April 2018 Showtimes

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 904 Providence, RI

A Season So Special, It Can Only Be Called EPIC

2018/2019 Broadway Season and 90th Anniversary Celebration Announced

C E L E B R ATING

40 YEARS

C E L E B R ATING

40 YEARS

SHOW TIMES a publication of the Providence Performing Arts Center

APRIL 2018 C E L E B R ATING

40 YEARS

C E L E B R ATING

40 YEARS

WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANTONIA BENNETT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 AT 7:30P

PPAC ANNUAL GALA

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 AT 7P The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation

2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Encore Series Media Sponsor 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Season Media Sponsor

2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Broadway Series Sponsor

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

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE FEATURING THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS AND JEFF BABKO

APRIL SHOWTIMES 2018

PPAC Square 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3783

STEVE MARTIN and MARTIN SHORT

Featuring The RI Philharmonic Orchestra

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 AT 2P & 8P

APRIL

CALENDAR 6 8

Q-SHEET BOX OFFICE / ONLINE Phone (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Email patron_feedback@ppacri.org Fax (401) 351-7827 Regular Box Office Hours M – F, 10A – 5P; Sat, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to all curtain times on show dates. 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.

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience at 7:30P Celtic Woman: Homecoming Tour at 3P

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Tony Bennett in Concert with special guest Antonia Bennett at 7:30P

14

Annual Gala: Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget For the Rest of Your Life Featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko at 7P For Gala tickets, please contact Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org – Gala tickets include premium seating, parking spot, and post-performance party at the Theatre.

19 26

At The VETS: Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! at 6P Joe Bonamassa at 8P

27 – 29

At The VETS: Festival Ballet Presents Little Mermaid

28

MAY

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ - In Concert Featuring the RI Philharmonic Orchestra at 2P & 8P

6 9

Brian Regan at 7:30P At The VETS: Menopause the Musical at 7:30P

At The VETS: Island Moving Company Presents “Creative Continuum” at 7:30P William Shatner and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at 7:30P

15 – 20

Something Rotten!

PART OF THE

29

BROADWAY SERIES

Subscription Renewals and 10 Month Payment Plan Deadlines

Follow us on

www.facebook.com/ProvPACRI

@ProvPACRI

@ProvPacRI

FACEBOOK at

TWITTER

Phone (401) 574-3162 Email phiatt@ppacri.org Fax (401) 421-5767 Hours M-F, 9A-5P

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.”

BE SAFE, BE SMART! PPAC is your only official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC/The VETS performance. For more information, please visit www.ppacri.org or www.thevetsri.com PATRON SAFETY NOTICE: PPAC requests that all guests

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GROUP SALES

Phone (401) 574-3136 Email direct@ppacri.org Fax (401) 421-5767 Hours M-F, 9A-5P

smart casual clothing

Jackson Browne plus Special Guest Vonda Shepard at 7:30P

10

DIRECT RESPONSE

Phone (401) 421-2997 Email info@ppacri.org Fax (401) 421-5767 Hours M-F, 9A-6P

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

At The VETS: Michael McDonald at 7P

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ADMINISTRATION

arrive as early as possible and bring minimal personal belongings to the Theatre. Guests entering PPAC are subject to search at the discretion of management, which may include pat down or scan by metal detector wands. All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a guest’s seat. Laptops, briefcases, suitcases, and outside food and beverages are not allowed in the building. Any items confiscated will not be returned. PPAC does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or any personal belongings. Please note that a Providence Police detail is on site at all PPAC events. PPAC management reserves the right to change their security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without advance notice. Accessibility Services are available through the House Manager’s desk in the Grand Lobby and through the Box Office. Services include assistive listening devices and wheelchair accessible seating. Sign Interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description services are available. For details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

LATE ARRIVALS POLICY

Please be sure to leave yourself adequate time for travel and parking so you may be in your seats before curtain time. Touring shows mandate that we hold latecomers in the lobby until an appropriate moment in the performance before seating them (sometimes as long as 20 minutes) in order to minimize disruption to other audience members.

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.). Gift card sleeve includes special complimentary offerings from Gracie's Restaurant and Ellie's Bakery, both located in downtown Providence.

