Become a Season Ticket Holder
FIRST CHOICE OF AVAILABLE SEATS*
For all subscription performances, new subscription seats are assigned in order of date received and locations are guaranteed for the entire season. *Subject to availability at time order is received.
ADVANCE ORDER OPTION**
Subscribers may order tickets for all specials and additional shows presented by PPAC prior to public sale dates when time allows. **This option may not be available for shows presented by promoters other than the Providence Performing Arts Center; advance order option will be made available if time allows.
WHITE GLOVE SERVICE
Before any Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscription performances, patrons may pre-order refreshments to be picked up at intermission in the special White Glove Subscriber Service area. Please note that coupons and subscriber privilege cards may not be applied to White Glove Service.
SUBSCRIBER PRIVILEGE CARD
Subscribers may use these cards for special offers on concessions at any concession area in the Theatre (except the White Glove Subscriber Service area) during any Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Contemporary Classics Series performance throughout the season.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
If a scheduling conflict arises for a patron’s regular series performance, an exchange may be made for best available seating for another performance of that show at no charge and can be done by phone. Please note that exchange privileges apply only to performances within the run of one show – tickets may not be exchanged, for example, from JEKYLL & HYDE to WAR HORSE. The PPAC Box Office reserves the right to limit the number of exchanges per subscription within the season.
OPT OUT
This season, we are pleased to offer a seven-show Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscription package. PPAC Season Ticket Holders may choose to “opt out” of one show in the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series in exchange for a pair of tickets to a different show within the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Contemporary Classic Series. Please note: PPAC is unable to offer JERSEY BOYS as an OPT-IN choice for this season for any subscription package.
SAVINGS
All series (except Golden Circle, which includes the Loge) are discounted, offering a range of savings over single ticket prices.
SHOWTIMES AND SHOWTIMES ONLINE
Subscribers receive PPAC’s complimentary calendar with detailed news and events to stay informed on all performances and events, sent 10 times per year. If current email address is provided to PPAC, you will receive ShowTimes Online during the season.
Enjoy special amenities (including use of private lounge area, preferred seating concierge service, and complimentary parking for subscription performances) by becoming a member of the President’s Club. Subscribers may purchase a membership for two by making a $650.00 tax-deductible donation to the PPAC Annual Fund. For more information, contact the Development Office at donors@ppacri.org or call (401) 574-3122.
Photo credits, opposite page: Scene from CATCH ME IF YOU CAN; The National Touring Cast of MEMPHIS, photo by Paul Kolnik; The National Tour of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, photo by Jeremy Daniel; The Original Broadway Production of SISTER ACT, photo by Joan Marcus; 2011 London Cast of WAR HORSE, Photo © Brinkhoff/Mögenburg; Scene from JERSEY BOYS, photo by Joan Marcus; Scene from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF; Scene from PETER PAN, photo by Michael Lamont
Escape!
(WITHOUT DRIVING FAR…)
For a few hours every few weeks, treat yourself to the best touring shows Broadway has to offer in our world-class theatre, right here at home. The Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Contemporary Classics Series for 2012/2013 feature the opening of two national tours and an amazing roster of shows!
Create memories!special
(EACH LIVE PERFORMANCE IS UNIQUE – THERE IS NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT!)
We always intend to do it, but somehow the day-to-day tasks get in the way. Decide now that you will become a subscriber; it is a way of making and keeping a promise to yourself (and your family or a friend).
Have fun!
(YOU DESERVE SOME, DON’T YOU?)
Once you sit in the seat reserved especially for you for the season, just relax…our subscribers are part of the PPAC family and if we can make your experience here more enjoyable, please let us know! There are a host of special benefits just for subscribers, too (see list at left)!
Act now!
(CARPE DIEM)
This is a perfect time to select your seats! New subscriptions may be reserved for just a $99 deposit with the balance of payments due over several months. Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Direct Response at (401) 574-3136 and we will be glad to help you select the series that works best for you.
National Tours Open at PPAC!
OCTOBER
7 – 14, 2012
Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is the high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical that tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination, and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer — living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. Don’t miss this big-hearted musical adventure based on an astonishing real-life story of being young, in love… and in deep, deep trouble!
Subscription performances for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN are Sunday, October 7 at 6:30P; Tuesday, October 9 at 7P; Wednesday, October 10 at 7P; Thursday, October 11 at 7:30P; Friday, October 12 at 7:30P; Saturday, October 13 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, October 14 at 1P.
NOVEMBER 4 – 10, 2012
One of the most beloved Hollywood holiday hits of the past decade is born again – live on stage!
ELF is an original musical that brings to life the heartwarming and hilarious tale of Buddy, an orphan who mistakenly believes he’s really one of Santa’s elves. Featuring an all-star creative team led by three-time Tony®-nominated director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot), Tony®-winning book writers Thomas Meehan (The Producers) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), and the Tony®-nominated songwriting team of Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), ELF is the one present everyone wants this holiday season.
