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SEPTEMBER

3 Regular Box Office and Administrative Hours Resume

7 At The VETS: Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure at 4P

9 Single tickets go on sale for Disney’s Aladdin* at 10A

11 The Piano Guys at 7:30P

14 At The VETS: FirstWorks presents “Taylor Mac – A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (Abridged)” at 8P

16 Single tickets go on sale for Come from Away* at 10A

19 At The VETS: Alan Parsons Live Project at 7:30P

22 At The VETS: Kevin James at 7:30P

29 – October 5

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville* National Tour Launches at PPAC!

THEATRE INFORMATION

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Online: ppacri.org • Tickets are available anytime online. By Phone: (401) 421-ARTS (2787)

At the Box Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903

Summer Box Office Hours are in effect until September 2: Monday – Thursday, 10A to 3P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s) on performance days.

Regular Box Office Hours are: Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P; Saturday, 10A to 2P and two hours prior to all curtain time(s) on performance days. Please call to check on-site hours for The VETS Box Office. Visit ppacri.org or thevetsri.com for additional information and to order tickets.

GIFT CARDS:

Gift cards are available in any denomination when purchasing by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or at the Box Office window. Only specific denominations are offered online at ppacri.org (i.e. $25, $50, $75, etc.).

FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

Administration (401) 421-2997 • Summer Hours (6/3/19 – 9/2/19): 9A – 5P • info@ppacri.org Regular Hours: M - F, 9A - 6P

Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response • For subscription and advertising sales (401) 574-3136 • Direct Response Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • scorcoran@ppacri.org

Paul Hiatt, Group Sales • Available for groups of 15+ (401) 574-3162 • Group Sales Hours: M - F, 9A - 5P • phiatt@ppacri.org

DIRECTIONS TO PPAC:

From points north: take 95S to the Atwells Ave exit 21. Go straight through 4 traffic lights and turn left at the 5th traffic light onto Broad St, which becomes Weybosset St. From points south (take 95N to Point St exit 20) and from points east (take 195W to Point St exit 1A): proceed straight at the traffic light at end of exit onto E Franklin St. At Broad St, turn right at the light (Broad St becomes Weybosset St). PPAC will be on the right side of Weybosset. From Worcester/Western Massachusetts: Take 90E to exit 10A (Worcester/Providence, Route 146/20), which will lead to Route 146S (Providence). Take Route 146S and merge onto 95S in Providence. Then, follow directions for “from points north.”

Accessibility

SHOWTIMES

Content Manager: Caitlyn DiPompo

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PPAC SECURITY POLICY:

• Walk-through metal detectors are now used at all performances. Please plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes prior to curtain time.

• Firearms, weapons, laptops, briefcases, and suitcases are not allowed in the Theatre.

• All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit under a theatre seat.

• Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

• There is no secure storage area and confiscated items cannot be returned.

• Providence Police details are on site at all PPAC events.

• PPAC Management reserves the right to change the security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without prior notice.

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MARGARITAVILLE WHOVILLE

“Travel the world,” right from your seat as a Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series OR as an Encore Series subscriber for the 2019/2020 Season! There is still time to subscribe! Call the Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran: (401) 574-3136 to learn more about subscribing.

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TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES1

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

National Tour Launches at PPAC! September 29 – October 5, 2019

Disney’s Aladdin

October 29 – November 10, 2019

BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, November 6, 20193

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Come from Away December 3 – 8, 2019

PACIFIC OCEAN

Fiddler on the Roof February 11 – 16, 2020

Hello, Dolly!

March 3 – 8, 2020

Jesus Christ Superstar March 31 – April 5, 2020

The SpongeBob Musical May 12 – 17, 2020

BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, May 13, 20203

Dear Evan Hansen

May 26 – 31, 2020

ENCORE SERIES2

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical December 17 – 22, 2019

BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, December 18, 20193

Sensory-Friendly Performance available Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11A

BOARD of DIRECTORS

A Bronx Tale4

February 21 – 23, 2020 Blue Man Group5 March 20 – 22, 2020

MARGARITAVILLE WHOVILLE

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR: 2 ENCORE

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman; Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, L. Fried, MD, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, The Honorable James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Peter J. Troy, Robert Vincent, Susan Weiner, John

*Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza), Seth

MARGARITAVILLE WHOVILLE YONKERS

SINGLE TICKETS

Single tickets go on sale for DISNEY’S ALADDIN on Monday, September 9, 2019 and for COME FROM AWAY on Monday, September 16, 2019. As a subscriber, you can order additional tickets to see these shows before their public on sale dates. Please call the Box Office at 401-421-2787 to order.

