

STEPHANIE M. PAUL

President’s Club Liaison

BACKSTAGE TODD SNOW

Technical Director

BILL BRACKETT, III

ANTHONY CIARAMELLO, JR.

House Carpenter

DAVID ALLEN

House Sound Engineer

House Electrician

MICHAEL ARAUJO

Business Agent – I.A.T.S.E.

PETER VECCHIO

House Propman

CENTERSTAGE STAFF CenterStage is the Season Program Book produced by the Providence Performing Arts Center.

PROJECT MANAGER/EDITOR P.J. Prokop // EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Caitlyn DiPompo ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Sharon Corcoran GRAPHIC DESIGN Lindsay Letourneau, Falcone Communications & Design PRINTER DS Graphics For information on spot advertising in CenterStage 2013/2014 or for information about season advertising for 2014/2015, contact Sharon Corcoran at (401) 574-3136. For information on marketing sponsorships or other advertising opportunities, contact P.J. Prokop at (401) 574-3103.

BROADWAY BUZZ Stay informed about the latest theatre news and read the Broadway Buzz at www.ppacri.org. You can also conveniently visit our CenterStage advertisers’ websites from the Buzz page.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL LISTINGS AND CALENDAR INFORMATION ARE CURRENT AS OF OUR FALL 2013 PRINTING.

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Broadway Series Contemporary Classics Series Family Shows Specials

All dates, programs, and artists are subject to change without notice; for updates, visit www.ppacri.org

Dance Specials Shows at The VETS

SEPTEMBER 2013 Evita SEPTEMBER 8 – 14

OCTOBER 2013 Once OCTOBER 1 – 6 At The VETS: Richard Nader’s Doo-Wop & Rock ‘n’ Roll All-Stars SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT 8P Ghost The Musical OCTOBER 22 – 27

NOVEMBER 2013 FirstWorks Presents: Cirque Éloize’s Cirkopolis NOVEMBER 1 – 2 At The VETS: Spank!

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THE VETS: A GREAT SEASON IN A REMARKABLE VENUE! From the hilarity of SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY and the political satire of THE CAPITOL STEPS to the kinetic energy of SAVION GLOVER, and from the evocative music of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra (RIPO) and the artistry of the Festival Ballet Providence (FBP), the VETS’ 2013/2014 season offers a range of fantastic performances, with more to be announced throughout the season!

After more than sixty years, the VETS is in the process of a major transformation. Under the auspices of Professional Facilities Management (PFM) and the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (RICCA), this beautiful concert hall has now entered its third phase of renovations; at this stage, the VETS will undergo additional aesthetic enhancements and will expand its recreational space. Three floors of reception space including a ballroom and President’s Club will be introduced with direct access to the Theatre Lobby through the walkway built during the now-completed phase two of renovations.

The VETS now features new, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and improvements to the backstage area. With these improvements, the venue is now able to host a wider range of artistic guests and performers each season. Since a special Gala concert featuring the renowned Renée Fleming and RIPO in January 2012, the VETS has hosted contemporary artists like Byron Stripling and Regina Spektor, among many others!

The Veterans Memorial Auditorium was founded by the Rhode Island Freemasons in 1929, but work was halted due to the Great Depression and did not resume until the end of World War II. On January 27, 1950, the venue officially opened and was dedicated by Rhode Island Governor John O. Pastore as a living memorial to all veterans for their services.

Over the years, the venue has been known by various names – including most recently, the VMA Arts and Cultural Center – and has presented an impressive roster of performers, such as the late, celebrated tenor Luciano Pavarotti, actor Hal Holbrook, singer/songwriter Willie Nelson, and alternative rock group Death Cab for Cutie.

The VETS has been the primary performance hall for RIPO and the Festival Ballet Providence. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been hailed as an example of magnificent interior design and acoustical excellence.

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THE VETS SEASON AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER 2013 Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra (RIPO) Classical Concert: Brahm’s Fourth!

Saturday, September 21 at 8P

OCTOBER 2013

Handel’s Messiah (RIPO with The Providence Singers) Saturday, December 7 at 7P

JANUARY 2014

Richard Nader’s Doo-Wop & Rock ‘n’ Roll All-Stars Saturday, October 12 at 8P RIPO Classical Concert: The Planets Saturday, October 19 at 8P

RIPO Classical Concert: Beethoven’s Second Saturday, January 18 at 8P FirstWorks Presents: Savion Glover & Company “STePz” Friday, January 31 at 7:30P

NOVEMBER 2013

FEBRUARY 2014

Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody Friday, November 1 at 7:30P WBFF New England Fitness & Fashion Weekend Saturday, November 9 at 10A & 6P The Capitol Steps Sunday, November 10 at 2P RIPO Classical Concert: Cecile Licad plays Rachmaninoff Saturday, November 16 at 8P Chris Cornell Tuesday, November 19 at 7P Disney Junior Live On Tour!

