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This show is 18+ Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits! Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need a break. Bring your friends, coworkers, and even that one patient who swore they were allergic to water—this is going to b

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Art Garfunkel is known and celebrated as the “Voice of Generations” in entertainment history. He is an 8x Grammy Award winner including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, he is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Rolling Stone Magazine names him one of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. As architect and lead singer of Simon & Garfunkel, he shaped modern popular culture with songs such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Sound of Silence,” and “Mrs. Robinson.” His voice d

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Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose work has left an impactful mark on television, film, and stand-up comedy. He is best known as the co-creator and star of the influential HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David, and for his iconic role of Tobias Fünke on the Emmy Award-winning series Arrested Development. Cross was also part of the ensemble cast of The Ben Stiller Show, earning an Emmy Award for writi

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Over the last 25 years, Andrew McMahon has successfully experienced musical rebirth many times and has consistently arrived on the other side stronger than ever. A child prodigy who was born and raised on the East Coast before moving to Southern California as a teenager, McMahon began stunning classmates and teachers with his ability to connect through song at an early age. By 1998, he co-founded the pop-punk outfit Something Corporate while in high school, serving as singer, pianist, and songwr

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The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life. This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire, blending gospel, soul, and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies. With over 75 years of lifting spirits and moving souls, the Blind Boys continue

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With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker has an uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black”. Delivering a truly one-of-a-kind show, Barker revitalises the true character and spirit of Mr. Cash himself, one of America’s greatest musical icons. The energetic performance features Barker in character throughout the entire evening, walking the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk Th

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True Hip-hop trailblazers since 1991, Arrested Development has been cultural champions of consciousness and empowerment across the planet. Their representation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds and clothing has produced a unique clash of rhythms and style that continue to contrast the expected look and sound of Hip-hop culture. Arrested Development have been supporters of important groups and movements like the National Coalition of The Homeless, and the African National Congress (ANC). Wit

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Mount Kisco born and raised in Chappaqua, NY Dar Williams returns to the Playhouse! The American pop folk singer-songwriter who is described by The New Yorker’s Hendrik Hertzberg as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.” Williams is a frequent performer at folk festivals and has toured with such artists as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Cockburn, the Indigo Girls, Shawn Colvin, and Joan Baez. Visit Bailey’s Backyard (23 Bailey Ave, Ridgefield) before or after

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Can you help Andrés find his courage? Join bilingual GRAMMY-winners 123 Andrés for a sweetly spooky, family-friendly Halloween show. Andrés says “¡No tengo miedo!” – but deep down, he is a bit scared. Enjoy a story about bravery and friendship, interwoven with catchy songs in English and Spanish, and topped off with a Halloween parade – costumes welcome! About 123 Andrés: Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés,the duo known for their interactive, high-energy shows. They bring fresh original songs t

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Who’s Ready to Enter the Tank? The Ridgefield Economic & Community Development Commission (ECDC) is excited to announce the return of Tiger Shark Tank 5, the fifth annual live business pitch competition celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth. Since its launch in 2022, Tiger Shark Tank has become one of Ridgefield’s signature economic development events, providing entrepreneurs with an opportunity to showcase their ideas before a panel of accomplished executives, investors,

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Born to Polish parents in what is today Lviv, Ukraine, Emanuel Ax moved to Winnipeg, Canada, with his family when he was a young boy. Mr. Ax made his New York debut in the Young Concert Artists Series, and in 1974 won the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv. In 1975 he won the Michaels Award of Young Concert Artists, followed by the Avery Fisher Prize. Emanuel Ax was recently named the 2026 Musical America Artist of the Year. As Artist in Residence for the 26/27 s

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Few bands have earned the kind of devotion Toad the Wet Sprocket inspires. Since forming in Santa Barbara in 1986 — four friends, Glen Phillips, Todd Nichols, and Dean Dinning & Randy Guss, met in a high school theater group and named themselves after a fictional Monty Python band. The band has spent four decades making music that, as Phillips himself puts it, reaches toward the light even when there’s shadow in it. Their debut album, Bread & Circus, recorded DIY- style in a tract home for just

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The marvelous musicians of the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra (WCYO), ages 8-18, share their talent and enthusiasm for music in an exciting and inspiring interactive performance, while introducing the audience to the instruments of the orchestra! Join Conductor Eric Mahl, as he takes us on a journey through the orchestra, meeting the instruments, hearing their individual sounds and then seeing how they come together to make beautiful music together! After the 45 minute performance, the musi

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The Met: Live in HD series at Ridgefield Playhouse is made possible by the generous support of Liz & Steven Goldstone and Whistle Stop Bakery. The Met: Live in HD is the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of opera performances transmitted live from the stage of the Met into movie theaters worldwide. Experience extraordinary opera performances live from the Metropolitan Opera in your local cinema. The Met Live in HD: Macbeth (Verdi) – Encore Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespea

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Experience the Magic & Illusion of Mike Super LIVE on Stage! This is the perfect evening for your entire Family! Mystifier Mike Super is the WINNER of NBC’s Hit TV Show PHENOMENON and a Top Finalist on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT! Mike amazed Penn & Teller on their TV Show FOOL US and YOU can be NEXT! Prepare to have your MIND BLOWN!!! Mike has taken the performance of magic to new levels! He has created a show with jaw dropping magic and illusion, combined with side -splitting humor, energetic music,

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Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape. The Village Voice calls her “the voice comedy needs right now,” and The Daily Beast declared, “Michelle Wolf is the future of stand-up comedy.” Most recently, Wolf released her third stand up special, “Michelle Wolf: It’s Great to Be Here”, a series of three 30-minute episodes on Netflix. The special premiered to rave reviews and rose to the Top 10 most watched TV on Netflix. Her previous special

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For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo – known worldwide as the Long Island Medium – has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them- just in a

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ABOUT JOHN LEGEND: John Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist whose career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, creativity, and justice. Whether through his music, storytelling, activism, or entrepreneurship, Legend continues to inspire and leave an indelible mark on the world. ABOUT THE EVENT: Join us for an unforgettable evening as we raise vital funds for the Ridgefield Playhouse. While ticket sales support our programming, they do not ful

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Prepare to be captivated by the incomparable John C. Reilly in Mister Romantic, a vaudeville show that has already garnered critical acclaim and captured the public’s imagination. Backed by a cracker jack band of multi Grammy winners Davíd Garza, Charles De Castro, David Piltch and Gabe Witcher, the New York Times calls the show “wryly funny, sometimes tender and sad, but always sincere” and Vanity Fair describes it as “fiercely funny” and says “John C. Reilly is one hell of a singer.” Mister Ro

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