Enjoy an evening of rapid-fire stand-up comedy featuring award-winning comic Christine O’Leary and handpicked members of her stand-up comedy troop – Team Green Light Comedy. Nominated by Curve Magazine as one of the ‘50 Funniest Lesbians in America,’ O’Leary has toured the country and worked with top comedians in the business and soaked up 1:1 potent advice from Jay Leno, Sinbad, Tracy Morgan, Jim Breuer, Whoopi Goldberg Gilbert Gottfried, and Joy Behar. O’Leary and her comedy comrades deliver a hilarious,…

A legend lives on! The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to the Playhouse! With its unique jazz sound, the 18-member Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered one of the greatest bands of all time. Under the baton of Music Director/vocalist Nick Hilscher, the consummate entertainers will play and sing selections from the vast Glenn Miller Orchestra library including all of the biggest hits that were the soundtrack of The Greatest Generation — “Moonlight Serenade”, “A String of Pearls”, “Chattanooga Choo-Choo”,…

Rock superstars, Grand Funk Railroad, and their 30+ hit singles return to the Playhouse! Grand Funk laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Journey, Van Halen and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. The fact that Grand Funk’s legacy still reigns over the Classic Rock landscape forty-five years after its 1969 birth in Flint, Michigan is a testament to the group’s influence and staying power. Mega-hits “We’re An American…

The multi-platinum rock group The Go-Go’s will embark on their farewell tour this summer to commemorate a groundbreaking thirty-eight years in the music industry. The tour will feature members Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin performing their timeless catalog including hits “We Got The Beat,” “Vacation,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Head Over Heels” and many more! The legendary rock group made history as the first, and to date only, all-female band that both wrote their own songs…

Blackmore’s Night seamlessly weaves together elements of modern folk, renaissance and progressive rock music in a style that can only be defined as their own and perform sold-out shows all over the world. Get your tickets early and as always, Blackmore’s Night encourages their fans to dress in their finest Renaissance attire! The night starts with Wizard’s Consort playing heavy progressive rock and medieval “musicke.” This “Renaissance power trio” specializes in instrumental covers of hard rock throwbacks such as Deep…

In celebration of Shakespeare’s 400-year legacy, this family-friendly comedy tells the story of a servant named Dennis who appears only once in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, to announce that, “so please you,” there is a wrestler at the door! Inspired by one moment of mischief, HVSF’s Conservatory Company has created a “tragical-comical, comical-tragical” tale of Dennis the servant, one of Shakespeare’s (almost) silent heroes. Rejoice in the classic art of clowning in this delightful comedy that will showcase text…

National Theatre of London LIVE in HD: ENCORE SCREENING Winner of three Tony Awards® and two Olivier Awards, National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience – featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II – returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday. Written by Peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Academy Award®-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours), these special encore screenings…

Six-time Vocal Group of the Year, and one of country music’s most loved bands! Diamond Rio has sold over 10 million albums earning three platinum and five gold records and won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year award four times as well as netting two Academy of Country Music Awards in the top Vocal Group of the Year category and thirteen Grammy nominations. Diamond Rio was the first country music group in history to reach No. 1…

Starring comedy legend John Belushi, National Lampoon’s Animal House is the ultimate college movie filled with food fights, fraternities and toga parties! Follow the uproarious escapades of the Delta House fraternity as they take on Dean Wormer (John Vernon), the sanctimonious Omegas, and the entire female student body. Directed by John Landis (The Blues Brothers), the most popular college comedy of all-time also stars Tim Matheson, Donald Sutherland, Karen Allen, Kevin Bacon, Tom Hulce and Stephen Furst along with Otis…

Join CEOs, TV Personalities, Entrepreneurs, Motivational Speakers & Powerhouses Vikki Ziegler & Allyson Spellman along with Special Guest Moderator the Executive Director of The Ridgefield Playhouse Allison Stockel for an empowering evening that includes a panel discussion, Q&A, attendee reception plus networking! Got the vision? Learn how to take inspired ACTION to make it happen! Got the dream? Discover how to have an unwavering BELIEF it is already yours! These ladies will share lessons learned on their individual road to…

