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Providence Performing Arts Center

The Providence Performing Arts Center is located at 220 Weybosset Street. It is the second largest theatre of its kind in New England. It is a 3,100-seat, world class venue located in the heart of Providence’s arts and entertainment district. The theatre became known as the “Jewel of Weybosset Street” after its doors opened as Loew’s State Movie Palace in 1928.

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    Providence Performing Arts Center

    220 Weybosset Street
    Providence, RI 02903

    Phone: (401) 421-ARTS   |   Fax: (401) 421-5767   |   Email   |   Official Website

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    05/31/13- 06/02/13	Disney's Beauty & The Beast Providence Performing Arts Center Disney's Beauty & The Beast Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center May 31-June 2, 2013 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton. The original creators of the Broadway production have reunited for this new touring production! The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony...
    06/05/13- 06/09/13	War Horse Providence Performing Arts Center War Horse Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center June 5-June 9, 2013 A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship.  England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him...
    06/20/13	Harry Connick Jr. Providence Performing Arts Center Harry Connick Jr. Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center June 20, 2013 Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the world of music was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition for his live and recorded musical performances, and for his achievements on screens large and small as well as the Broadway stage. Throughout his stellar career, Harry Connick, Jr. has earned three Grammy awards, two Emmy Awards, and two Tony nominations, and spearheaded...
    08/11/13	Diana Ross Providence Performing Arts Center Diana Ross Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center August 11, 2013 Diana Ross is an American vocalist, music artist, and actress. Ross first rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that has included successful ventures into film and Broadway. In 1976, Billboard magazine named her the “Female Entertainer of the Century.” Diana Ross has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. In 1988, Ross was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a...

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  • Current Events

    There are no current events available for this organization at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    05/31/13- 06/02/13	Disney's Beauty & The Beast Providence Performing Arts Center Disney's Beauty & The Beast Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center May 31-June 2, 2013 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton. The original creators of the Broadway production have reunited for this new touring production! The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony...
    06/05/13- 06/09/13	War Horse Providence Performing Arts Center War Horse Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center June 5-June 9, 2013 A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship.  England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him...
    06/20/13	Harry Connick Jr. Providence Performing Arts Center Harry Connick Jr. Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center June 20, 2013 Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the world of music was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition for his live and recorded musical performances, and for his achievements on screens large and small as well as the Broadway stage. Throughout his stellar career, Harry Connick, Jr. has earned three Grammy awards, two Emmy Awards, and two Tony nominations, and spearheaded...
    08/11/13	Diana Ross Providence Performing Arts Center Diana Ross Presented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center August 11, 2013 Diana Ross is an American vocalist, music artist, and actress. Ross first rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that has included successful ventures into film and Broadway. In 1976, Billboard magazine named her the “Female Entertainer of the Century.” Diana Ross has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. In 1988, Ross was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a...

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  • Past Events

    05/17/13- 05/18/13	Stomp Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/09/13	Jackie Evancho with RIPO Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/02/13	Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/21/13	Experience the Beatles with Rain Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/09/13- 04/14/13	Sister Act Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/04/13- 04/07/13	Sesame Street Live: "Elmo's Super Heros" Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/26/13	Ina Garten: The Barefoot Contessa Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/24/13	Lewis Black: The Rant Is Due Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/09/13	Bill Cosby Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/01/13- 03/03/13	Blue Man Group Providence Performing Arts Center
    02/17/13	Scooby Doo Live! Musical Mysteries Providence Performing Arts Center
    02/16/13	Lord of the Dance Providence Performing Arts Center
    02/08/13- 02/10/13	American Idiot Providence Performing Arts Center
    01/15/13- 01/20/13	Million Dollar Quartet Providence Performing Arts Center
    01/01/13- 01/06/13	Jekyll & Hyde Providence Performing Arts Center
    12/04/12- 12/09/12	Memphis Providence Performing Arts Center
    11/23/12- 11/25/12	Fiddler On The Roof Providence Performing Arts Center
    11/16/12	Ron White Providence Performing Arts Center
    11/04/12	An Evening With Amy Grant The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium
    11/04/12- 11/10/12	Elf Providence Performing Arts Center
    10/07/12- 10/14/12	Catch Me If You Can Providence Performing Arts Center
    08/15/12- 09/02/12	Jersey Boys Providence Performing Arts Center
    06/15/12	Crosby, Stills & Nash Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/04/12- 05/06/12	Burn The Floor Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/24/12- 04/29/12	Bring It On The Musical Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/19/12	The Moody Blues Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/14/12	David Sedaris Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/31/12	Chris Botti & RIPO Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/20/12- 03/25/12	The Addams Family Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/09/12- 03/11/12	Sesame Street Live Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/02/12- 03/04/12	Come Fly Away Providence Performing Arts Center
    02/08/12- 02/19/12	Mary Poppins Providence Performing Arts Center
    01/19/12	Shen Yun Providence Performing Arts Center
    01/03/12- 01/08/12	Shrek The Musical Providence Performing Arts Center
    12/13/11- 12/18/11	Cirque Dreams Holidaze Providence Performing Arts Center
    11/27/11	Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
    11/15/11- 11/20/11	How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical Providence Performing Arts Center
    11/01/11- 11/06/11	Les Miserables Providence Performing Arts Center
    10/04/11- 10/09/11	Rock of Ages Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/25/11	A Conversation with Steve Martin Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/20/11- 05/22/11	The Aluminum Show Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/12/11	Earth, Wind & Fire Providence Performing Arts Center
    05/05/11	Disney's Imagination Movers Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/26/11- 05/01/11	West Side Story Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/22/11	Neil Young Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/21/11	Kevin Hart Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/15/11- 04/17/11	Monty Python’s Spamalot Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/08/11- 04/10/11	Madagascar Live! Providence Performing Arts Center
    04/05/11	Yanni Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/22/11- 03/29/11	Next to Normal Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/17/11	Wanda Sykes Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/13/11	Riverdance Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/12/11	The Party Tour Providence Performing Arts Center
    03/04/11- 03/06/11	The Blue Man Group Providence Performing Arts Center
    02/01/11- 01/20/11	Disney Presents The Lion King Providence Performing Arts Center
    02/01/11- 02/20/11	Disney's The Lion King

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