In "Latin History for Dummies" John Leguizamo assumes the role of hard-hitting history teacher, guiding audiences through his biting and comic take on 500 years of Latin history. Leguizamo's "Latin History for Dummies" is hilarious, satirical, and even educational. Some topics covered include: The Aztec and Mayan Empires, Christopher Columbus, The Pilgrims, The Conquistadors, The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, and more. Tickets: Orchestra $110 | Mezzanine and Balcony $95

Sat, 09/19/2015 - 4:00pm-Sat, 09/19/2015 - 7:30pm STREET BEAT is a kinetic, maximum energy explosion of urban rhythm and dance, utilizing junk, household items and found objects for drums and percussion and featuring the pinnacle of modern “street” choreography. Merging African, Cuban, Latin, West African and jazz concepts this show is as thrilling to watch as it is to hear. The infectious nature of STREET BEAT takes the most ancient of art forms – drumming and dancing – and brings…

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried never shies away from sensitive material and has been called the king of inappropriate humor. He’s one of the most sought-after comedians and regularly performs live to sold-out audiences across the country. He’s a fixture of the Comedy Central roasts and has logged appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night with David Letterman.” He’s also a frequent guest on Howard Stern. Howard has welcomed many standup comedians on his show throughout the years. But no one…

A stunning multi-media tribute to the “King of Pop’s” life and legacy! Lasers, large screen video projection and 50,000 watts of awesome sound will take fans of all ages on a journey that captures the essence of Jackson’s worldwide concert appearances. Experience some of the most memorable moments in entertainment – the moonwalk, his famed 1995 MTV Music Awards performance, the Thriller premier complimented by a dance troupe performing Jackson’s choreography to perfection.

Please join us in the lobby at 6:45pm for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International! For six decades Ballet Folklórico de México has brought Mexican history and culture to stages around the world. Come see exquisite folk dances accompanied by a traditional mariachi band and colorful costumes that reflect the rich culture of Mexico. The dances reflect the traditions, customs, legends, beliefs and lifestyles of people in particular countries and regions. Expressing the life and spirit of the…

Join us at 6:45 in the lobby for one complimentary beer for each ticket purchased. Hang out with friends and be one of the first to hear these talented musicians in an intimate venue! “Imagine Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaak paying tribute to classic American rock n’ roll from Elvis, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.” —The Boston Herald Girls Guns & Glory is here to rock you solid, croon you smoothly, and melt your heart with their unique…

Clark Construction Comedy Series Partially Underwritten by Nutmeg Livery Wright’s deadpan delivery and unusual comic style set him apart from the pack in the 80’s. Ever since then, comedy fans can’t get enough of his numerous specials on HBO and Comedy Central. Wright is a true star comedian “filling theaters with fans roaring at cerebral punch lines.”

This is M.E. Solo Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity Academy Award and Grammy winning artist returns to the Playhouse stage for TWO NIGHTS! Performing songs from her new album, This is M.E., as well as some of her greatest hits like “Come to My Window”, “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over”. Known for her iconic voice, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence; Melissa will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the…

Up Close and Alone" Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity He was the former lead singer and frequent keyboardist for the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. During his 10 years in band, from 1965 to 1975, he sang, wrote or co-wrote many hit songs including "American Woman," "No Time", "Share the Land", "Hand Me Down World", "Undun", "Laughing", "Star Baby", "New Mother Nature", and "These Eyes". His solo career includes many Canadian hit singles including "Stand Tall", "My Own…

Together they take old-time Americana music, pair it with folk elements with far-flung sounds to create a music that is both strangely familiar and unlike anything heard before. Husband and wife banjoists Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn have mastered the deceptively intricate art of the duet. Fleck, a 15-time Grammy winner, has collaborated with Chick Corea, Oumou Sangare, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, Dave Mathews, Earl Scruggs, and the entire Cleveland Orchestra for his Banjo Concert 'The Impostor'. Washburn’s banjo has…

Digitally restored and remastered! Fathom Events and Specticast are partnering to the bring The One, The Only, The Classic Halloween to select cinemas – and Michael Myers, aka “The Boogeyman,” will be slicing his way to The Playhouse big screen just in time for Halloween! Fans can come and see the most terrifying and iconic moments now in HD! This ground breaking film provides so many epic scenes that changed the film industry. First premiering in 1978, HALLOWEEN has gone…