Pirate & Princess Adventure November 23 - 24

DECEMBER 2013 Straight No Chaser Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30P

RIPO Classical Concert: Mozart & Mahler Saturday, February 22 at 8P

MARCH 2014 FirstWorks Presents: Mark Morris Dance Group Saturday, March 8 at 8P RIPO Classical Concert: Tchaikovsky’s Passionate “Pathetique” Saturday, March 22 at 8P

APRIL 2014 RIPO Classical Concert: Levin plays Mozart Saturday, April 12 at 8P

MAY 2014 RIPO Classical Concert: Beethoven with Alon Goldstein Saturday, May 10 at 8P

VENUE INFORMATION The VETS // 1 Avenue of the Arts // Providence, RI 02903 // Admin: (401) 222-1467

PPAC/THE VETS BOX OFFICE INFORMATION CALL: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) // ONLINE: www.thevetsri.com The VETS on-site BOX OFFICE (1 Avenue of the Arts in downtown Providence) will only be open on performance days; hours vary, please call (401) 421-ARTS (2787) in advance for times.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dan Schwartz, General Manager Tara Edwards, Box Office Manager

Pat Lynch, House Manager Doreen Vitale, Office Manager

Michael Gravison, Marketing, Public Relations, and Promotions Manager

Todd Snow, Technical Director Dorothy Melo, Receptionist

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SEASON AT A GLANCE All dates, programs, and artists are subject to change without notice; for updates, visit www.ppacri.org

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At The VETS: WBFF New England Fitness & Fashion Weekend SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 10A & 6P At The VETS: The Capitol Steps SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AT 2P At The VETS: Chris Cornell TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 7P At The VETS: Disney Junior Live on Tour!

Pirate & Princess Adventure NOVEMBER 23 – 24 The Phantom of the Opera NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 7 PPAC Gala immediately following The Phantom of the Opera SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 7:30P

DECEMBER 2013 At The VETS: Straight No Chaser WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 7:30P 2013 Boston Pops Holiday Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 8P Festival Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” DECEMBER 20 – 22 Wicked DECEMBER 26 – JANUARY 12

JANUARY 2014 Rock of Ages WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 AT 7:30P CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

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SEASON AT A GLANCE All dates, programs, and artists are subject to change without notice; for updates, visit www.ppacri.org

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At The VETS: FirstWorks Presents: Savion Glover & Company “STePz” FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 AT 7:30P

FEBRUARY 2014 The Midtown Men WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 7:30P Man of La Mancha FEBRUARY 14 – 16 Alton Brown Live!

The Edible Inevitable Tour FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 8P Peter and the Starcatcher FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 2 *Wednesday, February 26 is Family Night at PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at 7P

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MARCH 2014 At The VETS: FirstWorks Presents: Mark Morris Dance Group SATURDAY, MARCH 8 AT 8P Mamma Mia! MARCH 14 – 16 Flashdance-The Musical MARCH 25 – 30

APRIL 2014 Sesame Street Live!

APRIL 4 – 6 We Will Rock You APRIL 15 – 20 The Book of Mormon APRIL 29 - MAY 11 33

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2014 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN! Want to see your name in this program book next year? (And earn other valuable benefits?)

If so, simply complete and return the coupon below to show your support for PPAC’s Community Outreach Initiative!

The Providence Performing Arts Center dedicates 100% of its proceeds from the Annual Fund Campaign towards our Community Outreach Initiative. This initiative allows PPAC to create, produce, and present programs and activities that make the Theatre accessible to a wider range of people, especially young audiences and artists. Our free or low-cost ticket prices to these events are often the one opportunity many people will have to experience the joy of the Theatre. It is only with the help of our donors that we are able to offer these valuable theatre experiences to the entire community:

Lead Sponsor: The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

Lead Sponsor: The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

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I/We would like to pay by: q Check enclosed made payable to PPAC q American Express q Discover q MasterCard q Visa Card Number _____________________________________ Expiration Date ___________ Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies for matching funds.

If so, the value of your gift could be DOUBLED! I am employed by _____________________________ which will match my gift to PPAC. q My matching gift form is enclosed. q My matching gift form will be sent with my final payment.

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ATTENTION UNITED WAY DONORS!

Please consider earmarking a portion of your United Way contribution to PPAC’s Annual Fund Campaign.

Simply include PPAC on your United Way pledge form.

