Palace Theatre, Providence

Providence Performing Arts Center The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) (formerly Loew's State Theatre and Palace Concert Theater) is a multi-use theater located at 220 Weybosset Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The building was built as a movie palace by the Loews Theatres chain and opened in 1928. PPAC contains over 3,000 seats and hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, plays and films. Between 1972 and 1975 the building was known as the Palace Concert Theater, and was used primarily for rock concerts.