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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN Welcome to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s 2016/2017 Season! “Come and see how great Broadway can be” with these PPAC debuts: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, and MATILDA THE MUSICAL. PPAC is also launching the National Tour of THE KING AND I and bringing back perennial favorites: WICKED, Disney’s THE LION KING, and CHICAGO. Three great shows are slated for the Encore Series: ONCE, 42ND STREET, and RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour. RENT will return to the Theatre as a Broadway Special this Season. With the support of our loyal patrons, donors, underwriters, and sponsors, PPAC undertook one major capital improvement project this year: the replacement of the backstage/dressing room HVAC system. The current system was installed during the 1994 stage expansion and this project will replace the chillers, boilers, air handlers, and pumps, which will all be controlled by a new computerized system and be significantly more efficient. Our Community Outreach Initiative continues to provide free or low cost programs to individuals who would otherwise be unable to experience the magic of live theatre. Last season, PPAC hosted almost 600 Rhode Island service members and their families to see a variety of shows through our Seats for Service Members program. PPAC’s Big Dreams Begin With Broadway program hosted several dozen “bigs” (mentors) and “littles” (children) from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State to see THE SOUND OF MUSIC. PPAC’s Bank of America Arts Showcase brings Rhode Island middle school students, teachers, and artists together, embodying the true spirit of a community arts program. Each year, approximately 10,000 middle school students attend live performances of dance, music, or theatre at PPAC during regular school hours, creating a lasting educational experience that goes beyond the walls of a classroom. We would like to thank the Textron Charitable Trust for 16 years of continuing support of our ARTS Scholarships Program, which awarded 36 scholarships this year to underprivileged students statewide. To date, approximately 500 scholarships have been awarded to Rhode Island students, making it possible for them to attend summer arts programs. Camp Broadway® is a week-long theatre arts program connecting professional artists 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 interests 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 the magic of Broadway performances with a chance to “meet and greet” cast members. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your continued patronage and support of our presentations and programs. Your attendance and support is vital to PPAC and our community! For more information on PPAC and our Community Outreach Initiative, please visit our website at www.ppacri.org I look forward to seeing you for another exciting season at PPAC!

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. Chairman, Board of Directors 3

PPAC THEATRE INFORMATION www.ppacri.org

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PPAC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, PPAC SQUARE, 220 WEYBOSSET STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 CALL: (401) 421-2997, ext. 0 EMAIL: info@ppacri.org HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9A - 6P

PPAC BOX OFFICE, PPAC SQUARE, 220 WEYBOSSET STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 CALL: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) www.ppacri.org HOURS: Monday – Friday, 10A – 5P; Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days.

PATRON SAFETY NOTICE: Heightened

security measures have been implemented at PPAC, including a Providence Police detail at all events. No backpacks and briefcases are allowed in the building. All purses/bags may be inspected at the discretion of PPAC Security and/or the Officer on site.

HOUSE MANAGERS are stationed at the

House Manager’s Desk on the Orchestra Level in the Grand Lobby. If any problem arises during the performance, please ask an Usher to see one of the House Managers immediately.

CAMERAS & OTHER RECORDING DEVICES

are not allowed in the Theatre. Taking photos or recordings of a live performance is strictly prohibited; you may be asked to relinquish your mobile/electronic device.

CELL PHONES & PAGERS: Please turn off your cell phones and pagers for the duration of the performance. They are distracting and disruptive to the performers and your fellow audience members.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION: The Theatre

emergency number is (401) 421-2997. Before coming to the Theatre, please inform someone of your exact seat location, so you may be located quickly in the case of an emergency.

ELEVATOR: The elevator is located on

the first floor across from the Grand Lobby and adjacent to the Lobby Lounge. The elevator provides access to the Mezzanine, and First and Second Balconies. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

PAYPHONE: A payphone is located on the first floor adjacent to the Grand Lobby near the Richmond Street entrance.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES/RESTROOMS:

The Arcade, Grand Lobby, Orchestra Level, Mezzanine, and First and Second Balconies are fully accessible from Weybosset Street. Please notify the Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that may restrict seating assignments. First floor restrooms, telephone, and water fountain are fully accessible; restrooms off of the walkway behind First Dress seating are also fully accessible. Ushers are available to help guests. Please ask for additional assistance at the House Manager’s Desk in the Grand Lobby.

ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES are available

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 deposit.

LATECOMERS: Please be sure to allow

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

CHILD POLICY: Children under the age of six may not attend PPAC performances unless the production is designated as a Family Show; we advise you to use parental discretion for all of the productions in our Season.

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SIGN INTERPRETATION is available upon

request for Saturday 2P Broadway Series shows; for details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787).

ATM: An ATM is located in the Arcade adjacent to the Box Office window.

CONCESSIONS are available in the Arcade,

the Grand Lobby, and on the Mezzanine Level; patrons may bring concessions into the Theatre. Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the Theatre.

SMOKING: PPAC is a smoke-free facility.

The use of E-Cigarettes is also not permitted inside the Theatre. Patrons may smoke outside under the Marquee at scheduled intermissions.

LOST AND FOUND: Patrons who lose

personal belongings while attending a performance may make all inquiries and claims with the PPAC Administrative Office at (401) 421-2997, ext. 0, Monday through Friday, 9A to 6P.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Call the

Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corcoran in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136 to learn more about becoming a subscriber – there are many special benefits and payment plan options available!

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS are available for

purchase by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787), at the Box Office window in the Theatre’s Arcade, or online at www.ppacri.org – all major credit cards are accepted.

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 www.ppacri.org (i.e. $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200). Gift card sleeve includes special pre- and post-show offerings from Gracie’s Restaurant, located in downtown Providence.

GROUP SALES: Group discounts are usually available for groups of 15+ for Broadway Shows and for groups of 10+ for Family Shows. Please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162 for more information and to order.

THEATRE ETIQUETTE: So that all may enjoy the show, please refrain from talking or snacking during the performance.

PLEASE BE KIND AND REMAIN SEATED UNTIL AFTER THE CAST BOWS. THE PERFORMERS GIVE THEIR ALL TO MAKE EACH PERFORMANCE SPECIAL. ENJOY THE SHOW!

