October 11 – November 8, 2020
Timed entry to the Carriage Barn at 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, and 3:15 PM

Register now

For much of its history, Ridgefield was a farming community, however, no family farm could be entirely self-sufficient. Members of the community developed specialized trades to accommodate the needs of a growing village, and by the turn of the 19th century, the nature of Ridgefield’s Main Street shifted to reflect this new market. Small enterprises had sprung up all over town, and by 1820, roughly one-third of Ridgefielders were engaged in some type of manufacturing.

This award-wining exhibition explores the interdependency of farms, families, and businesses across Ridgefield’s history – showcasing individual trades and their tools. An online exhibit—combining maps, narrative text, and multimedia content—takes visitors on a virtual tour of the businesses on Ridgefield’s 19th-Century Main Street.

In addition, there is a curated display of featured trades on-site in the Carriage Barn, where visitors can learn more about Ridgefield’s trades through the tools that were used. All hands-on elements have been removed in compliance with COVID-19 protocols. Pre-registration with timed entries for groups of up to 8 people is required to visit the exhibition in the Carriage Barn. Click here to register.

As in previous years, family demonstrations will be offered outdoors on weekends, including blacksmithing on October 25 (visit this page for details, tbd). School groups and other “cohorts” are encouraged to make a special reservation for a guided tour of the Carriage Barn.

Additionally, a series of virtual Zoom talks is planned on topics such as tavern tastings, a history of medicine and pandemics, and the boom and bust of economic cycles in Connecticut’s past.

Click here to register for timed entry.

Image: Alan Horowitz demonstrates 18th century blacksmithing.

Twenty Twenty will be be changing throughout the exhibition’s run with the artists creating new work and adding to, or modifying, their installations in the galleries. The second installation will open on December 6, 2020 and the third installation will open on February 7, 2021.

Twenty Twenty is an exhibition of works on paper rolled out sequentially over the course of five months that presents the work of seven artists who primarily utilize photographic imagery. This exhibition was conceived of in 2019 to document and respond to the 2020 election season and was originally scheduled to open in June 2020. With the Museum’s temporary closure from early March to the end of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the exhibition opening was pushed back to October.

2020 has been historic year and the work being created by the artists now reflects their lived experience through a landmark election year, a global pandemic, and a national reckoning with systemic racial injustice and police brutality. The exhibition asks the question can a ‘slow’ museum exhibition actively participate in democracy amidst the cacophony of Tweets and abbreviated news app headlines via a medium that moves no faster that the speed of a human hand pushing a pencil?

Artists participating in the exhibition include Marti Cormand (Brooklyn, NY), Oasa DuVerney (Brooklyn, NY), Judith Eisler (Vienna, Austria and Warren, CT), Andy Mister (Beacon, NY), William Powhida (Brooklyn, NY), Gil Scullion (Middletown, CT), and Diana Shpungin (Brooklyn, NY).

The artists will be adding works to the exhibition in early December and early February creating a platform for response throughout the exhibition. Following key moments in the election cycle, the final installation of the exhibition will reflect the proceeding years’ political and social experiences through the lens of these artists’ lived experiences. The Aldrich has commissioned the seven artists to create the work for this exhibition. The exhibition will be accompanied by a newspaper, published in two editions, that will bookend the exhibition.

Organized by Richard Klein, Exhibitions Director, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.

Support BSA Troop 19 and purchase a beautiful holiday plant (Poinsettia, Cyclamen, or Amaryllis)! Orders must be received by November 20th and will be delivered the weekend of December 4th. This year orders can be placed online. Simply go to www.Troop19ct.com to order. If you prefer to mail in your order or have questions, please reach out to Cathy Vilinskis at cvilinskis@comcast.net

Thank you for your support!

Troop 19 is Ridgefield’s first Scouts BSA all girl troop. Our Troop number comes from the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution which gave women the right to vote. Troop 19 is giving young women the right to enjoy all the great things that Scouts BSA has to offer. We are an outdoors-oriented troop and we plan to camp at least once a month during the school year. We will backpack, go rappelling, take bike trips and do whatever other activities the scouts want to do. For more information on our troop visit our troop website at https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop19Ridgefield/Index.htm

A BGCR pop-up party (for a purpose) is brewing, Halloween is coming, and we have something stewing!  Join us for a Halloween Movie Spooktacular, hosted by members of the BGCR Board of Directors, Erin McMurray, Kelly Molony, Lynn Murphy Everdell, and Jennifer Muncy.

Like so many others, the COVID-19 pandemic has considerably hurt the Club financially. Although necessary, we have had to postpone, cancel, or alter most of our fundraising events and greatly restrict or cancel program operations, resulting in limited revenue. 

However, during this time we have also stayed true to our mission of helping all young people, especially those who need us the most, regardless of their family’s circumstances.  We are more committed to this than ever before, and we are doing Whatever It Takes for our Club kids, our Club families and our Club community.

Register Now!  (you can also register at any time by visiting our website, www.bgcridgefield.org)

I can’t make it but would love to make a gift to the Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures Fundraiser!