Please complete the above form and return it with your donation to: PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PPAC Square Attn: Development Office 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 Or fax this completed form to: (401) 421-5767

For more information about the programs of the Community Outreach Initiative and our Annual Fund donor circle levels and benefits, or to make a secure donation, please visit our website at www.ppacri.org or contact the Development Office at (401) 421-2997, ext. 0, or email donors@ppacri.org

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2013 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH Each year the Providence Performing Arts Center is faced with the challenge of raising enough funds to offset the cost of producing and presenting the valuable programs we offer as part of our Community Outreach Initiative. The Annual Fund is the vehicle that makes that possible. Annual Fund proceeds also help fund the development of new programs that specifically serve the needs of artists and audiences of demographic, ethnic, cultural, social, and professional diversity.

A special Thank You goes to our Community Outreach Program Underwriters who have made significant Annual Fund contributions designated to one or more specific outreach initiatives.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS Bank of America Coastway Community Bank Thomas & Collette Fay Johnson & Wales University Macy’s MetLife Auto & Home National Grid Navigant Credit Union New England Laborer’s Health & Safety Fund New England Laborer’s Labor Management Cooperation Trust Nordstrom Nortek Ocean State Charities Trust Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems The Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island State Council on the Arts The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Taco/The White Family Foundation TD Bank Textron, Inc.

We also wish to acknowledge the following corporations and foundations, who generously matched their employees’ donations to our Annual Fund:

MATCHING GIFT CORPORATIONS Bank of America Citizens Bank Covidien Rockwell Collins Texas Instruments Foundation Textron Charitable Trust

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The Providence Performing Arts Center recognizes and sincerely thanks the following who generously donated to the Theatre’s 2013 Annual Fund for Community Outreach:

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE ($2,500+) Kathy & Ted Ashton Bank of America Ellen Barnes Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos BETA Group, Inc. Coastway Community Bank Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Furtado Ellen & David Galkin Joe & Lynn Giorgio Jill & Larry Goldstein Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett Les Keats Lowell & Karen Kinch Cindy Laughlin and Betty Laughlin Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold Lavine Macy’s Diane & Mark Marini Maron Construction Co., Inc. Candy & Frank McNally MetLife Auto & Home Joseph L. Migliori, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. William D. Moore Bill & Pam Morgan National Grid Navigant Credit Union New England Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund New England Laborers’ Labor Management Cooperation Trust Nordstrom Nortek Ocean State Charities Trust Dr. Christina Paxson & Mr. Ari Gabinet Eve Procaccianti Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation The Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Shechtman, Halperin & Savage, LLP James J. Skeffington Maggie & Jack Skenyon H. Charles Tapalian TD Bank Textron, Inc. Troy, Pires & Allen, LLC Ginette & Joe Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Susan & Mark Weiner Mr. & Mrs. John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White Bill & Nancy Wray

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous Adler Pollock & Sheehan Timothy & Mora Babineau Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Burlone John D. Butler CONTINUED ON PAGE 45

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PPAC THEATRE HISTORY SEND MY REGARDS TO PPAC SQUARE –

CELEBRATING ITS 85TH YEAR! The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) presents a full roster of touring Broadway theatricals and contemporary engagements. PPAC has been the theatre of choice in recent years for opening a number of national tours; this 2013/2014 season, PPAC will open the North American tours of EVITA, ONCE, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. PPAC celebrates its 85th birthday this season; the Theatre originally opened on October 6, 1928 as the Loew’s State Theatre Movie Palace, and was designed by esteemed Chicago theatre architects George and C.W. Rapp. The then awe-inspiring $2.5 million Theatre featured columns of imported marble, a lavish interior, exquisite gold leaf plasterwork, grand proscenium, and flawless structural integrity.

After several decades of sustained success, the Theatre’s attendance declined mid-century with the rise of television’s popularity. The Theatre endured mounting economic hardships and suffered significant damage from the calamitous hurricanes of 1939 and 1954. The venue narrowly escaped demolition in 1970s: Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) Dario urged her husband, who privately owned the property at the time, to reconsider this decision. In 1978, the Theatre was purchased by founding members Citizens Bank, Fleet National Bank of Rhode Island, Old Stone Bank, Outlet Company, Providence Journal Company, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank, and Textron, Inc., and became a private non-profit corporation. In 1982, the Theatre acquired the permanent name of the Providence Performing Arts Center and has lived on to become one of the most highly-renowned theatres in the nation.

PPAC is a 3100 seat venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places; it has also been ranked by Pollstar as one of the Top Venues in the world (2012).

The Theatre has been fully-renovated and is constantly being updated to retain its status as a world-class, state-of-the-art venue. The Theatre has earned a special place in Rhode Island history as a beloved, historic landmark while remaining a vital contributor to the City’s economic and cultural growth.

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF MRS. DARIO (1911 - 2013) The Board of Trustees and staff of PPAC mark the passing of Mrs. Dario at th 2004 Annual e Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) PPAC Gala.

Dario. She was a tremendous advocate and champion for the Theatre, and we are immensely grateful for everything she did.