The Wizards of Winter take the theatrical holiday rock experience to a more intimate setting at The Ridgefield Playhouse! They return, after 2 sold out performances in 2014, with a brand new show featuring original music from their new album and a bigger stage show! The Wizards will also perform some of TSO’s greatest hits. Their unique style of musical intensity, soaring vocal harmonies and stage theatrics layered around a rich storyboard make for a dazzling holiday spectacle you won’t…

With 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 one of the most recognizable comedians, known for his charismatic stage antics, dead-on impressions, and family-friendly stand-up. Tickets: $55

It’s a great night of rock with Todd Rundgren’s hits and a full band! Considered by many to be the “Ultimate Rock Cult Hero”, Todd Rundgren has maintained a legion of fans through four decades, rivaled only by the Grateful Dead. His first big solo success was in 1971 with “We “Gotta Get You a Woman” and in 1973 from the double album “Something/Anything?” he scored big on the charts with “I Saw the Light” and a revision of a…

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! $25 Adults | $20 seniors & children

On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince and saves Marie from the Mouse King and his army. This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with its fairytale setting and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. The Bolshoi’s version of The Nutcracker has a unique and beautiful sense of romance and philosophy, danced by the heroic Denis Rodkin as the courageous Prince and the magical Anna…

Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet “Au fond du temple saint,” which opera fans know and adore. Director Penny Woolcock explores the timeless themes of pure love, betrayal,…

Longtime members of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND including BUTCH TRUCKS and JAIMOE have gotten back together to form LES BRERS, a band celebrating the band’s music and legacy. The pedigreed group consists of: Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, Founding members of The Allman Brothers Band Oteil Burbridge – The Allman Brothers Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Dead & Company Marc Quinones: The Allman Brothers Band, Tito Puente, Spyro Gyra Jack Pearson: Delbert McClinton, The Allman Brothers Band, Greg Allman Band Pat Bergeson:…

The ACTORS STUDIO comes to Ridgefield! In a unique collaboration between The Ridgefield Playhouse and the world-famous ACTORS STUDIO, theatre fans will be invited to attend a premier production of work developed during a two week intensive workshop here in Ridgefield. The performance of Old Times will be a “sneak peek” of the Studio’s first production of the fall season in New York City! The ACTORS STUDIO, the birthplace and home of the American “Method” style of acting, is known…

From Centerfield to Center Stage! Bernie Williams, the New York Yankees center fielder for 16 years, is best known for his long and storied career in pinstripes – a career that includes four World Series championships, five appearances on the American League All Star Team, four Gold Glove Awards and the 1996 American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award. Since he’s hung up his cleats, he’s had time to devote to his other great passion in life – jazz…

Joshua Davis was raised in the folk tradition: the music, the social movements, the land. He writes songs that blend the roots of American music with gritty rock n’ roll and vintage soul. Performing Songwriter Magazine called the result, “Some of the liveliest and most rocking roots music around. His music is steeped in ragtime blues, sweet jazz and real country but Davis’s broad schooling in the cultural, political and musical roots of American tradition has resulted in more than…

It’s hard to not feel good while listening to the new Eric Hutchinson’s new single “Anyone Who Knows Me.” The soulful pop artist has been hard at work on his fourth album, Easy Street, set to be released in August 2016. Fans know him best from his hit singles “Watching You Watch Him,” “Rock & Roll,” “Ok It’s Alright With Me” among others. Now Hutchinson returns to the road with brand new tour!

Unlock the secret codes and constant scheming of Dr. Strangelove with exclusive commentary from Turner Classic Movies that helps decipher the many layers of satire in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece. Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Sony Pictures Entertainment invite you to scheme on the big screen when the Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) bursts into cinemas nationwide for a special event on Sunday, September 18. Through a series…

Scotland’s Celtic soul brothers The Proclaimers, twins Craig and Charlie Reid, charmed the world with their consummate pop songs, charged with emotional honesty, political fire and wit like the euphoric I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) that took the band to the top of the charts! Expect to hear the classics I’m on My Way, Sunshine on Leith, Letter From America, and I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) as well as songs from their highly acclaimed 10th studio album Let’s Hear It…

Alan Safier stars in this Tony-nominated Broadway hit play by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) that invites you to spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world’s funniest centenarian – George Burns! With vintage photographs and video clips from film and television performances, the third-longest running one-man show on Broadway brings to life Burns’s fascinating story.

Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has had many memorable and critically acclaimed roles in film and television since bursting on the scene in 1992. She’s appeared in films such as “The Truth About Cats and Dogs,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “Ratatouille,” and “Reality Bites”. She was a cast member of the Emmy award winning “Ben Stiller Show,” as well as comedy classic “The Larry Sanders Show,” and had recurring roles on “24” and “The West Wing”. She tours as a…

Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 2pm National Theatre of London LIVE in HD Craig’s Fine Jewelry Live in HD Series Gemma Arterton is Joan of Arc, broadcast live from the Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the English from France. As one of the first Protestants and nationalists, she threatens the very fabric of the feudal society and the Catholic Church across Europe.…

Special Guest Ethan James Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 8pm Pepsi Rock Series Powered by xfinity THE AIRPLANE FAMILY & FRIENDS with LIVE DEAD ’69 celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The San Francisco Sound, The Summer of Love and its iconic anthem Somebody To Lovewritten by band co-founder Darby Slick. THE AIRPLANE FAMILY also includes Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna alumni Slick Aguilar, Peter Kaukonen, Mike Falzarano, Prairie Prince with musical luminaries Eva Avila and Joli Valenti – comprising…

It’s a night of hits with rock & roll maverick Todd Rundgren! The iconic songwriter, recording artist, producer and innovator is best known for his rock classic “I Saw the Light,” the ballads “Hello, It’s Me,” “Can We Still Be Friends,” and novelty song “Bang on the Drum All Day” among many others. Now, Rundgren returns to the Playhouse in an exciting and unpredictable evening! The night showcases his unparalleled talent as a musician, songwriter, mega- producer and recording artist.…

Founding member of the Byrds, whose hits include “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Eight Miles High” and more! Roger McGuinn not only lived history, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60s group, The Byrds, he was on the cutting edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as “folk-rock.” Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded…

For more than 30 years, Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business. His versatile career has covered television, film, stage, animation and author with his 2009 memoir “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me”. Howie also serves as one of the judges on NBC’s hit talent competition series America’s Got Talent alongside Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell. Previously, he received an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Host For A Reality or Reality-Competition Program” for Deal or No…

Little Feat have led a storied life ever since they formed in 1969. From then on, their unconventional signature of earthy, organic appeal and polished, first-rate musicianship wrapped around eclectic and memorable songs–clearly delivered as an authentic labor of love–has been a lasting fixture on the musical landscape. As American as apple pie–and rock ‘n roll itself–Feat’s music transcends boundaries, a freewheeling fusion of California rock and Dixie-inflected funk-boogie. In the mix as well are strains of folk, blues, rockabilly,…

With 40 No. 1 hits and more than 35 million albums sold, Milsap remains one of country music’s most successful and beloved crossover artists. At 75, he continues to tour the country, playing his music for multiple generations of music lovers. Hear him perform all his hits including “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For the World,” “Any Day Now,” “Smokey Mountain Rain,” “There’s No Gettin’ Over Me,” and more! Kicking off the night is Tom Dobson, who is set to…

After retiring from the music industry 4 years ago, Dickey Betts is back for a limited number of special shows! Don’t miss your chance to see this full set of Allman Brothers classics: “Ramblin’ Man,” “Blue Sky,” “Melissa,” Midnight Rider,” “Whipping Post” and so many more! Dickey Betts is a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Along with being one of the most influential guitar players of all time, Betts is credited as both writing and singing the group’s…

Don McLean is one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).” Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide and in 2004 was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.

