NOVEMBER SHOWTIMES 2018
2018/2019 Encore Series Media Sponsor:
Lila Coogan (Anya) in the National Tour of ANASTASIA. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade.
CenterStage Sponsor:
The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation
Family Night Media Sponsors
Family Night Sponsor:
2018/2019 Season Media Sponsor:
2018/2019 Broadway Series Sponsor:
The Providence Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following sponsors:
PPAC Square Loew's Theatre Building 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3783
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 904 Providence, RI
Happy Thanksgiving From All of Us at PPAC!
SHOWTIMES
A publication of the Providence Performing Arts Center // November 2018
Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30P
Thursday, November 8 at 7:30P
November 27 – December 2
PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES
CALENDAR NOVEMBER
In Partnership with WPRI and Toys for Tots, PPAC is pleased to continue our annual holiday tradition of collecting new, unwrapped toys for children living in Rhode Island. Please bring your donation to WIZARD OF OZ, ANASTASIA, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS, and 2018 HOLIDAY POPS TOUR: BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA, and to our Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1. Place your donation in the Toys for Tots box, located near the Box Office window.
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At The VETS: The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at 8P
3 At The VETS: OK GO: The Live Video Tour at 8P 7 At The VETS: Mary Chapin Carpenter at 7:30P 7 The Wizard of Oz at 7:30P 8 Lewis Black: The Joke's on Us Tour at 7:30P 10 At The VETS: TobyMac and Diverse City:
The Theatre Tour at 7P
11 At The VETS: Lake Street Dive at 7P 13 At The VETS: A Drag Queen Christmas at 8P 24 - 25 At The VETS: Sesame Street Live! Let's Party 27 - Dec 2 Anastasia PART OF THE
BROADWAY SERIES
28 BankNewport Family Night at Anastasia at 7P
DECEMBER
Family Night Media Sponsors
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7
PPAC’s / The VETS‘ Holiday Sale
Phone and window sales: 10A - 8P; online 12:01A - 11:59P at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at 7:30P
2018 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at 8P
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Media Sponsors
Keith Lockhart, Conductor
13 Lindsey Stirling - The Wanderland Tour at 8P 21 - 23 Festival Ballet Providence Presents “The Nutcracker” ppacri.org
(401) 421-ARTS (2787)
220 Weybosset Street, Providence
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 Regular Box Office Hours are: M - F, 10A - 5P; Sat, 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) 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.
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 • Regular Hours: M - F, 9A - 6P • info@ppacri.org 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:
PPAC SECURITY POLICY:
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.”
PPAC requests that all guests 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. 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.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUDULENT TICKET SELLERS – BE SAFE; BE SMART! PPAC is your ONLY official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC / The VETS performance. Purchasing from unauthorized sources will put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.
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).
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
/ProvPacRI
@provpacri
@provpacri
/ppacri
CALENDAR NOVEMBER
In Partnership with WPRI and Toys for Tots, PPAC is pleased to continue our annual holiday tradition of collecting new, unwrapped toys for children living in Rhode Island. Please bring your donation to WIZARD OF OZ, ANASTASIA, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS, and 2018 HOLIDAY POPS TOUR: BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA, and to our Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1. Place your donation in the Toys for Tots box, located near the Box Office window.
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At The VETS: The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes at 8P
3 At The VETS: OK GO: The Live Video Tour at 8P 7 At The VETS: Mary Chapin Carpenter at 7:30P 7 The Wizard of Oz at 7:30P 8 Lewis Black: The Joke's on Us Tour at 7:30P 10 At The VETS: TobyMac and Diverse City:
The Theatre Tour at 7P
11 At The VETS: Lake Street Dive at 7P 13 At The VETS: A Drag Queen Christmas at 8P 24 - 25 At The VETS: Sesame Street Live! Let's Party 27 - Dec 2 Anastasia PART OF THE
BROADWAY SERIES
28 BankNewport Family Night at Anastasia at 7P
DECEMBER
Family Night Media Sponsors
1
7
PPAC’s / The VETS‘ Holiday Sale
Phone and window sales: 10A - 8P; online 12:01A - 11:59P at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at 7:30P
2018 Holiday Pops Tour: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at 8P
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Media Sponsors
Keith Lockhart, Conductor
13 Lindsey Stirling - The Wanderland Tour at 8P 21 - 23 Festival Ballet Providence Presents “The Nutcracker” ppacri.org
(401) 421-ARTS (2787)
220 Weybosset Street, Providence
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 Regular Box Office Hours are: M - F, 10A - 5P; Sat, 10A - 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) 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.
