Updated Calendar of Events at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Here's the latest line up of events at The Ridgefield Playhouse. You don't have to travel far for amazing entertainment! 

• Richard Thompson, Solo Acoustic Show, with special guest Teddy Thompson, Wednesday, October 2, 8 p.m., $46 mezzanine/balc, $56 orches., $200 VIP package includes one reserved ticket in first 5 rows of orches seating, exclusive meet & greet and personal photo with Richard Thompson, & autographed lyric print, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Put It Into Words, on-stage reading, Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m., $30 includes pre-cocktail reception, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Get The Led Out, Friday, October 4, 8 p.m., $45, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, October 5, 12:55 p.m. $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Colin Quinn, Unconstitutional, Saturday, October 5, 8 p.m., $50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Travis Tritt, Sunday, October 6, $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Kilty's Revolt, A Better Chance of Ridgefield Benefit Concert with Broadway stars, Monday, October 7, 7:30 p.m., $35 advance, $55 day of show, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Peter Wolf, Thursday, October 10, 8 p.m., $47.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Lisa Marie Presley, special guest The Alternate Routes, Friday, October 11, 8 p.m., $35, $45 Gold Circle seating, $100, meet & greet (call box office to purchase), Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Patrizio Buanne, Saturday, October 12, 8 p.m., $58, $75 Gold Circle Meet & Greet,
• Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Wallflowers, Sunday, October 13, 8 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Othello, National Theatre Live in HD, the best of British theatre, Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Joshua Payne, special guest Lines West, Wednesday,October 16, 8 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Anna Raimondi, Thursday, October 17, 7:30 p.m., $75 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, $50 orches., $45 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Richard Lewis, special gust Mike Jacobs, Friday, October 18, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Neil Sedaka, special guest Karen Jacobsen, Saturday, October 19, 7:30 p.m., $125 mezz. /balcony, $135 orches., $175 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, cocktails & hors-d'oeuvre, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Robert Cray Band, Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Macbeth, National Theatre Live in HD, the best of British theatre, Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The English Beat, Tuesday, October 22, 8 p.m., $40, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Eric Burdon and The Animals, Wednesday, October 23, 8 p.m., $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Three Little Pigs, Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Tim Reynolds and TR3, special guest Adam Jensen, Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m., $37.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Fab Four, Sunday, October 27, 7:30 p.m., $60, Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Shostakovich's The Nose, the Met Live in HD, Monday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Gregg Allman, special guest A Thousand Horses, Wednesday, October 30, 8 p.m., $92.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Frankenstein, National Theatre Live in HD, the best of British theatre, Thursday, October 31, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Toad the Wet Sprocket, Saturday, November 2, $47.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Dweezil Zappa Guitar Masterclass, Dweezilla on the Road, Sunday, November 3, 3 p.m., $75 (80 seats max.), Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Zappa Plays Zappa, Roxy & Elsewhere 40th Anniversary Tour, Sunday, November 3, 8 p.m., $125 Gold Circle seating includes Sound Check Party @ 5:30 p.m.; $75 orches., $65 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Charlie Scopoletti, special guest Bobby Paltauf, Wednesday, November 6, 7:30 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Bettye LaVette, Thursday, November 7, 8 p.m., $40, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Steve March-Tormé, Friday, November 8, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Puccini's Tosca, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, November 9, 12:55 p.m. $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Giancarlo Esposito, RAW, Saturday, November 9, 7:30 p.m., Free, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Video Games Live with Tommy Tallarico, featuring The Ridgefield Chorale, Sunday, November 10, 8 p.m., $150 VIP with Meet & Greet, $75 orches., $65 mezz., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Tuesday, November 12, 8 p.m., $110 orches., $98 mezz., Gold Circle seating $125, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Tony Kushner, Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations, Thursday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., $67.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Casting By, Ridgefield Playhouse Documentary Film Series, Friday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., $20, Q&A with
Tom Donahue, Director
John Balis, Executive Producer
Ilan Arboleda, Producer, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Cyndi Lauper, She's So Unusual Tour, special guest Hunter Valentine, Saturday, November 16, $92.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Chef Robert Irvine, Sunday, November 17, 8 p.m., $150 cooking demo (6:30 p.m.) & show, $67 show, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Habit of Art, National Theatre Live, the best of British theatre, Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Musical Box, "Selling England by the Pound", Thursday, November 21, 8 p.m., $60, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• LeAnn Rimes, Playhouse Gala, Friday, November 22, 5:30 p.m.Gala with dinner-by-the-bite, open bar & Silent Auction; 7:30 p.m. live auction & performance, $225 (VIP Seating, Gala & Performance), $175 (Orchestra seating, Gala & Performance), $135 (mezzanine seating & performance), $3,500 Gala Sponsor (includes 10 VIP tickets plus mention as sponsor in all marketing materials & Web site), Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Saturday, November 23, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795 ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Hamlet, National Theatre Live in HD, the best of British theatre, Sunday, November 24, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• 50 years on Stage, National Theatre Live in HD, the best of British theatre, Sunday, December 1, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• KISS Alive!, Friday, December 6, 8 p.m., Fundraiser to benefit Breath from an Angel, $30, $45 Gold Circle seating with meet & greet, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Linda Eder's Holiday Show, Sunday, December 8, 7:30 p.m., $62.