A FREE family friendly outdoor performance by Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and Expo with the Green Community This haunting tragedy begs the devastating question: Where should a young man turn when his father is killed, his mother remarries, and the life he knew has been taken from him? At its heart, HAMLET is a play about young men and women struggling with loss, death, and the inescapable feeling that they don’t fit into the world around them. Offering audiences the…

Adam Ant is a new wave and glam-punk icon, best known for hits “Goody Two Shoes,” “Desperate But Not Serious,” “Stand and Deliver,” “Strip,” “Ant Music” and more! Ant came to fame in the late 70s as the leader of seminal glam rock outfit Adam and the Ants. The group’s exotic aesthetic, exhilarating music and wonderful flamboyant music videos made them one of the hottest bands of the then-nascent MTV era. The group dissolved in 1983 and Ant elected to…

Actor Kevin Bacon and brother Michael have been writing, recording and performing together for more than two decades. The duo has released seven albums and earned praise for their gritty, eclectic live shows! Fiercely devoted to making music, even from an early age (they cite such influences as the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Motown, Led Zeppelin, Philly soul, and James Taylor, with mentions from Michael of Pete Seeger, Jimmy Rogers, Chet Atkins, and the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and additional…

In celebration of her 30-year recording career, Mary Chapin Carpenter will release Sometimes Just The Sky on March 30 on Lambent Light Records via Thirty Tigers. The landmark record features new versions of twelve of Carpenter’s most beloved songs as well as one newly written song, the title track. Produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMontagne), the album was recorded entirely live at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios outside Bath, England. Joined by long-time collaborator Duke Levine…

Two-time Grammy Award nominee, and multiple Billboard World Music Award winner, Femi Kuti is back! The Nigerian musician, and the oldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, is best known for his collaboration with American hip-hop artists Mos Def, Common and Jaguar Wright and has toured with Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’- to name a few. Femi brings his blend of soul, funk, jazz, R&B and African folk to the masses with band: The Positive Force.…

Montgomery Gentry will release their final album “Here’s To You” in February, just months after the famed country duo last recorded together. Montgomery Gentry effectively came to an end after Troy Gentry died in a helicopter crash this past September. Now Eddie Montgomery carries on the legacy of the world famous country music duo and celebrates the life of his friend with a night of new music and hits “Some People Change,” “Hell Yeah,” and “Something To Be Proud Of.”

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, performing sold-out shows all over the world. As always, Blackmore’s Night encourages their fans to dress in their finest Renaissance attire! The band is helmed by celebrated guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who traverses between acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, mandola, cello, and hurdy gurdy, and Candice Night, who not only contributes her unique, entrancing vocals, but…

Soprano Anna Netrebko’s dramatic and vocal skills are on full display as Leonora, the Verdi heroine who sacrifices her life for the love of the title troubadour. Tenor Yonghoon Lee sings the ill-fated Manrico, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is his rival, and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick is the mysterious gypsy with a troubled past. Marco Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicar’s gritty, Goya-inspired production.

With their second album Rattle & Roar (Rounder Records), the Earls have conjured up a fresh batch of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs songs, delivered with the Earls’ now-signature blend of homage, virtuosity, and perspective. The inimitable Jerry Douglas remains the band’s producer and hypnotic Dobroist; blue-ribbon songwriter, singer, and producer Shawn Camp still soars on lead vocals and guitar; revered multi-instrumentalist and sideman Jeff White now deftly handles high harmony and mandolin; ace Nashville banjoist Charlie Cushman tackles banjo…

From her hits with Scandal like “Goodbye to You,” and “The Warrior” to her solo hits “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough” and “Look What Love Has Done,” Patty Smyth has always been, at heart, a rock and roll chick. Now the Oscar and Grammy Award-nominated rocker is back with the band she started with in 1981! Spurred by a reunion with her old Scandal bandmates on VH1’s Bands Reunited, the band has regrouped, with two original members — guitarist Keith…

From the Academy Award®-winning Coen brothers, The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named…The Dude. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski doesn’t want any drama in his life…heck, he can’t even be bothered with a job. But, he must embark on a quest with his bowling buddies after his rug is destroyed in a twisted case of mistaken identity. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman…

Beloved American soprano Renée Fleming joins Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece of unrequited young love. The opera’s sweeping dramatic arc of this opera—youthful longing, rejection, regret, a desperate plea that comes too late—is perfectly mirrored in Tchaikovsky’s achingly beautiful music and in the gorgeous lighting of this strikingly minimal production.

