2021/2022 CenterStage Program Book by Providence Performing Arts Center

CENTER STAGE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

2021/2022 SEASON PROGRAM BOOK

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The Chairman We missed you and welcome back to the Providence Performing Arts Center for the 2021/2022 season. The COVID-19 pandemic created an economic and public health crisis not seen in the world for over a hundred years. Live entertainment venues were catastrophically affected by this emergency which closed our doors to the public in March 2020. The pandemic also changed the way we interact with our patrons, our co-workers, and our friends and family. Keeping you safe in the Theatre is our 100% commitment to you. PPAC is now a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ accredited facility which is the gold standard for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. PPAC has implemented a number of new health and safety precautions to keep our patrons and our staff safe. We have installed a bipolar ionization air filtration system and added hand sanitizers throughout the Theatre. PPAC implemented contactless ticket scanning, food and drink ordering, and payment processing. All of our event staff are fully vaccinated. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the Theatre experience and keep everyone in attendance healthy and happy. As it was for many of you, many of our Community Outreach programs were put on hold or made virtual over the last 18 months. Experience PPAC creates the opportunity for every 10th grade student in Rhode Island to see a select touring Broadway performance at no cost. Arts Showcase brings elementary and middle school students to PPAC to attend live performances of dance, music, or theater during regular school hours. These two programs went virtual last season and will continue to be for the upcoming season. The upside is that this allowed teachers from all over Rhode Island to share the magic of Theatre with many more of their students. PPAC celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ARTS Scholarships Program, which awarded 40 scholarships this year to talented Rhode Island students with financial need to attend a summer arts program. We would like to thank Textron Charitable Trust for 21 years of continuous support! In early August, PPAC successfully and safely hosted Next Stop Broadway® which is a week-long theater arts program connecting Broadway professionals with students ages 10-17 who are interested in the performing arts. In partnership with The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation, ten scholarships were granted to children to pursue their interest and develop their artistic talents. FIRSTFED also sponsors From Books to Broadway, a partnership between PPAC and Rhode Island schools designed to expose students to Broadway performances; this program was on hiatus last season, but we are excited to welcome it back this year. In 2019, Disney Musicals in Schools selected PPAC to partner with them to build sustainable theater programs over the course of several years in under-resourced Providence public elementary schools. This program was put on hold but will continue to evolve as schools reopen. We look forward to once again hosting spring and fall Wurlitzer Concerts that are free to the public and bringing back Rhode Island service members and their families to see a show sponsored by our Seats for Service Members program. The Big Dreams Begin With Broadway program will begin to again host “bigs” (mentors) and “littles” (children) from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island this season. We are thrilled to reopen the Theatre to our patrons and having you back to enjoy Broadway shows, concerts, and other entertainment on our stage. Welcome back to PPAC!

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ADDRESS:

Loew's Theatre Building, PPAC Square, 220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:

Call: (401) 421-2997, ext. 0 • Email: info@ppacri.org • Hours: M – F, 9A – 5P

BOX OFFICE:

Call: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) • Email: box_office_questions@ppacri.org Window and Phone Hours: M – F, 10A – 5P; Sat, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days. Hours may vary on holidays and during the summer months, please call in advance for this information. The PPAC Box Office is your ONLY OFFICIAL ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC show. When you buy tickets from the PPAC Box Office, your purchase is secure. Purchasing from unauthorized sources may put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

SECURITY POLICY

PPAC follows current health and safety guidelines as recommended by the CDC, state and local government.

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

PPAC is a full capacity venue; all PPAC event staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We encourage you to visit our Health and Safety Page before EVERY show as specific guidelines may be required by the guest touring company or performing artist(s). PPAC is now a GBAC STAR™ accredited performing arts venue. GBAC STAR ™ is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation for facilities. We have adopted the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. PPAC is deep cleaned after every performance; high-touch surfaces are cleaned more frequently. A bipolar ionization air filtration system has been installed in our Theatre. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the venue.

For everyone’s safety, all guests must walk through metal detectors and have their bags searched. Bags that pass inspection must fit comfortably under a Theatre seat. Prohibited items include firearms, weapons, briefcases, suitcases, outside food and beverages, and cameras and other recording devices. There is no secure storage area and confiscated items cannot be returned. Providence Police details are on site during performances.

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HOUSE INFORMATION

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

HOUSE MANAGERS are stationed at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby. If you need assistance during the performance, please ask an usher to see one of the House Managers; someone will assist you promptly.

Accessible and companion seating can be purchased online at ppacri.org and by calling the Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787). At the show, ushers and operations staff are available to assist patrons. Please ask for assistance at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: PPAC’s emergency phone number is 401.421.2997. Advise someone of your exact seat location(s) in advance of your performance. DELAYED ARRIVALS: Guests who arrive after the start of the performance will be seated according to each show's seating policy in order to minimize interruptions to the performance. CELL PHONES must be turned off for the duration of the performance, except for the use of the GalaPro app. Taking photos or recordings of a live performance is strictly prohibited. INCLEMENT WEATHER: Generally, performances are not canceled due to inclement weather. In the event of severe weather conditions, please visit ppacri.org, our social media, or tune in to Rhode Island TV news and/or radio stations. CONCESSION purchases may be brought into the Theatre; outside food and beverages are not allowed. Visit our concession stands in the Arcade, the Grand Lobby, and on the Mezzanine Level. Contactless payment options are available. ATM: There is an ATM in the Arcade adjacent to the Box Office window. SMOKING OR VAPING is not allowed inside the Theatre. LOST AND FOUND: Patrons who lose personal belongings at a performance may direct inquiries to info@ppacri.org or call 401.421.2997, ext 0.