COVER PHOTO CREDITS: From top left to bottom right: Caitlin Ehlinger as Peggy Sawyer (center) and the Company of 42ND STREET. Photo by Chris Bennion; A scene from RIVERDANCE; (L to R) Sam Cieri and Mackenzie Lesser-Roy from the ONCE tour company © Joan Marcus; National Touring Company. (L-R) Kristen Beth Williams as Sibella Hallward, Kevin Massey as Monty Navarro and Adrienne Eller as Phoebe D’Ysquith in a scene from A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER. Photo credit: Joan Marcus; A scene from MATILDA THE MUSICAL. Photo by Joan Marcus; Original Broadway Company of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Photo: Joan Marcus; A scene from CHICAGO.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS O F F ICE R S Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman Mark T. Ryan, Esq., First Vice Chairman Thomas A. Tanury, Second Vice Chairman Ellen Barnes, Secretary J. Joseph Kruse, Treasurer Richard L. Bready Gabriella DiGiacino Caprio Darren Corrente, Esq. Jason M. DaPonte Guillaume de Ramel Richard E. DiChiaro The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza (Ex-Officio)* Thomas P. Fay Gary E. Furtado Ari Gabinet Janet Hasson Jay Howell Lowell W. Kinch The Honorable James R. Langevin (Ex-Officio)*

Cynthia Laughlin Barbara S. Lavine E. Robert Lupone Paul A. MacDonald Robin L. Main, Esq. Lori Merolla Terrence P. Moran George H. Nee The Honorable Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. Marc Paulhus Gary M. Penfield Lawrence E. Purtill Jo-Ann Ragosta The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo (Ex-Officio)

The Honorable Jack Reed (Ex-Officio)* Thomas J. Rossi David Salit Stephen Shechtman, Esq. Robert F. Stoico Donald R. Sweitzer Susan Weiner John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White William K. Wray

* DI RE CTOR R E PRESENTATIVES Theresa M. Agonia (The Honorable Jorge O. Elorza) Seth Klaiman (The Honorable James R. Langevin) Raymond Simone (The Honorable Jack Reed) THIS LISTING IS CURRENT AS OF OUR FALL 2016 PRINTING.

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 has 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 association, 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.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to our 2016/2017 Broadway Season! Thank you for joining us in celebrating 39 years of bringing the best of Broadway to Rhode Island! We are pleased to share some noteworthy information with you. PPAC will be launching the National Tour of MISS SAIGON in the fall of 2018, after a limited Broadway engagement in 2017. We were highlighted nationally via Playbill regarding this exciting tour launch. Have you ever wondered what PPAC’s backstage looks like? We are offering our patrons a behind-the-scenes look on our website with our brand new SHOW SIGNATURES gallery – read more on page 22. Providence Monthly did a special highlight on the backstage murals in their “Hidden PVD” series, which you can see in their September 2016 issue. Our community outreach program Camp Broadway® received a Special Drama Desk Award for introducing young people to the magic of theatre. Our Camp Broadway® attendees had the special opportunity to see this award while camp was in session. Our five-day program culminates in a Family Finalé performance, where invited Broadway actors perform with our young artists. Javier Muñoz, current star of HAMILTON, was a Featured Player in the 2004 and 2005 Family Finalés. Speaking of HAMILTON, stay tuned for more information about when HAMILTON will make its Providence debut at PPAC. PPAC values our longstanding relationships with our sponsors. We are thankful for the generous and continuing support of our Broadway Series title sponsor the Taco/White Family Foundation, our Broadway Season media sponsor WPRI 12, and our Encore Series media sponsor Cox. We also appreciate Navigant Credit Union for their sponsorship of ONCE and Coastway Community Bank for their sponsorship of 42nd STREET. Our Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series opens with the return of WICKED. PPAC has been proud to launch a total of twelve National Tours in recent years; Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I brings that number to thirteen this November. A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER won the 2014 Tony Award® for Best Musical. The 2015 Tony Award®-winner for Best Play, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, has touched Broadway audiences with its sensitive portrayal of an extraordinary teenager named Christopher. The entire Serengeti will come to life for three weeks when Disney’s THE LION KING returns. CHICAGO just celebrated its 20th year on Broadway, making it the longest-running Broadway musical in American history. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA THE MUSICAL tells the story of a determined and brilliant young girl who takes charge of her own destiny. The Encore Series takes audiences on a roundtrip flight to Ireland, via New York City, with the return of the breathtaking love story, ONCE, set in Dublin. The quintessential backstage musical comedy, 42nd STREET chronicles Peggy Sawyer’s rise to stardom on Broadway. Finally, the international Irish dance phenomenon RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour wraps up the Season in June 2017. Our Broadway Season also features RENT as a Special. The show is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of revolutionizing Broadway. We invite you to engage with us on social media. “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/ProvPacRI and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @ProvPacRI. On behalf of myself and the staff at PPAC, thank you for making PPAC a part of your cultural life. Enjoy the show and Broadway Season! Warm Regards,

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton President, Providence Performing Arts Center 11

MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Dear PPAC Friends and Patrons, Another stellar season of great presentations from Broadway is here again at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Once again, the Taco/White Family Foundation is proud to sponsor the Broadway Series. This season’s Broadway Series features seven shows, including the returns of WICKED, CHICAGO, and one of the all-time greatest hits of Broadway, Disney’s THE LION KING. There’s something for everyone in this exciting line-up, so as the theatre lights dim and the curtain rises, sit back and enjoy the incredible experience that only live performance delivers. From all of us at Taco to you and your families, enjoy the shows!

John Hazen White, Jr. CEO and Chairman of the Board, Taco Comfort Solutions Cranston, RI – Fall River, MA

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF J.L. “LYNN” SINGLETON President

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS ALAN J. CHILLE General Manager

NORBERT H. MONGEON, JR.

