Providence Performing Arts Center News

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR landed at the Providence Performing Arts Center this week as part of its 50th anniversary tour, and the show does not disappoint. Originally scheduled to visit Providence in 2020, the tour was cut short and delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, however, its return was triumphant and well worth the wait. The familiar tale, set against the final weeks of the life of Jesus Christ and told through the eyes of Judas, features some modern design embellishments that succeed in updating the look of the show without altering the outstanding original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, all while allowing the actors’ performances to shine.

Due to popular demand, award-winning comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer has added a second show at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 9:30P, as part of his Berty Boy Relapse Tour. Bert's first PPAC performance starts at 7P on Friday, April 1.

The Providence Performing Arts Center announced today that a limited number of rush seats will be available for $24 ($20 + a $4 per ticket restoration charge) for every performance of RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical.

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.

The Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2022 program will be available on Friday, January 7, 2022; applications will then be accepted until Friday, March 4, 2022 at 4P.

Ring in the New Year with the RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR when it comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for five performances only, January 14 – 16, 2022. The Providence engagement of RENT is part of the Encore Series.

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 Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The musical production is set at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, RI. 

When typically going into a theatre performance, you have either seen the play before or heard about it in some way so you go in with certain expectations. The great thing about 'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' was, with never seeing a performance, we had no idea what we were in for, a visually stunning performance that proved to be magical.

By popular demand, a fourth performance of CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE has been added on Saturday, December 18 at 11A at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the PPAC stage on Friday, December 17 at 7:30P and on Saturday, December 18 at 11A, 3P, and 7:30P.

The Providence Performing Arts Center 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. 

In a recent interview with CNBC, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the highly acclaimed composer and lyricist of HAMILTON, stated how the live show is as popular as ever due to the filmed stage version that has been available on Disney+ since July 2020. That certainly seemed to be true on Wednesday evening, based on the nearly full Providence Performing Arts Center auditorium and enthusiastic response of the audience as Hamilton’s Philip Tour began its approximate 2-week stint in Rhode Island.

The Providence Performing Arts Center is has announced the five schools that have been selected to participate in the 2021 - 2022 Disney Musicals in Schools program.

Providence Business News has recognized J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center, as one of 35 “Driving Forces” in the Rhode Island business community.

Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Providence Performing Arts Center announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, November 30 in Providence at PPAC.

By popular demand, a fourth performance of CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE has been added on Saturday, December 18 at 11A at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the PPAC stage on Friday, December 17.

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and The VETS have announced their Cyber Monday sale on Monday, November 29 and their annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 4.

The Providence Performing Arts Center will debut four new seasonally-themed eGift cards, titled “Grateful,” “Happy Hanukkah,” “Merry Christmas,” and “Happy Holidays,” just in time for the Thanksgiving and holiday seasons.

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets today announced North American dates for The Echoes Tour with 26 stops in major cities across the U.S. and Canada in January and February 2022, including a date at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 8P.

After bouncing back from the pandemic with his wildly successful 2021 Berty Boy Relapse Tour, award-winning comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer is taking no breaks from touring. Set to wrap the first leg of the Berty Boy Relapse Tour this December, “The Machine” will launch the next leg of the 50-date tour beginning in Vancouver, BC on January 13, 2022.