An Officer and a Gentleman at Providence Performing Arts Center

BWW Review: An Officer and a Gentleman at Providence Performing Arts Center

February 20, 2022

The movie An Officer and a Gentleman came out in 1982 to both critical and popular acclaim, but turning this story into a jukebox musical many years later seems like a strange choice.  The cast in this touring production are across the board excellent, but some of the musical choices seem forced, and the plot seems torn between conveying the serious themes of the movie and wanting to lean into the more cheesy aspects of the 80s.  The result is an odd hodgepodge that suffers from an identity crisis, but is still entertaining thanks to the efforts and talents of the cast.

PPAC Launches AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN-Inspired “Who Lifts You Up?” Campaign

February 03, 2022

Do you have someone in your life who “lifts you up” when you are feeling low? They could be a friend, a romantic partner, a parent, a sibling, or even a pet!

RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR Comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center This Month

January 04, 2022

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 is Coming to PPAC This February

January 03, 2022

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. 

Single Tickets for the Balance of Shows in PPAC's Season to Go On Sale Next Week

October 22, 2021

J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center, has announced that single tickets for the balance of shows in the 2021/2022 Broadway season will go on sale on Wednesday, October 27 at 10A.

PPAC Announces 2021/2022 Experience PPAC Season

October 20, 2021

This season, Experience PPAC will offer a hybrid of three virtual, pre-recorded performances that all Rhode Island students can view and four live in-person performances for a limited number of 10th grade Rhode Island students.

When Will Broadway On Tour Return? Find Out What's Coming Up Near You!

April 14, 2021

Updated 10/18/2021. After over a year of Broadway tours being paused, productions are now beginning to announce returns to theatre across the country! Find out when Broadway will return to your city.

HAMILTON, MY FAIR LADY & More Announced for Providence Performing Arts Center's 2021/2022 Broadway Season

April 13, 2021

Providence Performing Arts Center has unveiled their 2021/2022 Broadway season! Along with the Broadway season, PPAC Board Chairman Joseph W. Walsh, Esq. and President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton announced the completion of the theatre’s façade restoration project.

Providence Performing Arts Center Reschedules DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MEAN GIRLS & More

May 27, 2020

Today, J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), unveiled a new performance schedule for PPAC's upcoming 2020/2021 Broadway Season.