We are coming together as members of the Club’s Board of Directors to host this Party for a Purpose to help close the Club’s financial gap. The Club has an estimated $500,000 loss to our organization in 2020, and in response we have launched a COVID-19 relief fundraiser, the Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures Campaign.

Originally this November we were set to host our bi-annual Great Futures Gala.  The price for a Halloween Movie Spooktacular pod is equivalent to that of a Gala ticket.  While we know that the Halloween Spooktacular is a much different event than the Great Futures Gala, we also know the importance of this fundraiser in helping to close the Club’s financial gap.  If you can not attend the Halloween Movie Night Spooktacular, we hope you will consider donating what you would contribute at our gala, or perhaps even a little more, given the necessity of the Club’s services this year.

Thank you for helping us do Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures.  We are proud of all the Club has accomplished this year and thank you in advance for your support in ensuring we can continue these efforts, as the need continues to grow.

We hope to see you and your loved ones at the Halloween Movie Night Spooktacular!

Register Now!  (you can also register at any time by visiting our website, www.bgcridgefield.org)

I can’t make it but would love to make a gift to the Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures Fundraiser!

with Ridgefield Police Department and Ridgefield Theater Barn

Creepy Characters and Treat Giveaways

This event is open to Ridgefield residents only and requires pre-registration (beginning October 13). Separate registrations should be made for each participating vehicle. Please register your family online no later than October 28.

Costumes are encouraged, including car decorations!

Walk-ups are not permitted. Rain or shine.

Day-of Instructions:

• Enter though Market Street entrance.
• Upon entering, you will be asked to check-in with event staff and provide the family name used for your online registration. Only one registration needed per vehicle, not per person.
• You will be directed to follow the drive-thru loop, stopping in front of Lounsbury House before continuing to the exit.
• Guests remain in car for the event.

Age appropriateness: Children 10 years of age and younger.

Because of social-distancing safety guidelines, the Jesse Lee Pumpkin Patch cannot offer pumpkins this year. Instead, we will pivot to a special plan that will allow us – AND YOU! – to continue to support the Navajo people in New Mexico who grow our pumpkins and share in our patch’s proceeds.

We will be creating plywood pumpkin cutouts that will be painted orange, attached to wooden stakes and “planted” in our normal patch spot, on the front lawn of Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church (at King Lane and Main Street in Ridgefield).

On the weekends of Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, you can buy a wooden pumpkin ($10 small; $20 medium; and $30 large) and decorate it. Proceeds from the Jesse Lee “Homemade” Pumpkin Patch will be donated to our Navajo mission partners in New Mexico.

We’ll even have a “Best Pumpkin of the Homemade Patch Contest,” for those who want to enter. Judging will be on Sun., Oct. 25th at 3 p.m. The pumpkins will remain on display for Ridgefielders to enjoy through Halloween.

While you’re at our patch, you’ll be able to learn more about the Navajo Indians, their proud history, Jesse Lee’s long mission relationship with them, and the impact COVID-19 has had on the Native American community.

It’s been 50 years since the Apollo 13 mission, and 25 years since the premiere of the stunning dramatic rendition that brought the historic flight and its crew to life for a new generation. Nominated for nine Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, the real-life space flight that gripped the nation and changed the world is returning to theaters for a special in theater event in honor of the anniversary of both the movie and the mission.

It had been less than a year since man first walked on the moon, but as far as the American public was concerned, Apollo 13 was just another “routine” space flight – until these infamous words pierced the immense void of space: “Houston, we have a problem.” Produced by Brian Grazer and directed by Ron Howard, Apollo 13 stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise and Ed Harris in NASA’s epic operation to save the lives of 3 astronauts battling to survive an ill-fated mission to the moon.

Join your friends and family, young and old for an Apollo 13 experience that only the big screen can deliver!

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!

$12.50 at the door!

Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others

Wednesday Class Series: November 4, 11, 18, December 2 and 9; 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the popular series “Getting” Contemporary Art this fall exploring a new roster of exhibitions and artist ideas. This 5-session virtual course provides a roadmap to central themes and ideas that have influenced artistic practice since the 1960s. Designed to be intimate, dynamic, and thought-provoking, participants will build skills to analyze, interpret, and discuss contemporary art while looking closely at the Museum’s current exhibitions. This course includes a unique behind the scenes opportunity to meet with exhibiting artist Judith Eisler virtually and explore her studio and practice on December 2. “Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Danielle Ogden, M.A., Ed.M., Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Museum Specialist, Adult Learning at The Aldrich.

All sessions will be recorded with lecture materials emailed after each class.

November 4: Re-writing the Rules: Learn new approaches to art history and looking at contemporary art. In this class we will survey a diverse range of issues that motivate artists and uncover the various ways they consider and comment on the world we live in.

November 11: “We are All Made of Stars”: This class will explore contemporary art as an interdisciplinary practice and dive into the star motif exhibited in Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey and art inspired by the sky, astronomy, geometry, and more.

November 18: The Art of Reflection: What is the relationship between art and healing? Can works of art be transcendent? In this class we will investigate how artists such as Mark Rothko, James Turrell, and exhibiting artist Rudy Shepherd have used art as a vehicle for deep reflection, healing, and transformation.

