I am SO excited to present the next season for the Providence Performing Arts Center. I have seen some of these shows and some will be new to me, but I just can’t wait! The shows keep getting better and better! We are so lucky to have amazing Broadway right in our hometown.
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced its 2026/2027 Broadway Season this morning at a press conference held in the Theatre’s Grand Lobby, highlighted by the national tour launch of OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL, marking the 25th national tour to open at the Theatre. At the event, Joseph W. Walsh, Esq., Chair of PPAC’s Board of Directors, provided welcoming remarks and introduced Alan J. Chille, the new President and CEO of PPAC.
Chille announced PPAC’s 2026/2027 Broadway Season, kicking off in September 2026 with OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL and followed by five additional Broadway hits in the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series, as well as the Encore Series , which opens in October 2026 with the return of the romantic thriller THE BODYGUARD. Also part of the Encore Series is the all-ages holiday show ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque Du Soleil; this will be the iconic company’s first ever appearance at PPAC.
“Our upcoming season is filled with extraordinary stories that will inspire audiences,” said Chille. “Whether you love Tony Award-winning productions like MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN, visually spectacular productions like THE GREAT GATSBY and DEATH BECOMES HER, a deeply moving love story like THE NOTEBOOK or uplifting musical memoirs like A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and JERSEY BOYS , each theatregoer will find a show that feels truly special.”
In a recorded statement, John Hazen White, Jr., Executive Chairman of the Taco Company of Families and the title sponsor of the Broadway Series, said, “At Taco and The White Family Foundation, we believe that communities flourish when they have access to the performing arts. That’s why we’ve proudly sponsored PPAC’s Broadway Series for eighteen years. Our thriving local arts community, including world-class performances right here at PPAC, enriches lives and brings families closer together. This season’s Broadway lineup is truly exciting, and we know audiences will love it!”
The 2026/2027 Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series schedule includes:
National Tour Launch of OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL ✺ September 20-26, 2026 (there is no performance on Sept 21, 2026)
THE GREAT GATSBY ✺ November 3–8, 2026
Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN ✺ December 15–20, 2026
DEATH BECOMES HER ✺ January 26–31, 2027
THE NOTEBOOK ✺ February 9–14, 2027
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING ✺ February 23–28, 2027
WPRI 12 is the media sponsor of the 2026/2027 Broadway Season.
In addition to the Broadway Series, the Encore Series features the return of three beloved musicals and a special two-week holiday engagement by Cirque du Soleil.
THE BODYGUARD ✺ October 23–25, 2026 Sponsored by Navigant Credit Union
’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque du Soleil ✺ November 24–December 6, 2026 (Performances not scheduled on Thanksgiving, Nov 26, or on Nov 30 and Dec 1)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL ✺ March 9–14, 2027
JERSEY BOYS ✺ May 11–16, 2027
Cox Media is the media sponsor of the Encore Series.
The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, led by Conductor Keith Lockhart, will return to PPAC for their BOSTON POPS HOLIDAY CONCERT on Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 7P.
Board Chair Walsh said, “The Providence Performing Arts Center’s annual investment of one million dollars in our Outreach and Engagement Initiative reflects our deep commitment to enriching our entire community through the arts. We are proud to connect more than 40,000 individuals to high-quality live performances through fifteen programs. For example, this year, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of our ARTS Scholarships program, where over 900 middle school aged students have received scholarships to attend summer arts camps. From introducing 7,000 Rhode Island 10th graders to Broadway through Experience PPAC, to honoring military members through our Seats for Service Members program, our outreach and engagement efforts ensure that the arts remain inclusive, impactful and inspiring for all.
As part of this commitment to accessibility, we will also host an all-ages and sensory-friendly performance of OCEAN BLUE on April 3, 2027.”
For more information on PPAC’s community engagement initiative and programs, visit ppacri.org/2026report to read the 2026 Report to the Community.
The 2026/2027 Season includes two BankNewport Family Nights, featuring specially priced performances of ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7P, and Alicia Keys’ HELL’S KITCHEN on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 7P. Family Nights are made possible by the generous support of title sponsor BankNewport and media sponsors Coastal ABC and NOW 93.3.
Subscription Information
Subscription packages for the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series are on sale now. Current subscribers’ seats will be held until the renewal deadline of May 22, 2026. PPAC will notify current subscribers via email when their renewal packets are in the mail.
New subscribers may call the PPAC Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or New Subs Rep Sharon Corcoran at 401.574.3136 for more information. Box Office window and phone hours are Monday – Friday, 10A – 5P; Saturday, 10A – 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days. Sharon Corcoran’s hours are Monday – Friday, 9A – 5P.
Group Sales
As audiences begin planning for the new season, group sales are also available as of today. Groups of 10 or more may contact the Box Office at 401.421.ARTS (2787) or email groups@ppacri.org for pricing information and to order.
On-sale dates for individual shows in PPAC’s 2026/2027 Broadway Season will be announced at a later time.