Providence Tourism Council Will Sponsor "Chicago" at PPAC
THE TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL WILL BE BACK IN PROVIDENCE MAY 2 – 4, 2025
Providence, RI - J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), is pleased to announce that the Providence Tourism Council is the sponsor of CHICAGO. The smash hit musical returns to PPAC Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4, 2025, as part of the Encore Series.
“We are thankful to the Providence Tourism Council for their support of CHICAGO,” said Singleton.
[Providence Tourism Council] is a wonderful community partner. We are glad that they view CHICAGO as a ‘can’t miss’ event in May. It has been nearly a decade since the show last ‘razzle-dazzled’ patrons at PPAC, and audiences are eager to see CHICAGO again or experience it for the first time.
J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, PPAC President & CEO
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.
“Supporting CHICAGO at the Providence Performing Arts Center is an investment in the cultural vibrancy and artistic excellence of our community," said Providence Tourism Council Chair and Commissioner Alexis Gorriaran.
This production brings world-class theater to Providence, inspiring audiences, supporting local businesses, and fostering a love for the performing arts. By sponsoring this show, we are not only elevating the arts but also contributing to the economic and cultural enrichment of our city, ensuring that live theater remains a cornerstone of our community.
Alexis Gorriaran, Providence Tourism Council Chair & Commissioner
With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history -- and it shows no sign of ever slowing down!
There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. You’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…CHICAGO.
Tickets for CHICAGO are available now at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903), by phone at 401.421.ARTS (2787) and online at ppacri.org. Ticket prices start at $47 (price is inclusive of all applicable fees). Prices are subject to change without notice. Box Office window and phone hours are Monday through Friday, 10A to 5P, Saturday, 10A to 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on performance days. Special pricing is available for groups of 10 or more. Please contact Paul Hiatt at phiatt@ppacri.org or 401.574.3162 to order group tickets.
CHICAGO is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording.
The 2024/2025 tour is directed by David Hyslop with choreography by Gregory Butler based on the original direction by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and original choreography by Tony Award winner Ann Reinking. CHICAGO features set design by Tony Award winner John Lee Beatty, costume design by Tony Award winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award winner Ken Billington, sound design by Scott Lehrer, Supervising Music Director Robert Billig and casting by ARC.
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.
It’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. The show has been seen in 36 different countries and seen by 33 million people worldwide and now it’s coming to your town!
Whether you're looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers!
CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree. Time Magazine calls it “A Triumph,” Newsweek raves “Smashing” and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO “Broadway’s Most Electrifying Show.”
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About The Providence Tourism Council
The Providence Tourism Council works to increase the economic impact of tourism, commerce, and visitor engagement within the City of Providence, working collaboratively with businesses, organizations, and individuals to build awareness of Providence as a thriving, year-round arts and multicultural destination.