Past Events

Noite de Fado with Cordeone

Written by: Cordeone

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

May 10, 2025

CORDEONE began his journey playing Portuguese Balls at the tender age of 9. He is a multi-instrumentalist who, starting with the accordion, taught himself to play piano, classic guitar, Portuguese guitar, Brazilian percussions, drums, and the bass. At the age of 18, he embarked on a professional career in music.   Cordeone’s musical odyssey has allowed him…

I’m Still Here by: Cathy Andreozzi

West Warwick,RI

November 30, 2024

I’m Still Here: Cathy Andreozzi is a mother, a dancer, and a dynamic public speaker and fierce advocate. In a life of ups and downs, laughs and tears, love and loss, Cathy has always chosen to look for the silver lining. After years of speaking out for brain injury rehabilitation, impaired driving awareness, and the…

Dueling Pianos – All Request Holiday Show!

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

December 10, 2024

Starring Eden Casteel and Jim Hitte Sing-A-Long Eden Casteel and Jim Hitte are set to bring a lively evening of interactive entertainment to The Arctic Playhouse with a special dueling pianos holiday sing-along show. Known for their energetic performances and musical chemistry, the duo will host an all-request set that lets the audience choose their…

The Arctic Playhouse 4th Annual Golf Tournament

West Warwick,RI

August 19, 2024

The Arctic Playhouse 4th Annual Golf Tournament Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch, dinner, door prizes for each player and an exciting awards banquet. Best Ball or Scramble     • Hole in One     • Longest Drive     • Closest to the Pin     • Straightest to…

Fado Night with Sandy Batista

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

April 06, 2024

Sandy Batista will be the featured fadista. She is the daughter of local Portuguese artist, Martinho Batista and currently is chef and owner of Piri Piri Kitchen in Somerset, where she lives. She said she loves her Portuguese heritage and hopes to keep the traditions alive with every song and recipe. “It is important to…

Being Somebody – Growing Up Brooklyn… a father/daughter tale.

Written by: Dr. Howard Mase and Marla Mase

Directed by: Elizabeth Browning

West Warwick,RI

April 5, 2024

BEING SOMEBODY is a funny and hope-filled new show starring Dr. Howard Mase, an extraordinary 88-year-old psychologist and executive coach, and his recording artist/playwright/actor daughter Marla Mase. Through masterful storytelling, music, and song, this father/daughter tour de force takes us back in time to their formative years, Howard growing up in Brooklyn’s post-war gleam of…

Hope for the Holidays – The Wintry Mix Edition!

West Warwick,RI

November 26, 2023

Come in from the weather and mingle and jingle with the newest edition of “Hope for the Holidays – The Wintry Mix Edition!”  Set somewhere in the year 1962, in an imaginary television studio, clueless tv hostess Hope Henderson (Jo Brisbane) presents her cabaret crew of characters including: Misty Tinsel (Eden Casteel); the Sugar Sisters…

Fado Night with Ana Vinagre

Written by: Ana Vinagre

West Warwick,RI

November 13, 2021

Blues is to the Mississippi Delta, Fado is to an emotional, indefinable yearning for love and for times past. In New England, Ana Vinagre is without question one of the most respected fadistas. From national music festivals to private events, Ana Vinagre has commanded a loyal audience since she started singing in public in 1978….

The Arctic Playhouse 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Warwick,RI

August 21, 2023

The Arctic Playhouse 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch, dinner, door prizes for each player and an exciting awards banquet. • Hole in One     • Longest Drive     • Closest to the Pin     • Straightest to the Line     • Circles…

Cocktails & Canvas Fundraiser

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

October 29, 2021

Join us for an evening of entertaining art instruction and alcohol consumption. The best part is you will go home with a painting you can call “uniquely yours” and hopefully a new found talent you’ll want to explore. Not artistic? A little nervous? Don’t worry! It’s easy, fun, and totally stress free. By the end of the…

Monologue Showcase!

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

May 31, 2020

The Arctic Playhouse invites you to join us for a fabulous evening of remote entertainment featuring local artists!  Monologue Showcase Fundraiser – Sunday, May 31, 2020 Hosted via Zoom teleconferencing, link to be shared on Facebook, the day before.  Event will be posted on Youtube the next day.  We are asking for donation if possible…

2020 Cabaret Star Ida Zecco

West Warwick,RI

December 29, 2020

“A Song for the Season” Share the joy of the holidays with this brightly packaged performance by Ida Zecco, award-winning Cabaret and International Recording Artist. Ms. Zecco sings selections from her successful, CD “A Song for Christmas,” which has sold over 100,000 copies, world-wide. It is perfect, holiday entertainment — beautifully musical, filled with laughter…