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 • Regular Hours: M - F, 9A - 6P • info@ppacri.org 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:
PPAC SECURITY POLICY:
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.”
PPAC requests that all guests 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. 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.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUDULENT TICKET SELLERS – BE SAFE; BE SMART! PPAC is your ONLY official ticketing source for tickets to a PPAC / The VETS performance. Purchasing from unauthorized sources will put you at risk for receiving counterfeit tickets.
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).
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
/ProvPacRI
@provpacri
@provpacri
/ppacri
Single Tickets are on sale now for the Following Shows in our EPIC 2018/2019 Season!
‘Tis the Season for Savings! The Holiday Sale for PPAC and The VETS is Saturday, December 1!
On-sale dates for WAITRESS THE MUSICAL, THE BAND'S VISIT, HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and JERSEY BOYS will be announced at a later time.
TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES 1
SAVE 25%*
CATS
on selected seating and performances for many upcoming shows at PPAC’s/The VETS’ Annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1.
ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
National Tour Launches at PPAC January 22 – 27
February 5 – 10
Second show added!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™
Discounted prices are in effect online at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com from 12:01A to 11:59P on Saturday, December 1 – please enter the code ENCHANTED to access the discount for PPAC Shows and the code FIRESIDE to access the discount for shows at The VETS.
Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Wednesday, February 20 at 7P
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DIRECTORS
JOHN MELLENCAMP Friday, February 22 at 8P
Tickets can be purchased at the PPAC Box Office, online at ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Visit our website for pricing and additional information on our shows.
Visit www.ppacri.org for a list of participating shows!
BOARD of
February 26 – March 3
CONTEMPORARY SHOWS
The Holiday Sale discount is available in person at the PPAC Box Office and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) from 10A to 8P on Saturday, December 1 ONLY.
*Holiday Sale seating is available for selected locations on a show-by-show basis. VIP and Golden Circle seating are excluded from the offer. Discounted seating is subject to availability and no other offers may be combined with the Holiday Sale discount. There are no refunds or adjustments on prior purchases.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
FEATURING THE
BROADWAY SERIES
BROADWAY SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:
PHOTO CREDITS: 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;
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, Alison Eichler, The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David L. Fried, M.D., 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., Donna S. Mesolella, 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, Patrick Wholey, 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.)
Single Tickets are on sale now for the Following Shows in our EPIC 2018/2019 Season!
‘Tis the Season for Savings! The Holiday Sale for PPAC and The VETS is Saturday, December 1!
On-sale dates for WAITRESS THE MUSICAL, THE BAND'S VISIT, HAMILTON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE BOOK OF MORMON, and JERSEY BOYS will be announced at a later time.
TACO/WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES 1
SAVE 25%*
CATS
on selected seating and performances for many upcoming shows at PPAC’s/The VETS’ Annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 1.
ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
National Tour Launches at PPAC January 22 – 27
February 5 – 10
Second show added!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™
Discounted prices are in effect online at ppacri.org and thevetsri.com from 12:01A to 11:59P on Saturday, December 1 – please enter the code ENCHANTED to access the discount for PPAC Shows and the code FIRESIDE to access the discount for shows at The VETS.
Saturday, February 16 at 2P & 8P
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Wednesday, February 20 at 7P
1
DIRECTORS
JOHN MELLENCAMP Friday, February 22 at 8P
Tickets can be purchased at the PPAC Box Office, online at ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Visit our website for pricing and additional information on our shows.
Visit www.ppacri.org for a list of participating shows!
BOARD of
February 26 – March 3
CONTEMPORARY SHOWS
The Holiday Sale discount is available in person at the PPAC Box Office and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) from 10A to 8P on Saturday, December 1 ONLY.
