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.
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale November 14, 2018 at 10A for the triumphant return Providence engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). This national tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began at PPAC in November 2013 and has since gone on to play in over 70 cities across the country to date. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.
Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale November 14, 2018 at 10A for the triumphant return Providence engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). This national tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA began at PPAC in November 2013 and has since gone on to play in over 70 cities across the country to date. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.
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.
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), the global leader in music rights management, has re-elected six members of its Board of Directors during the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held Monday, September 24th at BMI's office in Nashville, TN.
Steve Harvey has comedian and America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel as a guest on his show STEVE, and Mandel predicts who he thinks will win America's Got Talent. During the interview, Howie discusses with Mr. Harvey, serious matters of the heart and the reasons behind his America's Got Talent winner prediction in our show airing tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19.
PILOT, an innovation initiative of the National Association of Broadcasters(NAB), has selected the five finalists of the first-ever PILOT Pitch Prize Competition. Finalists will compete in a live business-plan pitch event at NAB Show New York on October 17 at 3 p.m. at the Javits Convention Center.
Today, Charter Communications (CHTR), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) and Cox Communications, owners of NCC Media, announced the national advertising sales, marketing and technology company has named programmatic ad pioneer Nicolle Pangis to serve as president and CEO. Pangis will lead NCC in the next phase of the company's development, building upon its strength in linear TV to introduce a scaled, data-driven media business for both linear and addressable buying.
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 43 rd annual Gracie Awards to take place May 22 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The event will recognize such esteemed honorees as Ashley Judd, Billie Jean King, Claire Danes, Elizabeth Marvel, Hoda Kotb, Issa Rae, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Katie Couric, Megan Mullally, Pam Oliver, Reese Witherspoon, and Shirley Strawberry, along with some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media. Local and student award winners will be recognized at the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 27 at Cipriani in New York City.
ABC Owned Television Stations and Megaphone TV announced today that ABC's eight owned stations are licensing Megaphone TV's Participation TV Platform for use during live news, sports, local broadcasts and national programming, including “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), announced at a press conference this morning the Theatre's plans for its upcoming 90th Anniversary celebration of the Loews Theatre Building.
J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce PPAC's 2018/2019 Broadway Season, featuring MISS SAIGON, CATS, and THE BAND'S VISIT. ANASTASIA, Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY,Andrew Lloyd Webber's new high-octane hit SCHOOL OF ROCK, and WAITRESS THE MUSICAL.
Sometimes it's not the lead actor that steals the spotlight in a movie. The 90th annualAcademy Awards will take place this weekend, on March 4, and while there might not be an award for 'Best Car in a Supporting Role,' there have been plenty of vehicles deserving of a statue over the years. The editors at Autotrader are helping shoppers find their favorite cars from the big and small screen, or an excellent stand-in, for sale on the car buying site.
James and the Giant Peach, a magical story of adventure and unexpected friends in a family-friendly musical, will run March 2 - 25, 2018 at the Omaha Community Playhouse in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has sold DATELINE in more than 70% of the country for its second season in national syndication, it was announced today from the NATPE conference in Miami.
The iconic game show WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE and viral videos show RIGHT THIS MINUTE have been renewed for 2018-19 on the ABC Owned Television Stations, it was announced today by Disney ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution.
J.L. Lynn Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce that Coastway Community Bank is the sponsor of THE ILLUSIONISTS LIVE FROM BROADWAY. On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), plays at PPAC January 19 21, as part of its North American tour in 2018.
NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution has sold DATELINE to FOX Television Stations for its second season in national syndication, it was announced by Sean O'Boyle, Executive Vice President of Syndication Sales, NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution.
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and The VETS are pleased to announce that the Theatres will participate in Cyber Monday on November 27. All ticketing purchasing* fees at www.ppacri.org and www.thevetsri.com will be waived, by using the code NOFEEPPAC27 for PPAC shows and NOFEEVETS27 for The VETS' shows. Please note that PPAC's $3 per ticket restoration charge and The VETS' $3 per ticket facility fee are still included in the final purchasing price. The offer cannot be combined with any other discounts and no adjustments are allowed on prior purchases. Tickets are subject to availability, and prices are subject to change without notice; other restrictions may apply.
