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Bedford's Chazz Palminteri Bringing 'Bronx Tale' One-Man Show To Area Theaters Bedford's Chazz Palminteri Bringing 'Bronx Tale' One-Man Show To Area Theaters
Bedford's Chazz Palminteri Bringing 'Bronx Tale' One-Man Show To Area Theaters Beloved actor Chazz Palminteri is again bringing his acclaimed one-man show, "A Bronx Tale," to theaters in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.  Palminteri, age 72, originally premiered "A Bronx Tale" as a one-man play in Los Angeles in 1989. Since then, the show has been turned into a feature film with the help of famed actor Robert DeNiro, as well as a musical that opened in 2016.  Now, Palminteri, a lifelong New York and Bronx native who currently lives in Northern Westchester County in the town of Bedford, is once again bringing the original one-man show to the…

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by Ben Crnic
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Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Will Strut His Stuff At Ridgefield Playhouse Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Will Strut His Stuff At Ridgefield Playhouse
Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Will Strut His Stuff At Ridgefield Playhouse Multitalented entertainer and Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, also known as the ‘Minister of Fun,’ will be making a highly anticipated appearance at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. La Quinta Inns and Suites Presents Ben Vereen: Steppin’ Out For The Holidays is just one part of Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series. Transportation will be provided by Nutmeg Livery Service. The show will comprise a number of Vereen’s most famous hits, making for an unforgettable night of song and dance with the perfect mix of theatre. From ‘Magic to Do’ from Pippin to ‘Wait For It…

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by Valerie Musson
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Master Impressionist Brings Genius Of Robin Williams Back To Life At The Ridgefield Playhouse Master Impressionist Brings Genius Of Robin Williams Back To Life At The Ridgefield Playhouse
Master Impressionist Brings Genius Of Robin Williams Back To Life At The Ridgefield Playhouse Losing Robin Williams on Aug. 11, 2014 shocked and saddened everyone. The man had a rare talent that could not be matched.  Comedian and master impressionist Roger Kabler has been perfecting his Robin Williams act for years with uncanny results.  Don’t miss this chance to celebrate and pay tribute to the comedic genius of the late, great Robin Williams in a live show starring Kabler and featuring Bill Kirchenbauer from “Mork & Mindy,” “Just the Ten of Us,” "Airplane" and more. "Robin: The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience" comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse …

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by Jon Craig
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Patty Smyth, Scandal Will Play In Ridgefield Patty Smyth, Scandal Will Play In Ridgefield
Patty Smyth, Scandal Will Play In Ridgefield Another hot rocker from the 1980s is returning to the region. Patty Smyth, best known for her hits “Goodbye to You" and “The Warrior” -- is playing new and classic material with Scandal, the band she started with. Smyth and Scandal will perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Spurred by a 2004 reunion on VH1’s “Bands Reunited,” the band regrouped, with two original members — guitarist Keith Mack and keyboardist Benjy King — as well as a new rhythm section, bassist Tom Welsch and drummer Eran Asias.  “This is probably the best band I’ve ever been in,” said S…

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by Jon Craig
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Adam Ant Will Be Working Ridgefield Playhouse Adam Ant Will Be Working Ridgefield Playhouse
Adam Ant Will Be Working Ridgefield Playhouse If you caught Adam Ant in Connecticut last summer, his band promises to be even more sensational playing at a local concert later this month.  In the 1980s, the post-punk New Wave superstar brought his art school education to the screens of MTV-watchers with a series of coy, tongue-in-cheek videos and hit songs -- including “Goody Two Shoes,” “Desperate But Not Serious,” “Stand and Deliver,” “Strip” and “Ant Music.” Adam Ant brings The Anthems tour to The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 22 as part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.  From his early days in London as…

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by Jon Craig
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B-52s Will Be Flying High In Connecticut B-52s Will Be Flying High In Connecticut
B-52s Will Be Flying High In Connecticut Everybody will be movin’ and groovin’ next month when The B-52s return to The Ridgefield Playhouse. From their timeless gems “Rock Lobster,” “Planet Claire” and “Private Idaho” to the more recent classics of “Channel Z,” “Love Shack” and “Roam” the legendary band will play only Connecticut show this summer on Tuesday, June 5. The 8 p.m. concert is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity with support from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa. Tickets are selling for $130 apiece and can be purchased at the box office, by calling 203-438-5795 or clicking here online at www.ridgefieldplayho…

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by Jon Craig
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'Even The Nights Are Better': Air Supply Will Play In Ridgefield 'Even The Nights Are Better': Air Supply Will Play In Ridgefield
'Even The Nights Are Better': Air Supply Will Play In Ridgefield Australian duo Air Supply are the undisputed kings of love songs – “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing At All” – the list goes on.  Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor and Graham Russell’s majestic songwriting have made for countless worldwide hits. But, it’s their live shows that always hold audiences captive around the world.  Now is your chance to experience this remarkable group in an intimate venue and hear hits like “Here I Am,” “Even the Nights Are Better,” “Two Less Lonely People In The World” and so many more at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, May 11 a…

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by Jon Craig
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Puppy Love Returns: Music Legend Paul Anka Performs At Ridgefield Playhouse Puppy Love Returns: Music Legend Paul Anka Performs At Ridgefield Playhouse
Puppy Love Returns: Music Legend Paul Anka Performs At Ridgefield Playhouse Paul Anka makes his triumphant return to The Playhouse stage celebrating 60 years of hits, his way, in Ridgefield. Sing along as this pop heartthrob swings through his classic hits – “Diana,” “You Are My Destiny,” “Lonely Boy,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” "Times Of Your Life," “Having My Baby,” “Puppy Love” – the list goes on and on.  Not just memories, but milestones, Anka’s hits defined generations of pop. Celebrate these great songs with this great star, live on stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m., part of Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity and …

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