The Ridgefield Playhouse Fall Gala with Blondie on September 28 Is Made Possible By Generous Gala Sponsors

As a non-profit performing arts center, The Ridgefield Playhouse, like any other non-profit organization, relies heavily on its annual fundraising events. And, thanks to generous Gala sponsors, you’re in for a treat!  The Ridgefield Playhouse Fall Gala will not only feature an open bar, dinner, and one-of-a-kind auction items, the highlight of the evening will be a performance by the legendary New Wave band Blondie with the Rock Academy Band opening the show! 

This year’s Gala Sponsors include Colonial Automobile Group & The Beylouni Family, CULTEC, INC., Tauck Tours, and the Berisford, Paltauf, Rabinowitz, Ross & Stockel Families at the Diamond level.  The Platinum Sponsors are Debora & Howard Bubb. The Gold Sponsors are Allshows.com, Ann & Steve Carlson, Eric Diefenbach & JK Brown, Fairfield County Bank, and Keitha Kinne & Daniela Sikora. The Silver Sponsors are Rommin & Cally Adl, Berger Legal, Peggy Kaufman, SoHoJohnny LLC & PEP Real Estate, Shari Goodstein and Rachel & Joe Sondheimer. This year’s Gala is part of the Pepsi Rock Series, Powered by Xfinity with additional support provided Abbey Tent & Party Rentals, Campari, Hollandia Nurseries, Pepsi, Pera Wines, Reliance Merchant Services/Reli-Bid and Star Distributors, Inc.

Pictured in photo, front row (L-R): Jennifer Dineen, Director of Development, The Ridgefield Playhouse; Lori Berisford of Ridgefield; Julie Paltauf, Finance Director, The Ridgefield Playhouse; Mary Kate Gobleck, President, Reliance Merchant Services, Inc.; Cally Adl of Ridgefield. Back row (L-R): John Pasquale, SoHo Johnny and Pep Real Estate; Steve Carlson, Board of Directors, The Ridgefield Playhouse; Stephen Wooters, Executive Vice President, Fairfield County Bank; Patti & Steve Ross of Ridgefield; Raffaele Gallo, Owner of Gallo Ristorante; Steve Spivak, Vice President Global Sales, Tauck; Rommin Adl, Board of Directors, The Ridgefield Playhouse. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

Beginning at 5:30pm, Gala ticket holders will be treated to gourmet foods from caterers and restaurants such as Bareburger, Bernard’s/Sarah’s Wine Bar, Eddie’s Pizza & Pasta, Gallo Ristorante, Le Chateau, Little Pub, Luna Rossa, Some Things Fishy Catering, Southwest Café, The Cake Box, Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe and Whistle Stop Bakery. The beverage sponsors are Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Nod Hill Brewing Company, Samuel Adams, Two Roads Brewing Company and Wild Turkey Longbranch.

The live auction and performance is slated for 8pm in the theater. Best known for hits “Call Me,” “The Tide is High,” “Rapture” “Heart of Glass” and many more, Blondie’s chart-topping success, fearless spirit and rare longevity led to an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, an NME Godlike Genius Award in 2014, a Q Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2016, the 2017 Silver Clef Outstanding Achievement Award and more than 45 million albums sold worldwide! Kicking off the night is The Rock Academy Band, an advanced touring ensemble of young musicians between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been selected for their musical prowess, showmanship, love of performing, and ability to share the stage with professional musicians as they tour the world.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.