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Providence Performing Arts Center

Address:
220 Weybosset Street

Providence, RI 02903

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Providence Performing Arts Center History

The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) presents a full roster of touring Broadway productions and contemporary engagements. PPAC has been the theatre of choice in launching twenty national tours since 2008. PPAC is a 3100-seat, world-class venue located in the heart of Providence’s arts and entertainment district; it is the second-largest theatre of its kind in the country. PPAC is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has also been ranked by Pollstar as one of the Top Venues in the world.

Shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center

DATES PRODUCTION
5/20/2026 - 6/7/2026 The Lion King (2002)
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5/5/2026 - 5/10/2026 Kimberly Akimbo (2024)
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4/14/2026 - 4/19/2026 The Outsiders (2025)
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3/4/2026 - 3/22/2026 Wicked (2009)
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1/16/2026 - 1/18/2026 Clue (2025)
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11/7/2025 - 11/9/2025 Hadestown (Non-Equity) (2024)
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9/19/2025 - 10/4/2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2024)
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6/10/2025 - 6/15/2025 Back to the Future: The Musical (2024)
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4/22/2025 - 4/27/2025 Some Like It Hot (2024)
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2/25/2025 - 3/2/2025 & Juliet (2024)
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2/11/2025 - 2/16/2025 Life of Pi (2024)
2/5/2025 - 2/6/2025 The Cher Show (Non-Equity) (2024)
1/21/2025 - 1/26/2025 MJ (2023)
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12/11/2024 - 12/22/2024 Hamilton (Angelica Company) (2017)
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11/12/2024 - 11/17/2024 Mamma Mia! (2023)
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10/20/2024 - 10/27/2024 Shucked (2024)
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9/21/2024 - 9/28/2024 A Beautiful Noise (2024)
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4/23/2024 - 4/28/2024 Company (2023)
4/14/2024 - 4/14/2024 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Non-Equity) (2023)
3/7/2024 - 9/1/2024 Frozen (2019)
2/6/2024 - 6/30/2024 To Kill a Mockingbird (2020)
1/23/2024 - 1/28/2024 Ain't Too Proud (2021)
12/19/2023 - 12/31/2023 Moulin Rouge! (2022)
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10/31/2023 - 11/5/2023 The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (2022)
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10/17/2023 - 11/24/2024 Mrs. Doubtfire (2023)
9/9/2023 - 9/16/2023 Funny Girl (2023)
4/25/2023 - 9/14/2025 Beetlejuice (2022)
4/11/2023 - 4/23/2023 SIX (Boleyn Tour) (2022)
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3/21/2023 - 3/26/2023 Hadestown (2021)
3/11/2023 - 3/11/2023 The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Non-Equity) (2023)
2/21/2023 - 2/26/2023 Come From Away (2018)
1/31/2023 - 2/5/2023 Annie (Non-Equity) (2022)
1/17/2023 - 1/22/2023 Jagged Little Pill (2022)
11/15/2022 - 11/20/2022 Les Miserables (2017)
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10/25/2022 - 10/30/2022 Tootsie (Non-Equity) (2021)
10/4/2022 - 10/9/2022 Mean Girls (2021)
6/2/2022 - 6/3/2022 Jersey Boys (2021)
5/11/2022 - 5/15/2022 My Fair Lady (2019)
4/12/2022 - 4/17/2022 Ain't Too Proud (2021)
4/5/2022 - 7/2/2023 Dear Evan Hansen (2021)
3/22/2022 - 3/27/2022 Oklahoma! (2020)
3/8/2022 - 3/13/2022 The Prom (2021)
2/18/2022 - 2/20/2022 An Officer and a Gentleman (Non-Equity) (2022)
1/25/2022 - 1/30/2022 Jesus Christ Superstar (2019)
1/14/2022 - 1/16/2022 Rent (Non Eq) (2016)
11/30/2021 - 12/12/2021 Hamilton (Philip Company) (2018)
10/9/2021 - 10/16/2021 Pretty Woman (2020)
3/3/2020 - 3/8/2020 Hello, Dolly! (2018)
2/11/2020 - 2/16/2020 Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity) (2019)
12/3/2019 - 12/8/2019 Come From Away (2018)
10/29/2019 - 11/10/2019 Aladdin (2017)
7/23/2019 - 6/25/2023 Hamilton (Angelica Company) (2017)
