PPAC Brochure 2014/2015 by Providence Performing Arts Center

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Summer Box Office Hours (5/27/2014 – 9/1/2014): M-Th, 10A-3P and through curtain time(s) on performance days. Direct Response (for new subscriptions): Please contact Sharon Corcoran at direct@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3136. Hours: M-F, 9A-5P

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Group Sales: Please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3162. Hours: M-F, 9A-5P Administration Office: (401) 421-2997, ext. 0 Fax: (401) 421-5767. Hours: M-F, 9A-6P Summer Hours (5/27/2014 – 9/1/2014): M-F, 9A-5P info@ppacri.org

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company, Photo by Carol Rosegg

become a SEASON TICKET HOLDER and enjoy these SPECIAL BENEFITS!

FIRST CHOICE OF AVAILABLE SEATS

For all subscription performances, new subscription seats are assigned in order of date received and locations are guaranteed for the entire season. Subject to availability at time order is received.

ADVANCE ORDER OPTION

Subscribers may order tickets for all specials and additional shows presented by PPAC prior to public on-sale dates when time allows. Please note: The advance order option may not be available for shows presented by promoters other than PPAC; however, an advance order option will be made available if promoter agrees and time allows.

WHITE GLOVE SERVICE

Before any Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscription performance, Season Ticket Holders may pre-order refreshments to be picked up at intermission in the special White Glove Subscriber Service area. Please note that coupons and subscriber privilege cards may not be applied to White Glove Service.

SUBSCRIBER PRIVILEGE CARDS

Subscribers may use these cards for special offers on concessions at any concession area in the Theatre (except the White Glove Subscriber Service area) during any Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Encore Series (formerly Contemporary Classics Series) performance throughout the season.

SAVINGS

All series (except Golden Circle, which includes the Loge) are discounted, offering a range of savings over single ticket prices.

EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES

If a scheduling conflict arises for a Season Ticket Holder's regular series performance, an exchange may be made for best available seating for another performance of that show and can be done by phone. Please note that exchange privileges apply only to performances within the run of one show – tickets may not be exchanged, for example, from JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to DIRTY DANCING. The PPAC Box Office reserves the right to limit the number of exchanges per subscription within the season.

OPT OUT

Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series subscribers may choose to “opt out” of one show in the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series in exchange for a different show within the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series or Encore Series. All Broadway and Encore Series shows are included as opt-in choices, except for KINKY BOOTS and BLUE MAN GROUP, for the season.

SHOWTIMES AND SHOWTIMES ONLINE

Subscribers receive PPAC’s complimentary calendar with news and event information, sent 9 times per year. If you provide your current email address to PPAC, you will also receive ShowTimes Online during the season.

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Become a President’s Club member to enjoy special amenities including access to the private lounge, preferred seating concierge service, and complimentary parking for subscription performances. Subscribers may purchase a two-person membership by making a $750.00 tax-deductible donation to the PPAC Annual Fund. For more information, contact the Development Office at presidentsclub@ppacri.org or (401) 574-3122.

COVER PHOTO CREDITS (from left to right): Josef Brown and Amanda Leigh Cobb in DIRTY DANCING, photo by David Scheinmann; Annaleigh Ashford and Stark Sands from the Original Broadway Company of KINKY BOOTS, photo by Matthew Murphy; Sirena Irwin as Lucy and Bill Mendieta as Ricky in I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, photo by Jeremy Daniel; photo from CAMELOT; Cody Williams, Laura Osnes and Andy Mills from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company, photo by Carol Rosegg; photo from CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE; photo from JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; BLUE MAN GROUP National Tour, photo by Paul Kolnik.

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National Tour opens in Providence!

OCTOBER 10 – 18, 2014

Please note: CINDERELLA has eight scheduled performances: Friday, October 10 at 7:30P (Series A), Saturday, October 11 at 2P (Series C); Sunday, October 12 at 7:30P (Series E); Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30P (Series F); Wednesday, October 15 at 7P (Series G); Thursday, October 16 at 7:30P (Series H); Friday, October 17 at 7:30P (Series B); and Saturday, October 18 at 2P (Series D).