THEATRE ENTRANCE: PPAC has a curb-side drop-off section directly in front of the Theatre. The Arcade, Grand Lobby, and Orchestra Level are fully accessible from the Weybosset Street and Richmond Street entrances. ELEVATOR: An elevator is located on the first floor near the Grand Staircase and adjacent to the Lobby Lounge and provides access to the Mezzanine, Loge, and First and Second Dress balconies. RESTROOMS: Fully accessible restrooms are located on the first floor near the Richmond Street entrance and off the walkway behind First Dress Circle. ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES (ALD): ALDs are available free of charge 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 security deposit. GALAPRO: The GalaPro mobile app offers closed captioning, audio description, amplification, and more at live theatre performances. Please call 401.421.ARTS (2787) or email box_office_questions@ppacri.org to see which events offer GalaPro. Download the GalaPro app, which is available in the App Store or on Google Play. HEARING/VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES: ASL interpretation, open caption, and/or visual description is available upon request. Please call or email the Box Office to arrange.

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SENSORY-FRIENDLY performances are offered periodically during the season. These performances foster a more welcoming and relaxed environment for our guests with sensory needs; these performances will be announced when available.

TICKETING INFORMATION SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Become a subscriber to the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Encore Series! Subscription packages are pro-rated once the season begins. A Box Office representative at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Customer Service at 401.574.3136 would be happy to speak with you about subscribing. Give them a call today! INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are available for purchase by phone, at the Box Office window in the Theatre’s Arcade and online at ppacri.org. The PPAC Box Office accepts all major credit cards, cash, and personal checks (up to 10 business days prior to the performance). Additional service and handling charges are applied to phone and online orders. Certain fees and restrictions may apply. All ticket prices include a $4 per ticket restoration charge; ticket prices are subject to change without notice. BETTER CALL PAUL IN GROUP SALES! Groups of 10 – 15 or more may order tickets with Group Sales Specialist Paul Hiatt at 401.574.3162 or phiatt@ppacri.org. Learn more at the Group Sales page: ppacri.org/grouptickets

GIFT CARDS / eGIFT CARDS Our eGift card features the classic gift card design and four special designs (“Let’s Celebrate,” “Happy Birthday!,” “Thinking of You,” and “Thank You”). eGift cards can be purchased in any denomination from $25 to $500 at ppacri.org/giftcards. Watch for more themed cards to be announced. The classic hard copy gift card with a presentation sleeve can be ordered by phone, at the Box Office window, or at ppacri.org/giftcards. A PPAC classic gift card is available in any denomination when ordering by phone or in person; fixed denominations ($25 to $250) only are available online. STUDENT/SENIOR RUSH Rush ticket availability is announced via our social media on the day of the performance. You may also call the Box Office to inquire about Rush. Rush tickets are available at the Box Office window two hours prior to curtain time and are 50% off the regular price. Rush sales are cash only and are limited to two tickets per person. A valid photo ID is required to verify student or senior status. Tickets are subject to availability in limited locations. CHILDREN’S POLICY Children under the age of six are not permitted to attend PPAC performances unless they are Designated Family Shows. Please call the Box Office for show-specific age recommendations. All persons, regardless of age, require a ticket. Designated Family Show

Enjoy the show! COVER PHOTO CREDITS: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Hamburg Production. Photo by Morris MacMatzen; HAMILTON Philip National Tour - Shoba Narayan, Ta'Rea Campbell and Nyla Sostre - © Joan Marcus 2018; THE PROM photo by Deen van Meer; Damon Daunno & Mary Testa in a scene from OKLAHOMA! (c) Little Fang Photo; Jelani Remy in AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Photo by Matthew Murphy; The Company of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour. Credit Amy Boyle 2019; Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Photo by © Joan Marcus; Wes Williams & Mia Massaro in AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN. Photo by Matthew Murhpy; Blue Man Group Toss and Catch, Courtesy of Blue Man Productions; PPAC façade photo by Core Photographic.

Board of Directors OFFICERS 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 William J. Conley, Jr., Esq. Darren Corrente, Esq. Jason M. DaPonte Richard E. DiChiaro Alison Eichler The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)* Thomas P. Fay, CFA Janet S. Fogarty David A. Fontaine, CPA David L. Fried, MD

Gary E. Furtado Cynthia Laughlin Barbara S. Lavine Paul A. MacDonald Robin L. Main, Esq. The Honorable Daniel McKee (Ex-Officio)* Donna S. Mesolella Rick Metters Terrence P. Moran George H. Nee Gary M. Penfield Lawrence E. Purtill

David Salit Frank D. Sánchez, PhD Chris Satti Stephen Shechtman, Esq. Robert Stoico Robert Vincent Susan Weiner John Hazen White, Jr.* William A. White Patrick Wholey William K. Wray

*DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVES Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza) Antonio Afonso (The Honorable Daniel McKee) Benjamin White (John Hazen White, Jr.)

