Providence Performing Arts Center Season Announcement

The Providence Performing Arts Center has been entertaining audiences for generations. The local landmark first opened its doors as the Loew's Movie Palace on October 6, 1928 and was quickly nicknamed "The Jewel of Weybosset Street."

Though the building saw hardships at times due to a decline in patrons and even damage from hurricanes, a resurgence in the 1970s brought life back to the building and a new name was given: the Ocean State Performing Arts Center.

Then, in 1982, the building was named what we know it to be now: Providence Performing Arts Center.

Over the years many shows and famous faces have graced the stage at PPAC. Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Phantom of the Opera and hundreds more have made stops in Providence.

Today, the PPAC announced the lineup for the '25-'26 season.

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Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will play 18 performances.

"We will be the first market north of New York to play Harry Potter," PPAC President and CEO Lynn Singleton said.

Water for Elephants

Suffs

Wicked will return for the first time in 10 years

The Outsiders

Kimberly Akimbo

Encore Series

Six

Hadestown

Clue

The Lion King (16 performances). The hit musical returns to Providence for the first time in nine years.

More to Look Forward To

Other special performances to look forward to throughout the season include comedians Jo Koy and Louis C.K., Bill Blagg Family Magic, as well as the hit band America.

Cirque Holidaze will return and a special holiday concert from Boston Pops with conductor Keith Lockhart will also take the stage.