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., PPAC Board of Trustees Chairman, said, “Sylvia Dario was one-ofa-kind. She loved the Theatre and everything related to it, and her dedication to PPAC was apparent to anyone who met her. She was a great lady and will be truly missed.”

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President of PPAC, said, “Mrs. Dario always looked forward to the PPAC Galas and she always charmed her large circle of family and friends to attend with her. At every event, she had a line of fans, eager to say hello. She was unfailingly gracious and future Galas will not be the same without her.

P.J. Prokop, PPAC Marketing Director, said, “Mrs. Dario was beloved by all PPAC staff. A woman of style, she was the epitome of true beauty and grace. Sadly, her passing marks the end of an era. We will never forget her.”

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CLUB

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MEMBER BENEFITS (with subscription for Broadway Series and Contemporary Classics Series only).

• VIP Donor Lounge access.

PRESIDENTS CLUB

As a President’s Club Member you will have access to the best VIP seats for PPAC-sponsored performances and enjoy first-class amenities to enhance your entertainment experience. Benefits include:

• Access to reserved VIP premium tickets.

• VIP reserved parking

Imagine experiencing the biggest shows in the biggest way. Our President’s Club VIP Program brings the excitement of PPAC to another level. With top notch amenities, PPAC’s elegant President’s Club provides an upscale experience that will make a lasting impression on you and your guests and puts you CenterStage!

• Complimentary • Private VIP restrooms. non-alcoholic beverages • Complimentary (alcoholic beverages will coat check. be charged to a predetermined credit card).

• VIP ticket concierge service.

• Private VIP entrance to the Theatre.

• Complimentary light snacks.

• Invitations to special events at the Theatre.

For more information about the President’s Club, contact Adriane Schoen, Executive Assistant for Development, at 401-574-3122 or aschoen@ppacri.org Providence Performing Arts Center acknowledges the following members of this season’s President’s Club: Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Aceto Adler Pollock & Sheehan Jim & Pat Allan Ms. Katherine Anderson & Mr. Thomas Szepatowski Linda A. Anderson Carolyn A. Andreozzi & Robert A. Durand Anonymous (2) Kathy & Ted Ashton Timothy & Mora Babineau Peter Balint Bank of America Sudhir & Tej Bansal P.M. Barfknecht & C.E. Ray Ellen Barnes Richard V. & Yolanda C. Battista Dr. Peter & Silvia Baziotis Paul & Marina Beade

Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos William & Lois Bendokas Peter & Kelly Benoit Michelle Bergin David Berube & Kurtis Johnson BETA Group, Inc. Big Blue Bug Solutions Karyn & Keith Bilezerian Joe and Betty Brito Rodney M. Brusini Michael & Nadine Bruzzi Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Burlone John D. Butler David F. Calabrese Anthony Calandrelli Robert & Janine Calise Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Capozza Deborah & Louis Capuano Frank & Beverly Cardoza David Carlson & Jane Webster

Drs. Nancy & Ralf Carriuolo Elizabeth Casella Ann & Bill Casey Charles Champagne Joel Chase Tim & Colleen Coggins John & Dot Collins Compensation Planning, Inc. Richard & Rita Corliss Gayle Corrigan Saundra & Donald Costantino Dorothy Maciejewski Cunningham Richard Dale Robert & Mary Daly Craig & Lorna Danko Jason & Stephanie Daponte Mr. & Mrs. John DeCubellis Don Deignan & Kathy Leonard Valerie DelPadre David DeMuth & Francesca Solitro CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Richard J. & Carol A. DeRienzo Henry Diaz Richard E. DiChiaro DiSanto Priest & Co. David & Cindy Donald Deanna & Scott Donnelly Bob & Diana Donovan Bil & Mary Drena Guy Dufault Walter M. Dzialo, DDS, Monica M. Dzialo, & Crystal Lynn & Alan Eagles East Side Urgent Care Nathan B. Epstein Thomas & Collette Fay Priscilla & David Feeney Stuart and Samara Feldman Dr. Darlene F. Ferland and Family Dr. Kathy Finn Justice & Mrs. Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Peter Fogerty Mr. & Mrs. Antonio S. Fonseca Diane Fusco Ellen & David Galkin Gizele & Gene Garceau Steven & Donna Giarrusso Joe & Lynn Giorgio Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Giuliano Kristina & Christopher Giuliano Jill & Larry Goldstein Dr. David Gorelick, Susan Shim Gorelick Scott & Ashley Gunn Linda & Frank Gustafson H. Carr & Sons Pam Hale Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett Kimberly Harden Glenn & Erin Hebel Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hjerpe, III Greg & Donna Hoffman Joan Hopkins Norm & Mal Hopkins William & Phyllis Horne Dick & Andrea Howe Andrea Iannazzi Tony Inamorati & Cammie Naylor Bernard A. Jackvony Lynn Jardin Johnson & Wales University The Joseph Rosenfeld Foundation Les Keats Dennis & Laura Keefe Lowell & Karen Kinch Seth M. Klaiman Drs. Cindy & Adam Klipfel

