Ridgefield Playhouse

Christmas With The Celts return for two performances at the Playhouse! This family favorite holiday show is a wonderful combination of timeless Irish Christmas Carols, lively Irish Dance, and contemporary songs performed with Irish instrumentation. Each year, the Celts add new Christmas hits, Celts originals, and fresh Irish Dance tunes so that no performance is the same.Christmas with the Celts was first seen as a PBS-TV special and since then, the show has grown into a unique blend of modern Christmas standards with the spirit and sounds of Celtic roots. You’ll hear Christmas classics like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” and John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas” along with traditional Irish music and instrumentation. The Celts lineup stars Emerald Rae (vocals, fiddle), Patrick D’Arcy (U2, Sting, Josh Groban) from Dublin on Uilleann pipes (bagpipes), Ric Blair (vocals, guitar, bodhran) -Irish whistles, bass, drums and of course, the lively Irish dancers.
Part of the Addessi Jewelers Holiday Series Part of the Aquarion Global Voices Series

Local Event: Christmas With The Celts

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Christmas With The Celts

Christmas With The Celts return for two performances at the Playhouse! This family favorite holiday show is a wonderful...

Boasting one of pop’s most beloved voices, Susanna Hoffs was born and raised in Los Angeles with an ever-present soundtrack of ’60s music. She loved to sing and play guitar, going on to study dance and art in college. Stirred by punk and new wave, Susanna started her first band with David Roback (of Mazzy Star) while at UC Berkeley, and co-founded The Bangles, a seminal band of the ’80s with a string of hits from three platinum-selling albums, including “Eternal Flame” and “In Your Room,” both co-written by Hoffs.
Susanna released her debut solo album When You’re a Boy in 1991, and after working together in the Austin Powers films in the band Ming Tea, Susanna and Matthew Sweet released three volumes of their acclaimed Under the Covers series. Her latest albums include the archival release<a href="https://orcd.co/thelostrecord" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lost Record</a>,<a href="https://orcd.co/shoffs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Deep End</a>, and<a href="https://orcd.co/brightlights" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bright Lights</a>. Her next solo album will be released in 2026.
Susanna’s debut novel This Bird Has Flown has been hailed by The New York Times as the “smart, ferocious rock-star redemption romance you didn’t know you needed.”

Local Event: Susanna Hoffs

Susanna Hoffs

Boasting one of pop’s most beloved voices, Susanna Hoffs was born and raised in Los Angeles with an ever-present soundtrack of...

“A piano-pounding, rocking force of nature” – NBC Action 5 News Memphis, TN. This Christmas Season – the house is rockin’ with Sun Records final recording artist and Memphis keyboard legend Jason D Williams and special guests performing a rockabilly show like none other… With links to Memphis Royalty including Jerry Lee Lewis and Sleepy LaBeef – and his own Brass Star on Beale Street – Jason D will bring Tennessee vibes right here to Ridgefield.

Local Event: Rockabilly Christmas with Jason D. Williams

Rockabilly Christmas with Jason D. Williams

“A piano-pounding, rocking force of nature” – NBC Action 5 News Memphis, TN. This Christmas Season – the house is rockin’ with...

Join us on New Year’s Eve for a one-of-a-kind event with DJ and musician, SAXSQUATCH! 
Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina.
He has accumulated over 3 million followers online through releasing music with legends such as John Oates, Billy Ray Cyrus, the band WAR, and songs with the infamous electronic music label Monstercat. In 2021, Saxsquatch created theme music for Rocket League, and the following year had music featured in Fortnite. Saxsquatch has been trending on Rolling Stone’s website and on the front page of Forbes for his music releases.
Showcasing his spell binding stage presence, he has been a guest on Jimmy Fallon’s “That’s My Jam!” and Tosh.0 and has shared the stage with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Goldfish, Andy Frasco, Here Come the Mummies, Sam Bush, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.
Saxsquatch’s live show is a mind bending experience showcasing his music production, stage plot, and saxophone skills over original music, remixes, and crowd participation. His dream of creating the “Bigfoot Rave” tour came to fruition in 2024, adding a laser show to an already dynamic set. Well received across the United States and selling out major markets, the search for this cryptid won’t be hard. You can find him on tour or at major festivals across the world.
Part of the Pepsi Rock Series Handcrafted by American Metal
Addessi Jewelers Holiday Series

Local Event: New Year's Eve With Saxsquatch

New Year's Eve With Saxsquatch

Join us on New Year’s Eve for a one-of-a-kind event with DJ and musician, SAXSQUATCH! 
Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall...