P.J. PROKOP

DONNA L. SANTOS

Director of Finance & Programming

Director of Marketing

Director of Ticketing

CHRISTOPHER J. MYERS

CYNTHIA A. GOLDSMITH

Director of Information Systems

Director of Special Projects/ Assistant to the President

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ROSEMARY A. SIENKO-KOEHLER

INEZ M. BUSH

Office Manager

Receptionist/Lost & Found Recovery

ELIZABETH RAINONE

CLAUDIA ZOMPA

ANTHONY MYLERS

Administrative Assistant to the General Manager

Development Coordinator

IT Assistant/SharePoint Administrator

MARKETING ELIZABETH BENEDETTI

SHARON CORCORAN

PAUL HIATT

Senior Marketing Assistant

Direct Response Account Executive

Group Sales Representative

CAITLYN DIPOMPO

LEAH FELLMAN

Marketing Projects Specialist

Digital Media Specialist

PROGRAMMING AMANDA BONAFINE

MICHAEL CECI

JANICE ANDERSON

Booking Manager

Programming Assistant

Assistant to the Director of Programming

BOX OFFICE STEPHANIE SANTOS

TARA EDWARDS

Box Office Manager

Box Office Supervisor/ The VETS Box Office Manager

RICHARD DEFILIPPO

KELLY PRUDENT

BETSY RINALDI

Box Office Supervisor

FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES JUDY FERREIRA

KEITH J. LABRECQUE

HEATHER M. BIZON

LINDA HADDOCK

Controller

Senior Accountant

Accountant

Human Resources Coordinator

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OPERATIONS/HOUSE DAVID LUONGO

NICK BERARDINELLI

Director of Security

Operations Manager

BETSY MENDERS

MATTHEW PAWLIK

Events Manager

Concessions Manager

BRUCE INGHAM

BOB ARMOUR

STEPHANIE M. PAUL

House Manager

Assistant House Manager

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Liaison

BACKSTAGE TODD SNOW Technical Director

BILL BRACKETT, III

STEVE SIECZKIEWICZ

House Carpenter

House Electrician

DAVID ALLEN

PETER VECCHIO

House Sound Engineer

Business Agent and Head Props

CENTERSTAGE STAFF CenterStage is the Season Program Book produced by the Providence Performing Arts Center. PROJECT MANAGER/EDITOR P.J. Prokop ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Sharon Corcoran CONTENT MANAGER Caitlyn DiPompo GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lindsay Letourneau, Falcone Communications & Design PRINTER RR Donnelley For information on spot advertising in CenterStage 2016/2017 or for information about season advertising for 2017/2018, 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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STAY CONNECTED AND ENGAGED WITH PPAC! Socialize via Digital Media:

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Broaden Your Broadway Knowledge with the Broadway Buzz every Monday! Stay up-to-date and in the know about all of the latest Broadway news. You can also connect with our CenterStage advertisers’ websites via the Broadway Buzz page. Visit www.ppacri.org/about/broadway-buzz Tweet Seaters: If you are a fan of Twitter and of theatre, you could be a Tweet Seater! Reach out to Caitlyn DiPompo at cdipompo@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3112 if you would like to be a part of our Tweet Seat program.

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Pop On Over© to PPAC: Young professionals are enthusiastically encouraged to attend, but ALL are welcome to these occasional, special pre-show events. Sign up for event notifications by contacting Caitlyn DiPompo at cdipompo@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3112.

Group Sales & Show Shuttle: Groups of 15+ for most Broadway shows and 10+ for most Family Shows enjoy discounted rates and the Best of Broadway with their friends, family, co-workers, or classmates! For Group Sales, contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162. Ask about booking receptions for your groups and about Show Shuttle, which is our dinner, show, & trolley ride to and from PPAC.

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING...

September 21 – October 8, 2016 Winner of three 2004 Tony Awards® and winner of the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album

“The defining musical of the decade.” - The New York Times

“A large, confident, don’t-mess-withme-I’m-a-hitproduction.” - Chicago Tribune PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR

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PPAC SHOW SIGNATURES While a show is at PPAC, the Theatre’s backstage is abuzz with excitement. Each visiting company or artist leaves a memento – a mural of an individual show’s artwork and company signatures – on the backstage walls. Whenever people visit the backstage, they are impressed by the range of “show signatures” that decorate these walls. We are pleased to offer our patrons a behind-thescenes look at these pieces. Visit www.ppacri.org/ about/show-signatures to see the full gallery! The backstage murals first started when the National Tour of ANNIE performed at PPAC in 2001, but took off when the National Tour of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST was here in 2003. Prior to 2001, touring road crews would go up to the projection booth and draw a more basic version of the show logo. The tour’s house operators would then sign the artwork. When General Manager Alan Chille would give tours of the building, he would bring guests to the booth and people would always get excited about seeing the show logos and reminisce about the various productions they had seen. Former Technical Director Bill Brackett thought that since hardly anyone got to visit the projection booth, it would be better to have the companies create art on the backstage walls, as more people accessed the backstage area. Each visiting company was asked to select a cast or crew member to create a mural. Our Show Signatures project has been evolving beautifully ever since! Clockwise: WICKED, THE LION KING, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I, ONCE, and RIVERDANCE. Photos by Sofia Mongeon and Maddy Williams.

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National Tour Launches at PPAC October 30 – November 6, 2016 Winner of four 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival

“I doubt I’ll see a better production in my lifetime.” - The Wall Street Journal

“Too beautiful to miss! An astonishing achievement.” - New York Magazine PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR

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A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER December 6 – 11, 2016 Winner of four 2014 Tony Award® including Best Musical

“I’ve never laughed so hard at a Broadway musical!” - NPR

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME February 7 – 12, 2017 Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Play

“One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway.” - The New York Times BOTH SHOWS ARE PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR

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THE VETS Under the guidance of Professional Facilities Management (PFM) and the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (RICCA), The VETS recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation making it a state-of-theart performance venue. The VETS has hosted a wide range of performers in recent years including Chris Botti, Mavis Staples, Wynton Marsalis, Savion Glover, Amy Schumer, and Bryan Adams. The VETS is home to six 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. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been hailed as an example of magnificent interior design and acoustic excellence.

THE VETS ENCORE LOUNGE Enhance your experience at The VETS with ENCORE Lounge access. Enjoy VIP treatment with private amenities and complimentary offerings exclusive to the new fourth floor lounge. ENCORE Lounge access can be added to any ticket purchased for available shows at The VETS. Visit www.TheVetsRI.com/Encore-Lounge for more info.

VENUE INFORMATION The VETS // One Avenue of the Arts // Providence, RI 02903 Admin: (401) 222-1467 // Box Office: (401) 421-ARTS (2787) www.TheVetsRI.com Visit www.thevetsri.com/events for a complete VETSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Season at a Glance

Photo Credits: Exterior Shot: Ben Jacobsen; Encore Lounge: Michael Gravison

managed facility

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February 28 – March 19, 2017 Winner of six 1998 Tony Awards® including Best Musical

“THE LION KING is an experience, an all-encompassing bath of beautiful imagery and gorgeous voices that can leave anyone of any age dazzled.” - Vancouver Sun

PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR

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CHICAGO May 2 – 7, 2017 Winner of six 1997 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival The #1 Longest-running American Musical in Broadway History!