After 9 years, DSO returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse with a rare acoustic set! Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) recreates the original song for song performance set list for an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads.

Jeff Daniels has been playing music for as long as he has been acting. Known for roles in such diverse films as The Martian, Dumb & Dumber, The Squid and The Whale, Terms of Endearment, along with his Golden Globe Award-winning role on the TV show “The Newsroom,” Daniels is a bona fide movie star. But, it was music – one of his first passions back in the ‘70s – that shaped his future. In 1976, Daniels bought a Guild…

Nina Stemme, one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos, takes on the title role of the proud princess of legendary China. Tenor Marco Berti is Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun Dorma” and wins her hand. Franco Zeffirelli’s dazzling production is conducted by Paolo Carignani.

The unforgettable harmonies and classic sound of The Beach Boys will bring Good Vibrations back to The Ridgefield Playhouse after their sold-out performances in 2015 and 2017! It’s a night of career-spanning hits — from their early surf rock classics like “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and “California Girls,” to masterpieces like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “God Only Knows,” to later hits like “Kokomo.” Don’t miss the ultimate summertime show!

Since Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox in 2009, the project has amassed more than 740 million YouTube views and 2.7 million subscribers, chalked up more than 1 million likes on Facebook, performed on “Good Morning America,” topped iTunes charts with all 14 of their releases since 2014, caught the attention of NPR Music and NBC News, and played hundreds of shows to sold-out houses around the world. The multi-talented collective has interpreted hits by Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, The White Stripes,…

Americana Music Association Award winners Shovels & Rope are married singer-songwriters Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. The Charleston, South Carolina-based indie-folk duo is best known for the songs “Birmingham,” “The Devil Is All Around” and “I Know.” The duo has been touring and performing to sold-out crowds coast to coast almost non-stop since the release of their critically acclaimed album, Little Seeds, in 2016. The band’s new covers album, Busted Jukebox, Vol. 2, was produced by Michael Trent and…

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! Barts Tree Service Comedy Series

Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Twenty years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 22 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums and fashion shows. In 2014, Pink…

Country songwriter and performer Phil Vassar returns to The Playhouse! Vassar has released 9 critically-acclaimed albums, was the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist, two-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year (penning hits for Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood and others), Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, and received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Original Song. He has scored 10 Number 1s, 15 Top 10s, 26 top 40s including “American Child,” “Bye Bye, Carlene,” “For a Little…

World-renowned medium Thomas John is a trusted advisor to influencers and celebrities, including Courteney Cox, Sara Gilbert and Goldie Hawn. He stars on Lifetime’s “Seatbelt Psychic” (produced by Carpool Karaoke king James Corden) surprising unsuspecting ride-share passengers with readings. Thomas John is a global psychic sensation who has wowed audiences across the world with his impressively accurate messages from ‘the other side’. Hosting sold-out events such as A Night with Spirit, Spirit Circles and Dinner with the Dead, Thomas John…

Simon Russell Beale returns to National Theatre Live screens following broadcasts of Timon of Athens and King Lear, and his recent role in the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy. Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas. This visceral new production about the limits of power will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, whose previous plays include Little Revolutionat the Almeida and Absolute Hellat the National…

Back with a great cast of friends, Rich Vos returns to The Playhouse stage after three previous sold-out shows. From hosting his popular Sirius XM show “My Wife Hates Me” to headlining his specials on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and more, Vos always kills it on stage and brings some of the best headlining names in comedy today with him. This show will feature: Lawrence DeLoach: Lawrence DeLoach is a Brooklyn native. Lawrence has been featured on the CBS Sports…

They’re irreverent, irrepressible and downright irresistible. They’re the Muppets, and their first full-length movie from 1979 is G-rated, hilarious and a perfect choice for the family. You’ll see how their meteoric rise to fame and fortune began with a rainbow, a song … and a frog. After a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent, Kermit heads to Hollywood dreaming of showbiz. Along the way, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo, and the dazzling Miss Piggy join him in hopes of…