Celebrate the music and spirit of Johnny Winter – one of the greatest Blues Guitarists of all time! Johnny Winter’s band members Paul Nelson and James Montgomery have been wowing audiences performing the incredible music played by the late great Blues/Rock legend. The show features Grammy Award winning guitarist Paul Nelson, who was Johnny Winter’s protégé and is considered one of today’s top guitarists. Nelson toured the world with Winter, and has recorded alongside Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes,…

Modern West, the rock and Americana country band fronted by Academy Award winning actor, Kevin Costner, returns to the Playhouse. Best known for his roles in movies such as Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves and Body Guard, Costner has turned to the live music scene. The band released its first country album, Untold Truths in 2008 on Universal South Records. It peaked at No. 35 on the Top Heatseekers chart. Their 2012 record “Famous for Killing Each…

Toto, the multi-Grammy winning rock band formed in 1978, climbed the charts in the early 80s with a pair of smash hits – “Rosanna” and “Africa.” With over 38 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, Toto remains one of the top selling tour and recording acts in the world. As individuals, the band members’ imprint can be heard on an astonishing 5,000 albums. Collectively, Toto has made their mark with additional hits such as “Hold…

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the Louisiana born axeman and songsmith, has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. At 16 years old, he signed his first record deal and burst onto the national scene with the release of his 1995 debut album Ledbetter Heights, which produced the radio hits…

They were one of the hottest girl groups of the ’80s! Now guitarists Susanna Hoffs and Vicki Peterson and drummer Debbi Peterson return to the Playhouse with their smash hits “Manic Monday,” “Eternal Flame,” “Walk Like an Egyptian” and many more!

For fifty years, Loretta has fashioned a body of work as artistically and commercially successful – and as culturally significant – as any female performer you’d care to name. Her music has confronted many of the major social issues of her time, and her life story is a rags-to-riches tale familiar to pop, rock and country fans alike. The Coal Miner’s Daughter – the tag refers to a hit single, an album, a best-selling autobiography, an Oscar-winning film, and to…

With the release of his 24th album Elysium on the horizon, Al Di Meola, aka the King of Latin Jazz Fusion, is playing a handful of US dates this summer! A true guitar virtuoso and visionary in his field, don’t miss chance to see his furiously intricate fretwork!

Has there ever been a funnier election season? Did you ever want to hear Donald Trump sing a rock song, Bernie Sanders sing a show tune, and Hillary Clinton do stand-up comedy? It’s all the greatest hits of the campaign LIVE! No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the…

5:30pm – Gala Gourmet food from top area restaurants, bar and silent auction 8:00pm – Live auction and performance Take a reflective look back through Rogers’ storied 50-plus-year career. Enhanced with personal stories, vintage photos and video clips—including never-before-seen footage—the retrospective will touch on every part of Rogers’ career. Along with his long list of hits, Rogers plans

HamletHub Whole New You Series Entertaining Conversation Series Partially Underwritten by Green Rocks Inn, Nutmeg Livery Service and Reliance Merchant ServicesVanPraagh-174x254 The awe-inspiring James Van Praagh bridges the gap between two planes of existence, that of the living and that of the dead by providing evidential proof of life after death via detailed messages. His very natural easy-going style would lead you to believe that he is chatting with a friend on the telephone, not communicating messages from the grave.…

Return to MORTAL CITY The 20th Anniversary Tour Full Album Being Played in its Entirety…plus other favorites! A very special reading by noted author and poet Michael Cervas Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer | Songwriter Series When The Honesty Room came out in 1994, I left my three part time jobs for one touring life, writing songs on notepads and napkins as I went. I have clear memories of places where I wrote lyrics. My housemate Sarah Davis had said, “I…