December 2: Virtual Studio Visit: Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit with Twenty Twenty artist Judith Eisler in her studio in Vienna, Austria and a discussion on her work on view at the Museum, including portraits of women captured by media in profound public appearances such as Nancy Pelosi captured during President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address and an essential health care worker wearing a double layer of mask and visor during the pandemic.

December 9: Absurdity, Surrealism and Pop Art: This class will use the themes, techniques, and processes in Dada and Surrealism as a lens to explore Genesis Belanger’s exhibition, Through the Eye of a Needle.

Diversity Film Series
Cohen and Wolf P.C. Movie Series
PRESENTED IN COOPERATION WITH THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
Sponsored by Anita and Nick Donofrio, Ann and Steve Carlson, Daniela Sikora & Keitha Kinne, Allison and Jon Stockel, Julie and David Peck, People’s Bank, Ridgefield Prevention Council and the Town of Ridgefield
In addition to the film, there will be bonus content consisting of a post interview led by entertainment reporter Cheryl Washington.

Get Out was recognized as one of the top 10 films of 2017 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. Get Out received 39 major nominations in 2018, winning 17 awards including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay by writer and director Jordan Peele. Now that Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy and Dean. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.

Tickets are FREE, but must be reserved in advance by calling the box office at 203.438.5795

When free-spirited petty crook Randle P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) arrives at the state mental hospital, his contagious sense of disorder jolts the routine. He’s on one side of a brewing war, soft-spoken, coolly monstrous Nurse Ratched (Louis Fletcher) on the other. At stake is the fate of every patient in the ward. This electrifying adaptation of Ken Kesey’s bestseller swept all 5 major 1975 Academy Awards®: Best Picture (produced by Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas), Actor (Jack Nicholson) Actress (Louis Fletcher) Director (Milos Forman) and Adapted Screenplay (Lawrence Hauben and Bo Goldman). Raucous, searing and with a superb cast that includes Brad Dourif, Danny DeVito and Christopher Lloyd in his film debut, it soars.

See the Academy Award® winning classic at a special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Diversity Film Series
Cohen and Wolf P.C. Movie Series
PRESENTED IN COOPERATION WITH THE RIDGEFIELD CHORALE

Sponsored by Anita and Nick Donofrio, Ann and Steve Carlson, Daniela Sikora & Keitha Kinne, Allison and Jon Stockel, Julie and David Peck, People’s Bank, Ridgefield Prevention Council and the Town of Ridgefield
In addition to the film, there will be bonus content consisting of a post interview led by entertainment reporter Cheryl Washington.

Barry Jenkins directs the 2017 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. Starring Mahershala Ali – 2017 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award Winner, Janelle Monae, Trevante Rhodes. The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.

Tickets are FREE, but must be reserved in advance by calling the box office at 203.438.5795

Wednesday Class Series: November 4, 11, 18, December 2 and 9; 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the popular series “Getting” Contemporary Art this fall exploring a new roster of exhibitions and artist ideas. This 5-session virtual course provides a roadmap to central themes and ideas that have influenced artistic practice since the 1960s. Designed to be intimate, dynamic, and thought-provoking, participants will build skills to analyze, interpret, and discuss contemporary art while looking closely at the Museum’s current exhibitions. This course includes a unique behind the scenes opportunity to meet with exhibiting artist Judith Eisler virtually and explore her studio and practice on December 2. “Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Danielle Ogden, M.A., Ed.M., Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Museum Specialist, Adult Learning at The Aldrich.

All sessions will be recorded with lecture materials emailed after each class.

November 4: Re-writing the Rules: Learn new approaches to art history and looking at contemporary art. In this class we will survey a diverse range of issues that motivate artists and uncover the various ways they consider and comment on the world we live in.

November 11: “We are All Made of Stars”: This class will explore contemporary art as an interdisciplinary practice and dive into the star motif exhibited in Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey and art inspired by the sky, astronomy, geometry, and more.

November 18: The Art of Reflection: What is the relationship between art and healing? Can works of art be transcendent? In this class we will investigate how artists such as Mark Rothko, James Turrell, and exhibiting artist Rudy Shepherd have used art as a vehicle for deep reflection, healing, and transformation.

December 2: Virtual Studio Visit: Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit with Twenty Twenty artist Judith Eisler in her studio in Vienna, Austria and a discussion on her work on view at the Museum, including portraits of women captured by media in profound public appearances such as Nancy Pelosi captured during President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address and an essential health care worker wearing a double layer of mask and visor during the pandemic.

December 9: Absurdity, Surrealism and Pop Art: This class will use the themes, techniques, and processes in Dada and Surrealism as a lens to explore Genesis Belanger’s exhibition, Through the Eye of a Needle.

Seating in the theater limited to 180 tickets due to capacity restrictions – VIRTUAL tickets also available to watch from the comfort of your own home!

Christine O’Leary and her students will perform LIVE from The Ridgefield Playhouse stage with limited indoor seating. Virtual tickets are also available to watch from the comfort of your own home. Ticket purchasers will be e-mailed a Zoom show link and given instructions the day of the show. At checkout, attendees also have the opportunity to donate to The Leir Foundation Arts for Everyone program, which helps make performing arts shows at the Ridgefield Playhouse and elsewhere available to economically disadvantaged area residents.

