The PPAC is a staple in Providence theater and never disappoints. The establishment has been here…read morefor a long time, but they keep it maintained. I went to see The Lion King and it was fabulous! The theater is small enough to capture the details without binoculars or an additional screen. The music was captivating. The colors were vivid. The storyline was familiar, and the characters were great. I would absolutely go back to PPAC to watch this play, and looking forward to other plays coming later this year and next year.

I haven't spent very much time in Providence - but hope to go back because there are some pretty…read moresweet places in town. I was excited to see that the Lion King was playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center! The theater is very easy to get to and there is a ton of parking nearby. Admissions was swift and not crowded - they definitely are organized and know how to keep the traffic moving. They sell various snacks and some are even locally made like the popcorn I bought. The venue itself is beautiful, especially the theater. The seats are as you would expect - velvety and small. The sound and lights were great. I really enjoyed the show. I will say that at times, I felt distracted - it seemed like the audience was louder than I expected - especially with the snack bags. Oh well, what can you do At intermission the women's bathroom was a little bit of a you know what. But this seems to be a common problem with older theaters. Regardless, I had a great time and would def come back to see another show!

School of Rock has been amazing at not only teaching my daughter how to develop and improve her…read morevocals but has given her confidence that no other activity/sport or club has offered her...I couldn't be happier seeing that smile, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after leaving her lesson and band practice!! Kudos to everyone at School of Rock...you truly do "Rock!"

Just started taking drum lessons in the adult program about a month ago. I've been playing guitar…read morelonger than some of these kids have been alive, and let me tell you, some of them would probably kick my butt in a shred-off. A real indictment to the ability and passion of the instructors here. Not to mention some of the kids here are really cool and a great place for other cool kids to make friends and probably start a band and become famous or something. Definitely going to send my kids here one day so I can live vicariously through their talent and fame.

This is a great theater, especially for comedy shows. I like that it is a little smaller than PPAC,…read moreit is more manageable and no bad seats in the house. It is a beautiful theater. There is a good amount of parking in the area, but definitely need to plan ahead to walk up the hill if you don't use their parking lot. Their parking lot is expensive in my opinion, so I always try to find street parking or use the mall garage. They get really great shows here too. My only complaint is that the shows NEVER start on time.

Great historic theatre in Providence! We most recently saw The Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge…read morehere and it was a sold out show. Even with a full house, there was no line to get in. We were greeted kindly by the ticket scanners and the ushers, and were led to our seats. There are adequate restrooms on both floors and we experienced very little wait time there as well. Our seats were awesome - Front row of the balcony all the way on the left, and the view was perfect. Taking a star off because the sound wasn't very balanced in this part of the venue, but it was still a great show. Seats here are comfortable, the theatre is beautiful, and there is a lot of street parking as well as a lot close by to the theatre. Vets is smaller than its sister theatre, PPAC, and a little more manageable. Great place for a concert or a theatre performance.

Located in the theater at Jencks School in Pawtucket, a GREAT lil community theater! Just saw a new…read moreto me production of The Prom and WOW the cast & show blew me away! Reasonably priced, plenty of parking (both on street & in the school & adjacent school parking lots)...treat yourself sometime

Go see Annie. It is the best non professional version I have ever seen. Great fun…read more You can buy a season for 50 dollars or just one ticket for 23.00. awesome family show. Student discounts.

Excellent..play,actors and facilities.. We are lucky to have…read morethis artistic gem in RI Parking and ticketing easy and efficient

I have been ushering at the Gamm theater for many years. I started when they were back in…read morePawtucket and I still volunteer now that they are in Warwick. This location has lots of parking and it's easy to get to/from. The plays have excellent casting and acting with the help of their artistic director, Tony Estrella. He always does a great job picking the season's titles.

We saw the Christmas Carol play. The play was excellent, and some of the actors were trinity rep…read morequality, if not better. They have a concession area with free cookies. Other items like coffee and hot chocolate are available. Cash or credit accepted. Seats are not reserved, so go early. The heating system needs to be addressed. It was freezing in there.

Great Community Theater. Talented, Warm inviting group!…read more Concessions, restrooms & free parking.

so far yelp hasn't updated the info. Current website & contact info:…read moreWebsite: theparkri.com Email: boxoffice@spectaclelive.com Main Office: 1 (800) 657-8774 Box Office Hours 10am - 2pm Monday through Friday Box Office will re-open 2 hours before event .I volunteer at the Park & it is a great entertainment venue! Every guest that I've spoken to has been so nice. Sometimes you get someone unhappy & we ALWAYS try to rectify a situation. But it is not up to the usher. The issue is brought to the attention of management who handles it. In response to previous reviewer, Bre, things aren't always as reported. My understanding of what happened was she arrived late. That happens. But the show was on & attempting to communicate with the "squatters" & Bre could be disruptive to the performers. (Many places don't even allow entry while performers are actively doing their show). So they were told they had to wait for intermission but were given other seats in the meantime.

