Cranston performing arts events

Book Signing Soiree

Thursday, Jun 27 6:00p

An elegant cup of prose and haute hors d'oeuvres of verses... You are kindly invited to meet the author of "Message to My Butterfly," Gabriela Sbarcea, to share a thought and learn of others...

#1 Magic Show in LA comes to the Boston Park Plaza

Friday, Jul 19 7:00p

Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, Boston

Direct from Beverly Hills for two nights only, master illusionist Ivan Amodei will bring his critically acclaimed INTIMATE ILLUSIONS to a gorgeous candle lit theater at the Boston Park Plaza...

Word on Wednesday: Voices of Rhode Island

Wednesday, Jun 19 7:00p

Roots Cultural Center, Providence

This week's Word on Wednesday will feature RI Poet Laureate Emerita Lisa Starr, current Poet Laureate Rick Benjamin and Providence Poet Laureate Ray Davey followed by storytelling with Len Cabral.

Beauty and the Beast - Kaleidoscope Theatre

Tuesday, Aug 13 11:00a

Scottish Rites Auditorium, Cranston

Beauty saves her father but then must endure the hardships of the Beast's castle while her silly sisters, Flora and Dora, delight in her absence...

Mystery Author Archer Mayor at Brown Bookstore

Wednesday, Jun 19 5:30p

Brown University Bookstore, Providence

Mystery author Archer Mayor reads from his latest Joe Gunther mystery "Paradise City". There will be a book signing immediately following the reading.

Hansel and Gretel - Kaleidoscope Theatre

Tuesday, Aug 20 11:00a

Scottish Rites Auditorium, Cranston

When Hansel and Gretel go for a walk in the woods, they stumble upon every child's dream: a house made entirely of candy! But when the house's owner, a silly witch named Grumpella Finklestink, dis...

Aladdin - Kaleidoscope Theatre

Tuesday, Jul 30 11:00a

Scottish Rites Auditorium, Cranston

A silly sultan, an evil vizier, a beautiful princess, a powerful genie and an incredible lad named Aladdin all come together for an exhilarating carpet ride through bazaars, caves of jewels and pal...

Kaleidoscope Kabaret on Broadway

Saturday, Jun 22 8:00p

The Columbus Theatre, Providence

So... Much... Fun.....

“Play Reading”

Tuesday, Jun 25 5:30p

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, Johnston

Our play readings are so popular we’re doing two this month! We’re keeping the titles top secret, but we promise two evenings of theater that connect to one another in some way...

Live Bait and Beautiful Day Ri Present Stories of “America”

Wednesday, Jul 24 7:00p

Roots Cultural Center, Providence

Please join host Phil Goldman for a Special Edition of “Live Bait" to benefit Beautiful Day RI, a not-for-profit organization supporting education and employment opportunities for refugees and immi...

Bouyea/Manchester Double Feature

Thursday, Jul 18 7:00p

Showcase Cinemas, Warwick

Brian Bouyea and Shawn Manchester have both written and directed a short film...

P.I.G. Out - Dinner and and Improvised Musical Show

Thursday, Jul 25 8:00p

Vanity Ri, Providence

Dinner and and Improvised Musical Show at Vanity

Cinderella's Wedding by Kaleidoscope Theatre

Tuesday, Jul 9 11:00a

Scottish Rites Auditorium, Cranston

This fun-filled show picks up right where Cinderella left off! Cinderella's excitement over her upcoming wedding to the Prince is soon overshadowed by the sudden appearance of the Spanish Ambassado...

2nd Annual Theater in the Park

Friday, Aug 23 6:30p

Pawtuxet Park, Warwick

Friends of Pawtuxet presents the Second Annual Theatre in the Park, featuring The Players. A delightful selection of skits and songs will be presented for your enjoyment...

Activist Frederick Kaufman Discusses "Bet The Farm"

Wednesday, Jun 26 7:00p

Brown University Bookstore, Providence

Activist and author Frederick Kaufman explores the way that large food conglomerates are impacting the way we eat, our environment, the economy, and our own bodies, in his book "Bet The Farm" Ther...

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