Amber Ruffin sits down with a friend to discuss America, life and comedy.Amber Ruffin stars in and executive produces The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, while continuing to hold her positions as writer and performer on Late Night With Seth Meyers. She has been a part of LNSM since its inception in 2014, and is the first African American woman ever to write for a network late-night talk show. Amber has also performed and written for such shows as Drunk History, Stevie TV, and Key And Peele. Her play, King Kong: A Musical Parody, won Best Overall Musical at the NY Fringe Festival in 2015. She has been a performer and writer for Second City Chicago Mainstage, Second City Denver, and Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, where she did two tours.

Local Event: Amber Ruffin in Conversation

Amber Ruffin in Conversation

Amber Ruffin  sits down with a friend to discuss America, life and comedy.Amber Ruffin stars in and executive produces The...

Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important humorist in the classic tradition.” Purveyor of urban cool, Lebowitz is a cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker. Lebowitz on special interest groups: “Special-interest publications should realize that if they are attracting enough advertising and readers to make a profit, the interest is not so special.”
Lebowitz on frankness: “Spilling your guts is exactly as charming as it sounds.” Lebowitz on herself: “Success didn’t spoil me, I’ve always been insufferable.” This is Lebowitz off the cuff. Her writing — pointed, taut and economical — is equally forthright, irascible, and unapologetically opinionated.

Local Event: Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz

Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists,...

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. On New Year’s Eve, the curtain goes up on the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years—a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars, conducted by Marco Armiliato, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo, betrothed to Elvira against her will, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle, Giorgio.
Run Time: 3h20m

Local Event: Met Opera Encore in HD: I Puritani

Met Opera Encore in HD: I Puritani

For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. On New Year’s Eve, the...

For The Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. 
The siblings have spent the better part of three decades creating their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall.
 The exploration continues with the band’s twelfth release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It’s a record that highlights not only the similarities between Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer), but the differences, too. The two siblings may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, but they’ve grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches. Ballad Of TheBrothers makes room for both of those approaches, offering a mix of edgy alt-rock (“Take Off This Tattoo”), Motown-inspired soul (“Put Your Hand Up”), fingerpicked folk (“Let That Be Enough”), and everything in between.
“We’re two musicians who write songs very differently, and we’ve grown to really appreciate those differences,” says Michael. “Whenever I go see a band play live, I’d much rather see them do a thousand things than just one thing. We take a similar approach to our albums.” 
“We’re still exploring the sound we began making all those years ago; we’ve just gotten a lot better at it,” Michael says. “Music is a life’s work. It’s a universe of things yet to know. We’re still making new discoveries.”&nbsp;
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Local Event: The Bacon Brothers

The Bacon Brothers

For The Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. 
The siblings have spent the better part of three decades creating...

Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees, Jay And The Americans return to the Playhouse for their fifth performance! You can expect an evening of hits including “This Magic Moment,” “Cara Mia,” “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Come A Little Bit Closer.” 
Featuring founding member Sandy Yaguda (aka Deanne), original member Marty Kupersmith (aka Sanders), Darren Dowler (former lead singer of Paul Revere and The Raiders) plus the addition of Jay Reincke, Jay and The Americans have recreated the authentic sound of their greatest hits.
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 Part of the Pepsi Rock&nbsp;Series Handcrafted by American Metal

Local Event: Jay and The Americans

Jay and The Americans

Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees, Jay And The Americans return to the Playhouse for their fifth performance! You can expect...

Long Island royalty returns to the Ridgefield Playhouse! Returning for their 7th annual January concert, The Lords Of 52nd Street have sold out every one of their appearances at the Playhouse. Best known for backing Billy Joel on many of his greatest hits and most memorable concerts, The Lords Of 52nd Street are more than sidemen, they are stars in their own right, and their massive musical contributions helped shape Billy Joel’s music into one of the best-selling and most beloved songbooks of the 21st century. The Lords Of 52nd Street will perform hits like “Only The Good Die Young, “The Stranger,” “Captain Jack,” “You May Be Right” and a whole lot more!