*Holiday Sale seating is available for selected locations on a show-by-show basis. VIP and Golden Circle seating are excluded from the offer. Discounted seating is subject to availability and no other offers may be combined with the Holiday Sale discount. There are no refunds or adjustments on prior purchases.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
FEATURING THE
BROADWAY SERIES
BROADWAY SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR:
PHOTO CREDITS: 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;
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, Alison Eichler, The Hon. Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)*, Thomas P. Fay, David L. Fried, M.D., 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., Donna S. Mesolella, 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, Patrick Wholey, 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.)
Tin Man (Christopher Russell), Dorothy (Kalie Kaimann), Lion (Victor Legarreta) and Scarecrow (Chris Duir) in Oz ©Denise S. Trupe
Lila Coogan (Anya) and the company of the National Tour of ANASTASIA. Photo by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30P
Designated Family Show
Tickets: $75 - $43
THE WIZARD OF OZ is a new, refreshed, and lavish celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film. The musical features the classic songs “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” and “If I Only Had a Brain,” and everyone’s favorite characters: Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, the Lion, and Toto!
THE WIZARD OF OZ is designated as a family show; all ages are permitted.
LEWIS BLACK: THE JOKE’S ON US TOUR Thursday, November 8 at 7:30P
Tickets: $75 - $29.50 Known as the king of the rant, LEWIS BLACK uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics, and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world. Do you have a “rant” you’d like to get off of your chest? Visit www.lewisblack.com/live and click on “Suggest a Rant” – Lewis will respond to a selection of submitted rants during his show at PPAC!
November 27 – December 2
Designated Family Show
Tickets: $95 - $42
Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA tells the story of a brave young woman named Anya who sets out to discover the mystery of her past. The show transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the glamour and beauty of Paris in the 1920s, illustrated with opulent set and costume designs. The score, which is written by the Tony Award-winning creators of Ragtime, includes favorites from the animated film, “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December.” The National Tour cast stars Lila Coogan as Anya, Stephen Brower as Dmitry, Jason Michael Evans as Gleb, Joy Franz as Dowager Empress, Tari Kelly as Countess Lily, Edward Staudenmayer as Vlad and Victoria Amelia Bingham as Little Anastasia.
ANASTASIA is designated as a family show. All ages are permitted; however, ANASTASIA recommends that the show is best for children ages 7+. PART OF THE
BankNewport Family Night at ANASTASIA is Wednesday, November 28 at 7P Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office window to learn more about special Buy One, Get One Free pricing for the Wednesday evening performance of ANASTASIA.
BROADWAY SERIES
FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:
FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:
*Family Night tickets are limited and are available in select locations on a first-come; first-served basis. Golden Circle seating is excluded from the Family Night offer. No adjustments or refunds on prior purchases; offer is subject to availability.
All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.
Tin Man (Christopher Russell), Dorothy (Kalie Kaimann), Lion (Victor Legarreta) and Scarecrow (Chris Duir) in Oz ©Denise S. Trupe
Lila Coogan (Anya) and the company of the National Tour of ANASTASIA. Photo by Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30P
Designated Family Show
Tickets: $75 - $43
THE WIZARD OF OZ is a new, refreshed, and lavish celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film. The musical features the classic songs “Over the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” and “If I Only Had a Brain,” and everyone’s favorite characters: Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, the Lion, and Toto!
THE WIZARD OF OZ is designated as a family show; all ages are permitted.
LEWIS BLACK: THE JOKE’S ON US TOUR Thursday, November 8 at 7:30P
Tickets: $75 - $29.50 Known as the king of the rant, LEWIS BLACK uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics, and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world. Do you have a “rant” you’d like to get off of your chest? Visit www.lewisblack.com/live and click on “Suggest a Rant” – Lewis will respond to a selection of submitted rants during his show at PPAC!