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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 Directors, 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 have 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 incorporation, no part of the earnings of the corporation may be paid to its members, the Board of Directors, 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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The President & CEO Welcome back to the Providence Performing Arts Center! We are thrilled that Broadway and YOU are back at PPAC; we are celebrating Broadway’s return to Providence with a spectacular line-up of smash hit shows in our Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series, Encore Series, and Broadway Specials. I would like to thank our title sponsor, Taco/The White Family Foundation for their long-standing support of the productions in our Broadway Series. We are grateful to Broadway season media sponsor WPRI CBS 12 and Encore Series media sponsor Cox Media for their continuing support. I would also like to thank title sponsor BankNewport and media sponsors ABC 6 and NOW 93.3 for their support of our Family Night performances. Special thanks also goes to Navigant Credit Union for sponsoring AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN and HarborOne Bank for sponsoring BLUE MAN GROUP. We would also like to welcome Consigli Construction as a new sponsor with us this season; more information to come. Our 2021/2022 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series opens with the National Tour launch of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL which will mark our 20th National Tour opening since 2008. We are proud of this exciting milestone and are looking forward to hosting more national tour openings in the future. When a national tour opens at PPAC, it generates an economic boost not only to the Theatre but to the city of Providence as well. Next up, HAMILTON returns for a two-week engagement. The Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series features four more hit productions: Drama Desk Award winner for Best Musical THE PROM, the Tony Award winner for Best Choreography AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA!, and the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Our Encore Series features the return of two audience favorites and a brand-new musical. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic RENT – THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR opens the Encore Series. AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN is a new musical inspired by the romantic film and the musical is set in Newport, Rhode Island! BLUE MAN GROUP returns in May 2022; the men are still blue but the rest is all new! Our Broadway Specials include the delightful family favorite CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE and two shows that were originally scheduled for the Spring of 2020 — we know that Providence has been eagerly awaiting these engagements as much as we have — the 50th anniversary (N.A.) tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and the Providence Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN. PPAC has taken every measure possible to ensure patrons’ health and safety, so that we can enjoy live theatre together again. Visit ppacri.org/healthandsafety for current information on our safety measures; these may change throughout the season. “We Look to You”* from THE PROM was a very special song for our staff over the past year and half, especially the lyrics “The curtain goes up / and every now and then it feels as if we’re coming home again/ yes, coming home again.” So, as the curtain rises, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! It is great to welcome you all “home again!” Warmest Regards,

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton President & CEO, Providence Performing Arts Center * Music: Matthew Sklar, Lyrics: Chad Beguelin.

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Our Sponsor Dear PPAC Friends and Patrons, On behalf of the Taco/The White Family Foundation, I’d like to welcome you to the 2021/2022 Broadway Series at PPAC! Taco/The White Family Foundation believes that communities thrive when they can experience the performing arts and music; this is why we have been a proud sponsor of PPAC’s Broadway Series for over a decade. My family and I missed live theater and concerts during the pandemic, and we know that many of you did as well. We are thrilled that Broadway has returned to PPAC! We are excited to see the six phenomenal shows that make up the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series. From Liz and me, our sons John and Ben, and all the employees at Taco Comfort Solutions: enjoy the Season! John Hazen White, Jr. and Liz White. Photo by George Lavoie.

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Administrative Staff J.L. “LYNN” SINGLETON President

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS ALAN J. CHILLE General Manager

JUDY FERREIRA

P.J. PROKOP

DONNA L. SANTOS

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Marketing

ANTHONY MYLERS

CYNTHIA A. GOLDSMITH

JANICE ANDERSON

AMANDA BONAFINE

Director of IT Services

Director of Ticketing

CLAUDIA ZOMPA

Director of Special Projects/ Assistant to the President

Director of Theatrical Programming

Director of Development

DANA BRAZIL

Director of Concerts

Director of Outreach and Engagement

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT DANIELLE BLUE

ELIZABETH RAINONE

Office Manager

Executive Assistant to the General Manager / Money Room Manager

PAMELA HALLOWAY Front Desk Receptionist

DANIS LUGO

Junior Systems Administrator

MARKETING ELIZABETH BENEDETTI Senior Marketing Assistant

SHARON CORCORAN

PAUL HIATT

Customer Service Specialist/ Subscription and CenterStage Sales

CAITLYN DIPOMPO

NICK McNEISH

Marketing Projects Specialist

PROGRAMMING

Group Sales Specialist

Digital Media Specialist

OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

KATHRYN DeAMARAL

BETSY RINALDI

Concert Buyer

Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

BOX OFFICE STEPHANIE SANTOS

TARA EDWARDS

Box Office Manager

Box Office Supervisor/ The VETS Box Office Manager

RICHARD DEFILIPPO

KELLY PRUDENT

Box Office Supervisor

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES CRISTINA ANTONIO

KEITH J. LABRECQUE

Controller

HEATHER M. BIZON Accountant

Senior Accountant

JILLIAN ROBILLARD Accountant

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OPERATIONS NICK BERARDINELLI

MATTHEW PAWLIK

BETSY MENDERS

Operations Manager

Concessions Manager

Events Manager

JONATHAN TAYLOR

Assistant Operations Manager

OLLIE HUTH

Assistant Concessions Manager

HOUSE DAVID LUONGO

BRUCE INGHAM

BOB ARMOUR

STEPHANIE M. PAUL

Director of Security

House Manager

Assistant House Manager

President’s Club Liaison

BACKSTAGE AMANDA MOTTA

BILL BRACKETT, III

PETER VECCHIO

STEVE SIECZKIEWICZ

Technical Director House Properties

House Carpenter

House Electrician

CHARLES RYAN

IATSE Business Agent

DAVID ALLEN

House Sound Engineer

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ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE: Sharon Corcoran

GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Lindsay Letourneau, Tandem Designworks, Inc. PRINTER: RR Donnelley For information on show insert advertising in CenterStage 2021/2022 or for information about season advertising for 2022/2023, contact Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136. For information on marketing sponsorships or other advertising opportunities, contact P.J. Prokop at 401.574.3103.

