Below is a listing of new shows and show updates at the Ridgefield Playhouse:
Donovan Frankenreiter, special guest Tom Curren, Wednesday, August 6, 8 p.m., $37 orches./$28 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
The Fixx – By Request, special guest David Leonard, Friday, August 8, 8 p.m. $38, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Shakespeare on the Green & Green Expo, "Two Gentlemen of Verona", Saturday, August 9, 2 p.m.; 12 noon – 4 p.m. (Green Expo); Reserve free tickets (limit 5 per family, first come first served) by calling the box office at 203-438-5795; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Event description: Shakespeare's take on friendship, young love, constancy and fickleness, this romantic comedy takes us from the courtly world of Verona and Milan to the wildness of the forest where, it seems, anything can happen.
Three Dog Night, Saturday, August 9, 8 p.m., $87.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Christine O'Leary's Stand-up Comedy Graduation Showcase, Sunday, August 10, 11 a.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Kenny Loggins, Wednesday, August 13, 8 p.m., $115 orchestra/$98 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT(203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Howie Day, special guest Eliza, Thursday, August 14, 8 p.m., $32.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Gounod's Roméo et Juliette, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, August 16, 6 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.
Natalie Cole, End-of-Summer Soirée, Thursday, August 21, 8 p.m., Wine & cheese tastings & art exhibit at 6:30 p.m., $135 orches., $125 mezzanine./balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time, National Theatre Live in HD, Friday, August 22, 6 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.
The Wallflowers, special guest Ragged Glory, Wednesday, August 27, 8 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West, Friday, August 29, the Met Live in HD, 6 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.
Colbie Caillat, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m., $80, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Chris Isaak, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m., $95, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Jeff Bridges, special guest The Abiders with Jessie Bridges, Sept. 6, 8 p.m., $90, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Lewis Black, "The Rant is Due", Sunday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m., $95, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
The British Invasion featuring Gerry & The Pacemakers, Chad & Jeremy, Billy J. Kramer, Mike Pender's Searchers and Denny Laine (of The Moody Blues & Wings), Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Lyn Evans Charity Fashion Show, Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m., $20, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Loudon Wainwright III, Friday Sept. 12, 8 p.m., $45, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Sig Hansen and Friends of The Northwestern from Deadliest Catch, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m., $100 VIP w/Meet & Greet, open bars/hors-d'oeuvre; $65 orches./$50 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Stand-Up Comedy Writing Workshop with Christine O'Leary, Mondays, Sept. 15 thru Oct. 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., $300 tuition, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
A Streetcar Named Desire from London's National Theatre Live in HD, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7 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.
SOLD OUT EVENT! Willie Nelson and Family for the Playhouse Fall Gala, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m. Gala; 7:30 p.m. Honoree Awards Presentations, Live Auction and Performance, $250 includes VIP Seating, Gala & Performance; $195 includes Orchestra Seating, Gala & Performance; $150 includes Mezzanine & Balcony Seating for the Performance; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Songwriting with Kevin Briody, Thursdays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 6, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., $240 tuition, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
NRBQ, Friday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Anna Raimondi, Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., $75 Meet & Greet, $50 orches., $45 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Janis Ian, Sunday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Boz Scaggs, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $125 mezzanine/balc.; $135 orches., $175 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, open bar & hors-d'oeuvre in lobby 6:30 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Pink Martini, Thursday, Sept. 25, $70 orches., $65 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
The Anonymous People, documentary film with Q&A with filmmaker Greg Williams, Friday, Sept. 26, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Silent Auction, 7:30 p.m. Live Spoken World Performance from Kinetic Effect of Michigan,$25, $20 seniors, $15 students, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
TV Screenwriting with Katie Torpey, Tuesdays, Sept. 30 – Nov. 25, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., $300, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
The Bangles, Thursday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Pole Dancing Showcase & Competition, Friday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., $20, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Macy Gray, Saturday, Oct., 4, 8 p.m., $60 orches., $55 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
America, Sunday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m., $90, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Apollo to the Moon, Arts in Education, Grades 3-12, Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., $10, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
The Cab Calloway Orchestra -- The Kick-off Event for Ridgefield's "The Big Read" of The Great Gatsby: Friday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., $38, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom with Peter Gros, Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. & 4 p.m., $25, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Whoopi Goldberg, Saturday, Oct. 11, 8:30 p.m., $125, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Verdi's Macbeth, the Met Live in HD, Sunday, Oct. 12, 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.
An Evening with David Sedaris, Monday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., $82.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Noam Pickelny & Stuart Duncan, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., $38, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Willie Nile, Thursday, October 16, 7:30 p.m., $28, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Le Nozze di Figaro, the Met Live in HD, Saturday, Oct. 18, 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.
Kathleen Madigan, Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m., $49.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Rufus Wainwright, Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., $60, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Behind the Orange Curtain, documentary film with Q&A, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Free admission – Call box office to reserve seats, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Renaissance, "A Symphony of Light", Thursday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., $50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Charlie Daniels Band, special guest Jamie McLean Band, Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., $110 orches., $95 mezzanine/balc., , Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Robin Trower, Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Adrian Belew Power Trio, Sunday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Ian Anderson: The Best of Jethro Tull, Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m., $135, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Frankenstein, London's National Theatre Live in HD, Friday, Oct. 31, 6 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.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Saturday, Nov. 1, $125 Gold Circle seating, $110 orches., $95 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Capitol Steps, Thursday, November 6, 8 p.m., $55, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Get The Led Out, Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m., $45, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Roger Hodgson, Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m., $150.00 Gold Circle seating with cocktail party 6:30 p.m., $135.00 orches., $125.00 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Ralphie May, (For mature audiences only), Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m., $45, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, Arts in Education, Wednesday, Nov. 12, $10, 10 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Steve Hackett, Genesis Extended, Thursday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
NEW DATE Mo Rocca, Entertaining Conversations Series, Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Arlo Guthrie, Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Buddy Guy, Sunday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $92.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comics, Sunday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.