RIDGEFIELD
RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
Updated
This week at Ridgefield Playhouse: Tue 10/13 — An Evening With Andrew McMahon and His Piano, Fri 10/16 — The Blind Boys of Alabama – Songs in the Key of Life. Upcoming: Wed 10/21 — The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash, Fri 10/23 — Dar Williams, Sun 10/25 — 123 Andrés – ¡No Tengo Miedo! – A Bilingual Concert for Halloween.
ABOUT
The Ridgefield Playhouse is a 500-seat performing arts venue located at 80 East Ridge Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The nonprofit venue presents a diverse season of over 200 events annually across music, comedy, film screenings, theater, and family programming. The intimate seating configuration provides excellent sightlines from every seat in the house.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Ridgefield Playhouse programs across multiple curated series including rock, jazz, Broadway/cabaret, classical, comedy, country/bluegrass, singer-songwriter, and world music. The venue also screens Met Opera HD broadcasts and National Theatre Live presentations. Recent performers include Rosanne Cash, Jon Lovitz, Matisyahu, and Seth Meyers. The programming reflects Ridgefield's affluent and culturally engaged community.
HISTORY
The Ridgefield Playhouse opened in December 2000 with a performance by guitarist Jose Feliciano. The venue was remodeled from the former Ridgefield High School auditorium, which was designed in the 1940s by Cass Gilbert Jr. During World War II, the space hosted performances by conductor Arturo Toscanini for local residents. The building served as the site of school performances, community events, and town meetings before its transformation into a dedicated performing arts center.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 10/12/2026
Tuesday
- 7:00pm — An Evening With Andrew McMahon and His Piano let's go
Friday
- 8:00pm — The Blind Boys of Alabama – Songs in the Key of Life get loud
Saturday - 11/28
- 8:00pm — The Irish Tenors With The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra get loud
Sunday - 11/29
- 7:30pm — Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell details
Tuesday - 12/1
- 7:30pm — Christmas With The Celts let's go
Wednesday - 12/2
- 7:30pm — Christmas With The Celts get loud
Friday - 12/4
- 8:00pm — The JOHNNYSWIM Christmas Show rock out
Saturday - 12/5
- 7:30pm — The Wood Brothers details
Sunday - 12/6
- 4:00pm — The Ridgefield Chorale – Holiday Pops Concert let's go