Exclusive LIVE Q&A with Kinky Boots creator Harvey Fierstein following the HD screening of the London performance! The Grammy, Olivier and 6 x Tony, Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS is coming to our big screen! Don’t miss Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper. After the screening hear a live talk back with the man who came up with the concept and wrote the book for the show, Broadway legend and four-time Tony…

PART OF THE 2nd ANNUAL RIDGEFIELD JAZZ, FUNK & BLUES WEEKEND Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a Grammy Award-winner; a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient; and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with…

The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger leads this celebration of the music of The Doors, whose hits include “Light My Fire,” “LA Woman,” “Riders on the Storm,” “People Are Strange” and more! Leslie West is most noted for his role as leader of the explosive hard rock trio, Mountain, on the strength of a unique, signature guitar sound and classic songs such as “Mississippi Queen,” “Never In My Life” and “Theme From An Imaginary Western.” Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity

Springfield is the creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.” He rose to fame in the ‘80s as Dr. Noah Drake on the popular soap opera “General Hospital.” Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity

Collective Soul are pumped and primed to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2019 in all-out style! Ever since the barnburning rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia burst onto the national scene with the runaway success of their multi-platinum 1994 debut Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid and its ensuing mega-smash hits like “Shine” and “Breathe,” they’ve been on an upward trajectory that’s seen them play to sold-out audiences across the globe while concurrently amassing an impressive catalog of beloved songs instantly…

This unique show features one dazzling circus feat after another in a high-energy family-friendly flurry of fun! Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses as the troupe of acrobats, aerialists, and circus specialty artists bend, twist, flip, and fly into your hearts and minds!

With Special Guest: Mike Dawes Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Justin Hayward is best known as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues, whose hits include “Knights in White Satin,” “Your Wildest Dreams,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and more! Mike Dawes will start off the show. In addition to playing lead guitar for Justin Hayward’s touring band, Mike Dawes is an acclaimed solo artist plus is hailed as one of the world’s finest modern finger style guitarists and…

ENCORE PRESENTATION IN HD Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated production of Turandot, which stars Christine Goerke in the title role of the icy Chinese princess who has renounced all men. Roberto Aronica sings Calàf, the suitor who risks his head for her hand and sings the famed aria “Nessun dorma.” Eleonora Buratto is the slave girl Liù, and James Morris is Calàf’s long-lost father, Timur. Approx. runtime: 3:22 Atria Senior Living Classical Series Underwritten by Jeanne…

After more than 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin Me,” “The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,”…

WITH: JOHN ESCREET, THANA ALEXA, CHASE BAIRD & MATT BREWER LINES IN THE SAND TOUR This five-time Grammy Award-winning, Mexican-American, jazz drummer is one of the most prominent bandleaders and composers of his generation, earning Golden Globe & BAFTA “Best Original Score” nominations for the acclaimed film, Birdman. Sanchez also plays in jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s Trio. In Lines In The Sand, Sanchez turns his anguish and anger into a moving musical statement, as much a protest against injustice as…

LIVE PRESENTATION IN HD Manon’s story—from innocent country girl to celebrated courtesan to destitute prisoner—is one of the great tragic tales in literature and music. Lisette Oropesa stars as the irresistible title character, the tragic beauty who yearns for the finer things in life, in Laurent Pelly’s revealing production. Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves their undoing. Maurizio Benini conducts Massenet’s sensual score. Approx. runtime: 4:12 Atria Senior Living Classical Series Underwritten…

ENCORE PRESENTATION IN HD Hui He stars as Cio-Cio-San, the devoted geisha who gives everything for the American naval officer Pinkerton, sung by Andrea Carè. Elizabeth DeShong is her devoted companion Suzuki, and Plácido Domingo adds another role to his remarkable repertoire, singing Sharpless for the first time. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts Anthony Minghella’s beautiful, atmospheric production. Approx. runtime: 3:32 Atria Senior Living Classical Series Underwritten by Jeanne Cook, Liz & Steven Goldstone, and Sabina & Walter Slavin

VIP MEET & GREET AVAILABLE! Back after a sold out show earlier this year, the “The Real Housewives of New York” star returns with a night of cabaret featuring her own global dance hits – “Money Can’t Buy You Class,” “Girl Code” and others – along with holiday favorites. Ridgefield Magazine's Broadway & Cabaret Series