Providence Performing Arts Center
Latest News on Providence Performing Arts Center:
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Providence Performing Arts Center (Dec 3, 2025)
Providence Performing Arts Center To Serve As A Toys For Tots Collection Site Throughout The Holiday Season (Nov 25, 2025)
Leadership Transition Revealed at The Providence Performing Arts Center (Nov 19, 2025)
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Providence Performing Arts Center (Dec 3, 2025)
Providence Performing Arts Center To Serve As A Toys For Tots Collection Site Throughout The Holiday Season (Nov 25, 2025)
Leadership Transition Revealed at The Providence Performing Arts Center (Nov 19, 2025)
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Video: Nick Fradiani & Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' in Rehearsals for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-11 13:45:25
VIDEO: FUNNY GIRL Announces Broadway Closing; New Performance Montage
by Team BWW - 2023-03-02 08:59:20
VIDEO: Casey Nicholaw and Caitlin Kinnunen Give Emotional Speeches at THE PROM's Final Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2019-08-11 18:21:26
VIDEO: Relive THE PROM's Journey on Broadway as the Show Wraps Up its Run
by Stephi Wild - 2019-08-11 17:21:04
TV: THE BAND'S VISIT National Tour Gets Ready to Hit the Road!
by TV - On the Road - 2019-06-12 12:01:05
VIDEO: THE BAND'S VISIT Gives its Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-07 20:14:09
VIDEO: Katrina Lenk Performs 'Omar Sharif' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-05 10:13:26
TV: Board the Helicopter and Meet the Stars of the MISS SAIGON Tour
by Julie Musbach - 2018-09-07 15:43:33
VIDEO: On This Day, July 31: The Memory Lives Again with the First Broadway Revival of CATS
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-07-31 15:18:43
VIDEO: Alison Luff Bids Farewell to MARGARITAVILLE with Original Song
by Julie Musbach - 2018-07-02 12:47:11
TV: Hear the New People Sing in the Rehearsal Room for LES MISERABLES on Tour!
by TV - On the Road - 2017-09-07 10:49:04
TV: Willkommen Back! Watch Performances from the CABARET National Tour
by TV - On the Road - 2016-01-11 13:04:15
TV: BEAUTIFUL Won't Be So Far Away Much Longer- Meet the Cast of the National Tour!
by TV - On the Road - 2015-09-08 11:11:26
TV: Watch Highlights of Paige Faure, Andy Jones & More in CINDERELLA on Tour!
by TV - On the Road - 2014-10-27 12:06:17
TV: The Prince Is Giving a Ball! Watch a Performance Preview of CINDERELLA on Tour!
by TV - On the Road - 2014-09-26 12:00:48
TV Exclusive: Inside a Magical CINDERELLA Fitting with Paige Faure and William Ivey Long!
by TV - On the Road - 2014-09-28 09:00:51
TV Exclusive: Meet the Company of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour- Jacquelynne Fontaine and Frank Viveros
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-17 15:00:01
TV Exclusive: Meet the Company of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour- Craig Bennett, Linda Balgord & Edward Staudenmayer
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-16 15:00:01
TV Exclusive: Meet the Company of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tour- John Rigby
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-11-15 15:00:01
News
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Christopher Verleger - Dec 3, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center presents “Water for Elephants,” a moving, spectacular musical based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling historical romance novel and the 2011 movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Pig Pen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” debuted on Broadway in 2024 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
by Christopher Verleger - Dec 3, 2025
Providence Performing Arts Center presents “Water for Elephants,” a moving, spectacular musical based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling historical romance novel and the 2011 movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Pig Pen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” debuted on Broadway in 2024 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Providence Performing Arts Center To Serve As A Toys For Tots Collection Site Throughout The Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will participate in the annual Toys for Tots campaign beginning November 29, inviting audiences to donate new, unwrapped toys during select performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will participate in the annual Toys for Tots campaign beginning November 29, inviting audiences to donate new, unwrapped toys during select performances.
Leadership Transition Revealed at The Providence Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
Long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025
Long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC.
“Weird Al” Yankovic Will Return to Providence Performing Arts Center In July 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour to the Providence Performing Arts Center on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. The tour will visit 90 cities across North America.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
“Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour to the Providence Performing Arts Center on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. The tour will visit 90 cities across North America.