The Providence Performing Arts Center is a smoke-free facility. Patrons who wish to smoke may do so outside under the marquee at scheduled intermissions. The use of E-Cigarettes is also not permitted inside the theatre.

INSTAGRAM

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

SHOWTIMES IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER // Editor: P.J. Prokop Content Manager: Caitlyn DiPompo // Design: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks // Printer: The Allied Group

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

APRIL

CALENDAR 6 8

Q-SHEET BOX OFFICE / ONLINE Phone (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Email patron_feedback@ppacri.org Fax (401) 351-7827 Regular Box Office Hours M – F, 10A – 5P; Sat, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to all curtain times on show dates. 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.

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience at 7:30P Celtic Woman: Homecoming Tour at 3P

11

Tony Bennett in Concert with special guest Antonia Bennett at 7:30P

14

Annual Gala: Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget For the Rest of Your Life Featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko at 7P For Gala tickets, please contact Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org – Gala tickets include premium seating, parking spot, and post-performance party at the Theatre.

19 26

At The VETS: Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! at 6P Joe Bonamassa at 8P

27 – 29

At The VETS: Festival Ballet Presents Little Mermaid

28

MAY

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ - In Concert Featuring the RI Philharmonic Orchestra at 2P & 8P

6 9

Brian Regan at 7:30P At The VETS: Menopause the Musical at 7:30P

At The VETS: Island Moving Company Presents “Creative Continuum” at 7:30P William Shatner and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan at 7:30P

15 – 20

Something Rotten!

PART OF THE

29

BROADWAY SERIES

Subscription Renewals and 10 Month Payment Plan Deadlines

Follow us on

www.facebook.com/ProvPACRI

@ProvPACRI

@ProvPacRI

FACEBOOK at

TWITTER

Phone (401) 574-3162 Email phiatt@ppacri.org Fax (401) 421-5767 Hours M-F, 9A-5P

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.”

BE SAFE, BE SMART! PPAC is your only official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC/The VETS performance. For more information, please visit www.ppacri.org or www.thevetsri.com PATRON SAFETY NOTICE: PPAC requests that all guests

12 12

GROUP SALES

Phone (401) 574-3136 Email direct@ppacri.org Fax (401) 421-5767 Hours M-F, 9A-5P

smart casual clothing

Jackson Browne plus Special Guest Vonda Shepard at 7:30P

10

DIRECT RESPONSE

Phone (401) 421-2997 Email info@ppacri.org Fax (401) 421-5767 Hours M-F, 9A-6P

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

At The VETS: Michael McDonald at 7P

10

ADMINISTRATION

arrive as early as possible and bring minimal personal belongings to the Theatre. Guests entering PPAC are subject to search at the discretion of management, which may include pat down or scan by metal detector wands. All bags are subject to search; bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a guest’s seat. Laptops, briefcases, suitcases, and outside food and beverages are not allowed in the building. Any items confiscated will not be returned. PPAC does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or any personal belongings. Please note that a Providence Police detail is on site at all PPAC events. PPAC management reserves the right to change their security policy or implement any security measures required for any performance without advance notice. Accessibility Services are available through the House Manager’s desk in the Grand Lobby and through the Box Office. Services include assistive listening devices and wheelchair accessible seating. Sign Interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description services are available. For details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

LATE ARRIVALS POLICY

Please be sure to leave yourself adequate time for travel and parking so you may be in your seats before curtain time. Touring shows mandate that we hold latecomers in the lobby until an appropriate moment in the performance before seating them (sometimes as long as 20 minutes) in order to minimize disruption to other audience members.

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.). Gift card sleeve includes special complimentary offerings from Gracie's Restaurant and Ellie's Bakery, both located in downtown Providence.

The Providence Performing Arts Center is a smoke-free facility. Patrons who wish to smoke may do so outside under the marquee at scheduled intermissions. The use of E-Cigarettes is also not permitted inside the theatre.

INSTAGRAM

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

SHOWTIMES IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER // Editor: P.J. Prokop Content Manager: Caitlyn DiPompo // Design: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks // Printer: The Allied Group

www.ppacri.org (401) 421-ARTS (2787) 220 Weybosset Street, Providence

TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES 1 MISS SAIGON September 21 – 30, 2018 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

ANASTASIA November 27 – December 2, 2018 3 Family Night at ANASTASIA is Wed., November 28 at 7P.