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

DECEMBER 9 – 14, 2014 NOVEMBER 4 – 9, 2014 One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Awardwinner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production will feature Broadway/television star Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray, Hair) as The Narrator and Broadway star Ace Young (Grease, Hair) as Joseph. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do,” and “Close Every Door.”

Family Night on Broadway is Wednesday, November 5 at 7P!

THE STORY AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE Experience CAMELOT’s “one brief shining moment” as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of theatre’s most legendary musicals. Recount the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable of chivalry, majesty, and brotherhood in this four-time Tony Award®-winning show. King Arthur rules his kingdom with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land. But when his beautiful new Queen Guinevere and the dashing Sir Lancelot, his most trusted knight, give in to their passion for one another, one of the most fabled love triangles of all time ensues. Intimate and fresh, never has this story of passion, pageantry, and betrayal been more captivating. The celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” and the title song, “Camelot.”

Performance times (unless otherwise noted) for the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series are Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7P, Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P. All dates, programs, and single ticket pricing may be subject to change without notice.

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PHOTO CREDITS: Photo from JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT; Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company, photo by Carol Rosegg; photo from CAMELOT.

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FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 1, 2015 I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience where you experience firsthand the filming of two hilarious I LOVE LUCY® episodes, complete with charming host, 50s style harmonies from the Crystaltone Singers, and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel. Whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY!

APRIL 21 – 26, 2015 DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is a record-breaking live theatre sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. London’s Sunday Express says “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” You’ll have the time of your life!

JUNE 9 – 14, 2015 KINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by CYNDI LAUPER, direction and Tonywinning choreography by JERRY MITCHELL and a hilarious, uplifting book by fourtime Tony winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered why – sometimes – the best way to fit in is to stand out!

AN ADDITIONAL SHOW IN THE TACO/THE WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION BROADWAY SERIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

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PHOTO CREDITS: Josef Brown, Amanda Leigh Cobb, and Britta Lazenga in DIRTY DANCING, Photo by David Scheinmann; The original Broadway cast of KINKY BOOTS, Photo by Matthew Murphy; Joanna Daniels as Ethel and Sirena Irwin as Lucy in I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, Photo by JustinBarbin.com, “I LOVE LUCY” ® & © 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ENCORE SERIES (FORMERLY CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS SERIES)

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DECEMBER 5 – 7, 2014 CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the 2014 holiday season with its newest holiday stage spectacular. From the creators of the groundbreaking Broadway hit CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is "the perfect way to come in from the cold, forget the holiday stresses, and find the magic of the season" proclaims The Oakland Press. Don't miss this international sensation that "dazzled… at The Kennedy Center" according to the Washington Post. In CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE, Broadway director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with over 300 costumes, 20 acts, and 30 performers from 12 countries showcasing an endless variety of imaginative, heart-pounding, and gravity-defying feats you have to see to believe. Experience gingerbread men flipping in mid-air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, and snowmen, icemen and penguins balancing, jumping, and spinning in disbelief. The show celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with singers, choreography, and exciting production numbers.

MARCH 6 – 8, 2015 Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.

AN ADDITIONAL SHOW IN THE ENCORE SERIES WILL BE ANNOUNCED.

Performance times (unless noted otherwise) for the Encore Series are Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P. All dates, programs, and single ticket pricing may be subject to change without notice. PHOTO CREDITS: Photo from CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE; BLUE MAN GROUP National Tour, Photo by Paul Kolnik.

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PRICING

Subscriptions may be purchased by calling the PPAC Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Direct Response at (401) 574-3136.

Please see chart at right for seating locations; numbers and colors correspond to pricing. Please note that the listed subscription pricing includes a $3 per show restoration charge. An additional $15 handling fee will be added to each subscription package.