November 27 – December 2
Designated Family Show
Tickets: $95 - $42
Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA tells the story of a brave young woman named Anya who sets out to discover the mystery of her past. The show transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the glamour and beauty of Paris in the 1920s, illustrated with opulent set and costume designs. The score, which is written by the Tony Award-winning creators of Ragtime, includes favorites from the animated film, “Journey to the Past” and “Once Upon a December.” The National Tour cast stars Lila Coogan as Anya, Stephen Brower as Dmitry, Jason Michael Evans as Gleb, Joy Franz as Dowager Empress, Tari Kelly as Countess Lily, Edward Staudenmayer as Vlad and Victoria Amelia Bingham as Little Anastasia.
ANASTASIA is designated as a family show. All ages are permitted; however, ANASTASIA recommends that the show is best for children ages 7+. PART OF THE
BankNewport Family Night at ANASTASIA is Wednesday, November 28 at 7P Call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or visit the Box Office window to learn more about special Buy One, Get One Free pricing for the Wednesday evening performance of ANASTASIA.
BROADWAY SERIES
FAMILY NIGHT SPONSOR:
FAMILY NIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS:
*Family Night tickets are limited and are available in select locations on a first-come; first-served basis. Golden Circle seating is excluded from the Family Night offer. No adjustments or refunds on prior purchases; offer is subject to availability.
All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice. Please visit ppacri.org for current prices.
THEATRE NEWS
DAYTIME EVENT
FLASHBACK TO MISS SAIGON MISS SAIGON's world-renowned producer Cameron Mackintosh and co-book writer & lyricist Alain Boublil and co-book writer & composer Claude-Michel Schönberg were at the Theatre as part of the National Tour Launch of the acclaimed new production. Photo: Bob Emerson.
DOROTHY AND TIN MAN FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ VISIT THE JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR Dorothy (Katie Horrigan), Tin Man (Miguel Youngs), and Toto visited the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo on their way to see the Wizard. You can see Dorothy, Tin Man, Toto, and the rest of their friends at PPAC on November 7 at 7:30P!
Grandsons Liam O'Connell (age 8, left) and Lennox O'Connell (age 5, right) assisted PPAC Board Chairman, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., with blowing out the candles on our 90th birthday cake! Photo: Lynn Singleton.
Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo. Costumes from The Costume Company in Waltham, MA.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25 at 10:30A and 2:30P
Tickets: $103 - $23; pre-show add-on passes available. Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood… get ready for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!
Magician Mike Super with a patron during his magic show. Photo: Bob Emerson.
Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo
All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice. Please visit thevetsri.com for current prices. Enhance your experience at The VETS with VIP Encore Lounge access – call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or purchase online.
PPAC General Manager Alan J. Chille is pictured here backstage, giving one of his tours of the Theatre.
THEATRE NEWS
DAYTIME EVENT
FLASHBACK TO MISS SAIGON MISS SAIGON's world-renowned producer Cameron Mackintosh and co-book writer & lyricist Alain Boublil and co-book writer & composer Claude-Michel Schönberg were at the Theatre as part of the National Tour Launch of the acclaimed new production. Photo: Bob Emerson.
DOROTHY AND TIN MAN FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ VISIT THE JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR Dorothy (Katie Horrigan), Tin Man (Miguel Youngs), and Toto visited the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo on their way to see the Wizard. You can see Dorothy, Tin Man, Toto, and the rest of their friends at PPAC on November 7 at 7:30P!
Grandsons Liam O'Connell (age 8, left) and Lennox O'Connell (age 5, right) assisted PPAC Board Chairman, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., with blowing out the candles on our 90th birthday cake! Photo: Lynn Singleton.
Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo. Costumes from The Costume Company in Waltham, MA.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET'S PARTY! Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25 at 10:30A and 2:30P
Tickets: $103 - $23; pre-show add-on passes available. Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood… get ready for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!
Magician Mike Super with a patron during his magic show. Photo: Bob Emerson.
Photo: Caitlyn DiPompo
All ticket prices include a $3 per ticket facility fee and are subject to change without notice. Please visit thevetsri.com for current prices. Enhance your experience at The VETS with VIP Encore Lounge access – call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or purchase online.
PPAC General Manager Alan J. Chille is pictured here backstage, giving one of his tours of the Theatre.
