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PPAC Reveals 2026 ARTS Scholarships Class, Marking 30 Years of Arts Education
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Providence Performing Arts Center's Community Outreach Committee announced 98 Rhode Island middle school students as recipients of ARTS Scholarships, each providing up to $600 for a summer arts program, marking the initiative's 30th anniversary.

2025 Class Of The ARTS Scholarships Program Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

the Providence Performing Arts Center's Community Outreach Committee has revealed that 101 Rhode Island middle school students have each received an ARTS Scholarship. Learn more!

THE OUTSIDERS, WICKED, SUFFS And More Set for 2025/2026 Broadway Season At Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Providence Performing Arts Center has announced the Theatre’s 2025/2026 Broadway Season, featuring the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series.

PPAC and WPRI 12 Host Community Blood Drive on Valentine's Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and WPRI 12 are hosting a community blood drive to benefit the Rhode Island Blood Center on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Valentine’s Day) from 10A to 3P.

The Community Outreach Committee Of The Providence Performing Arts Center Announces ARTS Scholarships 2023 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023

The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2023 program are available as of Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Providence Performing Arts Center and WPRI 12, Partner With Rhode Island Blood Center To Host A Community Blood Drive
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2023

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and WPRI 12, in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), are hosting their fourth community blood drive on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 10A to 3P in PPAC's Grand Lobby at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903. FREE parking will be available for blood donors on the Page Street side of the Theatre.

PPAC's Community Outreach Committee Announces The Winners Of The ARTS Scholarships 2022 Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

The members of the Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) are pleased to announce the recipients of the ARTS Scholarships 2022 program, sponsored by Textron Charitable Trust, with support from PPAC Annual Fund Donors, Ocean State Charities Trust, and WPRI 12.

PPAC Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022

PPAC’s 45th Broadway season will feature TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, MEAN GIRLS, TOOTSIE, SIX, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, HADESTOWN, BEETLEJUICE and more! Find out dates and how to get tickets.

PPAC and WPRI 12, In Partnership With The Rhode Island Blood Center, Host A Winter Blood Drive Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2022

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and WPRI 12, in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10A to 3P in PPAC's Grand Lobby at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903.

HAMILTON, MY FAIR LADY & More Announced for Providence Performing Arts Center's 2021/2022 Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2021

Providence Performing Arts Center has unveiled their 2021/2022 Broadway season! Along with the Broadway season, PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. and President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton announced the completion of the theatre’s façade restoration project.

PPAC's Community Outreach Committee Announces ARTS Scholarships 2021 Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021

The members of the Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center have announced the winners of the ARTS Scholarships 2021 program, sponsored by Textron Charitable Trust, with support from PPAC Annual Fund Donors and WPRI 12.

PPAC's Community Outreach Committee Announces 2021 ARTS Scholarships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2021

The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center has announced 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 4P.

Brendan Kirby Narrates A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS ('TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2020

The Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that WPRI 12’s The Rhode Show co-host Brendan Kirby will narrate “A Visit from St. Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas)”. This video is FREE to watch and is a special gift to the community from PPAC.   

Broadway Shows Will Not Perform At PPAC From January Through June 2021
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020

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 Broadway shows from this January through June 2021 as previously announced.

The Providence Performing Arts Center and WPRI 12 to Host Blood Drive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and WPRI 12, in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center, are hosting a community blood drive on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 10A to 3P in PPAC's Grand Lobby at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903.

PPAC Announces Its 2020/2021 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2019

President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) J.L. a?oeLynna?? Singleton has announced PPAC's 2020/2021 Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

Guest Narrator Has Been Announced For A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS at The Providence Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2019

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra have announced that Patrick Little, co-anchor of Eyewitness News This Morning on WPRI 12 and FOX Providence, will be the guest narrator for the Boston Pops' rendition of a?oeA Visit from St. Nicholasa?? (a?oe'Twas the Night Before Christmas).a??

PPAC Announces 2019-2020 Broadway Season - SPONGEBOB, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019

J.L. Lynn Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce PPAC's 2019/2020 Broadway Season, featuring the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series. WPRI 12 is the proud media sponsor of PPAC's Broadway Season. Cox Media is the proud media sponsor of the Encore Series.

PPAC And The VETS Announce Annual Holiday Sale
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)'s and The VETS' annual Holiday Sale is on Saturday, December 1. Patrons can save 25% off regularly-priced tickets for selected seating and performances ONLY (please see below for a listing of participating shows). Holiday Sale seating is available for selected locations on a show-by-show basis and for selected performances only. VIP and Golden Circle Seating are excluded from the discount; other restrictions may apply. The Holiday Sale discount does not include PPAC's $3 per ticket restoration charge or The VETS' $4 per ticket facility fee. Discounted seating is subject to availability and no other offers may be combined with the Holiday Sale discount. There are no refunds or adjustments on prior purchases.

Brendan Kirby Will Emcee The Loew's Theatre Building's 90th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2018

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that Brendan Kirby, co-host of WPRI CBS 12's The Rhode Show, will emcee the Loew's Theatre Building's mid-day 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 13. PPAC's 90th Anniversary Celebration is free and open to all, and will take place at the Theatre, located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, from 10A to 3P. An evening celebration, with fireworks and concert by 80s cover band LA's BackStage Pass, will occur at WaterPlace Park from 7P to 9P. Both events are free and open to all.