2020 Cabaret Star John Abernathy

West Warwick,RI

November 17, 2020

“Live Out Loud”   This showfeatures contemporary Broadway and Cabaret music written by Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Elton John, Andrew Lippa, and more – all of whom are out and proud members of the LGBT community. The show was directed by IRNE Award winner Ida Zecco. “With luck, we will have a chance to…

2020 Cabaret Stars Lynne Jackson and Mike Palter

West Warwick,RI

October 27, 2020

“Our Love Is Here To Stay”   A story of Marriage, Mayhem and Music!  From their long- ago rehearsals on the beaches of Swampscott, Massachusetts,  to their performances as “the darlings of Beverly Hills,” and acclaim at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and major venues in Europe and Asia, Lynne and Mike have explored the mysteries…

2020 Cabaret Star Jason Loete

West Warwick,RI

July 28, 2020

“The Secret Life of Boogie Dundee”   Take your pet’s name plus the name of the first street you lived on and you get your…..well, you may have heard it another way. In any case, this raucous evening will explore the great joys of finding out who we really are, and who we may be hiding….

2020 Cabaret Star Nicolas King with Mike Renzi

West Warwick,RI

August 25, 2020

“Shaking the Blues Away!”   Nicolas King returns to the Arctic Playhouse in “Shaking The Blues Away!” – a collection of feel good songs from the musical worlds of jazz, pop and Broadway under the musical direction of 7 time Emmy Award winner Mike Renzi. Don’t miss who Broadway World calls “…the coolest cat to…

2020 Cabaret Star Colleen Powers

West Warwick,RI

September 29, 2020

“My Diary”  Brash, bawdy and unapologetically outrageous, the Dame (as she affectionately named herself) charms audiences with her repertoire of standards, show tunes, 70s pop and an occasional off-color remark (or ten). In “Dear Diary,” Colleen shares the ups and downs of her life in this reboot of the touching, poignant and blisteringly funny solo…

2020 Cabaret Stars Valerie Snead and Jim Rice

West Warwick,RI

June 30, 2020

“We Go” Dynamic duo and longtime friends, Valerie Sneade-Roy and Jim Rice, perform an evening of duets featuring Broadway showtunes and hits from the American Songbook. Roy and Rice sparkle on stage together. Join them for an evening filled with love, laughter and beautiful music that will keep you humming for hours.   Valerie Sneade…

2020 Cabaret Star Michael Hammond

West Warwick,RI

May 26, 2020

“HeartAttack”   Enjoy an “arresting” evening of sweet and salty songs with Michael Hammond! Ida Senerchia-Zecco directed this show, with music direction and arranging by Jim Rice. Inspired by singers including Bea Arthur, Jonathan Groff, and Liz Callaway, Michael warms your heart with his special selection of songs about love, longing, and loss — mixed…

2020 Cabaret Stars Angela Bacari and Mike Renzi

West Warwick,RI

July 28, 2020

“How Do You Keep the Music Playing?”   Angela wraps her evening around one of her signature songs by Alan and Marilyn Bergman.  Her beautifully arranged and performed program of jazz, blues, musical theater and standards will fill you with joy and bring back memories.  Her remarkable life in show business from Rhode Island to…

2020 Cabaret Star Jean O’Donnell

West Warwick,RI

March 31, 2020

“Breaking Out”   When everyone in your family sings or plays an instrument, but one of you is a musical genius, it’s a little difficult – if you’re not that one – to figure out your place in the music world. Sometimes it may take decades to break away from what you think is expected…

2020 Cabaret Star John O’Neil

West Warwick,RI

February 25, 2020

“Let’s Go To The Movies” Remember when picture-shows cost a quarter and the big screen was filled with names like Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and Marlon Brando?  Remember sneaking into the movie theatre and years later watching those movies again and again on television reruns? Visit the glory days of the Hollywood Musicals and count…

2020 Cabaret Star Jim Rice

West Warwick,RI

January 28 , 2020

“The Mood I’m In”   Jim’s musical arrangements sparkle with charisma, wit, and attitude . His vocal styling is that of an old school crooner meets Broadway. He swings and sings with such impeccable phrasing and time but can belt out a tune as well. This singer/pianist/arranger virtuoso promises to engage and delight The Cabaret…

Open Mic Night – When I grow Up Ensemble

West Warwick,RI

August 20, 2019

Sign up to perform! Singers, comics, poets… bring your talent to our stage! Special guests have already booked a spot so come enjoy an evening of amazing talent. All proceeds will help to pay for the November production of Seussical The Musical! This three hour production of the Broadway Musical will run for ten shows…

