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Performing Arts Facilities | Providence Performing Arts Center

220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903

Eligibility

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Required documents

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Hours

Administration Hours: 9:00AM-6:00PM Box Office: Mon-Thu 10AM-3PM 2 Hours Prior to All Curtain Times
401-421-2787
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Main Phone

401-421-2997
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Administration

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Statewide
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. The theatre became known as the “Jewel of Weybosset Street” after its doors opened as Loew’s State Movie Palace in 1928. The beauty of the Theatre combined with the excellence of the productions makes every event at the Providence Performing Arts Center a work of art!

Last assured

04/12/2022

Providing organization

Providence Performing Arts Center
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. The theatre became known as the “Jewel of Weybosset Street” after its doors opened as Loew’s State Movie Palace in 1928. The beauty of the Theatre combined with the excellence of the productions makes every event at the Providence Performing Arts Center a work of art!