It’s time for THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE: WEEKEND ROUND UP!
TOMORROW! Sat, April 22 at 4pm it’s the LIVE competition- BandJam: Rock the House. The Ridgefield Playhouse is joining with industry professionals to help up-and-coming artists to take their careers to the next level. The six finalists are: Bellayer, Kristina Koller, Telula, Thrilldriver, SKARLIT, and Slyboots. The competition will take place before our expert panel of judges as well a live crowd, where a winner will be crowned. Come show your support and find your new favorite artist! Visit Eddie’s Pizza & Pasta (24 Prospect Street, Ridgefield) the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your entrée when tickets are presented. Part of the Bandsintown Spotlight Artist Series and Community Events Series, Sponsored by Franzoso Contracting & Webster Bank.
TICKETS: https://bit.ly/BandJam2023RPH
And on Sun, April 23 at 7pm,Tape Faceis back! Tape Face is a hilarious, unique character created by performer Sam Wills; delightful, funny, and inspiring with universal appeal. This America’s Got Talent Finalist gives a performance which transcends the boundaries of age, language and culture, drawing on heritage that includes silent film, vaudeville, mime puppetry, Motown and the films of Patrick Swayze. Visit Tequila Escape Kitchen + Bar (439 Main Street, Ridgefield) for dinner before the show and enjoy 10% off your check when you present your ticket! Part of the Barts Tree Service Comedy Series and Xfinity Family Series.
TICKETS: https://bit.ly/TapeFaceRPH
TICKETS ON SALE FOR SHOWS ANNOUNCED EARLIER THIS WEEK-
Christopher Cross on Fri, June 23 at 8pm
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 more than four decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. Part of the Pepsi Rock Series Driven By North American Motor Car.
TICKETS: https://bit.ly/ChristopherCrossRPH
Andrew Dice Clay – Live In Concert on Fri, July 21 at 8pm
"The Dice Man" is proud to be one of America's most controversial and outrageous comics. Dice’s rise to fame was nothing less than meteoric; he became the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row and was the only performer ever “Banned For Life from MTV.” For decades, Dice continues to be a comedy force to reckon with so don’t miss this Undisputed Comedy King! Part of the Barts Tree Service Comedy Series.
TICKETS: https://bit.ly/AndrewDiceClayRPH
Brian Stokes Mitchell on Sun, October 29 at 7:30pm
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. An extremely versatile and in-demand singer, Stokes has performed at venues spanning jazz, opera, pops, country, and musical theater worlds. Part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series.
CHECK OUT AND BID ON THEAPRIL AUCTION!
We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled auction to bring you the opportunity to bid on a pair of VIP tickets to this year’s Sound on Sound Festival in Bridgeport, CT! The festival takes place on September 30th & October 1st at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park and features a stellar lineup of artists including John Mayer, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morisette, and many, many more! These 2 tickets are valued at $1,700 and made available from our friends at Founders Entertainment.
To see the full lineup and more details, please visit: https://soundonsoundct.com/
The Auction closes at 5pm on April 30.
Proceeds will benefit The Leir Foundation Arts for Everyone Outreach Program at The Ridgefield Playhouse.
Get a glimpse below of what’s coming up NEXT WEEK, and CLICK HERE for the Ridgefield Playhouse’s full calendar.
- Rita Rudner on Wed, April 26 at 7:30pm
- Happy 100th Birthday Judy! A Musical Celebration starring Debbie Wileman as Judy Garland on Thurs, April 27 at 7:30pm
- Masterclass: The Art of Self-Taping with Sam Gravitte on Sat, April 29 at 11am in the Playhouse Educational Center
- Champion (Terence Blanchard) – The Met Opera Live in HD on Sat, April 29 at 1pm
- *SOLD OUT* Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood“Scared Scriptless” on Sat, April 29 at 8pm
- Gazillion Bubble Show on Sun, April 30 at 3pm and 6:30pm
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