A special 40th-anniversary presentation of Alien coming to select cinemas featuring exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies. Directed by Ridley Scott, the original sci-fi classic follows Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) investigating a suspected SOS on a remote planet and makes a terrifying discovery. Rated R | Running Time: 2hrs. Sponsors: Fathom events Cohen and Wolf

Ready for the ultimate Girls Night Out? Enjoy this intimate, fun-filled evening with some of your favorite Television Housewives – onstage live in person! Join Teresa Giudice (New Jersey), Kelly Dodd (Orange County) and other stars of the Real Housewives series talking about their amazing personal lives, their cherished families, their sensational businesses and how fame has changed their lives forever. Grab a cocktail and get ready to ask your own questions! You don’t want to miss this outrageous, courageous,…

Join us in the lobby at 7:15pm for a complimentary wine tasting and art exhibit by a local artist! Christian McBride: bass Dan Wilson: guitar Emmet Cohen: piano Grammy Award-winning composer and bassist extraordinaire, Christian McBride, has been one of the most important and most omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years. Sometimes hard to believe, considering this man is barely in his 40s. Beginning in 1989, this Philadelphia-born bassist moved to New York City to further his…

With original members Sandy Deanne, Howie Kane, Marty Sanders and the powerhouse lead of Jay Reincke, Jay & the Americans return to The Playhouse after a packed show in 2018. They’ll sing: “This Magic Moment,” “Cara Mia,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Come a Little Bit Closer” and more of their dozen Top 10 hits from the 60s that earned them a place in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame! Sponsors: Pepsi Xfinity Nutmeg Laurel Ridge

MEMBER PRE-SALE BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 26 AT 10AM Members please call the box office for tickets 203.438.5795 PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT 10AM VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE! Legendary songwriter, musician, interactive artist, producer and nominee for the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, Todd Rundgren returns to The Playhouse with a full band and a night of hits and “deep tracks” spanning his 50-year career! Rundgren is on the road in support of his new book,…

With over 5 million albums sold, critically acclaimed international tours, and hit singles such as “Better Things To Do,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “Girls Lie Too,” “Northern Girl,” and “I Just Wanna Be Mad,” this Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer has solidified her place in the history books of country music. The 3-time JUNO Award winner also holds the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the legendary Grand Ole Opry. She has been named CCMA Female…

VIP MEET & GREET PACKAGE AVAILABLE! Join us in the lobby at 7:15pm for a complimentary wine tasting and an art exhibit by a Leslie Connito. This celebrated jazz guitarist is revered for his dazzling, complex fretwork, playing jazz fusion, Latin fusion, acoustic style and world music. DiMeola has worked with many jazz greats, including Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke. Sponsor: Moffly Media

Broadcast from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war. Director Simon Godwin returns to…

A special Father’s Day screening! Come early and have your photo taken in the baseball card photo booth! For a small donation, a collectible Westerners baseball card will be created for you – and you’ll help keep the lights on at Rogers Park! This special 30th-anniversary, big screen event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies! “If you build it, they will come.” With these words, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore…

Hits & More Hits Tour – 20th Anniversary of Lonely Grill Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar has sold more than ten million albums since 1995, and achieved ten #1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed.” The band’s awards include ACM Single of the Year for “Amazed” (the song also won the Song of the Year award), and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year.…

Grammy Award-winner Boz Scaggs returns to The Playhouse! Best known for his 1970s hits “Lido Shuffle,” “Lowdown,” and others, Scaggs is touring behind his Grammy Award-nominated new album, Out of the Blues, returning to the genre that first sparked his five-decade musical career. Scaggs joined the Steve Miller Band in 1967, performing on that group’s albums Children of the Future and Sailor, before launching his solo career with 1968’s seminal Boz Scaggs LP, recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL.Scaggs continued to…

Hey Nineteen a Tribute to Steely Dan is comprised of top professional musicians, many of whom have performed with Grammy- winning, international artists. They bring the big hits and the deep cuts, from “Do It Again” to “Your Gold Teeth II,” from “Reelin’ in the Years” to “Doctor Wu” and “Peg” many more. Hey Nineteen will amaze you with their exacting solos (as originally recorded), vocals, harmonies, and musicality, all while keeping you moving with their high energy show. Sponsors:…