The Cabaret Club at 1249 Main Street With Special guest – Michelle Currie – November 26, 2019

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

November 26, 2019

 Michelle Currie – can be seen at The Front Porch in Ogunquit several nights a week, and at various other local venues around New England. On the spiritual side, Michelle serves as Music Director for Union Church in Biddeford Pool, leading eclectic music services there most Sundays. Michelle is thrilled to present the culmination of…

Eden Casteel – October 29, 2019

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

October 29, 2019

Eden Casteel – teaches voice and piano in her Wakefield, Rhode Island studio and online. Eden performs regularly as an actor and pianist in scripted and improv shows, and cabaret. Eden is also a founding member of Collegium Ancora, a Providence-based professional vocal ensemble. Eden is the current president of the Rhode Island Chapter of…

Diane Carey – September 24, 2019

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

September 24, 2019

Diane Carey – A native of Massachusetts, Diane is now a Rhode Islander and performs in greater Boston, Cape Cod, Rhode Island and Connecticut area venues. Her warm contralto sound style blends jazz and cabaret elements with emphasis on the personal meaning of the song story. She is noted for her diverse repertoire that draws…

Wayne Patenaide – July 30, 2019

West Warwick,RI

July 30, 2019

Wayne Patenaide Pastor and Minister of Music Park Place United Church of Christ, PAWTUCKET RI,  has a degree in music and theater from Rhode Island College.  Wayne has appeared in the lead roles of many summer stock productions including “Barnum,” “Sophisticated Ladies,” “Working,”  as well as in dinner theater and many murder mystery productions.  He…

Nicolas King – August 27, 2019

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

August 27, 2019

Nicolas King – Nicolas King has been performing since age 4. He was seen first on Broadway in ‘Beauty & The Beast’, then in ‘A Thousand Clowns’ opposite Tom Selleck, and ‘Hollywood Arms’ directed by Hal Prince, all before age 12. Other credits include 8 consecutive annual performances on The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Carnegie Hall,…

Valerie Sneade – June 25, 2019

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

June 25, 2019

Valerie Sneade – Valerie is more than just an award-winning Singer. She’s an all-around ENTERTAINER. If you’ve seen Valerie Sneade perform, you’re probably already a fan. If you haven’t … well, you’re in for a real treat. You’ll find yourself laughing, clapping and tapping your feet and singing along! She has been hailed by critics…

Brian Patton – May 28, 2019

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

May 28, 2019

Brian Patton – As a singer, pianist, and coach, Mr. Patton has performed throughout the Northeast and New York City for over 20 years. A graduate of the Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT, he also did graduate studies in Music Education at Central Connecticut State University. His vocal group “16th and Savoy”…

West Warwick Public Schools District Art Show

West Warwick,RI

May 14th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 2019

41 Signs of Hope

Written by: Dave Kane

West Warwick,RI

February 24, 2019

Dave Kane, father of Nicholas O’Neill the youngest victim of the fourth largest Nightclub fire in U.S. History, shares fascinating stories and intriguiging evidence that life never ends.  After receiving a barrage of signs, including vocal messages from Nicky, Dave is convinced that he has not “lost” his son.  Instead he has been given the…

Roland Comtois’ – “Through the Door”

Written by: Roland Comtoix

West Warwick,RI

November 24th @ 8pm and 25th @ 2pm, 2018

  – A Medium’s Near-Death Experience A Stage Reading & Channeling Event –   A nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, spiritual medium, author, and radio host, Roland Comtois is a professional healer and spiritual medium with over 30 years of experience as a gerontology nurse, Reiki Master, metaphysical teacher and grief specialist. Thus, his expertise extends from the…

When I Grow Up, a Cabaret

Directed by: Mya Lemery

West Warwick,RI

July July 20 and 27, 2018

Theater Camp!

Directed by: Chelsea Cook

West Warwick,RI

July 16 - 20 and 23 - 27, 2018

Session 1: Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 Sleeping Beauty Written and directed by Chelsea Cook Session 2: Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27 Fairy Tales Written by Campers and directed by Chelsea Cook Sessions run 9 am – 3 pm* *Friday sessions: 9 am until last showtime (6 pm) Open to students…

Roland Comtois – HEAVEN THE EXPERIENCE

Written by: Roland Comtois

West Warwick,RI

April 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 @ 8 pm and April 8 @ 2 pm, 2018

There are mediums, spiritual healers and teachers; yet no one tells the story of the afterlife, near death experiences, and the reality of love ever-lasting like Roland Comtois. “Heaven the Experience” is a charismatic journey of music carrying the soul of the listener across the threshold of time and space.  It’s reverence and stature along…

MISGIVINGS: A “Divine” Comedy of Belly laughs, Blessings, Blarney & Bingo

Written by: Dave Kane

Directed by: Dave Kane

West Warwick,RI

April 26 and 27, 2019

Join Father Patrick Aloysius Misgivings for this divine presentation of stories and one liners about growing up Catholic. From miracles and marriage counseling to bazaars and birth control, nothing escapes the good father s razor sharp Irish wit. This hilarious, interactive comedy includes. collection, a raffle and even an actual Bingo game. Doors Open: 7:00pm…

WIGU February 2020 Musical Theater Boot Camp!