Host and teacher Christine O’Leary, a professional comedian, has taken her Stand-Up Comedy Writing Workshop students on an eight-week journey of writing and practicing their routines. It all culminates on The Playhouse stage in a rare opportunity to see up-and-coming comics make their debut in The Comedy Workshop Graduation Showcase!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the advertised date of a performance is subject to change as we abide by local and federal guidelines. Original tickets will be valid for any rescheduled date or reissued. If you are a ticket holder unable to attend a rescheduled date, there are no refunds; however, exchanges will be available through the box office.

November 13 – 22, 2020 · 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get a jump on your gift shopping this year with a visit to Holiday Boutique in the Barn! This year’s boutique takes place Nov. 13 to 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. In addition to art, books, jewelry, crafts, holiday ornaments, and puzzles, you’ll be able to grab a jar of the renowned Cranberry Chutney, made from a historic Keeler Tavern recipe. Chutney will be available Nov. 20. You can also pick up one of our Keeler Kids in a Box kits to make a holiday craft. We’ll be following COVID protocols, so please wear a mask and bear with us if the barn is at capacity with shoppers.

Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

We’ve always said, “Art makes a great gift!” And this year is no different. Giving the gift of art is a way to express your love with originality and creativity. The holidays always enhance our feelings for family and friends, our love for fine food and spirits, and a real hope for the future.

This year the Guild presents this exhibition of works inspired by the gift of art theme, with pieces you feel could make a great gift. Submit up to two works in any medium and format for the Art of Giving in-gallery and online exhibition.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website.

Seating in the theater limited to 180 tickets due to capacity restrictions – VIRTUAL tickets also available to watch from the comfort of your own home!

Christine O’Leary and friends will perform LIVE from The Ridgefield Playhouse stage with limited indoor seating. Virtual tickets are also available to watch from the comfort of your own home. Ticket purchasers will be e-mailed a Zoom show link and given instructions the day of the show. At checkout, attendees also have the opportunity to donate to The Leir Foundation Arts for Everyone program, which helps make performing arts shows at the Ridgefield Playhouse and elsewhere available to economically disadvantaged area residents.

Don’t miss this evening of rapid-fire stand-up comedy featuring award-winning comic Christine O’Leary and handpicked members of her stand-up comedy troupe – Team Green Light Comedy. Nominated by Curve Magazine as one of the ‘50 Funniest Lesbians in America,’ O’Leary has toured the country and worked with top comedians in the business and soaked up 1:1 potent advice from Jay Leno, Sinbad, Tracy Morgan, Jim Breuer, Whoopi Goldberg Gilbert Gottfried, and Joy Behar. O’Leary and her comedy comrades deliver a hilarious, belly laughing evening of nonstop stand-up bits and beats, new and old comics and material!

STARRING: TBD

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the advertised date of a performance is subject to change as we abide by local and federal guidelines. Original tickets will be valid for any rescheduled date or reissued. If you are a ticket holder unable to attend a rescheduled date, there are no refunds; however, exchanges will be available through the box office.

Sir David McVicar’s bold new staging of Tosca, Puccini’s operatic thriller of Napoleonic Rome, thrilled Met audiences when it rang in the New Year in 2018. Only weeks later, the production was seen by opera lovers worldwide as part of the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema presentations. In this performance, Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva is the passionate title diva, opposite charismatic tenor Vittorio Grigolo as her lover, the idealistic painter Mario Cavaradossi. Baritone Željko Lučić is the menacing Baron Scarpia, the evil chief of police who employs brutal tactics to ensnare both criminals and sexual conquests. On the podium, Emmanuel Villaume conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Wednesday Class Series: November 4, 11, 18, December 2 and 9; 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the popular series “Getting” Contemporary Art this fall exploring a new roster of exhibitions and artist ideas. This 5-session virtual course provides a roadmap to central themes and ideas that have influenced artistic practice since the 1960s. Designed to be intimate, dynamic, and thought-provoking, participants will build skills to analyze, interpret, and discuss contemporary art while looking closely at the Museum’s current exhibitions. This course includes a unique behind the scenes opportunity to meet with exhibiting artist Judith Eisler virtually and explore her studio and practice on December 2. “Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Danielle Ogden, M.A., Ed.M., Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Museum Specialist, Adult Learning at The Aldrich.

All sessions will be recorded with lecture materials emailed after each class.

November 4: Re-writing the Rules: Learn new approaches to art history and looking at contemporary art. In this class we will survey a diverse range of issues that motivate artists and uncover the various ways they consider and comment on the world we live in.

November 11: “We are All Made of Stars”: This class will explore contemporary art as an interdisciplinary practice and dive into the star motif exhibited in Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey and art inspired by the sky, astronomy, geometry, and more.

November 18: The Art of Reflection: What is the relationship between art and healing? Can works of art be transcendent? In this class we will investigate how artists such as Mark Rothko, James Turrell, and exhibiting artist Rudy Shepherd have used art as a vehicle for deep reflection, healing, and transformation.

