Providence, RI – AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will play the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The musical production is set at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, RI. AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN celebrates […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Lindsey Stirling at the Providence Performing Arts Center
Multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling dazzled her fans Tuesday, December 14 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Stirling delivered what she is best known for – a high-energy performance showcasing her top-notch violin skills, with dance, acrobatics, and spectacle. Stirling’s Christmas show was a big hit before a near sell-out crowd. The mood was festive and […]
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PPAC announces VIP Experience giveaway for Lindsey Stirling concert Dec. 14
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and Lindsey Stirling are offering a special limited-time “Very Merry Christmas” VIP Experience giveaway for Lindsey’s concert, The Lindsey Stirling Christmas Program, on Tuesday, December 14 at 8P. The “Very Merry Christmas” VIP Experience for Lindsey Stirling includes a pair of premium seats and exclusive access to her […]
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What’s Up in Theater: We review PPAC’s “HAMILTON”
“Look around, look around, at how lucky we are to be alive right now.” Inspiring sentiments from Eliza Hamilton (Stephanie Jae Park), Alexander’s wife in “Hamilton,” the musical. In times of trouble and near defeat, hope and optimism endure. Sound familiar? The blockbuster of the last decade is back … “Hamilton” has made its triumphant […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Joe Bonamassa rocks PPAC (November 20, 2021)
Blues-rock guitar great Joe Bonamassa and his band thrilled a packed house at the Providence Performing Arts Center in a great show Saturday, November 20th. The band powered through classic hits including show opener”Evil Mama,” “Midnight Blues,” and the encore “Sloe Gin.” Check out some fine photos of the evening from WhatsUpNewp’s Rick Farrell. Slideshow
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Concert Recap and Photos: Cheap Trick rocks PPAC
Cheap Trick strode into the Providence Performing Arts Center Saturday, November 13 for an old-fashioned rock show. The band is one of the better “legacy” acts currently touring, presenting a strong live show with adept musicianship and spot-on vocals. After a few sound problems got worked out, the band settled into a nice grove. Led […]
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Theater Review: Broadway returns to RI – “Pretty Woman” a hit at PPAC
Broadway is back in Providence, and Providence seems pretty happy about it. This week, the Providence Performing Arts Center is hosting its first Broadway tour in 19 months. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL officially opened to a very full house Tuesday night. The musical is based on the 1990 movie of the same name starring Julia […]
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Tickets for “HAMILTON” at PPAC on sale Thursday, Aug. 5 at 10AM
The award-winning Broadway musical HAMILTON is returning to the Providence Performing Arts Center beginning November 30th. Tickets are expected to sell out for the two-week engagement. HAMILTON tickets are available for purchase online at ppacri.org or in-person at the PPAC Box Office at 220 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903 beginning at 10 AM on August 5. […]
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PPAC announces free virtual “Wonders of the Wurlitzer” concert to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce today, on Flag Day, that the theatre will host a FREE virtual Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert with PPAC House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski on Independence Day (July 4, 2021). PPAC has offered the popular virtual series for FREE this past season so […]
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Jon Bonamassa announces PPAC show for November 20th
Joe Bonamassa is finally getting back on the road. For over a year, the live concert industry came to a full stop. During this time, Bonamassa put his efforts into raising money for his non-profit Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation through the Fueling Musicians Program. This relief fund is dedicated to assisting touring musicians unable to […]
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Ultimate Queen Celebration starring Marc Martel coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 23
Providence, RI – The Ultimate Queen Celebration starring Marc Martel will be coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 8P. Tickets go on sale for the Ultimate Queen Celebration on Wednesday, June 2 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office window, by phone at 401.421.ARTS (2787), and online at ppacri.org. Box Office Hours are Monday […]
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Broadway is Back at PPAC! 2021/2022 Broadway Season Announced
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to unveil PPAC’s 2021/2022 Broadway season! PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. and Singleton announced the completion of the theatre’s façade restoration project and the theatre’s upcoming Broadway schedule at a press conference held in PPAC’s Grand […]
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Live music slowly returning to the region
Psyched to hear Newport Folk and Jazz are returning? Missing live shows as much as we are? Wanna know what’s up on the local concert scene? Well, things are slowly getting back to normal… with an emphasis on the word “slowly.” (It’s likely to be more than a year before things are truly “normal” in […]