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MEMBER BENEFITS As a President’s Club Member, you will have access to the best VIP seats for PPAC performances and enjoy first class amenities to enhance your entertainment experience. Benefits include: • Access to reserved VIP premium tickets • VIP reserved parking (with

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David Spoor Michelle Sylvia Spriggs Gary J. Stallard, CPA Sandy Stamoulis Robin Stern Barbara Stone Michael & Lisa St. Pierre Bob & Mimi Struck Shivan&JyothiSubramaniam Daniel & Kathleen Sullivan Marjorie Sundlun Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Dr. Scott W. Sylvia & Mr. Ryan H. Hanson Taco/The White Family Foundation Geoffrey M. Tapper & Bette-Anne Corrente Pilar Tasca Mrs. Anita C. Tate Catherine Tattrie Jabreche & Elise Taylor TD Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C.Terceira Joseph Terino Textron Charitable Trust Father Bert Theroux Brian & Nancy Thibodeau Jennifer Thomas Drs.Valerie&AnthonyThomas John Thompson Jason Titone Joyce Troy Peter & Mary Troy Charles & Sheila Tsoumakas Kent & Meg Tunnicliffe UnitedHealthcare Lynne Urbani Vale/Wise Family Susan VanDerhoof Alfred Verrecchia Peter & Cynthia Vican Robert Vincent Pamela & Jeffrey Vogel Karen Wadleigh & William Manseaw Wadleigh Family Fund Mary B. Wall Robin Wallace Lisa & Bill Walsh Ginette & Joe Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Martha Walsh Robert A. Walsh, Jr. Susan Weiner Jason Wenzel Tom Wesley Laurie Wessel Peter Whealton Kerry Whiting Doreen Wiggins & Mark Stamoulis Kevin & Janice Wright Paula Yole Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL National Tour Launches at PPAC October 9 – 16, 2021 Three-time Audience Choice Award Winner

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HAMILTON November 30 – December 12, 2021 Winner of Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors Recommended for ages 10+.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR January 25 – 30, 2022 Winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival

“An adrenaline-pumping production.” – The New York Times

“A gorgeous, thrilling, heavenly musical.” – The Guardian

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THE PROM

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March 8 – 13, 2022 BankNewport Family Night: Wednesday, March 9 at 7P

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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! March 22 – 27, 2022 Winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical Recommended for ages 12+.

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DEAR EVAN HANSEN April 5 – 10, 2022 Winner of 6 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album

“One of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” – The Washington Post

“A cultural phenomenon.” – Los Angeles Times

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS April 12 – 17, 2022 Winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography

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Annual Fund Campaign Do you want to see your name in this program book next year and earn other valuable benefits? For more information about our Community Outreach and Engagement and Annual Fund donor levels and benefits, visit ppacri.org/support/donate or contact the Development Office at donors@ppacri.org or (401) 421-2997. The Providence Performing Arts Center dedicates 100% of its proceeds from the Annual Fund Campaign towards our Community Outreach and Engagement. This program 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 tickets to these events are often the one opportunity many people will have to experience the joy of theatre. It is only with the help of our donors that we are able to offer these valuable theatre experiences to the entire community: PPAC PRESENTS

Next Stop

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

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

These programs are funded by the PPAC Endowment, Annual Gala, and the Annual Fund:

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THE VETS

Hailed as a state-of-the-art venue with magnificent interior design and excellent acoustics, THE VETS has presented a wide range of performers including Chris Botti, Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Savion Glover, and Amy Schumer. The VETS is home to these resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Art League of Rhode Island.

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2020 & 2021 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 AND ENGAGEMENT UNDERWRITERS ABC6 Bank of America BankNewport Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster Cox Media Cumulus Media Group Dimeo Construction Company Disney Musicals in Schools Thomas & Colette Fay HarborOne Bank

iHeartMedia Johnson & Wales University Macy’s Marcum LLP MetLife Auto & Home National Grid Navigant Credit Union NBC 10 New England Laborers' Tri-Funds Ocean State Charities Trust

Regency Plaza Apartments Rhode Island Commodores The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Taco/The White Family Foundation TD Charitable Foundation Textron Charitable Trust WCRI FM WPMZ FM WPRI 12

PPAC also wishes to acknowledge the following organizations who generously matched their employees’ donations to our Annual Fund:

MATCHING GIFTS Bank of America

Liberty Mutual

Markel Corporation

Medtronic

Providence Performing Arts Center recognizes and sincerely thanks the following who generously donated to the Theatre’s 2020 and 2021 Annual Fund for Community Outreach: CHAIRMAN ($5,000+)

The 1772 Foundation Ted & Kathy Ashton Bank of America John & Susan Butler Disney Musicals in Shows Jill & Larry Goldstein John & Debra Iannucci Suzanna & John Laramee Barbara & Jerry Lavine Marcum LLP MetLife Auto & Home Mr. & Mrs. Terrence P. Moran National Grid Navigant Credit Union New England Laborers' Tri-Funds Rhode Island Commodores Souto Family The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation TD Charitable Foundation Textron Charitable Trust Karen Wadleigh & William Manseau Wadleigh Family Fund WPRI 12

PRODUCER ($3,500 - $4,999)

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Arabian Ellen Barnes Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos Frank & Beverly Cardoza David & Ellen Galkin/ Paula & Bruce Wasser, On behalf of the Ira S. and Anna Galkin Charitable Trust Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett Lowell & Karen Kinch Cindy Laughlin Diane & Mark Marini Thomas & Rita Maron Frederick McMillen Candy & Frank McNally Rhode Island College Foundation Stephen J. Shechtman Maggie & Jack Skenyon Peter & Mary Troy Mary B. Wall Ginette & Joe Walsh Susan Weiner Mr. & Mrs. John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White CONTINUED ON PAGE 37