December 2: Virtual Studio Visit: Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit with Twenty Twenty artist Judith Eisler in her studio in Vienna, Austria and a discussion on her work on view at the Museum, including portraits of women captured by media in profound public appearances such as Nancy Pelosi captured during President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address and an essential health care worker wearing a double layer of mask and visor during the pandemic.

December 9: Absurdity, Surrealism and Pop Art: This class will use the themes, techniques, and processes in Dada and Surrealism as a lens to explore Genesis Belanger’s exhibition, Through the Eye of a Needle.

$89; $80 member

“Razor-sharp linguistic sensibilities…” – Publisher’s Weekly

Join award-winning poet Patricia Smith in a 90-minute virtual writing masterclass. Smith is a professor at the College of Staten Island and in the MFA program at Sierra Nevada College, as well as a frequent instructor at prestigious writing conferences. The Aldrich is proud to present Patricia Smith in conjunction with the current exhibition Rudy Shepherd: Somebody’s Child. Limited to 30 participants; please register early.

Renowned spoken-word performer, playwright, author, writing teacher, and former journalist,Patricia Smith is the award-winning author of eight critically acclaimed books of poetry, including Pulitzer Prize finalist Incendiary Art, winner of the 2018 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the 2018 NAACP Image Award, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. A master of poetic forms from her Motown crown of sonnets to elegant ghazals, Smith’s poetry fearlessly engages with America’s continuous war on black bodies.

Co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Library.

Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice fully immerses audiences in the life of the last great artist of the Italian Renaissance. With the enchanting narrative voice of twice Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter, cinema audiences visit places that evoke and preserve the memory of the painter, including the State Archives, the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, the Church of San Rocco, and more, all in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Tintoretto’s birth.

Run time: 90 minutes

Tickets $15

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others

42nd Street the legendary Tony and Olivier Award winning “Best Musical” is a heart-warming, family-friendly comedy, featuring exceptional tap routines and classic songs such as “We’re in the Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”, “42nd Street” and “About a Quarter to Nine”. Captured live from the London stage.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020 – 6:30 PM

A fantastic evening of music, dining, and dancing in celebration of the RSO’s 55th season!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, FUN FOR ALL!
Classical with Signature Cocktail, Wine & Beer
Jazz with Buffet Dinner catered by Sarah Bouissou Catering
DJ Disco for Dancing and Dessert
Silent Auction & 20/21 Season Reveal
Dress: Smart Casual or Festive

Tickets: $150 per person.
To purchase tickets click here.

This show will be socially distanced at 40% capacity in the theater. Although we are allowed 50% capacity, we are limiting this performance to 200 people. Face masks are required at all times. Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

The first 50 ticket buyers will receive a signed Commemorative poster! Livingston Taylor, brother of James Taylor, recorded his first record at the age of 18 and has continued to create well crafted, introspective, and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide. Taylor has collaborated with the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, Jethro Tull, Carly Simon, and of course, his brother James. He has also been a faculty member at the esteemed Berklee College of Music for more than 30 years where he is a professor of Voice. Best know for Top 40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You,” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” Taylor returns to our stage to celebrate his 70th Birthday – on his actual birthday – with a special, intimate concert! Limited seating is available.

Doyle Coffin Architecture Singer Songwriter Series

12pm and 4pm!

Based on one of the most popular comic strips of all time and adapted from the smash Broadway musical, Annie is set in Depression-era New York City, where a spunky little girl (Aileen Quinn) lives in an orphanage run by the boozy, tyrannical Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Annie’s hopes soar when multigazillionaire Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney) decides to take in an orphan for a week to “upgrade his image.” She gets herself chosen, gradually Annie and her adopted dog, Sandy, ingratiate themselves, and eventually Warbucks adopts the girl. But his search for Annie’s missing parents turns up only the villainous Rooster (Tim Curry) and his venal girlfriend, Lily (Bernadette Peters), who conspire with Miss Hannigan to relieve Warbucks of both the girl and a hefty reward. It is left to Sandy, the other orphans and Daddy Warbucks to rescue Annie before it’s too late.

The sun is coming out on this special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

November 27 – December 20, 2020 · Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Ridgefield’s Economic & Community Development Commission, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, and  Downtown Ridgefield have joined to deliver a safe & valuable holiday shopping, dining, and entertainment experience this holiday season.

Called ‘Holiday Village Market’ it is 2020’s version of the Holiday Stroll – scheduled to kick off on Black Friday. 

KTM&HC will have a booth! More info TBA.

A festive fundraiser for Lounsbury House with the Ridgefield Guild of Artists

Create your own gingerbread-styled version of a historic Ridgefield building – or design your own! Specially selected participants will have their entry creatively displayed by the talented RGA team.

These amazing gingerbread creations will be on window display at Lounsbury House November 27 – December 20. Don’t miss your opportunity to to view and vote for your favorite while supporting this magnificent Ridgefield landmark!

More Details Coming Soon!

Interested in participating and submitting your own gingerbread masterpiece? Email christina@LounsburyHouse.org to register to be part of this magical event! Entries will be due no later than 4:00pm on November 20.