BROADWAY SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS

BROADWAY SERIES Day & Time

Series A F 7:30P

Series B Sa 8P

Series C Sa 2P

Series D Su 1P

Series E Su 6:30P

Series F Series G Tu 7P W 7P

Series H Th 7:30P

Cinderella1 10/10 10/172 10/11 10/182 10/122 10/142 10/15 10/16 Joseph3 11/7 11/8 11/8 11/9 11/9 11/4 11/5 11/6 Camelot 12/12 12/13 12/13 12/14 12/14 12/9 12/10 12/11 I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE 2/27 2/28 2/28 3/1 3/1 2/24 2/25 2/26 Dirty Dancing 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/26 4/21 4/22 4/23 Kinky Boots 6/12 6/13 6/13 6/14 6/14 6/9 6/10 6/11 TBA Pricing (1) VIP, 1 Golden Circle, Center Orchestra, Loge 2 Orchestra Rear Orchestra 3 Side Orchestra 1st Dress Circle (4) 2nd Dress Circle 4

$541.00

$369.50 $369.50 $337.50 $337.50 $96.00

$369.50 $369.50/$239.00* $337.50/$219.00* $337.50/$219.00* $96.00

$369.50 $369.50 $239.00 $369.50/$239.00* $369.50/$239.00* $239.00 $337.50/$219.00* $337.50/$219.00* $219.00 $337.50/$219.00* $337.50/$219.00* $219.00 $96.00 $96.00 $96.00

$541.00

$369.50 $369.50/$239.00* $337.50/$219.00* $337.50/$219.00* $96.00

Please note: CINDERELLA has eight scheduled performances; the performance schedule is Friday, October 10 at 7:30P; Saturday, October 11 at 2P; Sunday, October 12 at 7:30P; Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30P; Wednesday, October 15 at 7P; Thursday, October 16 at 7:30P; Friday, October 17 at 7:30P; and Saturday, October 18 at 2P. 2 Please note: The Series B performance of CINDERELLA is Friday, October 17 at 7:30P; the Series D performance of CINDERELLA is Saturday, October 18 at 2P; the Series E performance of CINDERELLA is Sunday, October 12 at 7:30P; and the Series F performance of CINDERELLA is Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30P. 3 Family Night on Broadway: The Wednesday, November 5 performance of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is Family Night on Broadway! With the purchase of a regularly-priced ticket, receive a FREE ticket for a child 18 or younger (Golden Circle seating is excluded); order through Box Office. 1

ENCORE SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS ENCORE SERIES Day & Time

Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 F 7:30P Sa 8P Sa 2P

Series 4 Su 1P

Series 5 Su 6:30P

Cirque Dreams Holidaze 12/5 Blue Man Group 3/6 TBA Pricing

12/6 3/7

12/7 3/8

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$204.00

$146.50 $146.50 $130.00 $130.00 $39.00

$146.50 $146.50/$113.50* $130.00/101.50* $130.00/101.50* $39.00

VIP, Golden Circle, Center Orchestra, Loge Orchestra Rear Orchestra Side Orchestra 1st Dress Circle 2nd Dress Circle

Please note: These specially-priced senior citizen and student subscriptions are located in the side orchestra, the last 10 rows of the rear orchestra, and first dress circle. Valid proof of status required for students and senior citizens.

NEW THIS SEASON! Choose up to six payments (credit card only): • Six Payments (credit card payment is available for charges of $100 or more): For orders placed by 9/30/2014. • Four Payments (credit card payment is available for charges of $100 or more): For orders placed by 10/30/2014. • Two Payments: For credit card orders placed anytime. Full payments may be made anytime by credit card, check, or cash. Contact the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Sharon Corocan in Direct Response at (401) 574-3136 for details; some restrictions may apply.

NOTE: Single ticket pricing is subject to change without notice. SINGLE TICKETS PLEASE Check out the new Print-At-Home option for your individual tickets at www.ppacri.org.

BROADWAY SERIES:

All Performances

Cinderella Joseph Camelot I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE Dirty Dancing Kinky Boots

$80.00, $68.00, $63.00, $53.00 $77.00, $65.00, $60.00, $50.00 $77.00, $65.00, $60.00, $50.00 $60.00, $48.00, $38.00, $28.00 $82.00, $70.00, $65.00, $55.00 $83.00, $71.00, $66.00, $56.00

ENCORE SERIES:

All Performances

Cirque Dreams Holidaze Blue Man Group

$68.00, $58.00, $48.00, $28.00 $78.00, $68.00, $58.00, $53.00, $38.00

Questions? Call (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Regularly scheduled Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series performance times are Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7P, Thursday & Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P. See details above for CINDERELLA.