Disney’s Aladdin1

October 29 – November 10, 2019

Come from Away1 December 3 – 8, 2019

Tickets are already on sale for the following shows in our 2019/2020 Season:

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville1

September 29 – October 5, 2019

Indigo Girls with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:30P

Ray LaMontagne with special guest Kacy & Clayton Friday, October 11, 2019 at 7:30P

Il Divo – A Holiday Song Celebration Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 8P

The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 3P –This show is FREE for the entire family! Sensory-Friendly Performance

In Partnership with

2019 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

Keith Lockhart, conductor Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 8P

THE PIANO GUYS

Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30P

Tickets: $79.50 - $39.50

THE PIANO GUYS return to PPAC by popular demand! At the concert, the “guys” will be joined on stage by students from the RI Philharmonic Music School and by pipers from the RI Highlanders.

THE PIANO GUYS are known for their clever reinterpretations of classical and contemporary songs, seamlessly blending Adele and Mozart, Bruno Mars and Bach, and more into beautiful and distinctive compositions.

@thepianoguys

National Launches

September 29 –

Tickets: $83 - $38

Don’t pack up your flip-flops – it is still island time at PPAC ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Tour at the end of the month! features both original songs Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,”

@BuffettMusical // #E2MPVD

ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT

Thursday, September 19 at 7:30P

Tickets: $79.50 – $39.50

Alan Parsons is best known for his time with The Alan Parsons Project and its string of hit albums like I Robot (1977) and the Sky (1982).The Grammy-award winning musician and was also involved in the production of The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Let it Be, and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

A scene from Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE.

Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade 2019

National Tour Launches at PPAC!

October 5

flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts yet PPAC when Jimmy Buffett’s MARGARITAVILLE opens its National month! This musical comedy songs and your most-loved including “Fins,” “Volcano,” Paradise,” and many more.

#E2MPVD

BROADWAY SERIES

subject to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.

KEVIN JAMES

Sunday, September 22 at 7:30P

Tickets: $72.50 - $42.50

An evening of stand-up comedy with the actor-comedian and star of The King of Queens, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Zookeeper, Hitch, Pixels, Grown-ups, and more. Parsons and Eye in and producer Abbey Moon.

change without notice. Please visit thevetsri.com for current prices. Enhance call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or purchase online.

It’s Island Time! Jimmy Buffett arrives at PPAC to speak with media about ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Photo: P.J. Prokop

L to R: PPAC General Manager Alan J. Chille and PPAC President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton presented Buffett with a framed picture taken of him performing at Rhode Island College in 1978. Singleton and Chille presented Buffett’s concert at the College.

Photo: Zooey Arnold-Conner

PPAC ANNUAL IT WAS

On August 3, 2019, PPAC celebrated the conclusion of its 90th anniversary Season, outside underneath a big white tent (see photo below right) near the Theatre. PPAC

J. L. “Lynn” Singleton, and Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza gave brief remarks at Restaurant Sponsors (listed below) and music by Bob Saraceno Trio were enjoyed by PPAC’s Outreach and Engagement programs.

For the complete Gala photo gallery, please visit: http://bit.ly/PPACGala19 Gala photos

For more information on PPAC’s Outreach and Engagement Programs, please visit:

THANK YOU TO OUR RESTAURANT

SPONSORS:

These restaurants and catering companies generously donated gourmet food stations for the Gala:

The Capital Grille

Costantino’s

Venda Ravioli

Cozy Caterers

Fire Works Catering

Hemenway’s

Just Ellen’s, Inc. Kleos

Local Hero Deli & Catering

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar

Pranzi Catering & Events

Rosalina

L to R: Executive Chairman/CEO of Taco Comfort Solutions John Hazen White, Jr., PPAC President J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, and Doug James.