ENCORE IN HD PRESENTATION From the 2013-14 season Franco Zeffirelli’s picturesque staging, an audience favorite for more than 30 years, features a winning young cast, including soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Vittorio Grigolo as the lovers Mimì and Rodolfo. Stefano Ranzani conducts. Estimated Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes

After the passing of Bobby Hatfield in 2003, Bill Medley carries on The Righteous Brothers’ legacy with old friend Bucky Heard! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo topped the charts in four decades. The show features the blue-eyed soul pioneers’ biggest hits – “Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “Rock and Roll Heaven,” Medley’s Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing theme…

Back after a sold-out show in 2017, Echoes of Sinatra returns to The Playhouse with a night of beloved Frank Sinatra classics – “Fly Me to the Moon,” “New York, New York,” “Strangers in the Night” and more — performed by the acclaimed vocal stylings of Steve Kazlauskas with members of the Tony T Orchestra! Sponsor: Townvibe

Performed by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Sponsored by: Eversource, Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings and Ann & Steve Carlson, People’s United Bank Additional Support From: All Season Party Rentals and Pepsi Green Expo: 12pm – 2pm Performance: 2pm Bring the family for a free, outdoor day of fun! An annual summer tradition, Shakespeare’s classic play comes to life in a family-friendly production – outside, under a tent on the baseball field adjacent to The Playhouse! This much-loved summer event…

An iconic pop star of the ’70s and ’80s, a successful Broadway and West End actor in the ’90s, and a major writer/producer in television to this day, Shaun rose to fame in ABC’s popular series, “The Hardy Boys Mysteries.” Along the way, he enjoyed a massive recording career, garnering hits like “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll,” “Hey Deanie,” and “Do You Believe In Magic.” After selling out arenas nationwide, and sharing a year-long run on Broadway…

This special 50th-anniversary, big screen event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies! Adapted from a successful stage play of the same name, dance legend Gene Kelly directed this 50th anniversary musical starring Barbra Streisand as a head-strong matchmaker that travels to New York with intentions of finding Walter Matthau, a miserly “half-a-millionaire,” a wife. Sponsors: Cohen and Wolf Fathom events

These Southern California roots rockers have scored hits with “When the Tequila Runs Out,” “Roll With The Punches” and “All Your Favorite Bands” and are on the road with a new album, Passwords. Sponsors: Xfinity Pepsi

Grammy Award-winning folk singer Janis Ian is best known for her 60s and 70s hits “Society’s Child” and “At Seventeen.” Livingston Taylor, brother of James Taylor, is known for Top 40 hits “Boatman,” “I Will Be In Love With You” and more! Sponsors: Pepsi Xfinity Nissan Doyle | Coffin Architecture

The Zombies return to The Playhouse after a sold-out show in 2017! Recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Zombies are known for the 60s hits “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No” and “Time of the Season.” The band is led by founding members Colin Blunstone (vocals) and Rod Argent (keyboards). Kicking off the night is Ninet Tayeb. In her native Israel, Ninet is more than a household name — the acclaimed singer/songwriter/actress is arguably the biggest entertainment…

Broadcast live from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear in cinemas. Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transfers to the West End for a limited season. Jonathan Munby directs this ‘nuanced and powerful’ (The Times) contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play. Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his…

Using just the human voice, Naturally 7 summon up soul, rap, rock and folk in one harmonious balance. After appearing on CBS’ “World’s Best” this season, they return to The Playhouse with their 20th anniversary tour! 7 guys. Multiple ways of making music using only their voices. What they do is far more than a-cappella. They are a band without a band. Having met in school and gospel choir they quickly discovered that they were doing more than just singing…

American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry has scored Billboard and American Music Awards, as well as Grammy Award nominations for hits including “Home,” “It’s Not Over,” and “No Surprise.” Don’t miss his return to The Playhouse stage with an intimate, acoustic set! Daughtry (fronted by American Idol Season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry) has released six studio albums, scored four No. 1 hits and garnered 4 Grammy Award nominations. Additionally, the band has sold over 8 million albums and 16 million singles,…

Grammy Award winner and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee – with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with the Hollies, Nash was also inducted twice into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN. He wrote some of CSN’s & CSNY’s greatest hits, including “Teach Your Children,” “Our House” and “Wasted On the Way.” He will perform as a trio at this show, sharing stories and songs from throughout his illustrious career. $1 per…

With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s pre-eminent comedians. American Comedy Award-winner for Best Female Standup Comic, she has made more than a dozen appearances on late night talk shows and is a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!