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6/25/2019 - 6/30/2019 The Band's Visit (2021)
5/10/2019 - 5/12/2019 Jersey Boys (2015)
4/23/2019 - 4/28/2019 The Book of Mormon (2012)
3/21/2019 - 3/31/2019 The Phantom of the Opera (2013)
2/26/2019 - 3/3/2019 School of Rock (2017)
2/5/2019 - 2/10/2019 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2018)
1/22/2019 - 1/29/2019 Cats (2019)
11/27/2018 - 12/2/2018 Anastasia (2018) [Cancelled]
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9/21/2018 - 9/30/2018 Miss Saigon (2018)
5/15/2018 - 5/20/2018 Something Rotten! (2017)
3/13/2018 - 3/18/2018 An American in Paris (2016)
2/27/2018 - 3/4/2018 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)
1/30/2018 - 2/4/2018 On Your Feet (2017)
1/9/2018 - 1/14/2018 The Bodyguard (2016)
12/26/2017 - 12/31/2017 Love Never Dies (2017)
12/8/2017 - 12/10/2017 Kinky Boots National Tour (2017)
11/7/2017 - 11/12/2017 Fun Home (2016)
9/21/2017 - 9/30/2017 Les Miserables (2017)
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5/17/2017 - 5/21/2017 Matilda the Musical (2015)
5/2/2017 - 5/7/2017 Chicago (2017)
2/28/2017 - 3/19/2017 The Lion King (2002)
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2/7/2017 - 2/12/2017 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2016)
12/6/2016 - 12/11/2016 A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder (2015)
11/1/2016 - 11/6/2016 The King and I (2016)
9/21/2016 - 10/8/2016 Wicked (2009)
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6/14/2016 - 6/19/2016 If/Then (2015)
5/31/2016 - 6/5/2016 Bullets Over Broadway: The Musicals (2015)
4/26/2016 - 5/1/2016 Jersey Boys (2015)
4/8/2016 - 4/10/2016 Ragtime (2015)
3/9/2016 - 3/13/2016 The Sound of Music (2015)
1/26/2016 - 1/31/2016 Cabaret (2016)
12/8/2015 - 12/13/2015 Irving Berlin's White Christmas (2015)
11/17/2015 - 11/22/2015 The Book of Mormon (2012)
11/3/2015 - 11/8/2015 Motown the Musical (2014)
10/20/2015 - 10/25/2015 Newsies The Musical (2014)
9/15/2015 - 9/20/2015 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2015)
4/21/2015 - 4/26/2015 Dirty Dancing (2014)
2/24/2015 - 3/1/2015 I Love Lucy Live on Stage (2014)
11/4/2014 - 11/9/2014 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2014)
10/10/2014 - 10/18/2014 Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (2014)
4/29/2014 - 5/11/2014 The Book of Mormon (2012)
4/15/2014 - 4/20/2014 We Will Rock You (2013)
4/15/2014 - 4/20/2014 We Will Rock You (unknown)
3/25/2014 - 3/30/2014 Flashdance The Musical (2013)
2/25/2014 - 3/3/2014 Peter and the Starcatcher (2013)
12/26/2013 - 1/12/2014 Wicked (1st National Tour) (2005)
11/27/2013 - 12/7/2014 The Phantom of the Opera (2013)
10/22/2013 - 10/27/2013 Ghost the Musical (2013)
10/1/2013 - 10/6/2013 Once (2013)
9/8/2013 - 9/14/2013 Evita (2013)
6/5/2013 - 6/9/2013 War Horse (2012)
2/17/2013 - 2/17/2013 Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries (2013)
2/8/2013 - 2/10/2013 American Idiot (2012)
11/4/2012 - 11/10/2012 Elf The Musical (2012)
5/4/2012 - 5/6/2012 Burn the Floor (unknown)
4/24/2012 - 4/29/2012 Bring It On: The Musical (2011)
3/20/2012 - 3/25/2012 The Addams Family (2011)
3/2/2012 - 3/4/2012 Come Fly Away (2011)
2/8/2012 - 2/19/2012 Mary Poppins (2009)
1/3/2012 - 1/8/2012 Shrek the Musical (2011)
11/1/2011 - 11/6/2011 Les Miserables (2010)
10/4/2011 - 10/9/2011 Rock of Ages (2011)
4/26/2011 - 5/1/2011 West Side Story (2010)
4/15/2011 - 4/17/2011 Monty Python's Spamalot (2010)
4/8/2011 - 4/10/2011 Madagascar Live! (2011)
3/22/2011 - 3/27/2011 Next to Normal (2010)
3/13/2011 - 3/13/2011 Riverdance (unknown)
2/1/2011 - 2/20/2011 The Lion King (2002)
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1/11/2011 - 1/16/2011 In the Heights (2009)
12/28/2010 - 1/2/2011 Mamma Mia! (2002)
12/7/2010 - 12/12/2010 South Pacific (2009)
5/12/2010 - 6/6/2010 Jersey Boys (2006)
3/16/2010 - 3/21/2010 The 101 Dalmatians Musical (2009)
2/15/2010 - 2/21/2010 Xanadu (2010)
2/9/2010 - 2/14/2010 Beauty and the Beast (2010)
11/17/2009 - 11/22/2009 Rent (2009)
9/29/2009 - 10/4/2009 Young Frankenstein (2009)
5/26/2009 - 5/31/2009 The Color Purple (2007)
4/21/2009 - 4/26/2009 Spring Awakening (2008)
3/31/2009 - 4/5/2009 A Chorus Line (2008)
9/21/2008 - 9/28/2008 Legally Blonde (2008)
5/6/2008 - 5/11/2008 The Drowsy Chaperone (2007)
4/1/2005 - 4/3/2005 Chicago (unknown)