“CHICAGO still glitters hypnotically.” - The New York Times

MATILDA THE MUSICAL May 17 – 21, 2017 Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards®

“The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible triumphantly! MATILDA is smart, sweet, zany, and stupendous fun.” - The Wall Street Journal BOTH SHOWS ARE PART OF THE BROADWAY SERIES SPONSORED BY

SEASON MEDIA SPONSOR

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ONCE December 2 – 4, 2016 Winner of 8 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album

“Pure, moving, inventive, & irresistible. ONCE makes a lasting connection.” - The Associated Press SPONSORED BY

42ND STREET March 24 – 26 , 2017 Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical

“A heck of a night out for aficionados of the classic, retro, song-anddance form.” - Chicago Tribune SPONSORED BY BOTH SHOWS ARE PART OF THE ENCORE SERIES

ENCORE SERIES MEDIA SPONSOR

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RIVERDANCE – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR June 2 – 4, 2017

“The show is quite simply incredible. A phenomenon of historic proportions.” -The Washington Times

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RENT April 7 – 9, 2017 Winner of four 1996 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

“RENT is the best show in years, if not decades. RENT makes musical theater joyously important again.” - Variety THIS SHOW IS A BROADWAY SPECIAL

SUPPORT THE 2017 ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN Want to see your name in this program book next year and earn other valuable benefits? If so, simply complete and return the form below to show your support for PPAC’s Community Outreach Initiative! The Providence Performing Arts Center dedicates 100% of its proceeds from the Annual Fund Campaign towards our Community Outreach Initiative. This Initiative 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:

BIG DREAMS begin with

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

B R O A D WAY SEATS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

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I/We would like to donate $______________________to the PPAC 2017 Annual Fund. I/We would like to pay by: q Check enclosed made payable to PPAC q American Express q Discover q MasterCard q Visa Card Number ______________________________________________________________ Expiration Date ___________________ CVV __________ I am employed by _____________________________ which will match my gift to PPAC. Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies for matching funds. If so, the value of your gift could be DOUBLED! q My matching gift form is enclosed. q My matching gift form will be sent with my final payment. Name (as it should appear in publications)__________________________________________ Contact Person (if different from above)___________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________ State ________ Zip Code____________ Home Phone___________________________Work Phone___________________________ Email Address_______________________________________________________________ q I would like to remain anonymous for my gift; please list me as such. q I waive all valued benefits, allowing me to claim 100% of my donation as a charitable gift.

ATTENTION UNITED WAY DONORS! Please consider earmarking a portion of your United Way contribution to PPAC’s Annual Fund Campaign. Simply include PPAC on your United Way pledge form.

Please complete the above form and return it with your donation to: PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PPAC Square Attn: Development Office 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 Or fax this completed form to: (401) 421-5767

For more information about PPAC’s Community Outreach Initiative, and our Annual Fund donor levels and benefits, please visit our website at www.ppacri.org or contact the Development Office at donors@ppacri.org or (401) 421-2997. 36

ANNUAL FUND 2016 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 PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS Bank of America Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster Coastway Community Bank Dimeo Construction Company Thomas & Colette Fay Johnson & Wales University Macy’s MetLife Auto & Home National Grid Navigant Credit Union New England Laborer’s Health & Safety Fund New England Laborer’s Labor Management Cooperation Trust Nordstrom Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Regency Plaza Apartments Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island State Council on the Arts The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation Taco/White Family Foundation TD Charitable Foundation Textron, Inc.

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

MATCHING GIFTS Amgen Bank of America Liberty Mutual Markel Corporation

Providence Performing Arts Center recognizes and sincerely thanks the following who generously donated to the Theatre’s 2016 Annual Fund for Community Outreach:

CHAIRMAN ($5,000 +) Kathy & Ted Ashton Bank of America The Cianci Educational Foundation The de Ramel Foundation Jill & Larry Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold L. Lavine Macy’s Marcum LLP MetLife Auto & Home Mr. & Mrs. Terrence P. Moran

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ANNUAL FUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 37 National Grid Navigant Credit Union New England Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund New England Laborers’ Labor Management Cooperation Trust Nordstrom Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Rhode Island Commodores The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation TD Charitable Foundation Textron, Inc. Wadleigh Family Fund

PRODUCER ($2,500 - $4,999) Ellen Barnes Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos BETA Group, Inc. Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster Stephen & Susan Burlone Collette Travel Cross Insurance Company Mr. Ari Gabinet & Dr. Christina Paxson Ellen & David Galkin Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett Lowell & Karen Kinch Cindy Laughlin & Betty Laughlin Diane & Mark Marini Maron Construction Co., Inc. Candy & Frank McNally Deborah & Richard Miller National Chain Company Eve Procaccianti Shechtman, Halperin & Savage, LLP Maggie & Jack Skenyon Souto Family Ginette & Joe Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Susan & Mark Weiner Emeline Whealton Mr. & Mrs. John Hazen White, Jr. William A. White Bill & Nancy Wray

DIRECTOR ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (3) Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Timothy & Mora Babineau BayCoast Bank Dr. Peter & Silvia Baziotis Debra A. Botellio Mark & Sherry Brice Nicholas & Rod Brusini Sheryl & Michael Bulawka Robert & Janine Calise Frank & Beverly Cardoza Alan J. Chille Jason & Stephanie DaPonte Ronn & Lisa David Mr. & Mrs. John DeCubellis Richard J. & Carol A. DeRienzo Diane Lopes Income Tax & Accounting Service Joseph & Laurie DiBattista Richard E. DiChiaro Dimeo Construction Company DiSanto Priest & Co. Bob & Diana Donovan Carolyn Dutra Dr. Peter T. & Sandra Evangelista Thomas & Colette Fay Dr. Darlene F. Ferland & Family Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fogarty Mr. & Mrs. Antonio S. Fonseca

