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Actor Charles Grodin, Who Dies At 86, Was Longtime Fairfield County Resident Actor Charles Grodin, Who Dies At 86, Was Longtime Fairfield County Resident
Actor Charles Grodin, Who Dies At 86, Was Longtime Fairfield County Resident Actor Charles Gordon, a longtime Connecticut resident, died at the age of 86. Grodin, who lived in Fairfield County, in Wilton, died from bone marrow cancer on Tuesday, May 18, his family announced. Grodin had numerous stage credits before he was cast in “Catch-22” in 1970 by director Mike Nichols. He then went on to star in “Heartbreak Kid,” in “Heaven Can Wait” with Warren Beatty, and with Robert De Niro in “Midnight Run.” “Chuck was as good a person as he was an actor," De Niro said in a statement issued through his publicist. " 'Midnight Run' was a great project to work on, and Chuck …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Brookfield's CULTEC Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse VWMFF Fundraiser Brookfield's CULTEC Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse VWMFF Fundraiser
Brookfield's Cultec Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse Vwmff Fundraiser Former NHL All-Star Theo Fleury enthralled visitors as the headlining motivational speaker to help raise money for medical research of an extremely rare brain disease during a recent visit to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Rare Disease Day. Fleury spoke about his struggles with addiction and mental health associated with physical abuse at the hands of a former youth hockey coach in Canada. Fleury went on to win a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames and became a gold medalist in the Winter Olympics. He played part of his career with the New York Rangers.  Fleury spoke of how he overcame his ob…

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by Daily Voice
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Free Tickets For Students: Ex-NHL Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse Free Tickets For Students: Ex-NHL Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse
Free Tickets For Students: Ex-nhl Star Tells Of Recovery From Addiction At Ridgefield Playhouse Need some inspiration? Come to Ridgefield Playhouse (80 East Ridge Road) to see former NHL star, Stanley Cup Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist Theo Fleury recount his one-of-a-kind story of overcoming addiction, abuse and trauma. "Theo Fleury: A Real Conversation," sponsored by Coltec with support from Ridgefield Prevention Council, is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Special guests and New York Rangers Tom Laidlaw and Colton Orr are also scheduled to appear. The show will be hosted by CBS News Senior National Correspondent, Jim Axelrod, and will feature an audience Q&A and fan m…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Conversationalist, Comedian Dick Cavett Now Calls 1912 Mansion Sunset Hall In Ridgefield Home Conversationalist, Comedian Dick Cavett Now Calls 1912 Mansion Sunset Hall In Ridgefield Home
Conversationalist, Comedian Dick Cavett Now Calls 1912 Mansion Sunset Hall In Ridgefield Home Comedian and conversationalist Dick Cavett has added the 1912 mansion residence on Old West Mountain Road known as Sunset Hall to his estate, the Richard A. Cavett Trust and the Martha Rogers Trust. Sunset Hall features 10 luxurious bedrooms, an elegant marble-floor ballroom, a guest house, a heated pool, tennis courts and much more. The seven-acre property had a final selling price of more than $3.3 million. Sunset Hall has a rich history: not only was Harry Houdini once a regular visitor, but Robert Vaughn lived on the property for many years as well. Cavett put his Montauk retreat, Tic…

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by Valerie Musson
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Lou Again: 'Mr. Grant,' Ed Asner Will Return To Ridgefield Playhouse Lou Again: 'Mr. Grant,' Ed Asner Will Return To Ridgefield Playhouse
Lou Again: 'Mr. Grant,' Ed Asner Will Return To Ridgefield Playhouse Ed Asner, best remembered for his role as Lou Grant on the the long-running television hit series, "T'he Mary Tyler Moore Show," is returning to The Ridgefield Playhouse. Asner stars in "A Man and His Prostate," a compelling comedy stage-play and true life experience of hilarious magnitude, written by Emmy Award-winner Ed Weinberger.  Asner, who has never shaken the curmudgeon personality that won everyone over as the TV news manager executes this role so well that it is only when you read the fine print that you realize that "A Man And His Prostate" is not Asn…

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by Jon Craig
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Legendary Don McLean Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse Legendary Don McLean Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse
Legendary Don McLean Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse Can music save your mortal soul? Did you lose your childhood crush to someone dancing in the gym?  Bad news on the doorstep?  Not for fans of American Pie legend Don McLean, who is returning to the area for a concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse this month. McLean, now 72, is one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters -- forever associated with his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”  Since first hitting the charts in 1971, McLean has amassed more than 40 gold and platinum records worldwide and in 2004 was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.  …

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by Jon Craig
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B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield
B-52s Will Be Flying High In Ridgefield 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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Adam Ant Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse Adam Ant Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse
Adam Ant Will Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse New wave and glam-punk icon, Adam Ant, best known for hits “Goody Two Shoes,” “Desperate But Not Serious,” “Stand and Deliver,” “Strip,” “Ant Music” will bring The Anthems tour to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, July 22  Their 8 p.m. show is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity!  Ant will play his classic chart-topping singles as well as rare singles, B sides and personal favorites.  Ant came to fame in the late 1970s as the leader of seminal rock outfit Adam and the Ants. The group’s exotic aesthetic, exhilarating music and wonderful flamboyant music videos made them one o…

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by Jon Craig
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Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield
Almost Cut My Hair? CSN Legend David Crosby Will Play In Ridgefield David Crosby, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, is returning to Ridgefield.  On this tour, he will be performing music from his latest album -- Sky Trails -- alongside some of his best-loved songs and greatest hits.  Crosby graces the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m., part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.  For tickets, which cost $126 apiece, call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts…

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by Jon Craig