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The Park Theatre

In November of 1924, Mayor Arthur A. Rhodes, other city officials, prominent men of the city and hundreds of enthusiastic theatergoers attended opening ceremony of the historic Park Theatre. For the nearly eight decades until it closed its doors in 2002, Cranston’s Park Theatre was a cultural landmark for those growing up and living in Cranston.

The one-time film and vaudeville house has been reborn as Rhode Island’s newest theatre and performing arts center. On October 23, 2009 Park Theatre held its grand re-opening, following seven years and nearly $10 million in renovations, with Mayor Allan W. Fung, former mayor Stephen P. Laffey and many other theatergoers in attendance. The theatre’s owner and developer is Rhode Island businessman Piyush (Pi) Patel of Narragansett, along with his partner in the development, attorney Paul Plourde of Providence.

Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung remembers seeing 1977′s Star Wars – the first film he ever saw in a theatre – at the Park when he was about 10 years old. Former Mayor Stephen P. Laffey remembers paying just 99 cents to see movies there when he was a child. The new Park Theatre hopes to continue to serve as the cultural center of Rhode Island’s third-largest city.

The Park Theatre is now a fully-equipped, state of the art, multi-purpose performing arts center which will feature concerts, comedians, theatrical presentations, speakers, film, sports presentations and remote entertainment through the theatre’s satellite-enabled HD projector, and other special events. The Theatre will also be used for corporate, civic and local events, which will include meetings, conferences, weddings, stage competitions and fundraisers.

The new stage is a few feet deeper, but much of the theater’s exterior is original. Inside the refurbished theatre, the approximately 1,000 plush red seats are new, and feature arm rests with cup holders, along with significantly more legroom between rows than most theatres.

The Park Theatre complex also includes the Stage Door Restaurant and Lounge, as well as a restaurant and banquet hall that can double as a conference and meeting center. Free parking is available for all events, along with professional valet service.

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    The Park Theatre

    848 Park Avenue
    Cranston, RI

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    10/17/12

    Drumline Live The Park Theatre Drumline Live Presented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre October 17, 2012 DRUMLINE LIVE kicks off its third US tour in the 2011-2012 season following its extremely successful tours in 2008-2009 and 2010-2011. DRUMLINE LIVE’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown...

    11/08/12

    Cirque Chinois The Park Theatre Cirque Chinois Presented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre November 8, 2012 Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, performing “Cirque Chinois,” was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China.   The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls’ Balance...

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  • Upcoming Events

    10/17/12

    Drumline Live The Park Theatre Drumline Live Presented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre October 17, 2012 DRUMLINE LIVE kicks off its third US tour in the 2011-2012 season following its extremely successful tours in 2008-2009 and 2010-2011. DRUMLINE LIVE’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown...

    11/08/12

    Cirque Chinois The Park Theatre Cirque Chinois Presented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre November 8, 2012 Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, performing “Cirque Chinois,” was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China.   The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls’ Balance...

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    04/29/12	The StepCrew The Park Theatre
    04/28/12	Doo-Wopp, Burlesque, & The Legends of Vegas The Park Theatre
    04/27/12	The Priests The Park Theatre
    04/07/12	Kevin Costner & Modern West The Park Theatre
    03/20/12	Natalie MacMaster The Park Theatre
    03/04/12	Reduced Shakespeare Company – Complete World Of Sports (Abridged) The Park Theatre
    03/02/12- 03/03/12	Fixing America – A Film By Steven Laffey The Park Theatre
    02/27/12	The All New Original Tribute To The Blues Brothers The Park Theatre
    02/25/12	Ballet Folklórico De Antioquia The Park Theatre

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