Mr. & Mrs. David Lahousse Steve & Barbara Laprocina Sheri & John Laramee Cindy Laughlin and Betty Laughlin Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold L. Lavine Alison E. Lavoie David B. Lea Donald Lee Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeFebvre Cheryl & Stephen Levesque Michael & Celeste Levesque Drs. Naveh & Sarah Levy Daniel Liparini & Diane Cozine E. Robert Lupone Macy’s Thom & Lee Anne Madersky Marc F. & Joan L. Mahoney Gary & Leslie Malloy Cathy Demain Mann and Fredric C. Friedman Joe & Meredith MarcAurele Diane & Mark Marini Maron Construction Co., Inc. Jeffrey & Jennifer Massotti Katherine & Sean McQuade McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. Candy & Frank McNally Jay and Bonnie Mendes MetLife Auto & Home Wendi & Keith Metters Joseph L. Migliori, M.D. Deborah & Richard Miller Debra A. Moretti William & Pamela Morgan Kenneth Morin Joseph Murphy Richard Nadeau Beverly Najarian Narragansett Bay Insurance National Chain Co. National Grid Navigant Credit Union Dr. Kimberly Nelson New England Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund New England Laborers’ Labor Management Cooperation Trust Nordstrom Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lisa Nula Ocean State Charities Trust Richard & Leah Pacheco Barbara A. Page Dr. Christina Paxson & Mr. Ari Gabinet Gary M. Penfield Brad Prendergast

Eve Procaccianti Mr. & Mrs. Louis Provenzano Lawrence Purtill Diane Reimer Lt. Col. and Mrs. Rene Remillard Gerre & Bob Resnick The Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Anthony R. Ricci, MD & Patricia C. Ricci, MD James & Elaine Riley The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Gregg H. Rosen Mark T. and Mae Beth Ryan Richard & Lorraine Sebastiao Shechtman, Halperin & Savage, LLP Richard Scott Elaine & Joseph W. Sears Eugenia Shao & Neil Steinberg Scott & Denise Shippee Judy & George Shoemaker Barbara A. Silliman James J. Skeffington Maggie & Jack Skenyon John A. Souto III Gina Spencer Gary J. Stallard, CPA Robin Stern Kyle Stone Kathleen Sullivan Marjorie Sundlun Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Dr. Scott W. Sylvia & Mr. Ryan H. Hanson Taco/The White Family Foundation H. Charles Tapalian TD Bank Textron, Inc. Peter & Ann Thomas Erin Todisco-Place Jeanne & Thomas Tomasso Gregory Troy & Joyce Masse Troy, Pires & Allen, LLC Kent & Meg Tunnicliffe Henry A. “Bud” Violet & Gail A. Violet Kenneth & Mary Jean Volpe Peter & Trinidad Wallick Ginette & Joe Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Linda S. Wattman Susan & Mark Weiner Stanley Weiss William Wise Bill & Nancy Wray Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

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SEATS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

If you are interested in sponsoring this program, please contact Adriane Schoen, Executive Assistant for Development, at (401) 574-3122 or aschoen@ppacri.org

PROGRAM SPONSORS & PERFORMANCES GOLD SPONSORS Coastway Community Bank National Grid Navigant Credit Union Nordstrom Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems The Rhode Island Commodores TD Bank

SILVER SPONSORS Bank of America Thomas & Collette Fay New England Laborer’s Health & Safety Fund New England Laborer’s Labor Management Cooperation Trust MetLife Auto & Home Taco/The White Family Foundation

BRONZE SPONSOR Johnson and Wales University

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Photo by: Corey Martineau

In the spring of 2008, PPAC initiated a pilot Seats for Service Members program to provide preferred orchestra seats to members of Rhode Island’s National Guard and their families for all of our Broadway Series, Contemporary Classics Series, and Family Performances.