With special guest The Apocalypse Blues Revue Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Blue Öyster Cult rose from the 1970s ashes to become one of the nation’s all-time greatest hard-rock ensembles. B.Ö.C. continues to tour hard and loud, kicking out jams at every opportunity. From humble beginnings right across Long Island’s sound, B.Ö.C. gave us hits including “Burnin’ For You,” the tongue in cheek “Godzilla,” and the ghostly guitar and cowbell of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” Radio hits, record breaking…

Metropolitan Opera LIVE in HD Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Tristan und Isolde opens the Met season in a new production by Mariusz Treliński (the director responsible for last season’s double bill of Iolanta and Bluebeard’s Castle), and will be well served by a cast of outstanding Wagnerians: Nina Stemme as Isolde, Stuart Skelton as Tristan, Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, and René Papeas King Marke, with Sir Simon Rattle conducting, in one of his rare appearances at the…

Barts Tree Service Comedy Series Nick Di Paolo is probably one of the most authentic voices whether on or off stage. He’s referred to as a comic’s comic because there are no facades, no act. It’s all Nick Di Paolo, all the time. Di Paolo’s career took off after he appeared on “HBO’s Young Comedian Special”. He has since written and performed four standup specials and four CDs. The most recent standup effort being a one hour Showtime special entitled…

With special guest Black Rock Social Ingersoll Auto of Danbury World Music Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery Join us in the lobby at 7:15 for a tasting courtesy of The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery! A night of classic reggae hits like “No Woman, No Cry,” “One Love,” “Three Little Birds” & more. Carrying the torch passed on by Bob Marley himself, original guitarist Al Anderson has united with a group…

With special guests Moorea Masa and King Charles Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer | Songwriter Series Northeast Builders of Ridgefield LLC Emerging Artist Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by City Steam Brewery Come early, meet new people, and have a beer on us! Hang out with friends and be one of the first to hear this talented musician in an intimate venue! With a voice that recalls both Donny Hathaway’s emotive intensity and Daryl Hall’s pop appeal,…

Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series Join us in the lobby at 6:45pm for wine tasting and an art exhibit by a local artist! Combining forces for the first time, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 ~ two of the most acclaimed, award-winning vocal groups in pop music ~ create an unforgettable concert event that will thrill audiences of all ages. Between them, the two groups boast a remarkable 20 Grammy Awards, and a range of styles…

With special guest Larry Stevens Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity They are more than a Rock band…they are an institution…which, in the brief period from 1963 to 1968, made an indelible mark on the “Shapes of Things” to come. To the casual music fan, The Yardbirds are best known as the band that honed the skills of future “guitar gods” Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page; and for their slew of chart hits, including “For Your Love,” “Heart…

Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series Partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa What does 525,600 minutes x 20 equal? Twenty years of friendship since Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp who created the roles of, respectively, Roger and Mark in the original Broadway production of the Tony-winning musical Rent, joined forces in this iconic, cultural phenomenon. They return to the Playhouse after a sold out show in 2013, with a brand new show and a full band! The two…

Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series Join us in the lobby at 7:15pm for wine tasting and an art exhibit by Lucy M. Krupenye! He’s earned so many superlatives in his career, it may be best to put it simply: the cat can play. Trumpeter Chris Botti brings his superb musicianship, his killer band and his on-stage generosity to The Playhouse stage for one night of can’t-miss musical thrills. In 2013, Botti won the Grammy Award in…

With special guest Project Grand Slam Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Series Join us in the lobby at 7:15pm for wine tasting and an art exhibit by Lucy M. Krupenye! Four-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-platinum selling sax-man Boney James needs no introduction to contemporary jazz fans. The gifted saxophonist, veteran of four RIAA gold albums, a Soul Train Award, nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and 10 #1 albums on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart,…

Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer | Songwriter Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by Nutmeg Livery Service Don’t miss an intimate evening with this legendary singer! ART GARFUNKEL’s tour, with guitarist Tab Laven, encompasses his solo hits, Simon & Garfunkel songs, cuts from his favorite songwriters – Jimmy Webb, Randy Newman, A.C. Jobim and Paul Simon— and parts of his forthcoming autobiography. Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer Art Garfunkel has…

