'Funny Girl', Disney's 'Frozen', and 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical': Here's what's coming to PPAC
The 2023-24 season is going to dazzle at the Providence Performing Arts Center, with some of the most beloved shows of Broadway coming to the stage.
Kicking off the season, the Broadway hit "Funny Girl" is going on tour for the first time in 27 years, and the first stop will be at PPAC, running from Sept. 9 to 16.
"We think it’s splendid that PPAC has the distinction of launching the national tour of 'Funny Girl'," said PPAC President and CEO J.L. "Lynn" Singleton in a news release. "This will be the 22nd national tour to open at PPAC since 2008. We are looking forward to welcoming the company of 'Funny Girl' to our beautiful city of Providence this fall."
From there, it's a whirlwind lineup of popular shows, including "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and Disney's "Frozen."
As Singleton said a friend told him after hearing the lineup, "there's no bad shows this year."
"It's just gold," Singleton said.
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PPAC's 2023-2024 schedule
"Funny Girl," National Tour Launch: Sept. 9-16 Fanny Brice was told she was never going to be a star, then something funny happened. With hit songs like "Don't Rain On My Parade," "I'm the Greatest Star" and "People," this is one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
Johnny Mathis - The Voice of Romance Tour: Sept. 23 Celebrating his 67th year as a recording artist, Johnny Mathis will take to the stage.
"Mrs. Doubtfire": Oct. 17-22 An out-of-work actor is willing to do anything to spend more time with his kids – including disguising himself as the nanny in this comedy.
"The Book of Mormon": Oct. 31-Nov. 5 This outrageously funny show follows the story of two mismatched missionaries as they set out to spread the Good Word.
Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical": Nov. 28-Dec. 3 Max the Dog narrates this version of the holiday classic about the mean old Grinch who tried to steal Christmas from the holiday-loving Whos.
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical": Dec. 19-31 This is an extravaganza of a production, where bohemians and aristocrats collide.
"Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations": Jan 23-28 Follow the story of the Temptations from the streets of Detroit to national fame while enjoying some of their classic hits.
"To Kill a Mockingbird": Feb. 6-11 A rare choice for PPAC in that it's not a musical, this adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel promises to stun.
"Frozen": March 7-14 The stage adaptation of Disney's hit movie, this family-friendly show is moving and spectacular.
"Company": April 23-28 It's Bobby's 35th birthday party and all her friends keep asking why she isn't married as this funny show explores why living in the 21st century could drive a person crazy.
What shows are expected to be hardest to get tickets for
Singleton said there are three shows in particular that he thinks will drive ticket sales. Here are his three picks and what he said about them.
"To Kill A Mockingbird": "They've seen the movie, but they've not necessarily seen the play."
"Moulin Rouge": "People's expectations will be very high. It's a party show."
"Frozen": "It's for families and it has that song that I'm sure every parent is tired of hearing: "Let It Go."
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How to get tickets
Right now, the only way to get tickets is by subscribing either to The Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series, or to the Encore Series, which is sponsored by Cox Media. Subscribing bundles tickets to several shows and comes with other perks, including parking.
Single-ticket sales will start later in the season. For more information, call the box office at (401) 421-2787 or email box_office_questions@ppacri.org.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: PPAC 2023-24 schedule: Funny Girl, Moulin Rouge!, Frozen + more coming
