CRANSTON
HISTORIC PARK THEATRE
Updated
This week at Historic Park Theatre: Sat 10/17 — Michael Jackson History Show, Sun 10/18 — Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II. Upcoming: Wed 10/21 — AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour, Fri 10/23 — Neko Case Neon Grey Midnight Green Tour with support from Destroyer, Wed 10/28 — Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: The Future Is Vintage World Tour.
ABOUT
The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center is a fully-equipped multi-purpose performing arts center that opened in 1924 and has served Cranston's cultural community for a century. Located at 848 Park Avenue just five miles from downtown Providence, this restored venue hosts live music concerts, comedy shows, ballet performances, and theatrical productions. With seating for approximately 1,000 patrons, the Park Theatre strikes a balance between intimate performances and major touring acts.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Park Theatre offers a mid-sized professional venue with excellent acoustics and sightlines—past performers include Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Buddy Guy, Ann Wilson, Spyro Gyra, The Beach Boys, and Ani DiFranco. The venue's 1,000-seat capacity creates an intimate-yet-professional atmosphere. Multiple event spaces allow for flexibility—concerts in the main hall, cabaret-style shows in the 848 Lounge.
HISTORY
Built in 1924 by architects William R. Walker and Son, the Park Theatre originally functioned as a first-run movie palace featuring 988 seats, a giant screen, and luxurious heavy blue draperies. In 1963 owners attempted to demolish it for a gas station, but neighborhood residents successfully petitioned to save it. After closing in 2002, developer Piyush Patel completed a $10 million restoration, reopening October 23, 2009 as a multi-purpose performing arts center.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 10/12/2026
Saturday
- 8:00pm — Michael Jackson History Show let's go
Sunday
- 7:00pm — Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II rock on
Friday - 11/27
- 7:30pm — Shaun Cassidy – UNWRAPPED: Songs & Stories For The Holidays holiday cheer
Sunday - 11/29
- 7:00pm — Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland festive fun
Wednesday - 12/2
- 7:30pm — Sara Evans: Holiday Road Tour with support from Braden Hull join in
Thursday - 12/3
- 7:30pm — An Evening with Chris Isaak let's go
Friday - 12/4
- 7:30pm — The Wood Brothers with support from Tyler Ramsey folk sounds
Saturday - 12/5
- 7:30pm — Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna classical vibes