In a world where political correctness has run amok, Nick Di Paolo continues to be honest with his audiences. One of the very few comedians known to lean right, Nick is unafraid and unapologetic. Nick currently hosts “The Nick DiPaolo Show” every Monday through Thursday and tours the country on weekends. Nick has performed on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Conan O’ Brien. He was twice nominated for an Emmy for his writing…

Back after a sold out stand-up set in 2017, this Academy Award-winning comedian, actor and writer is best known for his slow, deadpan delivery. Sponsors: Barts

Returning to The Playhouse stage after sold-out shows in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, The Capitol Steps plan to bring down the House … and Senate … with their unique blend of sharp political satire set to popular music. The irreverent D.C.-based troupe, with 38 albums to its credit, pokes fun at all sides of the issues, from left to right, with fresh, up-to-the-minute material inspired by the latest headlines, scandals and more. The Steps will share songs and skits…

An Evening with Cowboy Junkies For more than 30 years, Cowboy Junkies have combined folk, blues and rock with the quiet intensity that is their musical signature on more than two dozen critically acclaimed albums, including their 1988 breakthrough The Trinity Sessions. Their most recent album, All That Reckoning, was released last year. Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass,…

A timeless classic best revered on the big screen, time tested fans and newcomers alike won’t want to miss this special event featuring exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies! Francis Ford Coppola continues his epic Godfather trilogy with this saga of two generations of power within the Corleone family. Coppola, working once again with the author Mario Puzo, crafts two interwoven stories that work as both prequel and sequel to the original. One shows the humble Sicilian beginnings and New…

Grammy Award-winner, two-time Emmy Award nominee and founding member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom Flemons is known as “The American Songster” since his repertoire of music covers nearly 100 years of American folklore, ballads, and tunes. A professed Southern Gothic, alt-country blues singer/songwriter, Amythyst Kiah’s commanding stage presence is only matched by her raw and powerful vocals — a deeply moving, hypnotic sound that stirs echoes of a distant and restless past. Kiah opened the sold-out Rhiannon Giddens show…

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with award-winning actor, writer, and comedian John Cleese as he shares hilarious stories and observations about his life and career, including highlights from Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, A Fish Called Wanda, and many more. Sponsors: Hearst BARTS

This special 30th-anniversary, big screen event includes exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies! A special 30th Anniversary showing coming to select cinemas featuring exclusive insight from Turner Classic Movies. Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) meet when they share a car on a trip from Chicago to New York right after both graduate from college. As the two build their lives and careers in Manhattan, they find love and heartache–with other people–but their paths continue to cross…

This holiday spectacular for the whole family stars “Dancing with the Stars” Mirrorball champions Tony Dovolani and Karina Smirnoff along with other celebrity pros from “Dancing with the Stars,” “American Idol,” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” Backed by a live band, see all the talent-based reality TV shows up close and personal in an unforgettable Spectacular for all Seasons! Directed and choreographed by Jaymz Tuaileva from “Dancing with the Stars,” “Donny and Marie’s Las Vegas Christmas Show” and…

Christmas with the Celts returns to The Playhouse after sold-out performances for the past four seasons! This holiday show features a mix of lively traditional Irish music and instrumentation with American pop music and their own originals, along with ancient Irish and Scottish carols and traditional Christmas favorites. The Celts lineup stars, Ric Blair on vocal-guitar-bodhran & piano along with female lead singer and all Ireland champion fiddler and Irish dancer, Eimear Arkins. Rick and Eimear will be complemented by…

Written and Directed by Richard Lowenstein, this documentary is a powerfully intimate and insightful portrait of the internationally renowned INXS frontman. Deftly woven from an extraordinary archive of rich imagery, Michael’s private home movies and those of his lovers, friends, and family, the film delves beneath the public persona of the charismatic ‘Rock God’ and transports us through the looking glass to reveal a multifaceted, intensely sensitive and complex man.