An international multi-platinum recording artist who has taken the world by storm with his ballads and up-tempo tunes, all rooted in the pop traditions of his Southern Italian homeland, earning him the title: “The Ambassador of Dolce Vita” or “the Neapolitan pop crooner”. An exciting, musical experience for Italian classes. All ages Tickets: $10 Call 203-438-5795 for reservations or email artsed@ridgefieldplayhouse.org Learn more about the Arts in Education program here WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF: Barker Welfare Foundation,…

Ingersoll Auto of Danbury World Music Series Partially underwritten by The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery Join us in the lobby at 7:15 for a tasting courtesy of The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery! International, multi-platinum recording artist Patrizio Buanne has taken the world by storm with his original songs, classic ballads and uptempo tunes, all rooted in the pop traditions of his Italian homeland, earning him the title “The Ambassador of Dolce Vita.” He’s known for his powerful voice as well…

Metropolitan Opera LIVE in HD Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Three charismatic singers, Simon Keenlyside, Ildar Abdrazakov, and Mariusz Kwiecien, share the role of the title hero, who goes to hell in a dazzling coup de théâtre. The ensemble of great Mozartean singers includes Isabel Leonard, Angela Meade, Matthew Polenzani, Marina Rebeka, Erwin Schrott, Ramón Vargas, and Rolando Villazón. Fabio Luisi and Plácido Domingo conduct. This opera is remarkably timely given its setting in feudal Europe prior to…

With special guest Dave Goldenberg Barts Tree Comedy Series Partially underwritten by Bruce Bennett Nissan and Nutmeg Livery Service Fans can participate in a Q&A after the show! Paul Reiser returns to his comedy roots! A seasoned actor, writer and producer, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. Having co-created and starred in the critically acclaimed NBC series MAD ABOUT YOU which garnered him multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations, Reiser…

A Tribute to the Bee Gees Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by Nutmeg Livery Get ready for the new Australian Bee Gees Show, a multimedia theatrical concert experience that takes a nostalgic trip through the legacy the Bee Gees left behind while celebrating over four decades of the infectious music written by the Gibb brothers. Their record breaking music is captivated on stage with mesmerizing resemblance in sound and mannerisms. Together for more than 17 years, The…

TCM Classics Series presented by Fathom Events Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Navigate the maze of Stanley Kubrick’s haunting classic with exclusive commentary by Turner Classic Movies. Heeeere’s Johnny…back on the big screen! Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. Entertainment invite you to relive Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece of modern horror, The Shining (1980), when it returns toselect cinemas nationwide for a special event on Wednesday, October 26. From a script he co-adapted from the Stephen King…

The Malibu Sessions Acoustic Tour With special guests Justin Young & High Dive Heart Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer | Songwriter Series Two-time Grammy Award Winning Singer Songwriter Colbie Caillat returns to the Playhouse with a brand new tour! Colbie has sold more than six million albums, and ten million singles worldwide. Her breakthrough hit “Bubbly” remains one of the best-selling digital tracks in history. 2011’s All Of You yielded the gold “I Do” and platinum “Brighter Than The Sun,” which…

National Theatre of London LIVE in HD: ENCORE SCREENING Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, Steve Jobs), this thrilling production features Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) and Jonny Lee Miller (CBS’s Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. The production was a sell-out hit at the National Theatre in 2011, and the broadcast has since become an international sensation, experienced by over half a million…

Rush fans can see this feature for the first time in theatres! Fathom Events and Rounder are excited to bring Rush-Time Stand Still to the big screen for the first time. Rush-Time Stand Still covers the R40 tour. Rush’s 40th anniversary tour and the unique relationship the band has with their devoted fans. Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the band and crew throughout the tour provide the raw and vivid emotional undertones of this feature-length film. At the core of the…

