WICKED will be the featured show at the next Annual Gala on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7P.
Save the date; complete details to be announced!
Annual Gala & Community Outreach
For over 95 years, this magnificent theatre building has been a Rhode Island gem and cultural icon for the state. Help it sparkle and shine for years to come by attending Rhode Island’s most anticipated gala celebration. PPAC Gala patrons enjoy prime seating for the show, complimentary parking and an exclusive post-show reception featuring delectable cuisine prepared by some of Rhode Island’s top restaurants and catering companies. Contributions to the Annual Gala benefit the theatre’s Community Outreach Initiative.
Previous Gala Highlights
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Saturday, September 21, 2024
SIX The Musical
Saturday, April 22, 2023
A Gala Celebration Starring Josh Groban
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Hamilton
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Steve Martin & Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Lives
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko
Spend the Night with Billy Crystal with Special Guest Bonnie Hunt
Thursday, March 23, 2017
An Intimate Evening With Kristin Chenoweth
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Kevin Stites Conductor
Our 2024/2025 Gala Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Platinum Level
Premiere Level
Gold Leaf Level
Silver Level
- Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
- Arden Engineering Constructors, LLC
- Bally’s Corporation
- Bank of America
- Bernardo Manufacturing
- The Cianci Educational Foundation
- F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company
- Hinckley Allen
- Horizon Beverage Company of Rhode Island
- McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.
- Navigant Credit Union
- New England Laborers' Tri-Funds
- Rhode Island Monthly Communications, Inc.
- Santander Bank
Bronze Level
- Audi Warwick
- Belvoir Properties
- Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
- Dimeo Construction Company
- Dr. Darlene F. Ferland & Family
- Fidelity Investments
- Robert & Ann Flanders
- Gilbane Building Company
- Graduate by Hilton, Providence
- Hampton Inn & Suites Providence-Downtown
- Hotel Providence
- HSI Construction, Inc
- Paciolan
- Paolino Properties
- Tandem Designworks, LLP
- The Washington Trust Company
- Wessling Architects
- ZDS Architecture & Interiors
Restaurant Sponsors
- The Capital Grille
- Costantino’s Venda Ravioli
- Cozy Caterers
- Fire Works Catering
- Hemenway’s
- Just Ellen’s, Inc.
- Local Hero Deli & Catering
- Marti's Cupcakes & More
- Millonzi Fine Catering
- Rosalina
- Sarto
To purchase PPAC Gala tickets, please contact Stephanie Santos, Director of Ticketing.
Stephanie Santos
Director of Ticketing
ssantos@ppacri.org
For corporate sponsors, please contact Claudia Zompa, Director of Development.
Claudia Zompa
Director of Development
401.574.3122
czompa@ppacri.org
PPAC, Development Office, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903-3783
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