DIRECTOR ($1,000 - $3,499)

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. The Asgeirsson Family Karen Baker & David Zizik The Barnes Family Tom & Jen Barrett BayCoast Bank Christine Benoit & Bruce Gouin Steven & Eliza Beringhause Phillip Bolster Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster Jennifer Bramley Broadway Experience Nicholas & Rod Brusini Bryant University Stephen & Susan Burlone Gabriella & Frank Caprio Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio Ann & Bill Casey Buff Chace Alan J. Chille Pamela Chin Ronn & Lisa David Meg & John DeCubellis Joseph & Laurie DiBattista Richard E. DiChiaro

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Dimeo Construction Company Jonathan & Eleanor Dyson Thomas & Colette Fay Dr. Darlene F. Ferland & Francesgrace Ferland Marc Ferolito Cherlyn Flanagan Justice & Mrs. Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Janet Fogarty Mr. & Mrs. David A. Fontaine The Fusi Family Nancy Gaines Christine Gerard The Gifford Family H. Carr & Sons Matthew & Amanda Hall Bernard A. Jackvony Ina & Rick Land Jason & Catherine Lea Tom & Lee Anne Madersky Joseph & Joanne Marshall Quinn Martin Gary Mosca Dr. Paul & Sharon Matrullo Rick Metters & Maura Embler Wendi & Keith Metters William & Pamela Morgan National Chain Company Ocean State Charities Trust O’Halloran Family Paul Pabis & Patrice Wood John Packhem & Donna LaFontaine Mr. Charles H. Page Mr. & Mrs. John Paliotta Gisele Pappas Gary M. Penfield Brian Pestana Regency Plaza Apartments Rhode Island College Foundation Anthony R. Ricci, MD & Patricia C. Ricci, MD Mr. & Mrs. Gregg H. Rosen Jennifer Ross & William Decker Mark T. & Mae Beth Ryan Lorraine & Richard Sebastiao James & Mariana Sequeira Roger & Cindy Sherman Judy & George Shoemaker Lisa & Eric Shorr Michelle Sylvia Spriggs Gary J. Stallard, CPA Sandy Stamoulis Shivan & Jyothi Subramaniam Daniel & Kathleen Sullivan Taco/The White Family Foundation Brian & Nancy Thibodeau John Thompson Jason Titone Charles & Sheila Tsoumakas UnitedHealthcare Peter & Cynthia Vican

Robert Vincent Robin Wallace Emeline Whealton Doreen Wiggins & Mark Stamoulis Michael Wilkinson Kevin & Janice Wright

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Anonymous (7) Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Aceto Jim & Pat Allan Linda A. Anderson Ms. Carolyn A. Andreozzi & Mr. Robert A. Durand Adam & Robin Antonik Daniel Arcuri & Anthony Romano Mr. & Mrs. Manly Baker Ed & Jenna Bard Dr. Peter & Silvia Baziotis Gregory & Sharon Beaune Kathryn Bendheim William & Lois Bendokas Tommy Bengaff & Carlotta Kelley Peter & Kelly Benoit Michelle Bergin BETA Group, Inc. Big Blue Bug Solutions Karyn & Keith Bilezerian Dr. Robert Binek & Ms. Teri Ohs Al & Michele Blanchette Rebecca Bliss & Don Hasseltine Elizabeth & Richard Bloom Kristin Boulais Ms. Paula Bucci Lynne Burke Daniel & Cindy Butts Kathleen Cabrera Anthony & Eduarda Calandrelli Robert & Janine Calise Cameron & Mittleman LLP Deborah & Louis Capuano John & Tracy Carvalho Elizabeth Casella John & Charlene Cassese Yolanda & Maria Castillo-Appollonio Matthew & Monique Cellemme Joel S. Chase, Esq. Kristen Chase Drs. Elizabeth Chen & Neil Sarkar Dr. Tony & Libby Cirillo Robert Clement Debi Coleman Tracey Collins Doug & Cat Colson Compensation Planning Inc. Sal Corio Joe & Vera Coughlan Terri & Donald Coustan CONTINUED ON PAGE 39

Dawn Cummings Don & Lynn Curtain Michael D'Angelo & Meggan Shenefield Robert & Lori Dangremond Craig & Lorna Danko Jason & Stephanie DaPonte Ken Demarest & Mary Clermont David DeMuth & Francesca Solitro Dianne Deutsch Michele Diamond Robert & Gayle Dichter David & Cindy Donald Dr. Linda & Michael Donegan Robert & Diana Donovan Deanna & Scott Donnelly Robert & Denise Dormer Bil & Mary Drena Cheryl J. Duarte Christine Dupuis Walter M. Dzialo, DDS, Monica M. Dzialo & Crystal Lynn C. Eagles Christine Earley & Erik Rapp Jared & Erin Earley The Easton Family Alex & Kit Eberhardt Stacy & Doug Emanuel EMC Services Nadine Enos Richard Etling Andrew Falconio & Bob Jones Mark & Ann Fay Feeney Law Group Priscilla & David Feeney Everett Fernold Philip Fitting Flagstar Bank Christopher Fournier Robert & Wendy Fournier Donna & Harley Frank Judy & David Fried Glenn, Merrill & Katie Friedemann David Fuquea Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Furtado Carolyn Galiza Murielle Gallo Gene & Gizele Garceau Kyle & Suzanne Gendreau Francis & Marilyn George Peter & Sarah Gibb John H. & Carol Gilbert John Gillooly Bill & Debbie Girard Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Giuliano Kristina & Christopher Giuliano Dr. David Gorelick & Dr. Susan Shim Gorelick Carol Govey Heather Grammatics David & Debra Greenberg