Regularly scheduled Encore Series performance times are Fridays at 7:30P, Saturdays at 2P & 8P, and Sundays at 1P & 6:30P.

SEATING CHART

Subscriptions may be purchased by calling the PPAC Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or Direct Response at (401) 574-3136.

Please see grids at left for dates and prices by Series and location.

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4 4 4

1 1 1 3 3 3

2 2 2

4 4 4

3 3 3

FIRST DRESS CIRCLE ( 3 VALUE CIRCLE)

3 3 3

1 1 1

4 4 4

1 1 1

ORCHESTRA PREMIUM ORCHESTRA,

2 2 2

1 1 1

LOGE ( 1 GOLDEN CIRCLE)

2 2 2

1 1 1

SECOND DRESS CIRCLE ( 4 SUPER SAVER)

4 4 4

1 1 1

GOLDEN CIRCLE,

3 3 3

1 1 1

STAGE

3 3 3 4 4 4

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3 3 3

VALUE CIRCLE)

2 2 2

1 1 1 1 Golden Circle

2 Premium Orchestra

3 Value Circle

4 Super Saver

Enjoy front orchestra and loge seating in this package, with prices ranging from $204 (Encore Series) to $541 (Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series).

Experience Broadway from one of our most popular locations with prices ranging from $146.50 (Encore) to $369.50 (Taco).*

Great sightlines come together with great pricing to make this an affordable treat with prices ranging from $130 (Encore) to $337.50 (Taco).*

Easily accessible and budget-friendly, this location offers excellent views and great acoustics with unbeatable pricing ranging from $39 (Encore) to $96 (Taco).

SPECIAL INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN ANY FORM DURING PERFORMANCES IS PROHIBITED (EXCEPT FOR PPAC TWEET SEATERS, BY SPECIAL PERMISSION).

Please contact the Box Office at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) with questions and requests about Accessibility Services. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: All levels of the Theatre are fully accessible from Weybosset Street. Please notify the Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that restrict seating assignments. • ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES are available on a first-come; first-served basis in the Grand Lobby. A driver’s license or credit card will be requested as deposit. • SIGN INTERPRETATION is available upon request for Saturday 2P Broadway Series shows and other presentations. • CHILDREN’S POLICY: To ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, children under the age of six are not permitted to attend PPAC performances unless they are designated as a Family Show. Please call the Box Office to see which shows are appropriate for younger children. • SMOKING, including the use of E-Cigarettes, is not permitted in the Theatre. CONCEPT: P.J. Prokop; COPY COORDINATOR: Caitlyn DiPompo; DESIGN: Lindsay Letourneau, Falcone Communications & Design

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TO ORDER TICKETS: www.ppacri.org (print-at-home option available)

For all inquiries and to order subscriptions, single tickets, or groups:

Administration Office: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence (401) 421-2997 • Fax: (401) 421-5767 info@ppacri.org Regular Hours: M – F, 9A – 6P Summer Hours (5/27/2014 – 9/1/2014): M – F, 9A – 5P

Box Office: Located at PPAC Square 220 Weybosset Street Providence, RI 02903

(401) 421-ARTS (2787) • Fax: (401) 351-7827 box_office_questions@ppacri.org Hours: M – F, 10A – 5P; Sa, 10A – 2P; and through curtain time(s) on show days. Summer Hours (5/27/2014 – 9/1/2014): M – Th, 10A – 3P and through curtain time(s) on show days.

Direct Response: Sharon Corcoran

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

Marketing, Sponsorship, or Advertising: P.J. Prokop (401) 574-3103 • pjprokop@ppacri.org

Group Sales: Paul Hiatt

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

Development: (401) 574-3122 • donors@ppacri.org

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