CATS January 22 – 27, 2019 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

Those who renew their subscription or purchase a new subscription by Monday, May 29 will have the added benefit of choosing a 10-installment monthly payment plan! The ONLY way to guarantee your seats to HAMILTON is by subscribing to our Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series. HAMILTON is not part of our Encore Series. FEATURING THE

BROADWAY SERIES

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL

February 5 – 10, 2019 3 Family Night at ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is Wed., February 6 at 7P.

SCHOOL OF ROCK February 26 – March 3, 2019 3 Inquire with the Box Office about Family Night for SCHOOL OF ROCK.

May 28 – June 2, 2019

THE BAND’S VISIT Spring 2019 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

HAMILTON July 23 – August 11, 2019

ENCORE SERIES 2

Don’t delay – demand for subscriptions is exceeding everyone’s expectation. Act now to become a part of our EPIC Season!

1

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

THE BOOK OF MORMON

JERSEY BOYS

March 21 – 31, 2019

April 23 – 28, 2019

May 10 – 12, 2019

FOR SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS:

FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS:

PPAC Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Hours: Monday - Friday, 10A – 5P, Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain times on performance days.

Call the Box Office or Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response: (401) 574-3136 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9A - 5P and Saturday, 10A - 2P.

2 ENCORE

SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

3 FAMILY

NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

PHOTO CREDITS: Alistair Brammer as Chris and Eva Noblezada as Kim in MISS SAIGON. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Christy Altomare in ANASTASIA on Broadway, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2017; Tyler Hanes as Rum Tum Tugger in CATS on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Ben Crawford, Emma Pfaeffle, Kathy Fitzgerald, F. Michael Haynie, Alan H. Green, Christian Borle, Trista Dollison, John Rubin in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2017; Rob Colletti and Phoenix Schuman in the SCHOOL OF ROCK Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Photo by Joan Marcus; The cast of THE BAND’S VISIT. Photo by Matthew Murphy; HAMILTON Chicago Company. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2016.

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman; Thomas A. Tanury – Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes – Secretary; Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Richard E. DiChiaro, The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Janet Hasson, The Hon. James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Hon. Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas J. Rossi, David Salit, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Peter J. Troy, Susan Weiner, John Hazen White, Jr.*, William A. White, William K. Wray *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman (The Hon. James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Hon. Jack Reed), Benjamin White (for John Hazen White, Jr.)

TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES 1 MISS SAIGON September 21 – 30, 2018 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

ANASTASIA November 27 – December 2, 2018 3 Family Night at ANASTASIA is Wed., November 28 at 7P.

CATS January 22 – 27, 2019 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

Those who renew their subscription or purchase a new subscription by Monday, May 29 will have the added benefit of choosing a 10-installment monthly payment plan! The ONLY way to guarantee your seats to HAMILTON is by subscribing to our Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series. HAMILTON is not part of our Encore Series. FEATURING THE

BROADWAY SERIES

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL

February 5 – 10, 2019 3 Family Night at ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is Wed., February 6 at 7P.

SCHOOL OF ROCK February 26 – March 3, 2019 3 Inquire with the Box Office about Family Night for SCHOOL OF ROCK.

May 28 – June 2, 2019

THE BAND’S VISIT Spring 2019 National Tour Launches at PPAC!

HAMILTON July 23 – August 11, 2019

ENCORE SERIES 2

Don’t delay – demand for subscriptions is exceeding everyone’s expectation. Act now to become a part of our EPIC Season!

1

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

THE BOOK OF MORMON

JERSEY BOYS

March 21 – 31, 2019

April 23 – 28, 2019

May 10 – 12, 2019

FOR SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS:

FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS:

PPAC Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Hours: Monday - Friday, 10A – 5P, Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain times on performance days.

Call the Box Office or Sharon Corcoran, Direct Response: (401) 574-3136 Hours: Monday - Friday, 9A - 5P and Saturday, 10A - 2P.

