The Historic Park Theatre and Event Center

Spectacle Live announced earlier today (April 29) that it is bringing two exciting shows to the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston this year.

Legendary Motown group The Temptations will perform on Aug. 28, while country star Phil Vassar will bring his acoustic duo on Oct. 24. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Want to grab tickets? They go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. You can snag them through the theater’s website or by calling 1-800-657-8774.

The Temptations, still going strong under Dr. Otis Williams’ leadership, are known for classics like “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”

Phil Vassar, a talented singer-songwriter, will strip things down for an intimate acoustic performance.

Ticket prices vary: The Temptations range from $59 to $129, while Phil Vassar Acoustic Duo tickets run between $39 and $79.

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