Local Event: The Lords of 52nd Street

The Lords of 52nd Street

Long Island royalty returns to the Ridgefield Playhouse! Returning for their 7th annual January concert, The Lords Of 52nd...

National Geographic Live brings our Explorers from the field to your city, live on stage.
Show Description: 
Lions and tigers around the world are easily recognizable and thoroughly documented, but filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight his home country’s lesser-known felines to help protect their future. An unmatched diversity of wild cats live in India, from the towering Himalaya mountains to arid plains to dense jungles. Discover the tiny, grumpy-faced Pallas’s cat, the fishing cat that jumps into water to catch its prey, and the elusive clouded leopard.
Bio: 
BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Sandesh Kadur is a National Geographic Society Fellow. He creates documentaries that have aired worldwide on prominent networks such as National Geographic, the BBC, Netflix, Discovery Channel, and Animal Planet. He is a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a member of the International Environmental Photographers Association (Japan), and a member on the board of the International Association of Wildlife Filmmakers. Kadur’s work spans cloud forests and endangered sea turtles in Mexico, rain forests and king cobras in India, and orphaned clouded leopards being rehabilitated back to the Himalayan jungle.
Part of the East Haven &amp; Ridgefield Building Supply Family Series
M&amp;T Bank Community Engagement Program
Adam Broderick Salon &amp;&nbsp;Spa Entertaining Conversation&nbsp;Series

Local Event: National Geographic Live: Wild Cats Revealed

National Geographic Live: Wild Cats Revealed

National Geographic Live brings our Explorers from the field to your city, live on stage.
Show Description: 
Lions and tigers...

James Austin Johnson is a comedian and actor currently in his fourth season as a cast member on “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.” Known for his prolific voice-over work in both TV and film, his acting credits include “Barry,” “Better Call Saul,” “She Said,” and “Hail, Caesar!”. He voices the Grinch in Wondery’s podcast series “’Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast,” which recently wrapped its second season. On SNL, Johnson is widely recognized for his uncanny portrayal of Donald Trump. In 2024, he appeared in two Oscar-nominated films, voicing Pouchy in Inside Out 2 and making a cameo in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet.
 Part of the Barts Tree Service Comedy Series

Local Event: James Austin Johnson

James Austin Johnson

James Austin Johnson is a comedian and actor currently in his fourth season as a cast member on “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.” Known...

Seven iconic producers and engineers are coming together to tell the stories behind making some of the greatest records of all time. From Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, and Billy Joel to Taylor Swift, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, and hundreds more, these are the minds that helped bring their studio albums to life. Spend one unforgettable night with Chuck Ainlay, Niko Bolas, Jimmy Douglass, Frank Filipetti, Sylvia Massy, George Massenburg, and Elliot Scheiner as they lift the curtain on the behind-the-scenes of the record-making business. Together these industry titans have won 32 Grammy Awards and boast thousands of recording credits which yielded hundreds of gold and platinum records, with hundreds of millions of units sold. An audience Q&amp;A will follow this event.
Just some of the artists who have worked with these legendary Producers / Engineers: Jimmy Buffett, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, KISS, Prince, Tom Petty, Patti Smith, Dixie Chicks, Fleetwood Mac, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, The Rolling Stones, Jay-Z, Elton John

Local Event: Studio Confidential

Studio Confidential

Seven iconic producers and engineers are coming together to tell the stories behind making some of the greatest records of all...

G. Love &amp; Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing.
Their debut self-titled album, G. Love &amp; Special Sauce, was released in 1994 on Epic Records and included the hit single “Cold Beverage,” which became popular on alternative radio stations and MTV, solidifying their presence in the music scene. The band’s style has been described as a mix of “slacker blues” and “alternative hip-hop,” as they frequently incorporate elements of 90s hip-hop beats with classic blues rhythms.
Part of the Pepsi Rock&nbsp;Series Handcrafted by American Metal

Local Event: G. Love & Special Sauce

G. Love & Special Sauce

G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed...

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” – NY Times. Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under, games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. 
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. This children’s concert is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. See you at the show!

Local Event: Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Music of Bob Marley for Kids

Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Music of Bob Marley...

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move,...

