Please note: this is a rescheduled date for the show originally planned for Sunday, May 7 at 2PM. Michael Moschen is considered by some to be the greatest juggler of the 21st century. This MacArthur Genius and visionary performing artist revolutionized the ancient circus art of juggling and transformed it into a mesmerizing form of theatre. Moschen's new show, Mysterious […]
Ruth Loomis becomes the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. A staunch conservative, she immediately runs into conflict with Dan Snow, the high court's resident liberal. Although they never agree on the issues before the Court, they develop a respect and affection for each other after several comedic encounters.
Returning to the Playhouse for the first time in a decade, the incomparable Macy Gray is back with a new album, The Reset, and a tour of the same name. At the turn of the millennium, Gray parlayed her utterly unique voice and an outlandish sense of style into pop stardom with her worldwide hit, […]
"Blueprints & Blue Jeans" is Housatonic Habitat for Humanity's signature fall fundraising event. Hosted by comedian Christine O'Leary, with special guest auctioneer Max Tucci and music by Jim Endee, the evening promises to be more casual than your typical gala, and a lot more fun! All proceeds go directly to support the Habitat mission of […]
To read a list of sitarist Anoushka Shankar’s accomplishments is to read many life stories in one: masterful sitarist; film composer; impassioned activist; the youngest and first female recipient of a British House of Commons Shield; the first Indian musician to perform live at the Grammy Awards (with nine nominations under her belt), and the […]
The beloved indie classic "Napoleon Dynamite" was made almost almost 20 years ago. Since then much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts. Appealing to the inner-teenager in each of us, the story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes “Napoleon Dynamite” one of the most quoted movies […]
"The Best of the 70s" is a Celebration of the Greatest Music of All Time! Returning this year after three consecutive SOLD-OUT Ridgefield performances, this show will feature the timeless songs of Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, CCR, Elton John, David Bowie, John Denver, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, […]
Join us for a sampling of a special drink -Tuesday Afternoon Vengeances - with Vengeance Vodka before the show! Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues, Justin Hayward’s enduring talent has helped to define an era of British rock. Over the last forty-five years he and his band have […]
Five-time Grammy Award winners, the Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in the 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound […]
Enjoy a tasting of an On The Rocks Spicy Margarita before the show compliments of Beam Suntory Jordan Klepper is perhaps best known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy nominated specials focusing on the political world. From covering the gun safety debate (Jordan Klepper Solves Guns) to his docuseries on […]
Key Takeaways: -Explore a powerful technique for breaking down any script and making dynamic performance choices immediately -Discover The Physics of Performance and the 5 Reasons we go to see live performances -Transform nervousness into intense excitement -Realize how to be true to the writing, while also revealing yourself -Think like a producer -Integrate the […]
Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times best-selling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow “‘vividly recollects […]
Talented rock star John Norman Howard has seen his career begin to decline. Too many years of concerts and managers and life on the road have made him cynical and the monotony has taken its toll. Then he meets the innocent, pure and very talented singer Esther Hoffman. As one of his songs in the […]
2022 marked Rhys Darby’s silver jubilee in standup comedy, so he has been taking a look at all his favorite material for the past quarter century. Rhys will be bringing this retrospective show to the East Coast this autumn for a limited run. When asked about it, Rhys said, “you’ve seen my standup, now see […]
Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times best-selling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow “‘vividly recollects […]
Please note this is a rescheduled performance from Sat, Sept 23, 2023. In her 6th decade as an artist—and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year—Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers. The Gold-certified album landed at No. […]
American composer Jake Heggie’s masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, has its highly anticipated Met premiere, in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of […]
Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee – Margaret Cho! As a comedian, Cho has been named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time, one of Vogue magazine’s Top 9 Female Comedians of all time, and one of CNN's 50 People Who Changed American Comedy. For years, […]
Key Takeaways: - Breathing & Performing - Interpretation of a Song - Understanding which songs are right for your voice Veteran of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU’s Tisch School, Susan Collins has remained a highly in-demand voice coach for decades. At age 15 she was singing backup for Jimi Hendrix. Throughout […]
Fathom Big Screen Classics Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds is an unforgettable masterpiece that is considered one of the most terrifying films from the Master of Suspense. When beautiful, blonde Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) travels to Bodega Bay in pursuit of eligible bachelor Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), she is inexplicably attacked by a seagull. Suddenly, thousands […]
Back for a 2nd year, The Ridgefield Community & Economic Development Commission's (ECDC) and Ridgefield Playhouse present Tiger Shark Tank 2023! Ridgefield-based entrepreneurs and business owners can pitch their idea to a panel of notable international corporate leaders, well-known national entrepreneurs, private equity investors, and Ridgefield ECDC members. As on the nationally televised Shark Tank, presenters will have 15 minutes […]
In 1969, students Martin Brice and Cosmo are computer hackers who use their skills to finance left wing organizations. When Martin leaves for a pizza, Cosmo gets arrested, forcing Martin to become a fugitive.
Don McLean is among America’s most enduring singer-songwriters. Forever associated with his iconic hits “American Pie" - the 8.5-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation, and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” McLean first hit the charts in 1971 and has amassed more than 40 gold and […]
You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as The Tonight Show, Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of The Pete and Sebastian show, a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. The Pete and Sebastian Show is one of the most wildly popular comedy […]
Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times, two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway, television, film, and concert appearances with the country’s finest conductors and orchestras. He received Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his star turn in Kiss Me, Kate. He […]
Join us in the lobby beginning at 7pm for wine specials and art exhibit by Chris Osborne! Eight-time Grammy Award-winning composer, arranger, educator, curator and bassist extraordinaire – Christian McBride returns! Aside from various stints with Sting, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, Freddie Hubbard and George Duke, McBride has been artist-in-residence and artistic director […]
Middle-aged couples Jack and Kate Burroughs, Nick and Anne Callan, and Danny and Claudia Zimmer are best friends who do everything together. As couples, they have weathered the flood of divorces that has beset their other friends. When one of the six decides to make a change in life, the other five are forced to […]
Maz Jobrani is a comedian and actor who performs around the world and recently released a new standup comedy special THE BIRDS AND THE BEES that is now available for streaming on YouTube. As an actor, he was most recently seen playing the loveable "Fawz" on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS. He has made many […]
Calling all fans of The Office! Test your knowledge of The Office with the Pack-man himself, David Koechner. Teams will compete for prizes - while also hearing behind-the-scenes stories from David about playing the hit show's favorite obnoxious paper salesman (and Michael's BFF), Todd Packer. After multiple trivia rounds, top teams will need to channel […]
Prime Benefactors: Daniela Sikora & Keitha Kinne, Rudy Ruggles, Anonymous Benefactors: Ann & Steve Carlson, Deb & Dan De Clercq, Elizabeth Murray Ellis, Barbara Simkins & Natacha Friedman, The Shahid & Groves Families, The Greene & Hersh Families, Lillian Kraemer, Andrew Martin-Weber & Beejan Land, George Landegger, Jerry & Erika Lewis/Salem Fence and Westchester Automated […]