Brendan Kirby, co-host of WPRI 12’s The Rhode Show, emceed the lunchtime portion of our daytime event.
Peter Krasinski opened our 90th anniversary celebration with a performance on our Mighty Wurlitzer. Krasinski played several times throughout the day, filling our Theatre with beautiful music.
Students from School of Rock Attleboro impressed everyone in attendance with their covers of “high voltage” rock songs. Photo: Bob Emerson.
Billy Gilman. Photo: Bob Emerson.
EVENING EVENT
Highlights from the Loew’s Theatre Building’s 90th Anniversary Celebration PPAC celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Loew’s Theatre Building with a free event at the Theatre on Saturday, October 13. The event was a gift to the community from PPAC. Thank you to everyone who attended this wonderful celebration. Our 90th Anniversary celebration continued into the evening at Skyline at Waterplace Park. Here’s to 90 years of the Loew's Theatre Building and many more to come!
L to R: PPAC President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, and Congressman James R. Langevin.
Photo galleries from our daytime and evening events can be viewed at ppacri.org/events/detail/90th-anniversary All photos by Core Photographic, unless otherwise specified.
L to R: Second Vice Chairman, PPAC Board of Directors, and PFM Board Director Thomas A. Tanury, Chairman, PPAC Board, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., PPAC Board Director Janet Hasson, and PPAC President J.L. "Lynn" Singleton.
L to R: PPAC Accountant Heather M. Bizon and her husband, Joseph Bizon. Festive fireworks illuminate Waterplace Park as a beautiful conclusion to the day's celebration!
L to R: PPAC Board Director Ellen Barnes and her daughter, Lori Ann Young. LA’s Backstage Pass performing at Waterplace Park.
L to R: PPAC Human Resources Manager Linda Haddock and Billy Gilman.
Brendan Kirby, co-host of WPRI 12’s The Rhode Show, emceed the lunchtime portion of our daytime event.
Peter Krasinski opened our 90th anniversary celebration with a performance on our Mighty Wurlitzer. Krasinski played several times throughout the day, filling our Theatre with beautiful music.
Students from School of Rock Attleboro impressed everyone in attendance with their covers of “high voltage” rock songs. Photo: Bob Emerson.
Billy Gilman. Photo: Bob Emerson.
EVENING EVENT
Highlights from the Loew’s Theatre Building’s 90th Anniversary Celebration PPAC celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Loew’s Theatre Building with a free event at the Theatre on Saturday, October 13. The event was a gift to the community from PPAC. Thank you to everyone who attended this wonderful celebration. Our 90th Anniversary celebration continued into the evening at Skyline at Waterplace Park. Here’s to 90 years of the Loew's Theatre Building and many more to come!
L to R: PPAC President J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, and Congressman James R. Langevin.
Photo galleries from our daytime and evening events can be viewed at ppacri.org/events/detail/90th-anniversary All photos by Core Photographic, unless otherwise specified.
L to R: Second Vice Chairman, PPAC Board of Directors, and PFM Board Director Thomas A. Tanury, Chairman, PPAC Board, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., PPAC Board Director Janet Hasson, and PPAC President J.L. "Lynn" Singleton.
L to R: PPAC Accountant Heather M. Bizon and her husband, Joseph Bizon. Festive fireworks illuminate Waterplace Park as a beautiful conclusion to the day's celebration!
L to R: PPAC Board Director Ellen Barnes and her daughter, Lori Ann Young. LA’s Backstage Pass performing at Waterplace Park.
L to R: PPAC Human Resources Manager Linda Haddock and Billy Gilman.
NOVEMBER SHOWTIMES 2018
2018/2019 Encore Series Media Sponsor:
Lila Coogan (Anya) in the National Tour of ANASTASIA. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade.
CenterStage Sponsor:
The Robert F. Stoico / FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation
Family Night Media Sponsors
Family Night Sponsor:
2018/2019 Season Media Sponsor:
2018/2019 Broadway Series Sponsor:
The Providence Performing Arts Center would like to thank the following sponsors:
PPAC Square Loew's Theatre Building 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3783
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 904 Providence, RI
Happy Thanksgiving From All of Us at PPAC!
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