Subscription performances for ELF are Sunday, November 4 at 1P & 6:30P; Tuesday, November 6 at 7P; Wednesday, November 7 at 7P; Thursday, November 8 at 7:30P; Friday, November 9 at 7:30P; and Saturday, November 10 at 3P & 8P.
Broadway Series
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DECEMBER 4 – 9, 2012
TURN UP THAT DIAL...From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS, which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys). Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination – what AP calls “the very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”
JANUARY 1 – 6, 2013
American Idol star and Tony® Award nominee Constantine Maroulis joins with Grammy® Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox to inject new life into the classic tale of good and evil, JEKYLL & HYDE. After four thrilling, chilling years on Broadway and multiple world-wide tours, this dark and dangerous love story from Tony® and Grammy® Award nominee Frank Wildhorn returns in a stunning new pre-Broadway production that includes all the classic songs (This is the Moment, A New Life, Someone Like You) that first grabbed audiences by the throat and transformed JEKYLL & HYDE into a theatrical phenomenon.
Performance times (unless otherwise noted) for the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series are Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7P, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P. All dates, programs, pricing, and artists are subject to change without notice.
Broadway Series
JANUARY 15 –20, 2013
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.
Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!
APRIL
9 – 14, 2013
SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feelamazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “RIDICULOUSLY FUN,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by eighttime Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (Beauty and the Beast), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE!
JUNE
5 – 9, 2013
A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty, and friendship. England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.
Subscription performances for WAR HORSE are Wednesday, June 5 at 7P; Thursday, June 6 at 7:30P; Friday, June 7 at 7:30P; Saturday, June 8 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, June 9 at 1P & 6:30P. Tuesday subscribers may select an alternative performance of WAR HORSE.
Performance times (unless otherwise noted) for the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series are Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7P, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P. All dates, programs, pricing, and artists are subject to change without notice.
ContemporaryClassics Series
AUGUST 15 –SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
JERSEY BOYS is “Working Its Way Back” to Providence!
JERSEY BOYS is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Awardwinning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers
The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds, and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You.” “IT WILL RUN FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time Magazine.
Subscription performances for JERSEY BOYS are Friday, August 17 at 7:30P; Saturday, August 18 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, August 19 at 1P & 6:30P.
NOVEMBER 23 –25, 2012
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its humor, warmth, and honesty. The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, including “Tradition;” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker;” “If I Were A Rich Man;” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy, and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive the tradition!
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MAY 31JUNE 2, 2013
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY EVER TOLD COMES TO LIFE!
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Providence! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eyepopping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Providence Performing Arts Center!
Performance times (unless noted otherwise) for the Contemporary Classics Series are: Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.
All dates, programs, pricing, and artists are subject to change without notice.
Broadway Specials
FEBRUARY
8 – 10, 2013
Direct from Broadway, the smashhit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day’s Grammy® Award-winning multiplatinum album and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, AMERICAN IDIOT boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. With direction by Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), choreography by Steven Hoggett (Black Watch), and orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), the result is an experience Charles Isherwood of The New York Times declares “thrilling, emotionally charged, and as moving as any Broadway musical I’ve seen this year!”
Please note: AMERICAN IDIOT contains adult content and strong language.
Performances for AMERICAN IDIOT are Friday, February 8 at 7:30P; Saturday, February 9 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, February 10 at 1P.
MARCH
1 – 3, 2013
Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “one of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “BLUE MAN GROUP packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”
Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. BLUE MAN GROUP is now on the road for its first U.S. theatrical tour. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.
Performances for BLUE MAN GROUP are Friday, March 1 at 7:30P; Saturday, March 2 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, March 3 at 1P & 6:30P.
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SINGLE TICKET PRICING
Please
Broadway Series: Fri/Sat Eves, Sat/Sun Matinees
Catch Me if You Can *
Elf †
Memphis
Jekyll & Hyde
Million Dollar Quartet
Sister Act
War Horse˚
$69.00, $62.00, $57.00, $47.00
$68.00, $61.00, $56.00, $46.00
$73.00, $66.00, $61.00, $51.00
$66.00, $59.00, $54.00, $44.00
$63.00, $56.00, $51.00, $41.00
$73.00, $66.00, $61.00, $51.00
$78.00, $71.00, $66.00, $56.00
All others
$64.00, $57.00, $52.00, $42.00
$63.00, $56.00, $51.00, $41.00
$68.00, $61.00, $56.00, $46.00
$61.00, $56.00, $51.00, $41.00
$58.00, $51.00, $46.00, $36.00
$68.00, $61.00, $56.00, $46.00
$73.00, $66.00, $61.00, $51.00
Regularly scheduled Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series performance times are: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7P, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.