With the Great White Way closed until June 2021 – let’s raise our glasses and toast to Broadway!  This virtually streamed show can be viewed inside the Playhouse on the big screen (everyone who attends the screening in the theater will receive a free glass of bubbly) or you can watch with your family Thanksgiving weekend from the comfort of your own home! Performances include some of your favorite Broadway stars – Jarrod Spector (Jersey Boys, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Tony Award nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, Morgan James (Motown The Musical and Postmodern Jukebox), Oscar, Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz, Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, Sam Gravitte (Wicked The Musical), Wicked Divas and more- including a special guest appearance by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein! Hear some of your favorite Broadway numbers from Hamilton, Wicked, Chicago, The Lion King, and Phantom of the Opera along with lots of surprises!

Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series
Sponsored by Campari & Cinzano Prosecco

Steven Spielberg’s beloved film returns to the big screen! Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home. Winning four Academy Awards, including one for the iconic score by John Williams. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is “one of the great American films” (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Bruce Bennett Nissan Family Series
Cohen and Wolf P.C. Movie Series

An immigrant Romeo and Juliet battle for love and a better future during a time of social upheaval. Stefan and his father Mike left family in Ukraine, fleeing for the New World, where they struggle to earn enough to re-unite the family. Stefan is instantly smitten with the Jewish suffragette neighbor, Rebecca, but Rebecca’s brother Moishe and Mike oppose the would-be Romeo and Juliet. Returned soldiers, angry at the lack of jobs after the war, violently threaten the city’s immigrants, including Emma, the refugee from racist violence in Oklahoma. When a movement develops for workers to leave their jobs in protest, a wealthy business leader pits all against each other, leading to a dramatic and inspirational final stand.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Wednesday Class Series: November 4, 11, 18, December 2 and 9; 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the popular series “Getting” Contemporary Art this fall exploring a new roster of exhibitions and artist ideas. This 5-session virtual course provides a roadmap to central themes and ideas that have influenced artistic practice since the 1960s. Designed to be intimate, dynamic, and thought-provoking, participants will build skills to analyze, interpret, and discuss contemporary art while looking closely at the Museum’s current exhibitions. This course includes a unique behind the scenes opportunity to meet with exhibiting artist Judith Eisler virtually and explore her studio and practice on December 2. “Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Danielle Ogden, M.A., Ed.M., Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Museum Specialist, Adult Learning at The Aldrich.

All sessions will be recorded with lecture materials emailed after each class.

November 4: Re-writing the Rules: Learn new approaches to art history and looking at contemporary art. In this class we will survey a diverse range of issues that motivate artists and uncover the various ways they consider and comment on the world we live in.

November 11: “We are All Made of Stars”: This class will explore contemporary art as an interdisciplinary practice and dive into the star motif exhibited in Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey and art inspired by the sky, astronomy, geometry, and more.

November 18: The Art of Reflection: What is the relationship between art and healing? Can works of art be transcendent? In this class we will investigate how artists such as Mark Rothko, James Turrell, and exhibiting artist Rudy Shepherd have used art as a vehicle for deep reflection, healing, and transformation.

December 2: Virtual Studio Visit: Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit with Twenty Twenty artist Judith Eisler in her studio in Vienna, Austria and a discussion on her work on view at the Museum, including portraits of women captured by media in profound public appearances such as Nancy Pelosi captured during President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address and an essential health care worker wearing a double layer of mask and visor during the pandemic.

December 9: Absurdity, Surrealism and Pop Art: This class will use the themes, techniques, and processes in Dada and Surrealism as a lens to explore Genesis Belanger’s exhibition, Through the Eye of a Needle.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra board, staff and fundraising committee is excited to present All Hearts Holiday Auction–an online auction to benefit RSO musicians who have been unable to perform with the orchestra since the global pandemic struck last spring.

The auction, which will be online from December 3rd-7th, will feature a unique selection of gifts from local merchants and service providers that are sure to delight an array of family and friends. From a night out on the town, to baubles, books, and toys, the auction will bring gift shopping right to your living room! 

An important part of the All Hearts fundraiser is promoting shopping local by highlighting the merchants, service providers and other non-profits who are supporting the event. “We have been overwhelmed by the generosity from those who have offered an item, service or experience for the auction. We currently have about 50 participating partners, with more added every day.” says Amanda Dranow, RSO Director of Development. “We hope everyone has started to see the All Hearts logo on windows around town!”

In the coming weeks, the RSO looks forward to publishing short features on our auction donors, as well as continuing our social media posts on Instagram and Facebook @ridgefieldsymphony.

The auction will be available on the RSO website at www.ridgefieldsymphony.org/auction. Look for item previews coming soon!

Register here!

Wish Upon the North Star, a virtual event airing December 3, will support our hospice programming and the North Star pavilion, the only dedicated residential hospice for babies and children in the Northeast, and one of only five in the country! Complimentary registration can be found at www.makingthebestofeveryday.org.

This event, produced by a four-time Emmy award winning production team features Hamilton headliner, Miguel Cervantes, performing his original song written for his late daughter, Adelaide. Join Miguel and his wife Kelly as they share their personal experience with losing a young child and Regional Hospice’s role supporting the thousands of families that lose a child to terminal illness each year.