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Sarah Gries Pam Hale Harris & Phyllis Harnick Amy Hatch Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hjerpe, III Timothy & Pamela Hogan Dexter Holaday Joseph & Amanda Hope Joan Hopkins Norm & Mal Hopkins William & Phyllis Horne Bob & Betty Howard William & Alison Huggins Karen Hughes & Caleb Messier Ed & Diane Iannuccilli Raymond & Joan Ivers Lynn Jardin Nancy Johansen Steve Johnson Judy Jorge Sandra Karns Michael Kauffman Mr. & Mrs. John L. Keaney Charles Kehres Gina M. Kelleher Ronald & Cynthia Kelly Martin Kerzer Ann M. & Seth M. Klaiman Linda & Alec Knowles Ron & Sarah Koller / The Malted Barley David & Johnna Kosnoff Mr. & Mrs. David Lahousse Bob & Judy Lambe Louise & Pete LeBlanc Michelle Levesque Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Levesque Drs. Naveh & Sarah Levy Daniel Liparini & Diane Cozine Jim & Nancy Looney Richard Longabaugh Pamela Lunter Nancy & Steve Lustig Kathleen Lynch Robert MacArthur & Tracy Glover Joan L. Mahoney Gary & Leslie Malloy Elizabeth Manzo Bruno & Jackie Marovelli Jessica Marsella Jane Masso Jeffrey & Jennifer Massotti David McCollum Donna McDonald Daniel McGregor, Ph.D. James & Dede McGuire John McLaughlin Kimberly McLaughlin James & Nancy McManus Jeremy Mellitz & Sandy Jedziniak Jay & Bonnie Mendes

Roger Messier Joyce & Martin Middleton Michael Middleton Deborah & Richard Miller Cheryl & Paul Mincone Debra Mitchell Andrew J. Molak D.M.D. & Ann Molak Kathleen Monaco John & Margaret Moran Debra A. Moretti Paul Morrisroe Joe & Sheila Murphy Tim & Karen Murphy Gene & Kathy Nadeau Richard Nadeau Navigant Credit Union Dr. Kimberly Nelson Michael New Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lisa Nula Richard & Leah Pacheco Joseph & Gina Pakuris Mrs. Barbara Papitto William & Carol Peck David & Diane Peligian Brian Pestana Melissa & Gregory Pezza Christine Phillips Thomas & Sondra Pitts Christopher Plympton Dan & Jennifer Powers Jennifer Prendergast Eve Procaccianti Kenneth Proulx Sarah Puerini & Thomas Bailey Lawrence & Karen Purtill Don & Karen Quinn Barbara Radebach William Peter Rademsky Janice Raftery Mrs. Burton S. Raymond Jr. Diane Reimer Sandra Resendes Elaine Riley Camille Roberti & Renee Evangelista David & Susan Rollins Madeline Rosario-Almonte Kara & David Salit Eugenia Shao & Neil Steinberg Marilyn & Glenn Shealey Beth Shomberg John & Virginia Silvestri Jeanette Simoes Anthony Simonelli Stephen & Kim Skelly Catherine & Robert Sloan Gina Spencer Frank & Kate Spinella David Spoor Robin Stern Barbara Stone CONTINUED ON PAGE 45

Michael & Lisa St. Pierre Bob & Mimi Struck Marjorie Sundlun Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Dr. Scott W. Sylvia & Mr. Ryan H. Hanson Geoffrey M. Tapper & Bette-Anne Corrente Pilar Tasca Catherine Tattrie Jabreche & Elise Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C. Terceira Joseph Terino Jennifer Thomas Dr. Valerie Thomas Joyce Troy Kent & Meg Tunnicliffe Lynne Urbani Vale/Wise Family Susan VanDerhoof Alfred Verrecchia Pamela & Jeffrey Vogel Lisa & Bill Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Martha Walsh Robert A. Walsh, Jr. Jason Wenzel Tom Wesley Laurie Wessel Kerry Whiting Paula Yole Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

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Anonymous (1) Accardo Law Offices LLP Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Mary Jane Bohlen Joseph P. Calabro Jr., CPA Roberta Capuano Dorothy Cardon Deborah Carr & Samuel Zwetchkenbaum Steven Chasen Mr. William J. Conley, Jr. Darren Corrente Leah DeCesare Anthony & Renee DiCenso Dr. Robert & Diane Ducoff David Elsbree James & Jo-Anne Fiorentino Deah Hofeldt Robin L. Main Melissa & Jackson Marvel Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees, McAdams Charitable Foundation Donna S. Mesolella Elizabeth Pietruska Steven & Anne Pohnert

Theatre History

Façade photo by CORE Photographic. Tile detail photo by Robert Umenhofer.

For

39 years, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has been "home" for presenting top-notch national Broadway tours. Every night a show is on stage at PPAC is like an opening night, especially at the moment when the lights dim and the curtain rises to reveal our magnificent stage.

by architectural firm Rapp & Rapp, has always been a visual marvel, and has astounded visitors with its beauty and grandeur. For more than nine decades, the Loew’s Theatre Building has not only survived, but ultimately flourished, while undergoing various name changes, storm damage, and ongoing architectural restoration.

This season, the Loew’s Theatre Building (the historic home of PPAC) will be celebrating its 93rd anniversary with a fresh façade! During the winter of 2020/2021, we installed new, custom terra cotta tiles and exterior lighting to the theatre’s Weybosset Street façade. This is the first time the façade has ever undergone a restoration project. The meticulous and historically accurate restoration and installation was performed by Consigli Construction, with beautiful lighting designed by Evelyn Audet Lighting Design, LLC. Preserve RI and the RIHPHC recently honored PPAC with a Rhody Award for a Historic Preservation Project.