* The performance schedule for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is Sunday, October 7 at 6:30P; Tuesday, October 9 at 7P; Wednesday, October 10 at 7P; Thursday, October 11 at 7:30P; Friday, October 12 at 7:30P; Saturday, October 13 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, October 14 at 1P.
† The performance schedule for ELF is Sunday, November 4 at 1P & 6:30P; Tuesday, November 6 at 7P; Wednesday, November 7 at 7P; Thursday, November 8 at 7:30P; Friday, November 9 at 7:30P; and Saturday, November 10 at 11A, 3P, & 8P.
˚The performance schedule for WAR HORSE is Wednesday, June 5 at 7P; Thursday, June 6 at 1P & 7:30P; Friday, June 7 at 7:30P; Saturday, June 8 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, June 9 at 1P & 6:30P.
Contemporary Classics: Fri/Sat Eves, Sat/Sun Matinees
Jersey Boys+
$128.00, $83.00, $73.00, $68.00, $58.00, 33.00 $128.00, $78.00, $68.00, $63.00, $53.00, $28.00
Fiddler on the Roof $63.00, $56.00, $51.00, $41.00 $58.00, $51.00,
Regularly scheduled Contemporary Classics Series performance times are: Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.
+Please note: JERSEY BOYS is a three-week engagement, with 24 performances scheduled: Wednesday, August 15 at 7P; Thursday, August 16 at 1P & 7:30P; Friday, August 17 at 7:30P; Saturday, August 18 at 2P & 8P; Sunday, August 19 at 1P & 6:30P; Tuesday, August 21 at 7P; Wednesday, August 22 at 7P; Thursday, August 23 at 7:30P; Friday, August 24 at 7:30P; Saturday, August 25 at 2P & 8P; Sunday, August 26 at 1P & 6:30P; Tuesday, August 28 at 7P; Wednesday, August 29 at 7P; Thursday, August 30 at 7:30P; Friday, August 31 at 7:30P; Saturday, September 1 at 2P & 8P; and Sunday, September 2 at 1P & 6:30P. Subscription performances are August 17 – August 19.
ABOUT THE THEATRE
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: The Arcade, Grand Lobby, Orchestra Level, Mezzanine, and First and Second Balconies are fully accessible from Weybosset Street. Notify the Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that 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. Ask for assistance at the House Manager’s desk in the Grand Lobby.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES: are available at the House Manager’s desk. A driver’s license or credit card will be requested as a deposit.
SIGN-INTERPRETATION: for Saturday 2P Broadway Series shows and other presentations is available upon request; for details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS: and individual tickets for Providence Performing Arts Center events may be purchased by calling the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or in person at the window, (in the Theatre’s Arcade) located at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence.
GROUP DISCOUNTS: are available for 20 or more per performance. There may also be special group discounts for students or senior citizens, contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or call (401) 574-3162.
CHILDREN’S POLICY: Any child aged two years and older must have a ticket for all shows. For shows specifically designated as Family Shows, any child aged twelve months and older must have a ticket. As a courtesy to our patrons and performers, any child that is causing a disruption during the performance will be asked to leave the Theatre. For children under the required age, please check the show policy in advance with the PPAC Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).
SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
BROADWAY BUDGET PACKAGE!
Our best value…see all seven Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series Shows for just $161.00 - $196.00 or all three Contemporary Classics Series for just $109.00 - $124.00. Seven show Broadway Budget packages are not available on Tuesday and the opt-out privilege does not apply to the Broadway Budget package; other restrictions may apply and available locations may vary. Please contact the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) for complete details and to order.
*These specially-priced senior citizen and student subscriptions are located in the side orchestra, the last 10 rows of the rear orchestra, and first dress circle. Valid proof of status required for students and senior citizens.
NEW SUBSCRIBER PRIORITY
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To advance order, this form MUST be accompanied by your subscription order. You may purchase additional tickets to Series shows, and all other shows available for sale at the time of this order. Please note that for single tickets, your subscription locations are not guaranteed. Please use this order form, indicate method of payment, and enclose full and separate payments (or authorized credit card) for these additional tickets. The Providence Performing Arts Center reserves the right to limit the number of single tickets which may be purchased per show; seat locations are subject to availability. Thank you for your order.
NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS
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From Points South, or from Route 195: Take 95 North to the Broadway exit #21. Turn left. At the next traffic light turn left and proceed through 2 traffic lights and at the 3rd traffic light turn left onto Broad Street which becomes Weybosset Street.
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Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)
Summer Box Office Hours are M-Th, 10A-3P, dates TBD.
Regular Box Office Hours are M-F, 10A – 5P; Sa, 10A – 2P; and through curtain time(s) on show days.
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