News


Review: WICKED at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Andria Tieman - Mar 6, 2026

One could be forgiven for feeling a little burned out on Wicked these days.  After two super-sized movies and a press tour that seemed to last a decade, Wicked-mania feels a bit on the wane.  However, there is no substitute for seeing this show live on stage.  This show is more relevant than ever,  and the current touring cast are exceptional.
THE PIPES ARE CALLING at PPAC Postponed
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Due to the severity of the blizzard, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has postponed their lunchtime Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert, THE PIPES ARE CALLING.
Providence Performing Arts Center Postpones STARDEW VALLEY: SYMPHONY OF SEASONS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

Providence Performing Arts Center has postponed STARDEW VALLEY: SYMPHONY OF SEASONS due to a blizzard. The concert will now take place April 10 at 7:30 p.m., with February tickets honored for the new date.
58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. 
Ocean State Star Awards to Showcase High School Musical Talent
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2026

Providence Performing Arts Center has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2025/2026 Ocean State Star Awards (OSSA) Showcase, which will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. on the PPAC stage.
PPAC Opens Registration for Summer Musical Theatre Intensives
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Registration is now open for  The Providence Performing Arts Center's 2026 summer musical theatre intensives. How To Be A Part of the Cast: Cast members must apply for admission into the program. An audition or recording may be requested.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2026

As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER AND KATHERINE MCPHEE Cancelled at PPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has been cancelled. 
Review: CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Christopher Verleger - Jan 17, 2026

What did our critic think of CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! by the Providence Performing Arts Center, based on the beloved board game which inspired the 1985 movie, Clue, starring Tim Curry and Madeline Kahn.
Providence Performing Arts Center To Host Community Blood Drive With Rhode Island Blood Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

Providence Performing Arts Center will host a community blood drive with the Rhode Island Blood Center in partnership with WPRI. The drive will take place at PPAC and aims to support local hospitals during a critical winter donation period.
Nambi E. Kelley's JOHN LEWIS MUSICAL to Open At State Theatre New Jersey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Hero: The Boy From Troy, Musical About John Lewis, featuring book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will open at State Theatre New Jersey.
PPAC Unveils Schools to Participate in 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center has revealed the five new schools that have been selected to participate in the 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools program.
CLUE To Play Limited Engagement At Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

The Providence Performing Arts Center will present CLUE for a limited engagement this January as part of the 2025–2026 Encore Series. The stage adaptation, inspired by the 1985 film and the classic Hasbro board game, brings its comedic whodunit to Rhode Island for a three-performance run.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
'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!
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!
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?

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