Richard Koehler and PPAC Office Manager Rosemary Sienko-Koehler.

PPAC Box PPAC Technical the Gala.

L to R: Benjamin White (Vice President, Corporate Development, Taco Comfort Solutions), Kirsten White, PPAC General Manager Alan J. Chille, and PPAC Director of Development Claudia Zompa.

PPAC Director Rick Metters (Fidelity Investments) and PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq.

PPAC Director of Finance & Programming Norbert H. Mongeon, Jr., and his daughter, Sofia Mongeon.

L to R: Jenn Biafore, Ted Nesi, Kim Kalunian, Kerry Wholey, PPAC Director Patrick Wholey (WPRI VP/General Manager), and John Biafore.

Shannon Case (wife of Greg Case, Chief Technology Officer, Taco Comfort Solutions) and Vorn Bonilla, Taco Administrative Executive Assistant enjoy the Gala evening festivities.

Nancy Wray and PPAC Director William K. Wray (The Washington Trust Company).

PPAC Director Richard E. DiChiaro (RBC Wealth Management) with his granddaughter Allison Rowe (left) and daughter Julia DiChiaro (center).

PPAC Director Stephen J. Shechtman, Esq. (Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP) and his daughter, Emma Shechtman, enjoying the event!

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Office Supervisor Betsy Rinaldi and Technical Director Amanda Motta enjoying Gala.

ANNUAL GALA 2019 WAS EPIC!

after a performance of HAMILTON. The Gala took place PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., PPAC President at the start of the event. A sumptuous array of food provided by by all on this beautiful evening. Funds raised at the Gala benefit

photos by: Core Photographic. ppacri.org/outreach

PPAC GREETERS AT HAMILTON

WE EXTEND OUR GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO THESE GALA SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT:

TITLE SPONSORS

HarborOne Bank

Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation

The Providence Journal

Taco/The White Family Foundation

PLATINUM SPONSORS

WPRI and WNAC FOX Providence

PREMIERE SPONSORS

Bank of America

Citizens Bank

IGT

Marcum LLP

WLNE / ABC 6

iHeartMedia, Inc.

WJAR / NBC 10

CORPORATE SPONSORS

GOLD LEAF

The Boston Globe

Carpionato Group

Cox Communications

Cumulus Media

CVS Health

Hasbro, Inc.

McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.

Navigant Credit Union

Rhode Island Lottery

Rhode Island Public Radio

Textron

Washington Trust

SILVER

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC

Bernardo Manufacturing

BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Bready Associates

Greeter Coordinators and members of PPAC’s 2019 teen Greeter Program attended the July 30th performance of HAMILTON. The helpful and cheerful assistance provided by the Greeter staff are appreciated by patrons throughout the season! Thank you all for your dedication and enthusiasm!

Cardi Corporation

The Cianci Educational Foundation

Cross Insurance Agency

The de Ramel Foundation

First Bristol Corporation

GoLocalProv

Hinckley Allen

Horizon Beverage Company of Rhode Island

New England Laborers’ Apprenticeship Advancement Fund

Paciolan

(SILVER CONTINUED)

Paolino Properties

Partridge Snow & Hahn

Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc.

Renee & Jim Skeffington

Twin River Casino

BRONZE

The Allied Group

Audi Warwick

Belvoir Properties, Inc.

BETA Group, Inc.

Bliss Properties, Inc.

Cameron & Mittleman LLP

Citrin Cooperman & Company

CJ Promotions

Richard E. DiChiaro

Dimeo Construction Company

Eliot Wright Workroom

Dr. Darlene F. Ferland & Family

Fidelity Investments

Mr. Ari Gabinet & Dr. Christina Paxson

Gallo Thomas Insurance

Gilbane Building Company

Graduate Providence

Hampton Inn & Suites

Providence-Downtown

HSI Construction, Inc.

Rhode Island College Foundation

Tandem Designworks, Inc.

Sheri and Don Sweitzer strike a perfect pose at the Gala; Don is a former PPAC Director and a current PFM Board Member.

View of the tent for the PPAC Gala from the Theatre before the event begins.

Photo: Shashank Mallick