With Judy Gold and her friends! Featuring Liz Barrett and Karen Bergreen Hosted by Christine O’Leary Barts Tree Service Comedy Series An amazing night of comedy with Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold and friends! Judy is well known as the star of her two critically acclaimed long-running Off Broadway hit shows. Judy’s most recent show, The Judy Show – My Life as A Sitcom ran to sold-out audiences. Judy was nominated for the 2012 Outer Critics Circle…

Bolshoi Ballet ENCORE in HD Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Music: Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich Libretto: Yuri Grigorovich and Isaak Glikman Cast: The Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet In a seaside town where business and mafia are flourishing, The Golden Age cabaret is the favorite nightly haunt of dancers, bandits and young revelers, where the young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita, a beautiful dancer, but also the friend of a local gangster… A…

With special guest PJ Pacifico Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity The wildly eclectic sound of Little Feat’s funky Southern boogie has been celebrated for more than three decades. Behind Lowell George’s idiosyncratic songwriting were a string of supremely gifted musicians with expert technical skill. Two of those musicians, guitarists Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett, will perform a rare acoustic show at the Playhouse! You’ll hear your favorite songs in a whole new light as the duo deconstructs the Little…

Hometown Tour 2016 Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Sully Erna, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and front man for the multi-platinum rock band Godsmack, tours in support of his new solo album Hometown Tour. This time, Erna strips it down for an intimate acoustic evening with guitar-player and band member Tim Theriault. Hometown Tour explores Erna’s diverse musical touchstones from James Bay, to new country favorite Chris Stapleton to soul legends Ray Charles, Etta James and Amy Winehouse, all mixed…

Passion and Warfare 25th Anniversary Tour Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, Passion and Warfare, Steve Vai is embarking on a very special tour celebrating the groundbreaking recording! Passion and Warfare is highly regarded as one of the greatest instrumental rock guitar recordings of all time. For the first time…

Bolshoi Ballet ENCORE in HD Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Music: Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky Libretto: Adrian Piotrovsky and Fyodor Lopukhov Cast: Svetlana Lunkina (Zina), Mikhail Lobukhin (Pyotr), Maria Alexandrova (the Ballerina), Ruslan Skvortsov (the Ballet Dancer) During harvest festival at a collective farm, a visiting dance troupe reunites a ballerina with her childhood friend Zina. In order to teach her unfaithful husband a lesson, Zina, the ballerina and the ballerina’s husband decide to swap roles for…

WITH HOST & TEACHER CHRISTINE O’LEARY 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. Ticket Price $15.00

With special guest Rich Aronovitch Barts Tree Service Comedy Series Partially underwritten by Bruce Bennett Nissan and CULTEC, Inc. Join Two Roads Brewery in the lobby before the show for a beer sampling! Jim Breuer remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor! Named one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time”, Breuer is known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions you won’t want to miss this hilarious night…

Barts Tree Service Comedy Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Presented by Dan Aykroyd, Judith Belushi and Musical Director Paul Shaffer This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, gospel, and soul music. Hear all of The Blues Brothers classics such as “Soul Man”, “Rubber Biscuit”, “Sweet Home Chicago”, “Rawhide” and “Gimme Some Lovin’”. Jake, Elwood and the band hit the right balance of humor,…

With special guest Nick Depuy Ingersoll Auto of Danbury World Music Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery Join us in the lobby at 7:15 for a tasting courtesy of The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery! Native Hawaiian Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso and composer whose music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. His fast and complex finger work has taken this stringed instrument, that traveled…

The first Documentary to capture the lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder HamletHub Whole New You Series Partially underwritten by Reliance Merchant Services Presented by Silver Hill Hospital Post Screening Panel Discussion immediately following film includes: Rebbie Ratner, Film Director, Regina V., BORDERLINE Main Character, Dr. Aaron Krasner, Director, Adolescent Transitional Living Program at Silver Hill Hospital and Gina Pulice, LCSW People say having a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis is equivalent to walking through life with a Do Not…