'Weird Al' Yankovic Sets Massive 2026 'BIGGER & WEIRDER' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
Following his 2025 tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic will return to the road in 2026 with the next chapter of his BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour, hitting 90 cities across North America. Find out where he is playing!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025
Following his 2025 tour, “Weird Al” Yankovic will return to the road in 2026 with the next chapter of his BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour, hitting 90 cities across North America. Find out where he is playing!
PPAC Reveals 2025-2026 Teen Ambassadors
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced the selection of thirty high school students for its 2025/2026 Teen Ambassador program. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced the selection of thirty high school students for its 2025/2026 Teen Ambassador program. Learn more here!
Review: HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center
by Jay Pateakos - Nov 8, 2025
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center?
by Jay Pateakos - Nov 8, 2025
What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at Providence Performing Art Center?
Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Providence Performing Arts Center Go On Sale November 14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Tickets for the long-awaited return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will go on sale Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10 a.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Tickets for the long-awaited return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will go on sale Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10 a.m.
THE OUTSIDERS Tickets On Sale This Week At The Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS go on sale October 31 for its Providence Performing Arts Center engagement, running April 14–19, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS go on sale October 31 for its Providence Performing Arts Center engagement, running April 14–19, 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24, 2025- LIBERATION On Broadway First Look And More
by - Oct 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Providence Performing Arts Center Unveils 2025"2026 ARTS Showcase Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced the 2025–2026 ARTS Showcase season, featuring six live and virtual performances designed for Rhode Island students in grades K–8.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced the 2025–2026 ARTS Showcase season, featuring six live and virtual performances designed for Rhode Island students in grades K–8.
Review: SIX at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Caitlin Howle - Oct 23, 2025
As a self-proclaimed theatre lover, for some time, I've made the decision to go into a show with little to no information so my reaction can be genuine.
by Caitlin Howle - Oct 23, 2025
As a self-proclaimed theatre lover, for some time, I've made the decision to go into a show with little to no information so my reaction can be genuine.
PPAC President And CEO Honored With Civic Impact Award At WaterFire Providence's FireBall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
WaterFire Providence has honored PPAC President and CEO, J.L. “Lynn” Singleton with the WaterFire Civic Impact Award, in recognition of Singleton's leadership in the Rhode Island arts community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
WaterFire Providence has honored PPAC President and CEO, J.L. “Lynn” Singleton with the WaterFire Civic Impact Award, in recognition of Singleton's leadership in the Rhode Island arts community.
Providence Performing Arts Center Will Launch Digital Lottery For SIX
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and the producers of the SIX have announced details about their daily digital ticket lottery. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and the producers of the SIX have announced details about their daily digital ticket lottery. Learn more here!
WICKED Will Return to Providence Performing Arts Center in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025
The Broadway blockbuster Wicked will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center from March 4–22, 2026, as part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025
The Broadway blockbuster Wicked will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center from March 4–22, 2026, as part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
Tickets to SUFFS at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS will arrive in Providence as part of the Providence Performing Arts Center's Broadway Series. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025
The first national tour of SUFFS will arrive in Providence as part of the Providence Performing Arts Center's Broadway Series. Learn how to purchase tickets here!
Second Boston Pops Holiday Concert Added at Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025
The Boston Pops Holiday Concerts, conducted by Keith Lockhart, will play two performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025
The Boston Pops Holiday Concerts, conducted by Keith Lockhart, will play two performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - Sep 26, 2025
The usher simply whispered “Enjoy the magic,” as we walked into the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' production at the Providence Performing Arts Center this past Wednesday. The wife (Harry Potter Lover-read all the books 2-3 times) smiled while I (never read the books but saw a movie or two) pondered the statement and moment.
by Jay Pateakos - Sep 26, 2025
The usher simply whispered “Enjoy the magic,” as we walked into the 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' production at the Providence Performing Arts Center this past Wednesday. The wife (Harry Potter Lover-read all the books 2-3 times) smiled while I (never read the books but saw a movie or two) pondered the statement and moment.
Arts Alive! to Hold Auditions for High School Pre-Professional Performance of INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
Arts Alive! will present its 2026 Statewide High School Pre-Professional program/performance of Into the Woods. Learn more and see how to audition here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025
Arts Alive! will present its 2026 Statewide High School Pre-Professional program/performance of Into the Woods. Learn more and see how to audition here!
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE to Return to PPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
“An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee” will make its second return engagement to the Providence Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
“An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee” will make its second return engagement to the Providence Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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