Directed by: Mya Lemery

1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI

February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2020

February School Vacation Week. The Arctic Playhouse Cabaret Room @1249 Main Street. Explore how to use different emotion in musical theater songs. Each day students will perform the songs and characters they choose themselves. Everyone gets a spotlight to shine! Perform your own full song of your choice or buddy up with pals at your…

401 Film Festival

West Warwick,RI

November 25 and 26, 2017

401 Film Fest is completely FREE to attend and will remain that way as long as it can! ​While we support all filmmakers and accept submissions from all over the world, we do try to focus on our local independent artists. At least 50% of official selections will be from Rhode Island, allowing a better…

A Cabaret For Cancer

West Warwick,RI

July 21, 2019

http://www.gloriagemma.org/events    

MagicPalooza!

Written by: Lon Cerel

West Warwick,RI

July 5th @ 11 am, 2017
July 5th @ 7 pm, 2017

2 Shows Only! Lon Cerel’s Magicpalooza! Amazing – Awesome Family Fun! Featuring Comedy & Magic Tons of Family Participation!

SENE Opening Night Music Event

West Warwick,RI

April 25, 2017

9th Annual SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival April 25-29, 2017   Rhode Island Bringing people together through film, music and art Presented by Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Tuesday, April 25  |  7:00 pm to 9:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)

The Man Who Saw Snoopy

Written by: Lenny Schwartz

Directed by: Brad Kirton

West Warwick,RI

March 4, 2017

The Man Who Saw Snoopy is a bio-play about Charles Schulz, the legendary creator of the Peanuts. It is the story of a man trapped in his own world, which in his mind echoed the strip he drew for 50 years. If  you did NOT see The Man Who Saw Snoopy two years ago, here’s…

401 Film Festival! 2016

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

October 21, 22, 23, 2016

A Night of Acoustic Music

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

July 23, 2016

Going from one of Rhode Island’s favorite drummers, to his new band’s front member, this is Glenn Robinson’s first acoustic show! Marc Daniels has also been in Rhode Island’s music scene for over a decade, and now is making his acoustic return! Pete Siner was recently in the top 5 for The Rhode Show’s Big…

Blood! Sugar! Sid! Ace!

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

July 16, 2016

Mature Audiences

Mike Messier says an “October epiphany” lead him to construct “a movie my co-producer Tim Labonte and I could make ourselves; the parameters being four actors and one location”. Thus inspired, Messier wrote Blood! Sugar! Sid! Ace!, which began as his “inspired compilation of my past poems, un-produced plays and unfinished screenplays.” Messier says, “The…

A Night of Music fundraiser for Tyler Nordin

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

April 28, 2016

fundraiser for Tyler Nordin

The Oak Hill Band Autism Benefit

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

April 30, 2016

The Arctic Playhouse is proud to be sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit Community Autism Resources (CAR) Annual Parent Retreat. For over 20 years, Barry Prizant, Ph.D., Elaine Meyer, Ph.D. & Community Autism Resources, Inc. have been providing this retreat as an opportunity for parents of children with autism to step out of the craziness of…

Film: Seven Dorms of Death

Written by: Matthew Jason Walsh

Directed by: Richard Griffin

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

March 20, 2016

Second Showing 7 PM

Baron Von Blah’s Celluloid Crypt Presents Seven Dorms of Death

Raising Matty Christian

Directed by: Christian de Rezendes

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

February 19, 2016

Winner of 9 awards, “Raising Matty Christian”, the acclaimed documentary returns to Rhode Island for its second public screening in the state since its premiere at SENE Film Music and Arts Festival back in April of 2014. The story is about the inspiring life of Matthew G. Christian (1983-2009) of Canton, Massachusetts, who was born…

The Social Avenger Reading

Written by: Lenny Schwartz

Directed by: Lenny Schwartz

117 Washington Street
West Warwick,RI

August 3, 2015

A staged reading of The Social Avenger. A comedy for mature audiences.