“Echoes of Sinatra and Dino” is a fun and exciting celebration of two great American icons! Good friends on and off stage, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin (Dino) performed the iconic music written by the best songwriters and lyricists of their day. This fantastic show presents the vocal stylings of Steven Kazlauskas paying homage to the legendary Sinatra, and the equally talented Dean Martin tribute artist, Jack Lynn. Steve and Jack perform many of the classic songs that are now considered part of the Great American Songbook. Whether…

Opening Act: Josh Kincade In a world where political correctness has run amok, Nick Di Paolo continues to be honest with his audiences.  One of the very few comedians known to lean right, Nick is unafraid and unapologetic.  Nick currently hosts “The Nick DiPaolo Show” every Monday through Thursday and tours the country on weekends. Nick has performed on The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Conan O’ Brien. He was twice nominated for an…

Sixteen-year-old Brandon Niederauer, nicknamed “Taz” for his ferocious guitar playing, has performed in some of the most legendary venues in America with many of the most prominent musicians of our time and many of his musical idols. In recent years, he’s shared the stage with multiple members of the Allman Brothers Band, including Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Butch Trucks, and Oteil Burbridge, as well as a variety of other notable musicians, including Buddy Guy, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga,…

Get the Led Out, a celebration of “The Mighty Zep,” returns to The Playhouse stage after a sold-out show last year! Hear the songs that the legendary Led Zeppelin created including “Kashmir,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Dazed and Confused” and the iconic “Stairway to Heaven.”

Tony Award-winner Stephanie J. Block performs an evening of her career highlights including songs from WICKED, FALSETTOS and THE CHER SHOW as well as her favorite musical theatre standards.  Block most recently starred in The Cher Show for which she won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award and received a Drama League Award Nomination, the New York Revival of FALSETTOS (Tony Award Nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical,…

Sponsored by: Addessi Jewelers, Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, BMW of Ridgefield & Treasury Wine Estates With support from: Abbey Tent & Party Rentals, The Cake Box, Deborah Anne’s Sweet Shoppe, Hollandia Nurseries, Nutmeg Livery Service, Parma Market and Bakery, & Whistle Stop Bakery Alt-rock band Lifehouse has sold more than 15 million records worldwide and played sold-out shows around the globe. Known for their infectious, upbeat hit songs “Hanging by a Moment,” “First Time,” “Halfway Gone” and “Hurricane” as…

FREE craft beer tasting in the lobby before the show! Jeremiah Lloyd Harmon is a 2019 “American Idol” finalist whose vocal range and songwriting wowed judges and fans alike. Since the show, he has released an EP and shared the stage with Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt. The Ridgefield Playhouse gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of this Emerging Artist concert by Frank Selvaggi, Bill Shea, Jane Musky and Tony Goldwyn.

Mike Campbell, co-founding member of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, brings his signature guitar sound to long-term side project, The Dirty Knobs. In 2018 after the loss of Tom Petty, his dear friend and collaborator of nearly 50 years, Campbell joined Fleetwood Mac as a full-fledged member of the band and toured on their highly praised 2018-2019 world tour. The Dirty Knobs and Campbell perform his iconic hits, while…

Hearst Media Entertaining Conversation Series Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Whole New You Series with support from Reliance Merchant Services One of the most gifted psychics returns to The Playhouse! Ilsley has been a trusted adviser to Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant for many years.  The London Medium’s amazing ability enables him not only to see the future, but also to make contact with loved ones, ancient spirits and angels and he can tap into past lives. Don’t miss this special evening –…

Join us in the lobby before the show for a bourbon tasting courtesy of Wild Turkey Longbranch Back after a sold out show last year, the “SNL Weekend Update” host returns with a new show based on his new book, A Very Punchable Face. Tickets to the show include a copy of the book. Jost serves as a head writer for “Saturday Night Live.” He started writing for “SNL” in 2005 and has been co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014. Jost co-hosted the…