One of opera’s most beloved works receives its first new Met staging in 19 years—a daring vision by renowned English director Simon McBurney that The Wall Street Journal declared “the best production I’ve ever witnessed of Mozart’s opera.” Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the Met Orchestra, with the pit raised to make the musicians visible to the audience and […]
Described by her fans as a motivational comedy show that will leave you feeling less alone, the Hope & Humor show is one you don't want to miss! With over one billion video views, viral sensation Kristina Kuzmic is entertaining her worldwide audience with humor, encouragement, and hope. Her hilarious insights on life will have […]
Back by popular demand, Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage with "A Bronx Tale” in his only Connecticut performance! In 1989 Palminteri wrote for himself a play entitled “A Bronx Tale,” a powerful one-man stage commentary in which he depicted his bruising childhood in great detail, which included witnessing gangland slayings. […]
‘Celebrating Billy Joel–America’s Piano Man’ is one of the hottest Billy Joel tribute projects touring today, and comprises wildly talented multi-instrumentalists who evoke the energy and verve of Joel’s iconic live performances and pay homage to his virtuosity and craft.This year they mark the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album ‘Piano Man’ with as show that […]
Join us in the lobby beginning at 7pm for a complimentary wine tasting of Vionta Albarino and Orube Rioja with Ferrer Miranda Family Wines and art exhibit by a local artist! The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th […]
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Join us in the lobby beginning at 7pm for a complimentary wine tasting of Vionta Albarino and Orube Rioja with Ferrer Miranda Family Wines and an art exhibit by Miles Shapiro! For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, […]
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Showcasing: Brian Shea, Christopher Cooney, Leslie Jacobs, Joel Silkoff, Alan Stewart Jr., Flory Hiatrides, Michael Kraft, Xin Zeck, Suzanne Schatzle, Kathy Childs, Robin Howell, Rochelle Deckelbaum, Denise DiGrigoli, Sara Bhatt, Bryan Ward, and David Tennenbaum.
Guitar wizard Leo Kottke has been enthralling audiences since the 1960’s, with his signature open tuning fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz and folk styles. Kottke has amassed a dedicated fanbase around the world, been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, and released three duo records with Phish’s Mike Gordon. His collaborations with Gordon, one of which was produced […]
Formed in 1969 in England, Wishbone Ash are one of the most influential guitar bands in rock history. Equally inspired by British folk, American jazz and R&B, the band did their part to help form the emerging rock ’n’ roll scene in the U.S. and the U.K. Through dedication to the craft of guitar harmony and melody, […]
Seth Meyers is a stand-up comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC. Prior to his Late Night run, Meyers was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for 13 years, serving as the show’s head writer and anchor of the Weekend Update […]
Senior Cinema - This summer, Ridgefield Playhouse is very pleased to offer six handpicked films for our seniors – for FREE! While the films have been selected for our senior audience, all films are free and open to the community. We invite you to bring your friends, cool off in our beautiful theater, and enjoy these classic […]
Celebrate Pride Month with an unforgettable evening featuring Chasten Buttigieg discussing the young adult adaptation of his New York Times Best-Seller, I Have Something To Tell You (Simon & Schuster). The husband of former Democratic Presidential candidate details the moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid story about growing up gay in a small, Midwestern town. Buttigieg will be interviewed on […]
Join us in the lobby beginning at 7pm for a complimentary wine tasting of Vionta Albarino and Orube Rioja with Ferrer Miranda Family Wines and art exhibit by a local artist! American Jazz singer, and international multi-platinum selling artist, Melody Gardot, has been dazzling audiences with her dusky, delicately nuanced vocal style for nearly 20 […]
Senior Cinema - This summer, Ridgefield Playhouse is very pleased to offer six handpicked films for our seniors – for FREE! While the films have been selected for our senior audience, all films are free and open to the community. We invite you to bring your friends, cool off in our beautiful theater, and enjoy these classic […]
Join us in the lobby beginning at 7pm for a complimentary wine tasting of Vionta Albarino and Orube Rioja with Ferrer Miranda Family Wines and art exhibit by a local artist! American & Latin Grammy Award winner, Sergio Mendes is returning to the Playhouse for the first time in 5 years! With more than 55 […]
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band sold more than 65 million albums, and developed a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band, of course, was Jethro Tull. At the […]
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. In a career spanning […]
Two of the founders of The Rascals are together again! Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for their collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely […]
PART 1: SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 12PM Event begins w Djembe drummers in parking lot followed by 1.5 hours of cultural activities!PART 2: SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 at 11AM$35 TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY TO BOTH EVENTS! In honor of Juneteenth, The Board of Directors of the Ridgefield Playhouse and Discovering Amistad have joined together to present […]
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. He has released eleven studio albums, three live albums (including the Grammy-nominated Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall), and has collaborated with artists such as Elton John, […]
Cheryl Washington takes us Beyond The Story with Shane Engstrom, Co-Director of Out Film, Connecticut, a non-profit organization that presents LGBTQ films. He says In and Out was progressive for its era when Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and AIDS were at the forefront of gay issues. The film was produced as a Rom-Com to lighten things up, starring big […]
A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a […]
After 7 past sold out performances, Grammy Award winning classic rock favorite, AMERICA, returns to the Playhouse! If you saw them on our stage in 2019 for their 50th Anniversary tour, you experienced an unforgettable night of music. Now Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell are back to do it again! Kick off summer with the […]