The program was met with such TD Bank joins members of the Rhode Island resounding success that we were able National Guard prior to a Broadway performance, where over 70 tickets were provided to local to raise enough money to continue service members and their families, thanks to the it again for the fifth season in a bank’s generous sponsorship of this program. row! We only hope that the Seats for Service Members program will let the thousands of men and women, who unselfishly dedicate themselves to protecting our country, know how much we greatly appreciate their outstanding sacrifices and courageous efforts.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39 Robert & Janine Calise Frank & Beverly Cardoza Jason & Stephanie DaPonte Mr. & Mrs. John DeCubellis Richard J. & Carol A. DeRienzo Richard E. DiChiaro DiSanto, Priest & Co. Robert & Diana Donovan Thomas and Colette Fay Dr. Darlene F. Ferland and Family Peter Fogerty Norm & Mal Hopkins Johnson & Wales University Tony Inamorati & Cammie Naylor Dennis & Laura Keefe Mr. & Mrs. David Lahousse Sheri & John Laramee E. Robert Lupone Joe & Meredith MarcAurele Debra A. Moretti Narragansett Bay Insurance National Chain Co. Barbara A. Page Patricia C. Ricci, MD & Anthony R. Ricci, MD Mr. & Mrs. Gregg H. Rosen Mark T. and Mae Beth Ryan Elaine & Joseph W. Sears Richard & Lorraine Sebastiao Scott & Denise Shippee Judy & George Shoemaker Kathleen Sullivan Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Taco/The White Family Foundation Erin Todisco-Place Beth & Stanley Weiss

PRODUCER’S CIRCLE ($500 - $999) Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Abbott Len & Roz Accardo Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Aceto Jim & Pat Allan Patty & Melvin Alperin Ms. Katherine Anderson & Mr. Thomas Szepatowski Linda A. Anderson Carolyn Andreozzi Peter Balint Sudhir & Tej Bansal P.M. Barfknecht & C.E. Ray Richard V. & Yolanda C. Battista Dr. Peter & Silvia Baziotis Paul Beade William & Lois Bendokas Peter & Kelly Benoit Michelle Bergin David Berube & Kurtis Johnson Big Blue Bug Solutions Karyn & Keith Bilezerian Joe & Betty Brito Michael & Nadine Bruzzi David Calabrese Joseph P. Calabro Jr., CPA Anthony Calandrelli Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Capozza CONTINUED ON PAGE 47

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 Gabriella & Frank Caprio Deborah & Louis Capuano David Carlson Drs. Nancy & Ralf Carriuolo Elizabeth Casella Ann & Bill Casey Charles Champagne Joel Chase Alan J. Chille Tim & Colleen Coggins John & Dot Collins Compensation Planning, Inc. Richard & Rita Corliss Gayle Corrigan Saundra & Donald Costantino Dorothy Maciejewski Cunningham Richard Dale Robert & Mary Daly Craig & Lorna Danko Don Deignan & Kathy Leonard Valerie DelPadre David DeMuth & Francesca Solitro Henry Diaz David Donald Deanna & Scott Donnelly Bil & Mary Drena Guy Dufault Walter M. Dzialo, DDS, Monica M. Dzialo, & Crystal Lynn & Alan Eagles Nathan B. Epstein Priscilla & David Feeney Stuart & Samara Feldman Dr. Kathy Finn Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Peter Fogerty The Honorable Gordon D. Fox Diane Fusco Gizele Garceau Stephen & Lori Giarrusso Steven & Donna Giarrusso Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Giuliano Kristina & Christopher Giuliano Dr. David Gorelick, Susan Shim Gorelick Scott & Ashley Gunn Linda & Frank Gustafson H. Carr & Sons Pam Hale & Joan Hopkins Kimberly Harden Glenn & Erin Hebel Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hjerpe, III Greg & Donna Hoffman William & Phyllis Horne Dick & Andrea Howe Jay & Lori Howell Andrea Iannazzi Bernard A. Jackvony Lynn Jardin The Joseph Rosenfeld Foundation Seth M. Klaiman Drs. Cindy & Adam Klipfel Steve & Barbara Laprocina Alison E. Lavoie David B. Lea Donald Lee Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Lee CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE Tickets to performances in the 2013/2014 Bank of America ARTS Showcase Season are FREE; these tickets are NOT available to the general public.

This program is an outreach offering to Rhode Island middle school students only. Middle school teachers who are interested in bringing their students to a Showcase performance should visit www.ppacri.org for reservation information. All performances begin at 9:30A.

OCTOBER 17, 2013 | CARLOS DE LEON | RHYTHMS OF LATIN AMERICA Carlos de Leon is a seasoned “salsa” band leader, composer, and musician who performs regularly in New England, New York, and Latin America. His music is lively, his presentation engaging and interactive, and his focus is on sharing his knowledge and love of Latin music with young audiences. To enhance the Latin American rhythms, Carlos has invited an acoustic trio to join him to demonstrate the music and rhythms of Mexican origin.

JANUARY 23, 2014 | AERPLAYE | DEMYSTIFYING MODERN DANCE NEW! Through discussion, demonstration, and performance, students will learn

how important creative problem solving and basic physics are to creating dance movements. This performance will include some audience participation to demonstrate how useful skills such as patience, perseverance, and interpersonal communication skills apply to dance as well as daily life. Diverse movements combined with diverse musical selections will offer something for everyone.