2 ENCORE

SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR:

3 FAMILY

NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:

PHOTO CREDITS: Alistair Brammer as Chris and Eva Noblezada as Kim in MISS SAIGON. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Christy Altomare in ANASTASIA on Broadway, Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2017; Tyler Hanes as Rum Tum Tugger in CATS on Broadway. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Ben Crawford, Emma Pfaeffle, Kathy Fitzgerald, F. Michael Haynie, Alan H. Green, Christian Borle, Trista Dollison, John Rubin in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2017; Rob Colletti and Phoenix Schuman in the SCHOOL OF ROCK Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy; Charity Angel Dawson, Desi Oakley and Lenne Klingaman in the National Tour of WAITRESS. Photo by Joan Marcus; The cast of THE BAND’S VISIT. Photo by Matthew Murphy; HAMILTON Chicago Company. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2016.

BOARD of

DIRECTORS

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. – Chairman; Mark T. Ryan, Esq. – First Vice Chairman; Thomas A. Tanury – Second Vice Chairman; Ellen Barnes – Secretary; Lowell W. Kinch – Treasurer Richard L. Bready, Gabriella DiGiacinto Caprio, Darren Corrente, Esq., Jason M. DaPonte, Richard E. DiChiaro, The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, Gary E. Furtado, Ari Gabinet, Janet Hasson, The Hon. James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*, Cynthia Laughlin, Barbara S. Lavine, E. Robert Lupone, Paul A. MacDonald, Robin L. Main, Esq., Rick Metters, Terrence P. Moran, George H. Nee, Gary M. Penfield, Lawrence E. Purtill, Jo-Ann Ragosta, The Hon. Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio), The Hon. Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas J. Rossi, David Salit, Stephen Shechtman, Esq., Robert Stoico, Donald R. Sweitzer, Peter J. Troy, Susan Weiner, John Hazen White, Jr.*, William A. White, William K. Wray *Director Representatives: Theresa M. Agonia (The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza), Seth Klaiman (The Hon. James R. Langevin), Raymond Simone (The Hon. Jack Reed), Benjamin White (for John Hazen White, Jr.)

TONY BENNETT IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANTONIA BENNETT Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30P Tickets: $136 - $56 TONY BENNETT is a musician who moves audiences with his legendary voice and charming stage presence. His initial successes came via a string of Columbia singles in the early 1950s, including such chart-toppers as "Because of You" and a remake of Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart." He had 24 songs in the Top 40, including: "I Wanna Be Around," "The Good Life," "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)?” and his signature song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," which garnered him the first two of his 19 Grammy Awards. TONY BENNETT is one of only a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 10s. He introduced a multitude of songs into the great American Songbook that have since become pop music classics. TONY BENNETT’s daughter, Antonia Bennett, has been touring with her father and will open the performance with a collection of jazz/pop standards. Antonia Bennett is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

APRIL SHOWS!

ANNUAL GALA: STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT: AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE FEATURING THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS AND JEFF BABKO Saturday, April 14 at 7P

Gala tickets: please contact Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org – Gala tickets include premium seating, parking spot, and post-performance party at the Theatre. Non-Gala Tickets: $250 - $58 In this special performance, Steve Martin and Martin Short recall their iconic careers, creative influences, and most memorable encounters, uniquely presented though a blend of stand-up, musical numbers, and conversations about their lives in show business. Steve Martin is one of the most acclaimed and beloved talents in entertainment today. Many of Martin’s films are considered modern classics including: The Jerk, Roxanne, and Father of the Bride (which also starred Martin Short). Martin is also a prolific writer; an accomplished, Grammy Award-winning musician; and a Tonynominated Broadway composer. Martin Short is an equally beloved comedian and actor whose career spans television, film, and theater. Since his breakout performances on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Short has become a household name with roles in feature films including the science fiction comedy Innerspace, Three Amigos, and as the quirky wedding planner, Franck Eggelhoffer, in the Father of the Bride series.

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE RI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday, April 28 at 2P & 8P

// Tickets: $128 - $58

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ - In Concert Featuring the RI Philharmonic Orchestra gives Providence audiences the rare opportunity to experience the magic of the first Harry Potter film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the RI Philharmonic perform John Williams’ score live. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he learns the high-flying sport of Quidditch and plays a thrilling ‘live’ chess game en route to facing a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him.

