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NEXT TO NORMAL, THE LION KING, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Announced for PPAC's New Season
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2011
J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce PPAC's 33rd Anniversary Broadway season. The 2010/2011 Broadway Series will kick off with the SPECTACULAR Rhode Island Premiere of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES, and will follow with the return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING, the groundbreaking NEXT TO NORMAL, and the highly-regarded Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. The INSKIP LEXUS Touring Selections of the 2010/2011 Broadway Series are the inspiring IN THE HEIGHTS and the enthralling new production of WEST SIDE STORY.
Providence Performing Arts Center Hosts A Convo With Bethenny Frankel 1/15/2011
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2011
Join Bethenny Frankel, best-selling author and star of 'The Real Housewives of New York' and 'Bethenny Getting Married?' for an evening of sass and fabulous fun at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Saturday, January 15th at 8 PM.
GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL Comes To VMA 2/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 14, 2011
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and Mills Entertainment are proud to present GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL at The Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) on Friday, February 18 at 8P.
Shaun Bedgood Visits Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1/13
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2011
Shaun Bedgood from Quincy, MA is the winner of the FIRST COMIC FOR NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING LIVE contest, which was held at the Comedy Connection Rhode Island in East Providence, RI on Monday, January 10. Bedgood won the chance to perform as the Warm-Up Act during NBC'S LAST COMIC STANDING TOUR stop at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) this Thursday, January 13 at 7:30 PM. The VMA is located at 1 Avenue of the Arts in downtown Providence.
BWW Reviews: IN THE HEIGHTS at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Randy Rice - January 12, 2011
While the Broadway production of IN THE HEIGHTS closed this past Sunday night, the touring production opened last night at Providence Performing Arts Center.
Shaun Bedgood Visits Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1/13
by Nicole Rosky - January 11, 2011
Shaun Bedgood from Quincy, MA is the winner of the FIRST COMIC FOR NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING LIVE contest, which was held at the Comedy Connection Rhode Island in East Providence, RI on Monday, January 10. Bedgood won the chance to perform as the Warm-Up Act during NBC'S LAST COMIC STANDING TOUR stop at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA) this Thursday, January 13 at 7:30 PM. The VMA is located at 1 Avenue of the Arts in downtown Providence.
PPAC Presents IN THE HEIGHTS 1/11-16, 2011
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2011
IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® and the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center January 11 - 16, 2011.
PPAC And Macy's Send HS Students To IN THE HEIGHTS 1/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
Macy's Providence Place has provided a generous grant for 350 students from Providence and other Rhode Island high schools to attend the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening performances of IN THE HEIGHTS, which plays at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Tuesday, January 11 through Sunday, January 16, 2011.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Rhode Island - 1/09
by BWW - January 09, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/09 for Rhode Island
Disney's THE LION KING Plays PPAC 2/1-20
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011
Casting has been announced for the Providence engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Providence's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the PPAC stage from Tuesday, February 1 to Sunday, February 20. The press opening night is Thursday, February 3 at 7:30 PM.
NYU to Workshop Ingber's FANTASY FOOTBALL: THE MUSICAL? 3/24-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 2011
New York University's program in vocal performance will present a workshop production of the show Fantasy Football: The Musical? at the Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal Street, March 24-27.
Community Outreach Committee of PPAC Announces ARTS Scholarships 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 2011
Jo-Ann Ragosta, Chairperson of the ARTS Scholarships 2011 program, along with the members of the Community Outreach Committee of the Providence Performing Arts Center are pleased to announce that applications for the ARTS Scholarships 2011 program will be available starting January 4, 2011; applications will then be accepted through March 4, 2011 at 3P.
2011 Winter Theater Classes with ACT Held at St. Andrew's School 1/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011
ACT at St. Andrew?s School, a youth theater, proudly announces its 2011 Winter Class Schedule, open to the public and beginning Tuesday, January 18.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Rhode Island - 1/02
by BWW - January 02, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/02 for Rhode Island
MAMMA MIA! Closes at the PPAC, 1/2
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, closes at the PPAC on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.
NEXT TO NORMAL, THE LION KING, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Announced for PPAC's New Season
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2011
J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce PPAC's 33rd Anniversary Broadway season. The 2010/2011 Broadway Series will kick off with the SPECTACULAR Rhode Island Premiere of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES, and will follow with the return of DISNEY'S THE LION KING, the groundbreaking NEXT TO NORMAL, and the highly-regarded Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. The INSKIP LEXUS Touring Selections of the 2010/2011 Broadway Series are the inspiring IN THE HEIGHTS and the enthralling new production of WEST SIDE STORY.
MAMMA MIA! Returns to PPAC, 12/28
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2010
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to PPAC just in time for the holiday season! Performances begin on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 and run through Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Rhode Island - 12/26
by BWW - December 26, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/26 for Rhode Island
The Gamm Stages New Adaptation Of A Child's Christmas in Wales 12/9-26
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to stage a brand-new production of Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, a play with music, adapted and directed by Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella.
2nd Story Theatre (Warren) Heads to Court in Bristol in 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 23, 2010
Ed Shea, Artistic Director, announced that 2nd Story Theatre will return to the historic Bristol Statehouse, 240 High Street, Bristol, RI for two special events in 2011.
RIC's PIPPIN Chosen for American College Theatre Festival, 1/22
by Nicole Rosky - December 20, 2010
Once upon a time, a young prince named Pippin, son of King Charlemagne the Great, set out to discover the secret of happiness and fulfillment - in a show-stopping Broadway musical production that opened in 1972 and ran for 1,944 performances.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Rhode Island - 12/19
by BWW - December 19, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 12/19 for Rhode Island
A DOLL'S HOUSE Opens 1/20 at Gamm
by Lauren Wolman - December 18, 2010
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to launch the new year with a fresh adaptation of A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen's landmark play for the ages. Following such timeless themes as happiness, self-worth and gender roles down an unexpected path, A Doll's House explodes in one of the most famous climaxes in 19th-century drama, creating sensation and controversy for more than a century.
Theatre By The Sea Offers Gift Tickets And Subscriptions
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 17, 2010
Thinking about the holidays? Looking for a unique gift? Give the gift of live theatre with a Gift Ticket to Theatre By The Sea!
EWF 40th ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR Comes to PPAC 5/12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010
The Providence Performing Arts Center is pleased to present EARTH, WIND & FIRE on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM.

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