To benefit The Resiliency Center of Newtown HamletHub Whole New You Series Partially underwritten by AR Kids and Reliance Merchant Services With support from WHIP Blow Dry Bar + Salon We’re combining high fashion with a purpose! Known for her “Women that Rock” and “Keep it Badass” fashion shows, Lauren DiNardo is back – presenting a high energy inspirational evening where “celebrity” models, children and a few surprise guests rock the runway in support of The Resiliency Center of Newtown:…

Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity With support from Nature’s Temptations Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason will revisit his classic 1970 masterpiece Alone Together on his brand new ‘Alone Together Again’ tour. As one of America’s most beloved classic rock albums, Alone Together – Mason’s debut solo album – is represented on eight timeless tracks that are as satisfying and inspiring now as they were when they were released 46 years ago. The ‘Alone Together Again’ show…

Sponsored by Golf Performance Center Barts Tree Service Comedy Series Entertaining Conversation Series Partially underwritten by Moffly Media & Silver Spring Country Club How do you describe the offbeat antics of David Feherty? The New York Times called him “a cross between Oprah Winfrey and Johnny Carson.” With a sharp wit and irreverent style, the professional golfer turned golf analyst, talk show host and sports broadcaster has made a name for himself as one of the most hilarious and irrepressible…

Ridgefield Academy Family Series Partially underwritten by Books on the Common, South Salem Animal Hospital and Noah’s Ark Animal Hospital Presented by Bright Star Theatre Have your photo taken with Scooby Doo in the lobby! Gather ‘round as our actors recreate Victorian England in this beloved retelling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Join Old Scrooge, bumbling Bob Cratchit, one hilarious beggar woman and all the delightful ghostly visitors in this heartwarming tale of friendship and generosity. An…

Barts Tree Service Comedy Series He’s a gifted writer, comedian and television and film star who continues to entertain audiences all over the world with his unique brand of comedic funk. His breakout role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as Leon has firmly planted him as one of the best comedic actors today. He was the most recent host of “Last Comic Standing” and you have seen him on the hit TV shows “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and in films such…

Ingersoll Auto of Danbury World Music Series Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series Partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa and The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery Join us in the lobby at 6:15pm for a tasting courtesy of The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery! Come celebrate the one and only CHITA RIVERA in an intimate concert starring the incomparable Broadway legend and her long time trio! The two-time Tony Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree recipient will perform the best…

Danbury Porsche Presents Entertaining Conversation Series Partially underwritten by 109 Cheese & Wine, Moffly Media With Leigh Diffey, David Hobbs & Steve Matchett Australia to Abu Dhabi, Italy to Singapore, Russia to Japan – outside of the Olympic Games and the Soccer World Cup, Formula One is the most watched sport in the world. F1 is broadcast in the United States by NBC Sports and its commentary team Leigh Diffey, David Hobbs and Steve Matchett; the team that can take…

With special guest Station Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Don’t miss Theory of a Deadman doing a live acoustic set at The Playhouse! They are the platinum-selling rockers from Delta, British Columbia, best known for their chart-topping hits “Bad Girlfriend”, “Lowlife” and “Angel” among others! They became the first act to sign with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger’s 604 Records imprint in 2001. Tyler Connolly (vocals/guitar) reportedly slipped a copy of the band’s demo to Kroeger at a post-concert party…

TCM Classics Series presented by Fathom Events Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Delight in exquisitely produced commentary from Turner Classic Movies that will reveal what makes Holly Golightly one of film’s most charming heroines. Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies, and Paramount Pictures invite you to fall in love again with Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) when it charms its way back into select cinemas nationwide for a special event on Wednesday, November 30. Winner of two ACADEMY AWARDS®*, Breakfast…

Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series Partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa Grammy and Emmy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. For more than four decades in the music business, Tyrell has proven himself a successful artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in “Father of the Bride” and “Father of the Bride II,” Steve Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. Producing hits for Grammy-winning Artists…

Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series Partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by Nutmeg Livery Service Featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical with their hot band, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate – and in some cases entirely reimagine – some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. You will enjoy a night…

Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer | Songwriter Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by The Law Offices of Eric R. Posmantier, LLC and Green Rocks Inn With support from Nature’s Temptations For this special holiday show Melissa will be performing songs from her 2008 holiday album, A New Thought For Christmas. Songs will include fan favorites and holiday classics such as “Merry Christmas Baby,” Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “O Night Divine” and more. Best known for…

Ingersoll Auto of Danbury World Music Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Partially underwritten by The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery Join us in the lobby at 7:15 for a tasting courtesy of The Wine Group/Benziger Family Winery! With an appearance by St. Stephens’ Choristers! First there was Riverdance, then Celtic Woman, now the popular PBS Pledge show Christmas with The Celts is touring across the U.S.! The Celts mix lively traditional Irish music and instrumentation with American pop music…

Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer | Songwriter Series Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Legendary singer-songwriter and social justice activist David Crosby is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer, inducted as a member of both the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds, and the iconic Woodstock era-defining group Crosby, Stills & Nash. Don’t miss his brand new tour in support of his latest album Lighthouse co-written by Michael League of Snarky Puppy. Tickets: $126 *$1 of your ticket will be donated to…

Fathom Events, Eagle Rock and 2 Marketing Partners present: Fathom Events and Eagle Rock are excited to present The Rolling Stones Olé Olé Olé: A Trip Across Latin America. This is a feature documentary that follows The Rolling Stones’ tour of early 2016 through 10 Latin American cities as the band attempt to pull off a once in a lifetime open air concert in Havana, Cuba. A road movie that celebrates the revolutionary power of Rock n Roll – exhilarating…

National Theatre of London LIVE in HD Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London. One summer’s evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst’s stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories…

Presented by Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance Ridgefield Academy Family Series A holiday tradition that dazzles all ages! Tchaikovsky’s soaring score, graceful ballerinas, wooden soldiers who come to life and a bigger-than-life Christmas tree make the holidays bright for young and old! Tickets: Adult $25 | Child $20 Visit Dimitri’s Diner before or after the show and enjoy 10% off your meal when you show your ticket!

Presented by Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance Ridgefield Academy Family Series A holiday tradition that dazzles all ages! Tchaikovsky’s soaring score, graceful ballerinas, wooden soldiers who come to life and a bigger-than-life Christmas tree make the holidays bright for young and old! Tickets: Adult $25 | Child $20 Visit Dimitri’s Diner before or after the show and enjoy 10% off your meal when you show your ticket!

Presented by Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance Ridgefield Academy Family Series A holiday tradition that dazzles all ages! Tchaikovsky’s soaring score, graceful ballerinas, wooden soldiers who come to life and a bigger-than-life Christmas tree make the holidays bright for young and old! Tickets: Adult $25 | Child $20 Visit Dimitri’s Diner before or after the show and enjoy 10% off your meal when you show your ticket!

Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series Partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Darlene Love returns with her band and the DL Singers after a sold out show in 2015! Celebrate the Holidays with this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer singing her classic hits and music of the season! You won’t hear “Christmas Baby Please Come Home” on Letterman this year – so come see it LIVE on the Playhouse stage! From…

T Presents John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, A Dirty Shame) to perform an unforgettable night of holiday mischief with his critically acclaimed one man show, A John Waters Christmas! Waters pokes fun at the holiday season with adult-appropriate humor, effectively “putting the X in Xmas,” developing a show for the open minded and slightly left-of-center audience. The cult classic, Baltimore-born filmmaker began his Hollywood success with now Broadway classic, Hairspray in 1988. Claiming his playful nicknames “Pope of Trash” and…

Since its first performance at the National Theatre in 2007, War Horse has become an international smash hit, capturing the imagination of millions of people around the world. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel and adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford, War Horse takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Filled with stirring music and songs, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal…

