Providence Performing Arts Center Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary on Oct. 13

Published: October 2, 2018

The iconic Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is celebrating its 90^th birthday this year on Saturday, Oct. 13, with a day full of festivities. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the theater was originally opened as a Loew’s State Movie Palace on Oct. 6, 1928. The opulent theater quickly became known as the “Jewel of Weybosset Street.” Maintaining the architectural beauty on the interior and exterior, the theater today serves as the top choice for touring Broadway productions and contemporary shows, including quite a few national tour launches.

Lowes Theater The birthday celebration on Oct. 13 is free to all and takes place at the theater. Visitors are only required to RSVP. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. with two theater tours with General Manager Alan Chille. Bring along the family to enjoy a special magic show with Mike Super at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Billy Gilman

PPAC is excited to offer an anniversary stage performance featuring local celebrity Billy Gilman, along with School of Rock Attleboro and Peter Krasinski on the Mighty Wurlitzer. These performances will take place inside the theater beginning at 11:45 a.m. through 1 p.m. The day concludes with singing “Happy Birthday” and cupcakes for all.

Be sure to RSVP via email to Betty Benedetti at bbenedetti@ppacri.org.

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Christina Robbio

Christina Robbio, originally from Massachusetts, has had a lifelong passion for public relations and communications. Graduating from Providence College with a degree in marketing and a concentration in pre-medical sciences, she began her career in the pharmaceutical industry. She served as sr. business development manager with L'Oreal USA, managing two national brands, Redken 5th Ave and Pureology, propelling her into the PR and fashion world. She developed a love for the city of Providence while serving as vice president for StyleWeek LLC. She joined the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau as communications & social media manager, and looks forward to highlighting and promoting all the city has to offer. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and Pomeranian Sophia, as well as reading and traveling.

Providence Performing Arts Center Celebrates Its 90th Anniversary on Oct. 13

Christina Robbio

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