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

TONY BENNETT IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANTONIA BENNETT Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30P Tickets: $136 - $56 TONY BENNETT is a musician who moves audiences with his legendary voice and charming stage presence. His initial successes came via a string of Columbia singles in the early 1950s, including such chart-toppers as "Because of You" and a remake of Hank Williams' "Cold, Cold Heart." He had 24 songs in the Top 40, including: "I Wanna Be Around," "The Good Life," "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)?” and his signature song, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," which garnered him the first two of his 19 Grammy Awards. TONY BENNETT is one of only a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 10s. He introduced a multitude of songs into the great American Songbook that have since become pop music classics. TONY BENNETT’s daughter, Antonia Bennett, has been touring with her father and will open the performance with a collection of jazz/pop standards. Antonia Bennett is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

APRIL SHOWS!

ANNUAL GALA: STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT: AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE FEATURING THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS AND JEFF BABKO Saturday, April 14 at 7P

Gala tickets: please contact Donna Santos at dsantos@ppacri.org – Gala tickets include premium seating, parking spot, and post-performance party at the Theatre. Non-Gala Tickets: $250 - $58 In this special performance, Steve Martin and Martin Short recall their iconic careers, creative influences, and most memorable encounters, uniquely presented though a blend of stand-up, musical numbers, and conversations about their lives in show business. Steve Martin is one of the most acclaimed and beloved talents in entertainment today. Many of Martin’s films are considered modern classics including: The Jerk, Roxanne, and Father of the Bride (which also starred Martin Short). Martin is also a prolific writer; an accomplished, Grammy Award-winning musician; and a Tonynominated Broadway composer. Martin Short is an equally beloved comedian and actor whose career spans television, film, and theater. Since his breakout performances on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Short has become a household name with roles in feature films including the science fiction comedy Innerspace, Three Amigos, and as the quirky wedding planner, Franck Eggelhoffer, in the Father of the Bride series.

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT FEATURING THE RI PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Saturday, April 28 at 2P & 8P

// Tickets: $128 - $58

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ - In Concert Featuring the RI Philharmonic Orchestra gives Providence audiences the rare opportunity to experience the magic of the first Harry Potter film in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while hearing the RI Philharmonic perform John Williams’ score live. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he learns the high-flying sport of Quidditch and plays a thrilling ‘live’ chess game en route to facing a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him.

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

JACKSON BROWNE PLUS SPECIAL GUEST VONDA SHEPARD

Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30P Tickets: $116 - $50; $250 VIP Tickets are available. JACKSON BROWNE has written and performed some of the most erudite and touching songs in popular music. He has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion, and personal politics. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2007. Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He's a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) and Nukefree.org and is a member of the Ocean advocacy group, Ocean Elders.

MAY SHOWS!

BRIAN REGAN

Thursday, May 10 at 7:30P

// Tickets: $55 - $35

Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree: BRIAN REGAN is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Regan is known for his observational and self-deprecating styles of comedy. His non-stop theater tour has visited close to 100 cities per year since 2005, and his current spring tour spans 31 cities across America, including the city of Providence this May.

WILLIAM SHATNER AND STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Saturday, May 12 at 7:30P Tickets: $69.50 - $29.50; Limited $150 VIP Tickets Available In this unique evening you’ll enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen. Following the film, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures, WILLIAM SHATNER, will take to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-thescenes stories from portraying the original “Captain James T. Kirk” in the Star Trek television series and movies as well as his career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, producer, director, and writer. Fans will also have a chance to ask Mr. Shatner questions during an audience-led Q&A.

May 15 – 20

// Tickets: $88 - $41

Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN! comes to Providence with three of the principal cast members from the Broadway production: Rob McClure as Nick Bottom, Adam Pascal as Shakespeare, and Josh Grisetti as Nigel Bottom. From the director of Aladdin and co-director of The Book of Mormon and the producer of Rent, Avenue Q, and In the Heights, this hilarious new musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL!

Time Out New York calls SOMETHING ROTTEN! “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years” and the New York Post says SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “a deliriously entertaining new musical comedy that brings down the house!” PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

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

JACKSON BROWNE PLUS SPECIAL GUEST VONDA SHEPARD

Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30P Tickets: $116 - $50; $250 VIP Tickets are available. JACKSON BROWNE has written and performed some of the most erudite and touching songs in popular music. He has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion, and personal politics. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2007. Browne is known for his advocacy on behalf of the environment, human rights, and arts education. He's a co-founder of the groups Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) and Nukefree.org and is a member of the Ocean advocacy group, Ocean Elders.