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PPAC THEATRE HISTORY The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) presents a full roster of touring Broadway theatricals and contemporary engagements. PPAC has been the theatre of choice since 2008 in opening a total of thirteen National Tours, including the National Tour launch of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I in November 2016. PPAC will also launch the National Tour of MISS SAIGON in the fall of 2018, during the Theatre’s 90th birthday season! PPAC has earned a special place in Rhode Island history as a beloved and notable landmark while remaining a vital contributor to the City’s continuing economic and cultural growth. Since opening its doors on October 6, 1928 as the Loew’s State Theatre Movie Palace, the Theatre has astounded visitors with its beauty and grandeur. The Theatre was designed by esteemed Chicago architectural firm Rapp & Rapp. The architects were guided by Marcus Loew’s philosophy that tickets should be sold “to theatres, not movies.” PPAC features columns of imported marble, lavish interior, exquisite gold leaf plasterwork, grand proscenium, and flawless structural integrity. After opening, the venue enjoyed several decades of success during the Golden Age of Movies; however, attendance declined with the rise of television’s popularity in the early 1950s. The Theatre faced mounting economic hardships and suffered significant damage from the New England Hurricane of 1938 and Hurricane Carol in 1954. Under the names of the Loew’s Theatre and Palace Concert Theatre, the venue transitioned from screening films to hosting rock ‘n’ roll concerts. During this time period, the Theatre continued to fall into disrepair and, by the mid-1970s, faced demolition. Fortunately, in 1978, the Theatre was saved and was purchased by 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 Theatre became a private non-profit corporation and was known as the Ocean State Theatre from 1978 – 1982. It acquired the permanent name of the Providence Performing Arts Center in 1982 and has now become one of the most highly-regarded Theatres in the nation. PPAC has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978 and has been fully renovated; it is continuously being updated to retain its status as a premiere, world-class venue. Photo of PPAC exterior courtesy of ROBERT EMERSON. Interior photo by Shane Photography.

P R E S I D E N T’S

Club

MEMBER BENEFITS

PRESIDENTS CLUB

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

Imagine experiencing the biggest shows in the biggest way. Our President’s Club VIP Program brings the excitement of PPAC to another level. With top notch amenities, PPAC’s elegant President’s Club provides an upscale experience that will make a lasting impression on you and your guests and puts you CenterStage!

• Complimentary • Private VIP restrooms non-alcoholic beverages • Complimentary (alcoholic beverages will coat check

be charged to a pre(with subscription for Taco/ determined credit card) White Family Foundation Broadway Series and • VIP ticket concierge Encore Series only) service

• VIP Lounge access

• Private VIP entrance to the Theatre

• Complimentary light snacks • Invitations to special events at PPAC

For more information about the President’s Club, please contact Claudia Zompa, Development Coordinator, at czompa@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3122. Providence Performing Arts Center acknowledges the following members of this season’s President’s Club: Anonymous (5) Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Aceto Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Jim & Pat Allan Karl Almond Linda A. Anderson Ms. Carolyn A. Andreozzi Ted & Kathy Ashton Timothy & Mora Babineau Bank of America Sudhir & Tej Bansal Ellen Barnes Dr. Peter & Silvia Baziotis Gregory & Sharon Beaune William & Lois Bendokas Christine Benoit & Bruce Gouin Peter & Kelly Benoit Rhonda Berchuck & Kat Katrouzos Michelle Bergin Steven & Eliza Beringhause David Berube & Kurtis Johnson BETA Group, Inc.

Big Blue Bug Solutions Karyn & Keith Bilezerian Dr. Robert Binek & Ms. Teri Ohs Loyd & Whitney Blankenship Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster Debra A. Botellio Kristin Boulais Mark & Sherry Brice Rodney Brusini Michael & Nadine Bruzzi Sheryl & Michael Bulawka Stephen & Susan Burlone Anthony & Eduarda Calandrelli Robert & Janine Calise Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Capozza Deborah & Louis Capuano Frank & Beverly Cardoza David Carlson & Jane Webster John & Tracy Carvalho Elizabeth Casella Ann & Bill Casey James Casey & Tara Pari John & Charlene Cassese

Charles Champagne & William Tafoya Joel Chase Alan J. Chille The Cianci Educational Foundation Citizens Bank Collette Travel Compensation Planning Inc. Richard & Rita Corliss Cross Insurance Agency Dawn Cummings Robert & Mary Daly Michael D’Angelo & Meggan Shenefield Craig & Lorna Danko Jason & Stephanie DaPonte Ronn & Lisa David Mr. & Mrs. John DeCubellis David DeMuth & Francesca Solitro The de Ramel Foundation Richard J. & Carol A. DeRienzo Diane Lopes Income Tax & Accounting Service Henry & Shantha Diaz CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Richard E. DiChiaro Dimeo Construction Company Michael & Geri-Ann DiPaolo DiSanto Priest & Co. Deanna & Scott Donnelly Robert & Diana Donovan Bil & Mary Drena Carolyn Dutra Jonathan & Eleanor Dyson Walter M. Dzialo, DDS, Monica M. Dzialo & Crystal Lynne C. Eagles East Side Urgent Care EMC Services Dr. Peter T. & Sandra Evangelista Mark & Ann Fay Thomas & Colette Fay Feeney Law Group Priscilla & David Feeney Dr. Darlene F. Ferland & Family Robert & Ellen Ferns Dr. Kathy Finn Justice & Mrs. Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Jane Fleury Mr. & Mrs. Peter Fogarty Mr. & Mrs. Antonio S. Fonseca Ellen Frankel Glenn, Merrill & Katie Friedemann Mr. Ari Gabinet & Dr. Christina Paxson Richard Gale Ellen & David Galkin Gene & Gizele Garceau Kyle & Suzanne Gendreau Steven & Donna Giarrusso Joe & Lynn Giorgio Bill & Debbie Girard Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Giuliano Kristina & Christopher Giuliano Jill & Larry Goldstein Jack & Cindy Goodison Dr. David & Susan Shim Gorelick Carol Govey & Murielle Gallo Linda & Frank Gustafson H. Carr & Sons Pam Hale Mrs. Jocelin Hamblett Kimberly Harden Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hjerpe, III Greg & Donna Hoffman Joan Hopkins Norm & Mal Hopkins Donald & Lisa Horne William & Phyllis Horne Robert & Betty Howard William & Alison Huggins Andrea M. Iannazzi, Esq. Tony Inamorati & Cammie Naylor Joseph W. & Elaine Izzo-Sears Bernard A. Jackvony Lynn Jardin Eric & Heather Johnson Johnson & Wales University The Joseph Rosenfeld Foundation Colin & Karen Kane