FEBRUARY 6, 2014 | ANDY KELLY’S JAZZ AMBASSADORS | AMERICAN JAZZ – NEW ORLEANS TO NOW NEW! Founded in 2004 by Andrew Kelly, the Jazz Ambassadors have traveled throughout the northeast and internationally to present jazz education programs.

Students will learn about the great composers and performers of jazz as well as the instruments used to create this unique American music. Incorporating many recognizable musical numbers, the musicians will show how jazz music surrounds us daily, even though we may not realize it!

MARCH 6, 2014 | KEITH MICHAEL JOHNSON | BUBBLEOLOGY This lecture/demonstration explores the scientific properties of bubbles – liquids, solids, gasses, geometry, tension, pressure – in an entertaining and educational performance. Weaving stories of the history of soap bubbling to explaining tools used to produce some of the incredible bubble forms, this memorable, interactive program shows how science and art allow us to explore the world in meaningful ways.

MARCH 20, 2014 | PENDRAGON | MUSIC IN THE CELTIC TRADITION This regionally acclaimed five-member ensemble will bring high energy music and Irish step dancing to the PPAC stage to demonstrate the relationship between the traditional Celtic tunes, dances, songs, and instruments used for jigs and reels and modern productions such as “Riverdance.” The concert will be accompanied by a slide show to visually illustrate tales of the heritage of the Blackstone River Valley.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeFebvre Cheryl & Stephen Levesque Michael Levesque Drs. Naveh & Sarah Levy Daniel Liparini & Diane Cozine Thomas & Lee Anne Madersky Marc F. & Joan L. Mahoney Gary & Leslie Malloy Cathy Demain Mann and Fredric C. Friedman Jeffrey & Jennifer Massotti Katherine & Sean McQuade Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees, McAdams Charitable Foundation Jay and Bonnie Mendes Wendi & Keith Metters Norbert & Patricia Mongeon Kenneth Morin Joseph Murphy Richard Nadeau Beverly Najarian Dr. Kimberly Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lisa Nula Richard & Leah Pacheco Mr. Charles H. Page Brad Prendergast Gary M. Penfield Mr. & Mrs. Louis Provenzano Lawrence Purtill Diane Reimer Lt. Col. and Mrs. Rene Remillard Gerre & Bob Resnick Craig Richardson & Sarah Beinecke Richardson James & Elaine Riley Kara & David Salit Jim & Lisa Salmo Richard Scott Eugenia Shao & Neil Steinberg Barbara A. Silliman J.L. “Lynn” Singleton John A. Souto III Gina Spencer Gary J. Stallard, CPA Robin Stern Kyle Stone Marjorie Sundlun Dr. Scott Sylvia & Mr. Ryan Hanson Peter & Ann Thomas Jeanne & Thomas Tomasso Gregory Troy & Joyce Masse Kent & Meg Tunnicliffe Henry A. “Bud” Violet & Gail A. Violet Kenneth & Mary Jean Volpe Peter & Trinidad Wallick Linda S. Wattman Susan & Mark Weiner William Wise Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($300 - $499) Christopher J. Almon Dorothy A. Cardon Raymond M. Cieslak Alyson Gannon CONTINUED ON PAGE 55

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 Mrs. Elizabeth C. Kingsley Marvin and Rhonda Lax Dr. & Mrs. Richard Key Mead Lori J. Merola Chris & Betsy Myers Richard S. Palmer Stephen & Barbara Parisi Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Rossi

PATRON’S CIRCLE ($150 - $299) Anonymous Richard C. Beaulieu Oliver & Martha Boss Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Beranbaum Mr. & Mrs. Mario Casinelli The Honorable & Mrs. Lincoln D. Chafee Steven & Dianne Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Scott Connolly John S. DeBlois Richard M. Divver Raymond A. Filippone James & Jo-Anne Fiorentino Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hart Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Hogberg Bruce R. Ingham George & Pamela Kirk Paul & Sandra MacDonald Vincent P. Matarese Judge John Mutter, Bonnie Mutter Hal & Nancy Nelson Jack & Linda Newman J.R. & Lyn Pagliarini Commissioner & Mrs. Steven M. Pare Joni & Peter Payne Elizabeth Pietruska The Honorable Jack F. Reed David, Kim, Jordan & Ben Souza Joanne Speroni-Woody & Michael M. Woody Thomas & Carol Tanury Zeno & Gylean Trabucchi Mr. & Mrs. Jack Vatcher

FRIEND’S CIRCLE ($1 - $149) Anonymous (4) AAA of Southern New England Carole Baptiste Alfred & Barbara Bartkiewicz “Beege” and Puccina John J. Bentz Roland & Carole Bernardo Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Bolster, II Carol & Nelson Boucher Marie D. Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Mario Casinelli, Jr. Dorothy O. Chambers Samuel & Deborah Ciotola Anne Marie Cole CORE Photographic Michael Coury Sandra Dadona Eugene E. Davino, Jr. Anthony DeFrino Pat DelPadre-Myers Jane A. Desforges CONTINUED ON PAGE 59

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MORE World Class Service FROM PPAC! Anyone can form a group!