In the lobby of the Playhouse – full bar and concession will be open! We’re opening our Vault!! The Ridgefield Playhouse is taking CDs, posters, and musical instruments out from backstage and bringing it up front for you to buy! From CD’s left by the Cowboy Junkies, to signed poster, books, CD’s and instruments, to T-shirts left by Clint Black & other performers (hey we even have Billy Bob Thorntons mis-matched socks)- it’s the rock and roll and performing arts…

Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s breakthrough opera was described by the New York Times as “transfixing…a lushly beautiful score.” Commissioned by the Salzburg Festival, where it was first seen in 2000, it will now finally have its Metropolitan Opera premiere in a dazzling new production by Robert Lepage, featuring glimmering ribbons of LED lights that extend across the length of the stage and over the orchestra pit. Eric Owens is the knight on a quest of love and Susanna Phillips is…

Music: Piotr Tchaikovsky Libretto: Yuri Grigorovich Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich Cast: Denis Rodkin (the Nutcracker Prince), Anna Nikulina (Marie), Andrei Merkuriev (Drosselmeyer), Vitaly Biktimirov (the Mouse King) On Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll transforms into a beautiful prince who takes her on a magical journey. Before they leave, they must confront the Mouse King whose army is threatening Marie. Christmas would not be complete without the enchanting tale of young Marie and her Nutcracker prince! Danced by the Bolshoi’s principals,…

The Met’s annual holiday presentation of The Magic Flute offers an ideal opportunity for audiences of all ages to celebrate the season. Julie Taymor, the woman behind the creation of New York shows like Disney’s The Lion King and Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, has made over this breathtaking and popular production of Mozart’s masterpiece with playful dancing bears and giant flamingos that will captivate children of all ages. Young stars Layla Claire and Ben Bliss are the fairy-tale princess…

Class begins Thursday, January 19, 2017 No musical background required – if you have a great idea and love to write songs….now is your time! Learn songwriting from Emmy-Award Winning Songwriter Kevin Briody! Students will have the opportunity to have a Q&A with artists in our upcoming Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer Songwriter Series! Do you dream of taking your music beyond singing in the shower? A song unleashes its power and who knows where it’ll go? Songs fuel desire, inspire…

Have your photo taken with Scooby Doo in the lobby! Peter shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members, and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel, and wildlife filming. Peter’s fascinating stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country for years! Tickets: VIP Meet and Greet $40 | Adult $25 | Children…

Directed by Daniel C. Levine (Les Miserables, Chicago, Mamma Mia!) Choreographed by Mark Myars (Wicked, If/then) Musical Direction by Bryan Perri (Wicked, Chaplin) From Agnes de Mille to Bob Fosse to Jerome Robbins, iconic choreography has made stars of dancers and forged the path of Broadway musical theatre. DANCIN’ BROADWAY is a multi-media extravaganza featuring leading Broadway dancers and vocalists performing live on stage with a band in the styles of Broadway’s most sensational show-off dances of the past century.…

In acts that often trace their origin to the harvest festivals of more than 2,000 years ago, this youthful and graceful company enthralls audiences with a range of demanding performances, most of them typifying Chinese circus and constituting a refreshing alternative to the Western tradition. Under the direction of Zhao Lizhi, the artistry, individually and collectively, attains levels that make it seem almost unfair to single out any act, from jugglers to the comic knife throwers and the bicyclist who…

Have your photo taken with Scooby Doo in the lobby! Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss When Mulan learns that her ailing father is drafted into Khan’s army, she protects him by serving in his place. Disguised as a man, she risks everything to maintain family honor and earn the love of her nation. This noble Chinese folk tale features an extraordinary heroine, authentic costumes and props, and lovely songs. *Show times: 11am & 2pm Tickets: $15

Timothy B. Schmit is best known as a longtime member of the EAGLES playing bass and singing lead vocals on their hits “I Can’t Tell You Why,” “Love Will Keep Us Alive” and “I Don’t Want To Hear It Anymore.” At the turn of the 1970s, he joined POCO and helped steer the band into its pioneering fusion of Country, Rock and Folk with founding member Richie Furay. Timothy’s musicianship and vocals have always been in high demand playing with…