Dennis Keefe Gina Kelleher Vivian & Martin Kerzer Lowell & Karen Kinch Seth M. Klaiman Mr. & Mrs. David Lahousse Steve & Barbara Laprocina Suzanna & John Laramee Cindy Laughlin & Betty Laughlin Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold L. Lavine Alison E. Lavoie David & Pat Lea Michelle Levesque Drs. Naveh & Sarah Levy Daniel Liparini & Diane Cocine Wendy Looker Jim & Nancy Looney E. Robert Lupone Stephen & Jane Lutrario Robert MacArthur & Tracy Glover Macy’s Tom & Lee Anne Madersky Marc F. & Joan L. Mahoney Gary & Leslie Malloy Marcum LLP Diane & Mark Marini Joseph & Roberta Marocco Maron Construction Co., Inc. Joseph & Joanne Marshall Jeffrey & Jennifer Massotti Paul Matrullo, D.D.S. McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. Candy & Frank McNally Maryann Messier Roger Messier MetLife Auto & Home Wendi & Keith Metters Deborah & Richard Miller Debra A. Moretti Bill & Pam Morgan Joseph P. Murphy Richard Nadeau Beverly Najarian National Chain Company National Grid Navigant Credit Union Dr. Kimberly Nelson New England Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund New England Laborers’ Labor Management Cooperation Trust Brian Niedzwiadek Nordstrom Northeast Collaborative Architects, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lisa Nula Gary & Marcie Ostrow Paul Pabis & Patrice Wood Richard & Leah Pacheco John Packhem Mr. & Mrs. John Paliotta David Peligian Gary M. Penfield Brad & Jennifer Prendergast Betty Procaccianti

Lawrence & Karen Purtill Regency Plaza Apartments Diane Reimer Rhode Island Commodores Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Anthony R. Ricci, MD & Patricia C. Ricci, MD James Risko The Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation David & Susan Rollins Madeline Rosario-Almonte Mr. & Mrs. Gregg H. Rosen Carol Rusielewicz Mark T. & Mae Beth Ryan MaryAnn & Paul Salesi Kara & David Salit Lorraine & Richard Sebastiao James & Mariana Sequeira Eugenia Shao & Neil Steinberg Shechtman, Halperin & Savage, LLP Trent Sherwood Judy & George Shoemaker Anthony Simonelli Maggie & Jack Skenyon Souto Family Gina Spencer Gary J. Stallard, CPA Robin Stern Shivan & Jyothi Subramaniam Daniel & Kathleen Sullivan Marjorie Sundlun Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Dr. Scott W. Sylvia & Mr. Ryan H. Hanson Taco/White Family Foundation Pilar Tasca Mrs. Anita C. Tate TD Charitable Foundation Textron, Inc. Brian & Nancy Thibodeau Laura Thiele Peter & Ann Thomas Drs. Valerie & Anthony Thomas Tillinger’s Concierge Erin Todisco-Place & David J. Place Thomas & Jeanne Tomasso Joyce Troy Charles & Sheila Tsoumakas Andy Tyska Alfred Verrecchia Henry A. “Bud” Violet & Gail A. Violet Wadleigh Family Fund Peter & Trinidad Wallick Ginette & Joe Walsh Ms. Marilyn Walsh Susan & Mark Weiner Stanley Weiss Peter Whealton Meredith Worthy Bill & Nancy Wray Kevin & Janice Wright Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

SEATS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

If you are interested in sponsoring this program, please contact Claudia Zompa, Development Coordinator, at czompa@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3122.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Coastway Community Bank MetLife Auto & Home National Grid Navigant Credit Union New England Laborer’s Health & Safety Fund New England Laborer’s Labor Management Cooperation Trust Nordstrom Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Rhode Island Commodores TD Charitable Foundation

Raymond J. & Brenda Bolster Thomas & Collette Fay Taco/White Family Foundation

BRONZE SPONSOR Bank of America Dimeo Construction Company Johnson & Wales University Regency Plaza Apartments

Photo credit: Corey Martineau

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 our Broadway and Encore performances. The program has been met with such resounding success that we The Rhode Island Commodores join members of the are now celebrating its eighth Rhode Island National Guard prior to a Broadway season! We only hope that the performance, where over 80 tickets were provided to local service members and their families, thanks Seats for Service Members to their generous sponsorship of this program. program will let the thousands of men and women, who selflessly dedicate themselves to protecting our country, know how much we greatly appreciate their outstanding sacrifices and courageous efforts.

ANNUAL FUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39 Norm & Mal Hopkins Tony Inamorati & Cammie Naylor Joseph W. & Elaine Izzo-Sears Lynn Jardin Johnson & Wales University Dennis Keefe Suzanna & John Laramee E. Robert Lupone Tom & Lee Anne Madersky Joseph & Joanne Marshall Paul Matrullo, D.D.S. Debra A. Moretti Bill & Pam Morgan Gary & Marcie Ostrow Paul Pabis & Patrice Wood Mr. & Mrs. John Paliotta Gary M. Penfield Regency Plaza Apartments Irene Rex Anthony R. Ricci, MD & Patricia C. Ricci, MD Mr. & Mrs. Gregg H. Rosen Carol Rusielewicz Mark T. & Mae Beth Ryan Lorraine & Richard Sebastiao Judy & George Shoemaker Gary J. Stallard, CPA Shivan & Jyothi Subramaniam Daniel & Kathleen Sullivan Sheri & Donald Sweitzer Taco/White Family Foundation Mrs. Anita C. Tate Brian & Nancy Thibodeau Drs. Valerie & Anthony Thomas Tillingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concierge Erin Todisco-Place & David J. Place Andy Tyska

STAR ($750 WITH PURCHASE OF TWO BROADWAY SUBSCRIPTIONS) Anonymous (3) Mr. & Mrs. J. Michael Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Aceto Jim & Pat Allan Karl Almond Linda A. Anderson Ms. Carolyn A. Andreozzi Sudhir & Tej Bansal Gregory & Sharon Beaune William & Lois Bendokas Christine Benoit & Bruce Gouin Peter & Kelly Benoit Michelle Bergin Steven & Eliza Beringhause David Berube & Kurtis Johnson Big Blue Bug Solutions Karyn & Keith Bilezerian Dr. Robert Binek & Ms. Teri Ohs Loyd & Whitney Blankenship Kristin Boulais Michael & Nadine Bruzzi Anthony & Eduarda Calandrelli Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Capozza Deborah & Louis Capuano David Carlson & Jane Webster John & Tracy Carvalho Elizabeth Casella Ann & Bill Casey John & Charlene Cassese Charles Champagne & William Tafoya Joel S. Chase, Esq. Compensation Planning, Inc. Richard & Rita Corliss Dawn Cummings