Rock & Roll Playhouse: The Music of Bob Marley for Kids

Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought after tribute bands in the world. Playing all over the globe for crowds upwards of 30,000, and with a track-record of selling out shows everywhere they go, this group is the real deal.
The group is made up of four of Chicago’s &amp; LA’s most talented and eclectic musicians – consisting of an award winning vocalist nicknamed “the chameleon” in the industry for his unique ability to shift his vocal to match the style of any vocalist, a world-renowned blues guitarist who attracts blues fans from around the world, a studio bassist who has a appeared on many top charting albums, and a drummer who sells out theaters on his own based solely on his unique playing style.
Representing America across the globe, Creedence Revived has toured Europe and Malaysia. Talent buyers and event coordinators often boast about their results and the group frequently gets re-hired year after year to return to the same events with fans walking away in awe of the group’s performance.
“We pay tribute. We play the music as if we wrote it. We perform as if we were the original band. CCR is legendary.” – Rich Perez, Lead Vocalist Part of the&nbsp;Pepsi Rock Series Handcrafted by American Metal

Local Event: Creedence Revived

Creedence Revived

Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought after tribute bands in the world. Playing all over the globe...

It’s a girls night out! Celebrate Galentine’s Day with your gals at Thunder From Down Under! 
Get ready to experience an exhilarating and electrifying extravaganza with Thunder from Down Under, the world-renowned Australian male revue. The sizzling hot international sensation is set to set the stage on fire with their captivating performances and infectious energy, promising an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Known for their charismatic personalities, chiseled physiques, and mesmerizing dance routines, Thunder from Down Under has been leaving audiences in awe for years. Their unmatched Australian charm and talent have earned them a dedicated global following, making them one of the most sought-after live shows in the entertainment industry.
The 2025 tour promises to be an extraordinary event, featuring a production filled with heart-pounding dance numbers, sensational costumes, and interactive audience engagement. With a mix of classic routines and innovative acts, Thunder from Down Under guarantees a night of excitement and thrill, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Part of the Teed &amp;&nbsp;Brown Broadway &amp; Cabaret Series

Local Event: Thunder From Down Under

Thunder From Down Under

 It’s a girls night out! Celebrate Galentine’s Day with your gals at Thunder From Down Under! 
Get ready to experience an...

Vic DiBitetto is currently a cast member of the Amazon Prime TV Series Gravesend and has been Co-Headlining special event shows with comic legend Andrew “Dice” Clay.
Vic has created many viral video characters…Uncle Vic’s Garage, Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, Scarface, Rocky, Fool by the Pool and Ticked Off Vic. His Yankee and Giant locker room and press conference satires are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carol that comes back on TV, radio and news outlets every time it snows worldwide!
You’ve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage.

Local Event: Vic DiBitetto

Vic DiBitetto

Vic DiBitetto is currently a cast member of the Amazon Prime TV Series Gravesend and has been Co-Headlining special event shows...

Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in this delightful musical.
All–You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes just once a year. George has been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helps his friend Chef Pisghetti cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. 
But this year, the crowd has vanished! Something is keeping people away. Something pretty big. And that something is Phineas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-O-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest –– in Rome.
With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure in which he learns more about Rome, meatballs and the secret ingredient to cooking!
Suggested Age Range: Pre K – 3rd Grade / Ages 4-9
Part of the East Haven &amp; Ridgefield Building Supply Family Series

Local Event: Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award winning PBS television show in...

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Give the gift of membership to Discovery this season.  Early renewals can lock in at the current price. Give an All Access...

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Catholic Charities of Fairfield CountyFresh Start Furniture is moving—and that means it’s time to share with the...

🪑 Fresh Start Furniture Giveaway Day

🎅 COME RUN & HAVE FUN! 
12th Annual Santa Run – Waveny Park, New Canaan 
Saturday, December 20th
👟 8:45 AM – Santa Dash (Kids 8...

Santa Run - 5k, Mile Walk, Santa Dash for kids 8 & under

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NOTICE: Due to the snow today 12/14, we have decided to close the Dharma Shop.
We will, however, open the shop next Sunday,...

Dharma Shop Open for the Holidays (December 6, 7, 13 & 21)

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The Sanctuary Series celebrates the Holiday Season on Sunday afternoon, December 21, 2025 with "Noel, Noel—Baroque highlights...

The Sanctuary Series presents Noel, Noel featuring Mary Jane and Anthony Newman

We will be having a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, December 21st at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The overly bright lights of...

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James Austin Johnson

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Studio Confidential

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Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT

G. Love & Special Sauce

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