Madelyn Young '25


A&E Staff


Changes on the “Road to Hell”Jordan Fisher Joins the Cast of Hadestown

After over four years and 1,000 performances on Broadway, the popular musical Hadestown will have a new leading actor. Reeve Carney, who has played the role of Orpheus since the show’s opening, will sing this tragic tale for the last time on Nov. 19.  Hadestown is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus, […]

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PPAC Welcomes a “Super” Show: An Interview with Conductor Emily Marshall

If you’re a fan of both Marvel movies and live music, then the Providence Performing Arts Center is the place to be on Oct. 14! The 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse will be screened in the theater, but with a unique twist: the score will be accompanied by a live orchestra.  The Broadway […]

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PPAC is Back! Providence Performing Arts Center Kicks Off 2023-2024 Season

After a summer packed full of concerts, shows, and tribute acts, the Providence Performing Arts Center is ready to welcome an exciting season of touring Broadway shows. Beginning with the opening of Funny Girl on Sept. 9, downtown Providence is sure to be bustling with theater-goers.  Last year, the theater hosted the touring casts of […]

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Artist Spotlight: Jack Johnson

When I ask people if they listen to Jack Johnson, their immediate response usually has something to do with the Curious George movie. While he was responsible for the classic 2006 song, “Upside Down,” Johnson has been pretty busy since then.  In fact, the singer and songwriter has released 10 albums since his debut (Brushfire […]

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Get “Hooked” on Crocheting!

Have you been looking for a new hobby? Try crocheting! Although it might seem a little outdated, crocheting has been making a comeback, and serves as a great way for people to express themselves creatively.  Crocheting your own clothing is a great way to show off your sense of fashion since each piece is unique. […]

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Curtains Up, Curtains Down: The Upcoming Months to Bring Changes to Broadway

As the slow winter season comes to a close, theater-goers are both mourning the loss of beloved shows while also preparing for new, star-studded shows arriving on Broadway.  In 2022, perhaps the most tragic closing was Dear Evan Hansen, which had been running for six years. The show toured around the country that year as […]

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Death-Cast is Calling

If you could find out the day that you are destined to die, would you? The fictional novel They Both Die at the End by young adult author Adam Silvera explores this question.  The 2017 book introduces Death-Cast, a government-sponsored company that is able to predict people’s death. The catch? They can not predict the […]

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