Lyle Lovett, Tony Kushner, Taylor Dane and More Set for Ridgefield Playhouse's 2013-14 Events Lineup

The Ridgefield Playhouse has announced its upcoming events as of July 3. Details below!

Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group, Summer Gala Event, Monday, July 8, 8 p.m., $150 includes 6 p.m. Dinner-by-the-Bite and open bar, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Kansas, special guest Arc and Stones, Thursday, July 11, 8 p.m., $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Survivor, special guest Station, Saturday, July 13, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, special guest Artie Tobia, Wednesday, July 17, 8 p.m. $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The Audience, National Theatre Live in HD starring Helen Mirren, Saturday, July 20, 6:30 p.m., $25, $20 members/seniors, $15 students, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Leon Russell, special guest PJ Pacifico, Sunday, July 21, 8 p.m., $47.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Echoes of Sinatra starring Steve Kazlauskas with the Tony T. Sextet, Saturday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Marc Cohn, Sunday, July 28, 8 p.m., $80, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Todd Rundgren, Greatest Hits Tour, Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m., $62, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

John Hiatt & The Combo, Friday, August 9, 8 p.m., $67, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Shakespeare on the Green & Green Expo, "All's Well That Ends Well", Saturday, August 10, 2 p.m.; 12 noon - 4 p.m. (Expo); Reserve free tickets (limit 5 per family, first come first served) by calling the box office at 203-438-5795; Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Justin Hayward, Sunday, August 11, 8 p.m., $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Donovan Frankenreiter, Thursday, August 15, 8 p.m., $37 orches., $28 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Friday, August 16, 8 p.m., $57.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

CANCELLED Eran Troy Danner, Saturday, August 17, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Rita Rudner, Friday, August 23, 8 p.m., $58, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

America, with special guest Chris Berardo & The DesBerardos Acoustic Trio Show, Saturday, August 24, 8 p.m., $87.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Dave Koz & Friends, Summer Horns Tour, Thursday, August 29, 8 p.m., $80, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The Rides featuring bluesmen Stephen Stills, Barry Goldberg, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Thursday, September 5, 8 p.m., $110, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Randy Travis, Saturday, September 7, 8 p.m., $95, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, special guest Christian Scott, Thursday, September 19, 8 p.m., $50 orches., $45 mezz., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Leo Kottke, Friday, September 20, 8 p.m., $45, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Sylvia Browne, world-renowned psychic, Sunday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., $60, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Jimmy Cliff, Many Rivers Tour, Tuesday, September 24, 8 p.m., $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Zumba for Women's Health & Fitness Day, Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. lobby events, 7:30 p.m. Zumba class on stage, $15, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Paula Poundstone, Friday, September 27, 8 p.m., $60 Gold Circle Seating, $50 orches., $45 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

StEve Hackett - Genesis Revisited, Saturday, September 28, $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Bruce Hornsby, An Evening with, Sunday, September 29, Sunday, May 19, 8 p.m., $80, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

CANCELLED Pauly Shore, Friday, October 4, 8 p.m., $42.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Travis Tritt, Sunday, October 6, $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Patrizio Buanne, Saturday, October 12, 8 p.m., $58, $75 Gold Circle Meet & Greet,

Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The Wallflowers, Sunday, October 13, 8 p.m., $75, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Anna Raimondi, Thursday, October 17, 7:30 p.m., $75 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, $50 orches., $45 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Richard Lewis, special gust Mike Jacobs, Friday, October 18, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Neil Sedaka, Saturday, October 19, 7:30 p.m., $125 mezz./balcony, $135 orches., $175 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, cocktails & hors-d'oeuvre,Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Robert Cray Band, Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Eric Burdon, Wednesday, October 23, 8 p.m., $70, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Tim Reynolds and TR3, Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m., $37.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The Fab Four, Sunday, October 27, 7:30 p.m., $60, Saturday, October 26, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Toad the Wet Sprocket, Saturday, November 2, $47.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Dweezil Zappa Guitar Masterclass, Dweezilla on the Road, Sunday, November 3, 3 p.m., $75 (80 seats max.), Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Zappa Plays Zappa, Roxy & Elsewhere 40th Anniversary Tour, Sunday, November 3, 8 p.m., $125 Gold Circle seating includes Sound Check Party @ 5:30 p.m.; $75 orches., $65 mezzanine/balc., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

StEve March-Tormé, Friday, November 8, 8 p.m., $35, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Video Games Live with Tommy Tallarico, featuring The Ridgefield Chorale, Sunday, November 10, 8 p.m., $150 VIP with Meet & Greet, $75 orches., $65 mezz., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Tony Kushner, Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations, Thursday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., $67.50, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Musical Box, "Selling England by the Pound", Thursday, November 21, 8 p.m., $60, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

A Rockapella Holiday, Thursday, December 12, 8 p.m., $45, $35 student only by calling the box office, (203) 438-5795, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

SAVE THE DATES The Nutcracker, Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, details TBD, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

John Tesh, Big Band Christmas, Saturday, December 21, 8 p.m., $80, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

2014

Taylor Dane, Friday, January 24, 8 p.m., $57.50, $80 Gold Circle Meet & Greet, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Fran Lebowitz, Saturday, February 22, 7:30 p.m., $47.50, Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

Jim Belushi & Chicago Board of Comedy, Thursday, April 3, 8 p.m., $65, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795,ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

NEW DATE Sunday, April 6, 2014 We're Goin' on a Bear Hunt, Saturday, February 2, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $15 kids, $20 adults, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT (203) 438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org.