Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth is back in the area, performing her “Coming Home” concert Saturday night with the Rhode Island Philharmonic as part of the 2016 Providence Performing Arts Center gala.

Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth is back in the area, performing her “Coming Home” concert Saturday night with the Rhode Island Philharmonic as part of the 2016 Providence Performing Arts Center gala.

Chenoweth, who performed in Provincetown last summer and will be back at Town Hall Aug. 16, has sung around the world, including such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Her Lincoln Center show “The Dames of Broadway … All of ‘Em!!!,” aired on PBS, and she hosted the PBS Fall Arts Festival in 2014.

Chenoweth is most recognized for both Broadway and TV roles. On Broadway, she originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked,” won a Tony Award for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and last year was Tony-nominated and won other awards as Lily Garland in “On the Twentieth Century.

On TV, Chenoweth won an Emmy Award for best supporting actress in a comedy series and other award nominations for “Pushing Daisies,” guest-starred as quirky April Rhodes on “Glee,” and played evil queen Maleficent in the Disney Channel movie “Descendants.” Film credits include voicing poisonous frog Gabi in “Rio 2,” “You Again,” “Deck the Halls,” “RV” and “Bewitched.”

The gala concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday at PPAC, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, featuring The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School. Tickets for the concert: $125: www.ppacri.org or 401-421-2787. Tickets for the black-tie optional gala: $300, which includes admission to the concert. For gala tickets: dsantos@ppacri.org.

In advance of her Rhode Island concert, Chenoweth answered our questions about her life and career. Here’s what she had to say:

When not on the road, I live in (city) with (whom): NYC and Los Angeles. I divide my time depending on whatever job I am doing. I live with my dog, Madeline Kahn Chenoweth.

My most rewarding career accomplishment: The best night of my career was my solo debut at Carnegie Hall. Never thought I'd make it there.

My best memory from performing in Provincetown last year: Provincetown was a career highlight for me. I was in good voice and I sang stuff that l loved. The audience was with me every second. I could've sang all night I was so happy.

My favorite place in the world: I sure do love Oklahoma. It's nothin’ fancy but it's my home. My roots. My family is there. That's where I fully breathe.

My role model: I have many role models: Julie Andrews. Carol Burnett. Dolly. Sally Field. Linda Ronstadt. Beverly Sills. Sandi Patti. Judy Garland. And my mom. Junie Chenoweth. My favorite quote or motto: "She stood in the storm. And when the wind didn't blow her way, she adjusted her sails. " Elizabeth Edwards.

The song, movie or book that changed my life: The moment where Julie Andrews sings from atop a mountain in “The Sound Of Music” is when I knew I'd become a singer.

My favorite fictional character (from movie, book, TV etc.): Tinker Bell. She flies around. She glows. She doesn’t speak but you know what she is saying.

My favorite song, album or musician: Favorite song or artist? Impossible!! One of my favorite songs is “Till There Was You.” “My Funny Valentine,” too. “Little Sparrow.”

I wish I could tell my younger self to: I wish I could tell my younger self to stay out of the sun. And I love the sun!! Use sunscreen!

My proudest moment: The day I deposited money into my bank account from doing a job in theater.

On my bucket list: I've always wanted to zip line. I don't know if I can though.

If I had an extra hour in my day, I would: Consume more music. Someone I was unaware of.

My favorite junk food: Donuts. I love all kinds. I love donuts.

My worst habit: Cracking my knuckles. In fact, all the bones in my body.

I wish people would ask me about: Meniere’s disease (an inner-ear disorder that causes dizziness and hearing loss). I want to bring more awareness. It's plagued me for years. And it's hard to explain to people who don't have it or haven't experienced it.

If I weren’t a performer, my career would probably be: I would've loved to have been a detective.