You may already be part of a group who would love to attend shows at PPAC. Groups of 20 or more…

• often have the opportunity to reserve tickets BEFORE they go on sale to the general public!

• the group minimum for most family shows is 15 or less!

• get the best discounts (up to 50% on some shows)!

• may take advantage of a convenient payment schedule!

• get personalized service!

For group requests, please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162.

Ask about the PPAC Show Shuttle Dinner and Show Packages!

Reserve your room!

Available for any Occasion for which tickets have been reserved.

• 3 breakout rooms to fit any party from 30 - 150 • Full beverage and catering service available • Automatic screens and microphones available in every room

For more information or to reserve rooms, please contact Event Manager Betsy Menders at bmenders@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3117.

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SAKIS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55 Douglas C. Devaux Paul T. DiCristofaro Richard & Mary Lu DiMase Elaine Dolan Mariette Dube Cheryl & James Durand Bill & Carol Fasano Lotte & Ross Feinberg Pauline Forlingieri Sofie Garabedian Joe & Helene Gemma Russell & Annette Godin Arlene Goldstein Don & Bonnie Gray Kathleen J. Greco Lori Grimes Irwin & Joann Hazen Ronald Heffernan Rosemary Heffernan Everett W. Herrick Robert & Carol Hoole Martha & Dennis Hultzman Donald & JeJe Interrante Stan & Joan Jarzombek Patricia Kaczorowski Catherine Kando Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Kilguss, Jr. Kevin Kissling Dr. D. Patricia Koch Richard & Rosemary Koehler David & Cathleen Laverty Roland C. Levesque Janet Mancini David J. Marden Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Massaro Warren McGoldrick Howard D. McGuinness Ms. Jie Mei Dr. & Mrs. Anthony F. Merlino Joan R. Midwood Debra Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Moniz John & Peggy Moran Carolin Murchie Linda & Bob Newman Larry & Cathy Norstrom Barbara Ottmar Stanley and Joanne Pickford Jeffrey Pietrzak Patricia A. Pryor Marie C. Quinn Jo-Ann Ragosta Carol Rathbun Irene Rex Mary Lou Riker Ken & Irene Roberts Barbara L. Rose Mr. Spencer Round Ray & Merry Rugg Al & Kerry Santos Tom & Louise Scalavino Anne L. Schifino Mr. & Mrs. William Shallcross Bert Silverberg Gil & Carol Simmons CONTINUED ON PAGE 63

GRILLE • PIZZERIA • BAR Located Diagonally Across from the Theater. Join us for drinks and food at the bar before and after the show.

Gourmet Pizza, Calzones, Salads, Gyros, Greek favorites, Pastries and much more.

(401) 277-2547 www.sakispizza.com

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 59 Catherine P. Simone Penny Sparfven M. Spiegel William & Patricia Strand Leo & Susan Sullivan Katherine & Terrence Sullivan Theresa Sunderland David Supinski Irene M. Supinski Ellen & Bill Troberman Ronald & Adrienne Trottier Kenneth & Vera Uttley George & Darlene Vargulish Mr. Frank L. Veto, Esq. Victoria and Michael Vona Karen L. Weavill Thomas & Constance White Ned & Jo-Ann Wilbur Maria & Walter Wilk C. Yarnel Joyce Yeremian

MEMORIAL GIFTS Rodney M. Brusini, In memory of Kerry F. Brusini Julianne Ip, In memory of Larry Shaw Simon Salesses, In memory of Barbara Salesses In memory of Sylvia (B.A) Dario Peter T. Brunelle / Plante’s Perennials Yvette Brunelle Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Chianese Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Conti Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold L. Lavine Maple Woods Farm Association Andy & Sue McGuirk Herb & Irma Mershon Elli & Anthony Panichas W. Bruce Tillinghast In memory of Kendra O’Leary Espeut Maribeth Calabro Sharyn O’Leary & Richard Espeut Kathleen Wright In memory of Elizabeth Partington Karen Bodell Armando Borges William & Margaret Bowe John & Twyler Boyce Sean & Lynne Brennan Katherine Curreri Robert & Paula Enos Ronald & Pauline Girard John & Margaret Hogan David & Rose Marie Major James & Lucia Monti Christine & Edward Pascarella Nicole Romeo Melinda H. Ryan Angelyn Scala Harry & Janine Schwartz Paula Valliere Although we have made every effort to correctly list and recognize all of our Annual Fund donors, we do apologize for any inadvertent errors or omissions in our 2013 donor list.

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