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ANNUAL FUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 Robert & Mary Daly Michael D’Angelo & Meggan Shenefield Craig & Lorna Danko David DeMuth & Francesca Solitro Henry & Shantha Diaz Michael & Geri-Ann DiPaolo Deanna & Scott Donnelly Bil & Mary Drena Jonathan & Eleanor Dyson Walter M. Dzialo, DDS, Monica M. Dzialo, & Crystal Lynn C. Eagles EMC Services Mark & Ann Fay Feeney Law Group Priscilla & David Feeney Robert & Ellen Ferns Dr. Kathy Finn Justice & Mrs. Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Ellen Frankel Glenn, Merrill & Katie Friedemann Richard Gale Gene & Gizele Garceau Kyle & Suzanne Gendreau Steven & Donna Giarrusso Joe & Lynn Giorgio Bill & Debbie Girard Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Giuliano Kristina & Christopher Giuliano Jack & Cindy Goodison Dr. David & Susan Shim Gorelick Carol Govey & Murielle Gallo Linda & Frank Gustafson H. Carr & Sons Pam Hale Kimberly Harden Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Hjerpe, III Greg & Donna Hoffman Joan Hopkins Donald & Lisa Horne William & Phyllis Horne Robert & Betty Howard William & Alison Huggins Andrea M. Iannazzi, Esq. Bernard A. Jackvony Eric & Heather Johnson The Joseph Rosenfeld Foundation Gina Kelleher Vivian & Martin Kerzer Seth M. Klaiman Mr. & Mrs. David Lahousse Steve & Barbara Laprocina Alison E. Lavoie David & Pat Lea Michelle Levesque Drs. Naveh & Sarah Levy Daniel Liparini & Diane Cozine Wendy Looker Jim & Nancy Looney Stephen & Jane Lutrario Robert MacArthur & Tracy Glover Marc F. & Joan L. Mahoney Gary & Leslie Malloy Joseph & Roberta Marocco Jeffrey & Jennifer Massotti Maryann Messier Roger Messier Wendi & Keith Metters John & Margaret Moran Joseph P. Murphy Richard Nadeau Beverly Najarian Navigant Credit Union Dr. Kimberly Nelson Brian Niedzwiadek

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SAKIS

GRILLE • PIZZERIA • BAR Located Diagonally Across from the Theater. Join us for drinks and food at the bar before and after the show. Gourmet Pizza, Calzones, Salads, Gyros, Greek favorites, Pastries and much more.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE The Bank of America Arts Showcase brings Rhode Island middle school students, teachers, and artists together in the true spirit of a community arts program. Performances in the Bank of America Arts Showcase are presented by New England artists. The artists are selected by PPAC based on the cultural diversity and educational value of their productions and the positive, energetic responses of their audiences. All Rhode Island public, private, and parochial school children in grades six through nine are invited to attend the Arts Showcase performances. Reservations are required and requests are filled on a first-come; first-served basis. Tickets to performances in the Showcase are FREE; however, these tickets are not available to the general public. Middle school teachers who are interested in bringing their students to a Showcase performance can email requests for registration materials to cgoldsmith@ppacri.org All performances begin at 9:40A and last approximately one hour.

Thursday, November 10, 2016 // Marvelous Marvin: How the Body Works This performance is a one-man show that brings to life the wonders and fun of physiology. Marvelous Marvin uses an unfolding house of colorful graphics, eyecatching inventions and magic tricks, infectious rap-style rhyming text, and intriguing experiments to inspire students to think in a creative and innovative manner. Thursday, January 12, 2017 // 2nd Story Theatre: Story Theatre This production incorporates multiple art forms including traditional folk music, dance, and improvisational comedy to re-tell classic folk tales from Aesop to the Brothers Grimm. The cast features the renowned local music duo of AtwaterDonnelly and a number of former and current teachers who craft these tales with fresh insight to convey important lessons essential to a middle school education. Thursday, February 2, 2017 // Ryan P. Casey & Dancers: Reading in Rhythm Professional and highly acclaimed tap dancer Ryan Casey and his dance company will tell the story of a student who begrudgingly tackles his summer reading list and exercises his overactive imagination. This rhythmic reimagining of beloved books and poems, from Shel Silverstein to Shakespeare and western novels to comics, will introduce and reacquaint students to books, genres, and characters that tie into their English language arts curriculum. Thursday, March 30, 2017 // The Tsetse Initiative: EDU-Arts Civility This motivational compilation of music, dance, and video will incorporate poetry written by Rhode Island middle school students addressing bullying and civility. Poems selected from a statewide poetry contest will be translated into music and dance, performed by local professional vocalists and dancers, and moderated by Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (ret.). 48

ANNUAL FUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47 Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Lisa Nula Richard & Leah Pacheco John Packhem David Peligian Brad & Jennifer Prendergast Lawrence & Karen Purtill Diane Reimer Elaine Riley James Risko David & Susan Rollins Madeline Rosario-Almonte MaryAnn & Paul Salesi Kara & David Salit James & Mariana Sequeira Eugenia Shao & Neil Steinberg Trent Sherwood Anthony Simonelli Gina Spencer Robin Stern Marjorie Sundlun Dr. Scott W. Sylvia & Mr. Ryan H. Hanson Pilar Tasca Laura Thiele Peter & Ann Thomas Thomas & Jeanne Tomasso Charles & Sheila Tsoumakas Alfred Verrecchia Henry A. “Bud” Violet & Gail A. Violet Peter & Trinidad Wallick Stanley Weiss Meredith Worthy Kevin & Janice Wright Maria C. Younes Christopher & Megan Young

BENEFACTOR ($500 - $999) Patty & Melvin G. Alperin Joseph P. Calabro Jr., CPA Gabriella & Frank Caprio Dr. Robert & Diane Ducoff George & Beatrice Sherman Family Charitable Trust Jay & Lori Howell Robin L. Main, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. McCulloch, Jr., Trustees, McAdams Charitable Foundation Norbert & Patricia Mongeon Mr. Charles H. Page Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. Stephen & Barbara Parisi Alan & Laure Paul Marilyn Friedman-Shealey J.L. “Lynn” Singleton

Just Ellen’s

Catering & Event Planning

PATRON ($250 - $499) Kathryn Atkins John J. Bentz Roger P. Boudreau & Christine A. Schwab-Boudreau Dorothy Cardon Richard & Louise Carriere Raymond & Paulette Cieslak Mr. & Mrs. Scott Connolly Darren F. Corrente, Esq. Richard M. Divver Raymond A. Filippone James & Jo-Anne Fiorentino Janet Hasson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Hogberg Mary E. Kay Paul & Sandra MacDonald Melissa & Jackson Marvel Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Kay Mello Lori J. Merolla Debra Mitchell

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2016 ANNUAL GALA PPAC’s Annual Gala to benefit Theatre restoration was held on Saturday, April 16, 2016, following the performance of Kristin Chenoweth. PPAC sincerely thanks all Gala sponsors and patrons for making last season’s event a huge success! TITLE SPONSORS

PREMIERE SPONSORS

GOLD LEAF SPONSORS McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.

