Returning to The Playhouse after a sold out performance in 2013, the two–time Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman is best known for her politically incorrect humor and courting controversy through stand-up specials. For tickets ($95), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Legendary country rebel Johnny Cash comes to life in the re-creation show ʺCash Is Kingʺ. With a career spanning half a century and countless hits, including ʺFolsom Prison Blues,ʺ ʺI Walk the Lineʺ and ʺRing of Fire,ʺ and the list goes on. Now you can experience the father of Outlaw Country as he was in his prime, from his Sun Records days to his historic concert at Folsom Prison. Singer Brian Chicoine captures Cash’s trademark baritone, while his band delivers…

The Comedy Workshop Graduation Showcase is the finale to Christine O’Leary’s Stand Up Comedy Workshop here at The Ridgefield Playhouse. The brave, funny, and fabulous students will have their chance to perform their comedy set that they developed over the 8 week long program. For tickets ($12), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The Jersey boys are back with a night of gritty blues and rock playing hits “I Don’t Want To Go Home,” “It’s Been a Long Time,” “Love on the Wrong Side of Town” and more! Come experience the thrill of the best live shows you’ll ever see! For tickets ($52), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The award-winning singer-songwriter is best known for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Judy’s dreamy and sweetly intimate version of “Send in the Clowns,” a ballad written by Stephen Sondheim for the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, won “Song of the Year” at the 1975…

See Jay Leno in a rare intimate performance. The longtime Tonight Show host and hardest working man in showbiz, is coming to Ridgefield to perform in a small theater- a rare, one of a kind experience, that only Ridgefield, CT will be privy to!!! Catch this stand-up comedian, pioneering car builder and mechanic as he returns to his comedy roots for one special night! For tickets ($135-150), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795, or…

Carl Palmer, a founding member of the Emerson Lake & Palmer and ASIA , and is one of the most famous drummers in rock history! Palmer’s ELP Legacy has been thrilling audiences with its innovative new versions of classic Emerson Lake & Palmer songs and rocked-out power-trio versions of classical music hits. Palmer, named by ROLLING STONE magazine as one of the 10 greatest drummers of all time, is a dynamic showman and has been performing for nearly four decades…

For nearly thirty years strong, on many albums like Come On Come On, Stones in the Road, Between Here and Gone, and Ashes and Roses, Mary Chapin Carpenter has earned the trust of her audience through her willingness to look deep into herself and share joys and sorrows, good times and bad. That honesty, that quiet fearlessness, reaches a startling new level on The Things That We Are Made Of. These eleven songs communicate with the plain-spokenness of handwritten, heartfelt…

Jonny Lang has five albums that charted on the top 50 of the Billboard 200 chart and has won a Grammy Award for Turn Around. Nineteen years ago, at the age of 16, Jonny Lang found incredible success with the release of his major label debut album Lie To Me. He has a keen sense of what he aims to achieve creatively, what music means to him, and is focused on the impact that his songs bring to the lives…

Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Critics, for their part, have often had problems with Tosca’s rather grungy subject matter, the directness and intensity of its score, and the crowd-pleasing dramatic opportunities it provides for its lead roles. But these same aspects have also made Tosca one of a handful of iconic works that seem to represent opera in the public imagination.…

Legendary comedian D.L. Hughley is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today. He’s been on the New York airwaves, as host of the morning show on WRKS-FM or on the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” He’s a standup comedian to the core, showcasing his comedy on his own one-hour special for HBO entitled “Unapologetic,” on the NBC series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” ,…

Delta Rae – the folk-rockers from North Carolina that are part Bruce Springsteen and part Fleetwood Mac! Delta Rae has been profiled everywhere from NPR and Time to Forbes. VH1 hand selected them for their “You Oughta Know” Artist Of The Month program! Get ready for a night of Delta Rae hits and songs from their latest album “After It All.” For tickets ($37.50), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795, or order online at…

Lizz Wright is a vocalist of uncommon talent and spirit. Sliding effortlessly between jazz, R&B, gospel, blues and folk, the Georgia-reared singer has built a career centered on her smoky, supple voice and an earthy/ethereal style. Whether singing a beloved jazz standard, a reinterpreted modern pop classic or one of her dynamic originals, Wright’s artistry remains wholly and uniquely her own. She gained recognition for her critically acclaimed debut record, Salt, produced by the legendary Tommy LiPuma – best known…

KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums, one platinum live album and two one million-selling gold singles, ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind.’ Along with their million-selling gold singles KANSAS’ library includes “Point of Know Return,” “Fight Fire with Fire,” “Play the Game Tonight,” “Hold On,” and “What’s on My Mind.” Join band members Phil Ehart on the drums, Richard Williams on the guitar, Ronnie Platt on lead vocals and keyboards, Billy Greer on the…

L’Elisir d’Amore has been among the most consistently popular operatic comedies for almost two centuries. The story deftly combines comic archetypes with a degree of genuine character development rare in works of this type. Its ending is as much a foregone conclusion as it would be in a romantic comedy film today—the joy is in the journey, and Donizetti created one of his most instantly appealing scores for this ride. For tickets ($15-25), call or visit the box office at…

Directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as the legendary Willy Wonka, this movie brings to the screen the endlessly appetizing delights of Roald Dahl’s cherished book. Coated with flavorful tunes and production designs that are a visual treat for the eyes, this effervescent musical never fails to enchant young and old. On a whirlwind tour of Willy’s incredible, edible realm of chocolate waterfalls, elfish Oompa-Loompas and industrial-sized confections, a boy named Charlie (Peter Ostrum) will discover the sweetest…

Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity “RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED” is a unique multi-media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs (including “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party”) performed by Ricky’s own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar and includes never before seen footage of the Nelson family as well as interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson. The show celebrates the life of America’s original ‘Teen Idol’, who died 31 years ago in a tragic New…

Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer-Songwriter Series A little more than 50 years ago, singer-songwriter Stephen Stills met singer-songwriter Judy Collins, known for her piercing ocean blue eyes. Their tumultuous love affair would later be immortalized by Stills with his composition “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash on their landmark debut. Both artists would go on to shape modern music with visionary approaches, but Stills and Collins’ short fiery union remains a transformative era for the two artists.…

Don’t miss this chance to see one of the last living Blues legends when he returns to The Playhouse stage! 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Buddy Guy’s incredible career spans over 50 years with just as many albums released. Career highlights include 7 Grammy Awards, 37 Blues Music Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, NARM Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, Billboard Music Awards’ Century Award for distinguished artistic development, Presidential National Medal of Arts, and induction into the Rock and…

Folk rockers Parsonsfield, who got together at UConn, have released four critically acclaimed albums and have earned praise for their live shows, frequently switching instruments and gathering around one mic for sublime, multi-part harmonies. Nineteen-year-old folk/blues singer-songwriter Sawyer Fredericks rose to fame as the winner of Season 8 of NBC’s “The Voice” and is fast establishing himself as an authentic, original, Americana artist with an old soul. Fredericks is originally from Newtown, CT. Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer-Songwriter Series Northeast Builders…

Tenor Javier Camarena and soprano Pretty Yende team up for a feast of bel canto vocal fireworks—including the show-stopping tenor aria “Ah! Mes amis,” with its nine high Cs. Alessandro Corbelli and Maurizio Muraro trade-off as the comic Sergeant Sulpice, with mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe as the outlandish Marquise of Berkenfield. Enrique Mazzola conducts. Classical Series With Support from The Ridgefield Press and Whistle Stop Bakery