An Officer And A Gentleman the Musical, Providence

The Providence Performing Arts Center is a blending of eras, its architecture showcasing antiquated touches such as a gilded proscenium and a domed, amethyst-colored ceiling, as well as a full-color LED marquee above the building’s entrance. It’s all a part of lengthy renovation that restored the theater to its former opulence–it opened in 1928 as a Loew’s movie palace. A 51’ projection screen retains this cinematic spirit by showing films and rare home footage of Clark Gabel plucking his mustache. But the venue mainly hosts live events, from nationally touring musicals to standup comics.