Providence Performing Arts Center
Providence Performing Arts Center Phone: 401.421.2297 Directions to Providence Performing Arts Center
<b><u>Driving Directions:</b></u>
From Points North: Take 95 South to the Atwells Ave exit #21. Go straight through 4 traffic lights and turn left at the 5th traffic light onto Broad Street which becomes Weybosset Street.
<b><u>From Points South or from Route 195:</b></u>
Take 95 North to the Broadway exit #21. Turn left. At the next traffic light turn left and proceed through 2 traffic lights and at the 3rd traffic light turn left onto Broad Street which becomes Weybosset Street.
<u><b>From Worcester/Western Massachusetts:</u></b>
Take 90 East to Exit 10A (Worcester/Providence, Routes 146/20) which will lead to Route 146 South (Providence). Take Route 146 South and merge on 95 South in Providence. Follow directions for “From Points North.”
<u><b>Walking Directions from Providence Station (Amtrak):</u></b>
Exit the train station at the State House Exit, you will be facing the Rhode Island State House, and to your left will be Providence Place Mall (you'll see The Cheesecake Factory and Nordstrom). Walk towards Providence Place Mall, and then turn left onto Francis Street, walking towards downtown Providence. Walk towards downtown, and cross Memorial Blvd (the Marriott will be to your left, and the Westin Hotel to your right. The next street you will cross is Exchange Terrace, as you walk towards Kennedy Plaza, on Dorrance Street. Walk past the Biltmore Hotel, across Washington St., and then past City Hall (on your right). Keep walking, across Westminster St. At the intersection of Weybosset St., turn right. You will walk up a few blocks and see the PPAC to your left, #220 Weybosset Street. Many people do make the 10-15 minute walk (it's just less than 1 mile), though some prefer a cab.
Click <a href="http://www.ppacri.org/directioninfo/Directions.pdf"target="_blank">here</a> for a printable version of these directions.
Accessibility   
The Arcade, Grand Lobby and Orchestra Level are fully accessible from Weybosset Street. Notify the Box Office in advance of any physical limitations that restrict seating assignments. First floor restrooms, telephone and water fountain are fully accessible. Ushers are available to assist patrons. Ask for assistance at the House Manager's desk in the Grand Lobby. Handicap seating is located throughout the auditorium.
<a href="http://www.ppacri.org/3Dseating/Index.cfm"target="_blank">Click here</a> to go to the seating chart and look for the
sections marked with a red asterisk *
<b>Assistive Listening Devices:</b>
Assistive listening devices are available at the House Manager's desk. A driver's license or credit card will be requested as a deposit.
<b>Sign Interpretation:</b>
Sign interpretation for Saturday 2pm Broadway Series shows and other presentations is available upon request. For details, please call the Box Office at (401) 421-2787.
<b>Purchasing Tickets Online:</b>
Handicapped accessible seating is not available for sale through the PPAC website. To purchase handicapped accessible seating or to obtain further assistance, please call
(401) 421-ARTS.
<b>Parking:</b>
Handicap parking is available in the Central Parking Garage, located directly across the street from the Theatre at 233 Weybosset Street. If you have any questions, you can contact them at (401) 521-2355. |
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