The Park Theatre has undergone several changes of ownership in the past years, but now it seems…read morethey are on the right track and putting on quality shows. The theatre recently became part of the Spectacle Live family, which also manages the Jane Pickens Theatre in Newport, and several other performance venues across New England. We were here for Sean Healey's Celtic Christmas show earlier this week, and it was a great experience. We arrived for the 7:30 show at about 7:10 and went very quickly through the security line and the ticket checkers. AS the Brown University shooter was still at large, it was comforting to see an increased police presence at the show - The theatre is in a "good" neighborhood with no reason for extra security, but given the recent events it was great to see they were taking their patrons' safety seriously. The seats in the theatre are very comfortable and even have cup holders. It's a small to medium sized venue and there's not a bad seat in the house! It is connected to a lounge/bar, so there are plenty of drinks available that youc an take in to the concert area. Bathrooms are plentiful, and are on the same level as the seating area, and there is a large paring lot across the street behind Cranston City Hall that is free for concert goers to use in the evenings. Rolfe Square is in walking distance, with many dinner choices nearby. If you haven't been to the Park before, definitely check it out! It's a quality theatre with a great lineup of events!

We went to see a performance of Americana Christmas Carol yesterday and it was amazing! This group…read moreof performers put on an absolutely incredible show! We can't say enough about them. This show pulled you in from beginning to end. It was a wonderful way to start the Christmas season. We have attended their shows in July and December every year and have been completely entertained by every single one. If you find yourself in Plymouth Massachusetts in the summer or in December pl take in one of their shows. You will enjoy every minute of them. Beth and Seamus McDaid

The Performers were AMAZING! I laughed and was held in suspense. I felt the moving emotions of the…read moreperformers and it was excellent. You just have to experience these amazing performers to witness the beauty and mastery of the theater arts and the life changing blessing these artists give to the audience. Thanks so much!

Great costumes, brutal storyline…read more We would threaten our children with a big nazo performance if they didn't behave. To them, it was the serious punishment.

Passed by this place while on my way to the Biltmore and was like "what the hell is this place!?"…read moreSo when I was done at the Biltmore (a baby shower, not a trick, get your mind out of the gutter), I went back to take a closer look. The window display is really cool and incredibly interesting as you can see by the pictures. Of course I yelped them when I got home and then did some research....they're going to be performing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver! Excited to see them perform!

We knew we were going to be in the area around the time of WaterFire so we made sure to find a…read moreplace to stay and spend the night here. We had never been to anything like this or even really heard that much about it so we were interested to see what it was. WaterFire started about 30 years ago as an art installation that was meant to bring more people to the area and it definitely works. They light the braziers along the rivers, pipe beautiful music through the air and have volunteers on boats going from spot to spot, tending the flames and refilling the wood. There are tons of people there. Just walking and enjoying being outside and being together. The vibe is so relaxed and so peaceful but yet busy and exciting at the same time. It's kind of hard to describe unless you see it for yourself. We headed out around dusk when there was still light in the sky and it was a little chilly but I soon forgot about that. Words can't really express how you're just sort of drawn into the piece and beauty of this whole thing. I feel like this review can't even do it justice. We walked around for over an hour but our dog did start to get cold even though we had her in her jacket, so we headed back to where we were staying for a little while. Once it was dark and we were all warmed up, we headed out again because it was just so enjoyable to be there that we really wanted to come back. The second time we wandered through the street fair area and looked at some of the tables and street vendors. I got a really cool ring that was made out of a an old ornate spoon. There were also food vendors but everything was pretty busy so we ended up getting food on the way back to our hotel. There were families and groups of friends and couples, all just soaking in the magic and ambiance and ultimately we drifted back towards the water again because that is where the real magic is. We sat for a long time watching people float by in gondolas and watching the volunteers slowly push the boats through the canals, adding wood to the flames causing them to rise up. Everyone was friendly and in a good mood and strangers were chatting with each other. There was a real sense of community and peace. This was honestly one of the most romantic evenings I've had with my husband in a long time as well. We nuzzled noses and shared a few kisses to the music and the flame. If you are anywhere near Providence during WaterFire, don't even think about it just go. It's totally free! You don't need tickets or even to plan really. You can just enjoy the fire light and the music and being together in a beautiful place. It's absolutely unforgettable.

Last night, the Waterfire theme was Clear Currents. A yearly event that brings kayak enthusiasts…read moreto the river and basin with brightly lit paper fish figures. One of the Chinese dragon boats from the Pawtucket Dragon Races made an appearance as well. The event was very well attended, with many areas of the Riverwalk at capacity during peak times. Foot traffic jams made it difficult to navigate freely around the basin area. Lots of vendors and food trucks located around the RISD campus gave the event an even more festive flair. A great way to bring downtown Providence alive !