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PPAC and Disney to offer free streaming performance of “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” to RI schools
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and Disney are teaming up to offer middle and high school students in grades six through 12 in the following Rhode Island school districts free access to a pre-recorded streaming performance of DISNEY’S NEWSIES: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL: Providence, Central Falls, Pawtucket, Chariho, Cranston, Foster-Glocester, Johnston, Middletown, Block Island, Tiverton, […]
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Postponed: Ringo Starr announces PPAC date re-scheduled to 2022
Providence, RI – Ringo Starr announced today that his Spring 2021 North American tour, which includes a Sunday, June 13, 2021 concert at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), has been rescheduled to 2022. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will now perform at PPAC on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The PPAC Box Office will send current ticketholders new […]
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“Love is in the Air” Valentine’s Day at PPAC – Virtual Concert with Peter Krasinski
Providence, RI –The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that their FREE virtual Mighty Wurlitzer concert series with PPAC House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski continues this Valentine’s Day with “Love is in the Air!” This concert can be viewed via PPAC’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcUTL6FiyJI Mr. Krasinski’s Valentine’s Day concert includes selections […]
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PPAC Community Outreach Committee Announces ARTS Scholarships 2021
Providence, RI – The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2021 program will be available on Thursday, January 14, 2021; applications will then be accepted until Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4PM. Guidelines in English and Spanish and applications will be […]
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PPAC Presents Brendan Kirby of The Rhode Show Narrating “A Visit From St. Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas)”
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that WPRI 12’s The Rhode Show co-host Brendan Kirby will narrate “A Visit from St. Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas)”. Kirby’s reading can be viewed via video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl5kdmAaF00; this video is FREE to watch and is a special gift to […]
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PPAC Presents “Holiday Magic on the Mighty Wurlitzer” with House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is giving the community a FREE holiday gift! PPAC House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski has pre-recorded a holiday concert called “Holiday Magic on the Mighty Wurlitzer” for all to enjoy; this concert can be viewed via PPAC’s YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/-xxjnbms4Ac. Mr. Krasinski’s festive concert repertoire includes […]
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PPAC Announces Virtual Programming “Arts Showcase” and “Experience PPAC”
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce that PPAC will be offering virtual programming for 2021 for two of the Theatre’s Community Outreach and Engagement programs: Arts Showcase and Experience PPAC. These programs are FREE and open to all Rhode Island elementary, […]
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PPAC Announces Broadway Shows to Resume Late Fall 2021
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), announced today via a brief PPAC video that due to the national touring industry’s decision to reset national tours and schedules this winter through the late fall of 2021, PPAC will not be presenting national Broadway tours or any […]
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Providence Performing Arts Center Presents a “Phantastic” Halloween Treat – Date TBA
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and their newly announced house organist Peter Krasinski are giving patrons a “phantastic” Halloween treat! Mr. Krasinski will be accompanying the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on PPAC’s Mighty Wurlitzer. Mr. Krasinski’s accompaniment will be live captured (recorded) and will be available to watch for FREE at ppacri.org. […]
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PPAC Announces Live Stream “An Evening of New York Songs and Stories with Suzanne Vega” October 7th
Providence, RI -Grammy Award-winning artist Suzanne Vega releases her latest album An Evening of New York Songs and Stories (Amanuensis/Cooking Vinyl) today and is celebrating the release of her album with a livestreaming concert, held at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 9P EST. Tickets are […]
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PPAC Announces Re-Scheduling of “Jesus Christ Superstar” to August, 2021
Providence, RI – The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced today that JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will now be presented Tuesday, August 24 – Sunday, August 29, 2021. This production was originally scheduled for March 31 – April 5, 2020, but was then postponed to September 15 – 20, 2020; the show will now be presented in August 2021.Tickets for the August 2021 engagement of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR are […]
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PPAC Announces Updated Schedule for 2020/2021 Season
Providence, RI – Today, J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), unveiled a new performance schedule for PPAC’s upcoming 2020/2021 Broadway Season. “In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety and well-being of PPAC’s audiences and staff eclipse everything else – nothing is more important to us. So, in addition […]