After its opening in 1928, the Loew’s Theatre Building enjoyed several decades of success as a premiere movie palace. However, the venue began experiencing financial hardships and declining attendance with the rise of television’s popularity in the early 1950s. The Theatre also suffered damage from the New England Hurricane of 1938 and then Hurricane Carol in 1954. The damage from Hurricane Carol resulted in the removal of the Theatre’s original Morton pipe organ.

When Pretty Woman: The Musical opens its National Tour at PPAC in October 2021 and kicks off our 2021/2022 season, it will be the twentieth national tour to open here since 2008. This distinction of being the theatre of choice for twenty national tour openings has made us a nationally recognized and wellrespected cultural institution located in the heart of Providence. The Loew’s Theatre Building, now known as the Providence Performing Arts Center, opened on October 6, 1928. The Theatre, designed 40

In 1982, Lincoln W.N. Pratt assisted PPAC with finding our “Mighty Wurlitzer;” the 5/21 Wurlitzer Organ was built in 1927 and has five keyboards, twenty-one ranks and percussion that can produce many orchestral sounds, as well as sound effects that can be utilized when accompanying silent films. It is one of only three five-manual keyboard consoles built by Wurlitzer. The instrument was purchased by PPAC and has resided in the Theatre since 1982. Lincoln W.N. Pratt was our House Organist from 1982 until his passing in 1998. World-renowned organist and silent film accompanist Peter Edwin Krasinski became our House Organist in September 2020. We have worked with Mr. Krasinski on producing

Theatre History seasonal recorded concerts for all to enjoy for free; you can view these Wurlitzer concerts at ppacri.org/wurlitzer In 1972, the Theatre changed its name to the Palace Concert Photo courtesy of Peter Edwin Krasinski Theatre, where it mainly presented rock concerts. The venue continued to fall into disrepair and to lose revenue. In 1976, through the efforts of Mrs. B.A. (Sylvia) Dario, the Theatre re-opened as the Ocean State Theatre, where it returned to its historic movie palace roots. The Ocean State Theatre experienced limited success, and as a result, the building’s owner, B.A. Dario, considered demolishing the historic Theatre.

Local community figures, including then Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, then Chairman of PPAC’s Board of Trustees Bruce Sundlun (Governor of Rhode Island, 1991 – 1995), then Providence Mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci, Jr., and Mrs. Dario, fought valiantly to save the building. Mrs. Dario said, “I remember coming here as a young person and thinking I was walking into a fairyland. I would like my little grandson to bring his grandson here. This will be here long after I am gone.” They began to discuss transforming the Ocean State Theatre into a center for the arts to preserve the Theatre and to also help renew the downtown Providence area. In 1977, the Loew’s Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1978, the Theatre was purchased and

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saved by seven 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. The Ocean State Theatre became a non-profit private corporation and was called the Ocean State Performing Arts Center. In 1982, the Ocean State Performing Arts Center changed its name to the Providence Performing Arts Center, as a way of honoring the City’s commitment to saving the venue. As the Providence Performing Arts Center, the Theatre has become a world-class venue through the efforts of past and current board members and administrative staff, making it one of the most successful, not-for-profit theatres in the United States. Significant projects include a full-scale stage house expansion in 1995 and an historically

accurate restoration of the Grand Lobby, Arcade, and House. These improvements allowed the Theatre to present large-scale touring productions like THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, MISS SAIGON, WICKED, and Disney’s THE LION KING in Providence. In 2000, the state-of-the-art electronic marquee was first “lit” by actor Robert Urich. In 2002, the Theatre commissioned former RISD professor Dan Dailey to design a magnificent chandelier, which hangs in the House Proper. The chandelier was installed in 2004. In 2005, the first-ever elevator was installed for patrons. In recent years, the carpet and wall fabric, faithful to their original designs, have been replaced. The Theatre was brought into the digital age with the installation of LED display screens on the Marquee and video digital boards in the Arcade in 2012.

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FRIEND ($1 - $499)

Anonymous (6) Heather Alves AmazonSmile Foundation The Amgen Foundation Sandra Amoling Jeffrey Andrade April Arena Kathryn Atkins Ellen Atwood Carole Baptiste Alfred & Barbara Bartkiewicz Stanley Bates Heather Bell John J. Bentz Beth Bergeron Bonnie Bettle Sue Bianchi Kenneth & Marion Bingham David Boenning Cheryl Boergesson Debra A. Botellio Richard Botham Roger P. Boudreau & Christine A. Schwab-Boudreau Kerry Bourne Russell Bramley Cathy Brown Cindy Buffi Lynne & David Burke Dorothy Burke Anne Burkholder Tom & Gerri Cabral Joan Caley James Caroselli Paul Carpender Richard & Louise Carriere Mrs. Veronica M. Casinelli Kellie Cavalier Kathy Cavanaugh Mary Jane Cayer Lee Ann Chace Paul Chase Raymond & Paulette Cieslak Sam & Deb Ciotola Laura Clavette Tim & Colleen Coggins Michelle Collie Queenie Collins Joan Cooper George Corrente James E. Costa John & Pam Costigan Ann Marie Cotton Patricia Coughlin CONTINUED ON PAGE 47

These FREE concerts are open to all! Watch for announcements on upcoming concerts. Peter Edwin Krasinski, PPAC House Organist A gift to the community from the PPAC Annual Fund!