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Stone Soup, grades K-5, Monday, December 9, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• A Rockapella Holiday, Thursday, December 12, 8 p.m., $45, $35 student only by calling the box office, (203) 438-5795, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Nutcracker, Saturday, December 14, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., $20 adults, $15 seniors/children by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Nutcracker, Sunday, December 15, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $20 adults, $15 seniors/children by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Verdi's Falstaff, the Met Live in HD, Sunday, December 15, 5 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Holiday Spectacular with Debbie Gravitte, Thursday, December 19, 7:30 p.m., $25 adults, $20 children, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Holiday Spectacular with Debbie Gravitte, Friday, December 20, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m., $25 adults, $20 children, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• John Tesh, Big Band Christmas, Saturday, December 21, 8 p.m., $80, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• 2014
• Dave Mason's Traffic Jam, Thursday, January 9, 8 p.m., $62.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Phil Vassar, Friday, January 10, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Sylvia Browne, world-renowned psychic, Sunday, January 14, 7:30 p.m., $60, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Petey Hop, Thursday, January 16, 7:30 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Taylor Dane, Friday, January 24, 8 p.m., $57.50, $80 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Saturday, January 25, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $25 adults, $15 children, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA, Sunday, January 26, 8 p.m., $47, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• A Night of Comedy Headliners, starring Rich Vos, Gary Gulman and Bonnie McFarlane, Saturday, February 1, 8 p.m.,$40, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Beatles "Love" Live, Friday, February 7, 8 p.m., $70 orches., $60 mezz/balc, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Dvorák's Rusalka, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, February 8, 12:55 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Jay Nash, special guest PJ Pacifico, Wednesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• I Have a Dream, grades K-5, Thursday, February 13, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Shakespeare's Coriolanus, National Theatre Live, the best of British theatre, Saturday, February 15, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 students/members, $15, $18 each for all 4 NTL events, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Pinocchio, Saturday, February 22, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Fran Lebowitz, Saturday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., $47.50, Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream, grades 4 – 8, Tuesday, February 25, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Borodin's Prince Igor, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, March 1, 12 noon,$25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Chinese Acrobats, Arts in Education, Monday, March 3, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Berenstain Bears Live, Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $20 adults, $15 children available only by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Matt Schofield, special guest Carly & Eliza, Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Massenet's Werther, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, March 15, 12:55 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Massenet's Werther, the Met Live in HD, Sunday, March 16, 12:00 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Laser Spectacular's The Spirit of Michael Jackson, Friday, March 21 at 8 p.m., $38, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Laser Spectacular's The Music of Pink Floyd Laser, Saturday, March 22, 6:30 & 9:30 p.m., $38, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Johnny Clegg, Wednesday, April 2, 8 p.m., $50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• My Heart in a Suitcase, grades 4-8, Thursday, April 3, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Jim Belushi & Chicago Board of Comedy, Thursday, April 3, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Puccini's La Bohème, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, April 5, 12:55 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• We're Goin' on a Bear Hunt, Sunday, April 6,11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15 kids, $20 adults, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• An Evening with Jon Anderson, Sunday, April 13, 8 p.m., $60 orches., $55 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Mozart's Così Fan Tutte, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, April 26, 12:55 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Jammin' Divas, Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• The Wizard of Oz, Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Mo Rocca, Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m., $75 Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Doktor Kaboom!, grades 2 – 8, Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Rossini's La Cenerentola, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, May 10, 12:55 p.m., $25, $20 members, $18 season, $15 students only available by calling the box office, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• Lauren DiNardo Rock & Roll Couture Fashion Show, Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m., $25, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
• We The People, grades 2 – 6, Monday, May 19, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.