Five years ago, Regional Hospice changed the landscape of hospice care when it opened the Center for Comfort Care & Healing. Now it is applying the same special magic to benefit babies and children with life-limiting illness with the North Star pavilion, where they can spend time in nature or under planetarium ceilings in their private suites.

Join us to also watch TikTok Star Mark Anastasio and Recording Artist Jon Davis, who will be featuring “One Wish” an original song he wrote for Regional Hospice.

Silent auction items include a virtual cooking class with Iron Chef Ming Tsai, Face-Time with Tik Tok Sensation Mark Anastasio and an Italian Home Get-Away, among other incredible items just in time for the holidays!

To learn more, go to: https://regionalhospicect.org/

TWO SHOWS

This was the groundbreaking broadcast that launched the Met’s heralded Live in HD series, seen by opera lovers in movie theaters around the world. Adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast – including Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, and René Pape – brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless fairy tale.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

In recent seasons, Christine Goerke has summited some of the greatest heights of the Germanic soprano repertoire, appearing as the Dyer’s Wife in Die Frau ohne Schatten, the title character of Elektra, and Brünnhilde in the complete Ring cycle. She has also wowed audiences as Turandot, the icy princess at the heart of Puccini’s grand final masterpiece. In this performance from the 2019–20 Live in HD season, Goerke stars alongside tenor Yusif Eyvazov (as Calàf) and soprano Eleonora Buratto (as Liù) in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic staging, which dazzles with its opulent visions of mythic China. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium, drawing a vivid array of musical colors from the incomparable Met Orchestra and Chorus.

Runtime: 2hrs 23 mins

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Wednesday Class Series: November 4, 11, 18, December 2 and 9; 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the popular series “Getting” Contemporary Art this fall exploring a new roster of exhibitions and artist ideas. This 5-session virtual course provides a roadmap to central themes and ideas that have influenced artistic practice since the 1960s. Designed to be intimate, dynamic, and thought-provoking, participants will build skills to analyze, interpret, and discuss contemporary art while looking closely at the Museum’s current exhibitions. This course includes a unique behind the scenes opportunity to meet with exhibiting artist Judith Eisler virtually and explore her studio and practice on December 2. “Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Danielle Ogden, M.A., Ed.M., Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Museum Specialist, Adult Learning at The Aldrich.

All sessions will be recorded with lecture materials emailed after each class.

November 4: Re-writing the Rules: Learn new approaches to art history and looking at contemporary art. In this class we will survey a diverse range of issues that motivate artists and uncover the various ways they consider and comment on the world we live in.

November 11: “We are All Made of Stars”: This class will explore contemporary art as an interdisciplinary practice and dive into the star motif exhibited in Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey and art inspired by the sky, astronomy, geometry, and more.

November 18: The Art of Reflection: What is the relationship between art and healing? Can works of art be transcendent? In this class we will investigate how artists such as Mark Rothko, James Turrell, and exhibiting artist Rudy Shepherd have used art as a vehicle for deep reflection, healing, and transformation.

December 2: Virtual Studio Visit: Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit with Twenty Twenty artist Judith Eisler in her studio in Vienna, Austria and a discussion on her work on view at the Museum, including portraits of women captured by media in profound public appearances such as Nancy Pelosi captured during President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union address and an essential health care worker wearing a double layer of mask and visor during the pandemic.

December 9: Absurdity, Surrealism and Pop Art: This class will use the themes, techniques, and processes in Dada and Surrealism as a lens to explore Genesis Belanger’s exhibition, Through the Eye of a Needle.

The Founders Hall-iday Light Fight is a new event. Ridgefield homeowners and businesses will sign up to decorate the exterior of their home or commercial location with holiday lights.

The public is invited to view the lights between December 10^th to 20^th, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, and vote for their favorite(s) by making a monetary donation to Founders Hall. The location that raises the most money will be the winner, to be announced on December 22^nd.

There has been a great deal of interest in the Light Fight. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions. Also, visit founders-hall.org/light-fight to read additional FAQ’s.

Will my name and address be given out if I sign up?
Residential addresses will be published, not homeowners’ names. For businesses, we will publish both the business name and the address. The winner’s name and address will be published on December 22, even if it is a residence.

Is there a limit to how many homes or businesses can sign up for the Light Fight?
No. Everyone who wants to sign up can. But there is a deadline – see below.

How do I sign up?
Visit founders-hall.org/light-fight to read the Contest Rules, FAQ and Entry Form (which includes the waiver.) You can sign up online or print, fill out and mail in the Entry Form.

Is there a deadline to sign up for the Light Fight?
Yes! Registrations must be received on or before Sunday, November 1.

Will the biggest, fanciest light display win?
Not necessarily. The address that raises the most money in donations to Founders Hall will be the winner. Competitors can encourage friends, family and neighbors to vote for them via a donation to Founders Hall. (Hint: there is no requirement that donors live in Ridgefield.)

