One of downtown Providence’s largest entertainment sites is expected to close its doors this winter.
Showcase Cinemas at Providence Place Mall will shut down by Jan. 31, 2026, after its parent company, National Amusements, chose not to renew the movie theater’s lease.
The departure comes amid financial struggles for Providence Place. The mall entered receivership in October 2024 after private lenders alleged that the owner, Brookfield Properties, defaulted on a $305 million loan issued in 2011. In October 2024, the mall still owed approximately $259 million…