Indulge in delicious meals or bike through cityscapes and scenic vistas. Learn a new skill or loll lazily in a gondola watching the world glide by. Do all of it. Or do your own thing. Providence, RI has so much to do, see, eat, play, create, watch — the combinations are endless.

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Kelly Cowan Jon Cowell Kathleen Crowley Lisa Simmons Cummings Cheryle Cunha Dawn Currier Ellen Curtiss Joe & Karen D'Antonio Mr. & Mrs. Angus Davis John S. DeBlois Richie DeFilippo Jane A. Desforges Scott Desilets Donna DeSimone Peter Desimone Barbara E. Desmond Douglas C. Devaux Roberta Dickenson Richard & Mary Lu DiMase Kara DiPaola Richard M. Divver Robert Donald Jennifer Dorn Rosario Dube EGO Providence Larry & Alison Eichler The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza, Mayor of the City of Providence Theresita Eltz The Estabrook Family Eventfully Planned LLC Susan Ewen Sandra Fahey Carmella Farrar Cheryl Farrey Bill & Carolyn Fasano Linda Feid Mark & Cindy Feinstein Raymond A. Filippone Ilya Fishman Joe & Roberta Fisler David & Marilyn Foehr Diane Forcino-Medeiros Meredith Forster Judith Freeman Christina A. Fulton Ellen Gaboury Daniel R. Gaccione, MD Paul Gebhart Brittany Generali Joel & Deborah Gerstenblatt David Giardino Matt Glendinning Margaret A. Gloria Sera Godfrey Arlene Goldstein Kevin F. Gomes Lumia Greenway Lori Grimes Margaret Hague CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

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Community Outreach & Engagement DISNEY MUSICALS IN SCHOOLS Disney Musicals in Schools (DMIS) builds sustainable musical theatre programs in under-resourced public elementary schools by providing free performance materials and free professional development to select Title 1 elementary schools annually. For more information, visit www.disneymusicalsinschools.com.

L to R: Students from Webster Avenue Elementary School; Robert L. Bailey Elementary School gym teacher, Antonio David, teaching students choreography; students from Robert L. Bailey. Photos: Dana Brazil.

REIGNITE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES The Reignite Professional Development Series, a new initiative funded by Disney, is a content video library for both our Disney Musicals in Schools elementary teachers and other elementary educators across the state. Each video is approximately 5-12 minutes in length and focuses on performance and technical theatre-based skills, covering all aspects of putting on a musical with a low to no-budget framework. This library will serve educators who teach in under-resourced schools and may be looking to introduce their students to the arts but do not know how or where to begin. Additionally, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is partnering with us and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to make these videos available to elementary teachers throughout the state in a segmented fashion for continuing education credits (PLUs) toward educators’ recertifications. This will be launching in March 2022…stay tuned.

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The Arts Showcase is again committed to bringing school performances at no cost to the K-8 students of Rhode Island via our virtual platform in 2021-22. We began delivering pre-recorded live performances filmed at PPAC last year due to COVID-19 and were able to reach more students than ever before. Due to the uncertainty of field trips among school districts, we decided to stay safe and virtual for another year. We have been working with our national and local artists to have a fully filmed schedule of performances in place which will be released between October 2021 and April 2022. Schools/teachers must register to participate. For our lineup of performances, visit www.ppacri.org/outreach/arts-showcase.

EXPERIENCE PPAC Experience PPAC is PPAC’s flagship education initiative which ensures that every 10th grade student in the state can attend a select touring Broadway performance with their school at no cost, with busing provided. COVID-19 challenged us to reimagine how to deliver Broadway to Rhode Island students in 2020; we ultimately were able to license filmed Broadway productions and sent viewing links to the schools. This year, we will be sending licensed shows again, in addition to creating some live Broadway performance opportunities for students to attend. For more information, visit www.ppacri.org/outreach/experience-ppac. Experience PPAC photos by Samantha Gaus.

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BROADWAY BUNCH Broadway Bunch is a fun group of solo Tuesday night subscribers who enjoy pre-show dinners and conversations at local restaurants together. Contact Betty Benedetti at bbenedetti@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3119 to learn more.

Seats for Service Members 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 the performances in our Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and Encore Series. Now in its thirteenth season, we only hope that the Seats for Service Members program will continue to 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. If you are interested in sponsoring this program, please contact Claudia Zompa, Director of Development, at czompa@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3122.

Rhode Island National Guard members and their families attended a performance of The Phantom of The Opera, thanks to the Seats for Service Members program. They were hosted by Rhode Island Commodores - Flag Secretary David DePetrillo and his wife Jean (center back row, blue blazer with glasses). Photo: Core Photographic.

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Christopher J. Almon, In memory of Peter & Mary Almon Maribeth Calabro, In memory of Kendra O’Leary Espeut Valerie Carlson, In memory of William H. Carlson, Jr. Janet Comalli, In memory of Richard Kuehl Stephanie Desjardins, In memory of Sophia Bauer Jane Fleury, In memory of Albert & Lillian Medas Julianne Ip & Christopher Shaw, In memory of Larry Shaw Gregory Mallane, In memory of James L. Seavor PPAC Board of Directors, In memory of Beverly Najarian J.R. & Lyn Pagliarini, In memory of Florence M. Pagliarini Dominic & Daniel Ragosta, In memory of Jo-Ann Ragosta Heidi Showstead, In memory of Therese C. Duffee Sister & Brothers, In memory of Buzz & Jim Greenhalgh In memory of Lillian Solvang Kathy & Andy Sylvia, In memory of Charles Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Wilkie, In memory of Sylvia Dario James & Claudia Zompa, In memory of John J. Antony Although PPAC has 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 2020 and 2021 donor list.

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