Navigant Credit Union

Textron, Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC Bank of America Bernardo Manufacturing BNY Mellon Wealth Management Bready Associates Cardi Corporation Citizens Bank Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP Horizon Beverage Company of Rhode Island LGC&D CPAs/Business Advisors National Grid Northeast Collaborative Architects, Inc. Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc. Spectra SP Plus Corporation Twin River Casino

The Allied Group Audi Warwick BETA Group, Inc. Bliss Properties, Inc. Cameron & Mittleman LLP CJ Promotions Cross Insurance Agency Guillaume & Molly de Ramel, The de Ramel Foundation Falcone Communications & Design Fidelity Investments Gilbane Building Company Hampton Inn & Suites Providence-Downtown HSI Construction, Inc. Providence Biltmore RAYCO/Arden Engineering Residential Properties Limited Shechtman, Halperin & Savage, LLP Verrill Dana LLP

RESTAURANT SPONSORS Blaze Village Kitchen The Capital Grille Costantino’s Venda Ravioli

Cozy Caterers Hemenway’s Just Ellen’s, Inc.

Local Hero Deli & Catering Parkside Rotisserie & Bar Rosalina

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ANNUAL FUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 51 Chris & Betsy Myers Mahmud & Nadia Noormohamed J.R. & Lyn Pagliarini Craig & Sarah Richardson Linda & Jimmy Rodger Ron Shoemaker David, Kim, Jordan & Ben Souza Thomas & Carol Tanury Darlene Vargulish

FRIEND ($1 - $249) Anonymous (4) AAA Northeast Joy Ames Suzanne D. Augenstein Carole Baptiste Alfred & Barbara Bartkiewicz Beege & Puccina Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Beranbaum Roland & Carole Bernardo Carol & Nelson Boucher Eric Brushett Marie D. Byrne Tom & Gerri Cabral Charlene & Anthony Capuano, Jr. Wendy Cardoza James R. Caroselli Mr. & Mrs. Mario Casinelli Joseph Cawley Charity Partners Foundation Sam & Deb Ciotola Madeline Y. Colón Sandra Dadona Joe D’Antonio John S. DeBlois Jane A. Desforges Douglas C. Devaux Richard & Mary Lu DiMase Maureen & Kevin Dolan Bill & Carol Fasano Irene Ferland Pauline Forlingieri Daniel R. Gaccione, MD Sofie Garabedian Joe & Helene Gemma Arlene Goldstein Lori Grimes Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hart Joann & Irwin Hazen Rosemary Heffernan Everett W. Herrick John Holmander Bob & Carol Hoole Martha & Dennis Hultzman Bruce R. Ingham Donald & JeJe Interrante Stan & Joan Jarzombek Patricia A. Kaczorowski Catherine Kando Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Kilguss, Jr. Dr. D. Patricia Koch Richard & Rosemary Koehler Robyn K. L. Ladouceur Jim Langevin Dennis & Kathy Latimore David & Cathleen Laverty Roland C. Levesque Janet Mancini Mr. & Mrs. Peter G. Massaro Vincent P. Matarese Andy & Sue McGuirk Madeline McKenna Mrs. Joan R. Midwood

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ANNUAL FUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 55 Debra Mitchell Helen M. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Moniz Kathleen & John W. Montalbano David P. Montefusco Joseph Moore Carolin Murchie Judge John Mutter, Bonnie Mutter Patricia Myers Charles Narciso Mr. & Mrs. Hal Nelson Joyce Neves Bob & Linda Newman Jack & Linda Newman Cathy & Larry Norstrom George M. Packard Denise Panichas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pickett, Jr. Stanley & Joanne Pickford Elizabeth Pietruska Patricia A. Pryor Marie C. Quinn Jo-Ann Ragosta Carol Rathbun Mary Lou Riker Barbara L. Rose Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Rossi Spencer Round Ray & Merry Rugg Tom & Louise Scalavino Anne L. Schifino Mario Silva Bert Silverberg Gil & Carol Simmons Catherine P. Simone Mary F. Smith Malcolm & Nicki Sockut Penny Sparfven M. Spiegel Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Stoner William H. Strand Kristine A. & Everett Stuart Leo & Susan Sullivan Katherine & Terrence Sullivan David Supinski Irene M. Supinski Bill & Ellen Troberman Ronald & Adrienne Trottier Mr. & Mrs. Jack Vatcher Frank L. Veto, Esq. Michael & Victoria Vona Thomas & Constance White Mr. & Mrs. Walter L. Wilk Lori Williams Gloria Winston Michael M. Woody & Joanne Speroni-Woody Joyce Yeremian

MEMORIAL GIFTS Christopher J. Almon, In memory of Peter & Mary Almon Carolyn Bertsch, In memory of Dr. Joseph Migliori Maribeth Calabro, In memory of Kendra O’Leary Espeut Jane E. Fleury, In memory of Albert & Lillian Medas Paul Hackley, In memory of Samuel E. Hackley Irene T. Hogan, In memory of Sylvia Dario Julianne Ip, In memory of Larry Shaw Alan Shuman & Janet Calligano, In memory of Dr. Joseph Migliori Sister & Brothers, In memory of “Buzz” Greenhalgh Joyce Troy, In memory of Greg Troy 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 2016 donor list.

MORE World

Class Service FROM PPAC!

Anyone can form a group! You may already be part of a group who would love to attend shows at PPAC. Groups of 15 or moreâ&#x20AC;Ś - often have the opportunity to reserve tickets BEFORE they go on sale to the general public. - can get the best discounts (up to 50% on some shows). - may take advantage of a convenient payment schedule. - get personalized service. For group requests, please contact Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162.

Reserve your room! Available for any occasion for which tickets have been reserved. - 3 breakout rooms to fit any party from 30-150. - Full beverage and catering service available. - Automatic screens and microphones available in every room. For more information or to reserve rooms, please contact Events Manager Betsy Menders at bmenders@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3117.

Ask about the PPAC Show Shuttle Dinner and Show Packages!