Do I have to have a holiday theme? What if I want a religious theme?
Light displays and corresponding decorations can have any theme or no theme at all. There are no limits put on the decorations.

I want to sign up to decorate my house, and I live on a private accessway. Is that allowed?
All houses participating must be easily viewed from the road. We do not want to encourage the public to drive on private property. So, if your house can’t be seen from the road, you can participate by viewing the light displays between December 10 and 20 and voting for your favorite(s).

I would like to talk to someone before signing up.
Cindy Nesbitt, the director of development at Founders Hall, is happy to answer all your questions. She can be reached at 203-431-7000 or cindy@founders-hall.org.

Many thanks to lead sponsor Fairfield County Bank for making this event possible.

Kinky Boots winner of every major “Best Musical” award including the Tony, Grammy, and London’s Olivier Award features 16 original songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles).

This joyous sensation “struts its stuff with sparkles, stilettos and heart!” (Sydney Morning Herald) and celebrates a story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

‘Dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting’ (Time Out).

Captured live from the London stage.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

This show will be socially distanced at 40% capacity in the theater. Although we are allowed 50% capacity, we are limiting each performance to 180 people. Face masks are required at all times. Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

After an electrifying performance in January of this year, “Taz” returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage with TWO socially distanced, limited capacity shows! Seventeen-year-old Brandon Niederauer, nicknamed “Taz” for his ferocious guitar playing, is taking the music scene by storm. Having performed in some of the most legendary venues in America with many of the most prominent musicians of our time, the young guitarist, singer, and songwriter has already earned himself a national audience and a signature D’Angelico Guitar. Taz has shared the stage with multiple members of the Allman Brothers Band, as well as a variety of other notable musicians, including Slash, Lady Gaga, Buddy Guy, Stevie Nicks, Jon Batiste, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Gales, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and countless others. In October he was featured in a new Bootsy Collins track, “Jam On,” alongside Snoop Dogg.

Taz may be best known for his role of guitarist “Zack Mooneyham” in the Tony Award-nominated Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway production, School of Rock the Musical. Since making his national television debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show at just ten years old, Brandon has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Good Morning America, and The View. In 2018, Brandon reunited with Andrew Lloyd Webber, performing in January with Sarah Brightman at The Phantom of the Opera’s 30th Anniversary celebration, and in April alongside Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, and John Legend in NBC’s live broadcast production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Brandon is currently featured in Spike Lee’s Netflix series, She’s Gotta Have It, and performs concerts for audiences across the country and around the world.

In director Norman Jewison’s boisterous cinematic adaptation of this international Hal Prince-Jerome Robbins smash-hit stage musical, we find ourselves in the picturesque Ukrainian village of Anatevka, in which resides Tevye ([Chaim]Topol), an impoverished milkman with a sharp-tongued wife, Golde (Norma Crane), and five unmarried daughters to support. But family troubles will soon become insignificant. The corrupt Czarist regime turns against the pious and highly moral Jewish population of the Ukraine, and violent pogroms sweep across the land. Tevye, his family and their neighbors and friends are faced with the choice of losing their lives or losing their homeland… Musical score by John Williams. The violin music of Isaac Stern is featured on the soundtrack. Based on stories by Sholem Aleichem.

Make it a tradition to see this wonderful family film at a special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

4pm and 8pm

This show will be socially distanced at 40% capacity in the theater. Although we are allowed 50% capacity, we are limiting each performance to 180 people. Face masks are required at all times. Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Starring Alli Mauzey (Hello, Dolly! Wicked), Dee Roscioli (Wicked, The Cher Show), Sam Gravitte (Wicked) and Tony Award-winner Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Holiday Inn)
Celebrate the holiday season with some of Broadway’s best at The Ridgefield Playhouse in a brand new holiday show that’s perfect for the entire family! We’re bringing Broadway to YOU, with a socially distanced, limited seating performance while the Great White Way is closed. Cast members of Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Holiday Inn, Phantom of the Opera and more – will perform some of your favorite holiday classics along with Broadway tunes highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked! Grab your tickets now and put a “Wicked” spin on your holidays!

Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series

TWO SHOWS

Academy Award® winner and Best Picture nominee, Babe is the inspirational story of a shy Yorkshire piglet who doesn’t quite know his place in the world. But when Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins him at the county fair, Babe discovers that he can be anything he wants to be –even an award-winning sheepdog! With the help of a delightful assortment of barnyard friends, the heroic little pig is headed for the challenge of his life in this endearing and fun-filled tale the whole family will love. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this heartwarming classic at a special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

Rated G
Run time 1 hour, 31 minutes

The Ridgefield Playhouse is following Connecticut Safety Guidelines in order to continually serve and protect our patrons and community. We ask that you observe the following:

Keep it “contactless” and save money! Tickets purchased online are only $10! Please purchase your tickets online and you’ll save $2!
Purchase concession via our mobile site ridgefieldplayhouse.ordernext.com. Available up to two hours prior to the start of the movie- you can pick up your concessions on your way in! The app will be open throughout the film as well.
Ushers will seat you – All tickets are General Admission.
Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the lobby and bathrooms.
And remember: FACEMASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES! Please maintain a 6 foot distance from others.