MAY SHOWS!

BRIAN REGAN

Thursday, May 10 at 7:30P

// Tickets: $55 - $35

Critics, fans, and fellow comedians agree: BRIAN REGAN is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Regan is known for his observational and self-deprecating styles of comedy. His non-stop theater tour has visited close to 100 cities per year since 2005, and his current spring tour spans 31 cities across America, including the city of Providence this May.

WILLIAM SHATNER AND STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Saturday, May 12 at 7:30P Tickets: $69.50 - $29.50; Limited $150 VIP Tickets Available In this unique evening you’ll enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen. Following the film, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures, WILLIAM SHATNER, will take to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-thescenes stories from portraying the original “Captain James T. Kirk” in the Star Trek television series and movies as well as his career spanning over 50 years as an award-winning actor, producer, director, and writer. Fans will also have a chance to ask Mr. Shatner questions during an audience-led Q&A.

May 15 – 20

// Tickets: $88 - $41

Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN! comes to Providence with three of the principal cast members from the Broadway production: Rob McClure as Nick Bottom, Adam Pascal as Shakespeare, and Josh Grisetti as Nigel Bottom. From the director of Aladdin and co-director of The Book of Mormon and the producer of Rent, Avenue Q, and In the Heights, this hilarious new musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL!

Time Out New York calls SOMETHING ROTTEN! “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years” and the New York Post says SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “a deliriously entertaining new musical comedy that brings down the house!” PART OF THE

BROADWAY SERIES

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

PPAC NEWS 2018/2019 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT On the morning of Tuesday, March 6, PPAC President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton announced PPAC’s 2018/2019 Season to an enthusiastic audience. Singleton said, "Over the course of the current Season, many people have asked me the allimportant question: ‘How do I get my HAMILTON tickets?’ The simple answer: become a subscriber! This is the only way to guarantee your tickets to see HAMILTON, and all of the superlative shows in our Season. Single tickets will not be available until further notice; be wary if you see single tickets available online." Chairman of the Board of Directors at PPAC Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., President of the White Family Foundation Marjorie Houston, and Vice President of Media Sales at Cox Media Mike Brostek also spoke at the press conference.

PPAC President J.L. "Lynn" Singleton announced our EPIC 2018/2019 Season and unveiled our Broadway Season video. Chairman of the Board of Directors at PPAC Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. welcomed our guests and announced plans for the Loews Theatre Building's 90th Anniversary Celebration in October of this year.

Vice President of Media Sales at Cox Media Mike Brostek spoke on behalf of Cox Media, our Encore Series media sponsor.

Enjoy these photo highlights from our exciting day! Photos: Corey Martineau

PPAC had a great turnout for our 2018/2019 Season Announcement. Thank you to everyone who attended! President of the White Family Foundation Marjorie Houston represented our Broadway Series title sponsor, Taco/White Family Foundation, at the event. PPAC Marketing Staff L to R, first row: Marketing Projects Specialist Caitlyn DiPompo, Direct Response Account Executive Sharon Corcoran, Senior Marketing Assistant Betty Benedetti, Digital Media Specialist Leah Fellman, and Director of Marketing P.J. Prokop. Second Row: Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt and Digital Media Assistant Nick McNeish.

SAVE THE DATE! 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ANNOUNCED During our press conference on March 6, the Theatre also announced plans for its 90th Anniversary celebration of the Loews Theatre Building, the historic name of the Providence Performing Arts Center. Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Directors at PPAC, said, “On October 6, 2018 the Loews Theatre Building, which is the historic name of our Theatre, will celebrate its 90th Anniversary! I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FREE event for the community a week later on Saturday, October 13, 2018. We promise that this will be a fun-filled day for ALL." Our Anniversary party will run from 10A to 3P on October 13. Guests can enjoy going on scheduled tours of the Theatre, special performances by musicians on our Mighty Wurlitzer, and, of course, birthday cake! More details to be announced: visit www.ppacri.org for the latest news!

WELCOME, OLIVIA! PPAC is pleased to introduce Olivia Sledzik, our new Programming Assistant! Olivia is originally from Washington, D.C.. She graduated from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland in 2014 with a B.A. in art history. Olivia previously worked in publishing at The White House Historical Association and interned at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo