Sopranos Star Hosting Rhode Island Event for Kids With Cancer

Sopranos fans will have the chance to get up close with one of the show's stars for a good cause this August.

Meet Sopranos Star Steve Schirripa in Warwick

Actor Steve Schirripa is helping to raise funds for children with cancer during a one-night only event on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Harbor Lights in Warwick, RI.

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The event will benefit The Sunshine Kids Foundation, which provides group activities, emotional support and other free programs to children receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across the country.

What You Get With Your Ticket

Tickets for Up Close With Steve Schirripa are $50 per person and allow you to meet the actor and author, take a photo together and even submit questions for him to answer during the event. Schirripa will also be promoting his new children's book, Willie Boy Eats the World, and your ticket provides you with a signed copy, along with hors d’oeuvres and access to a cash bar.

Schirripa’s New Children’s Book

Schirripa's story of Willie Boy, based on his real-life dachshund, follows the pair as they learn about cuisine from around the world and try dishes beyond their beloved Italian food.

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For anyone who still loves to rewatch HBO's classic series, The Sopranos, this local fundraiser is a unique way to meet one of the show's stars while also seeing an entirely new side of him. Not to mention the good vibes you'll get by supporting a wonderful cause like The Sunshine Kids Foundation.