Artie Lange Coming to Ridgefield Playhouse, 11/7

Unleashed from the confines of commercial TV and radio, Artie Lange returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, November 7 at 8 p.m. as part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series, after a sold out show in 2014. One of the most sought after live comedians in the business, Lange began his career in the comedy clubs of New York City, where he helped to create the popular sketch comedy group 'Live on Tape', which landed him his debut television role as one of the original series regulars on FOX's "Mad TV." Artie also starred, co-wrote, and produced his own feature film Beer League. Richard Roeper gave it a "Thumbs Up," and the readers of the New York Times rated it four out of five stars. Artie is also a regular guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Best Damn Sports Show, Period. He was a guest roaster on Comedy Central's Roasts of Hugh Hefner and William Shatner and also shot episodes of the critically acclaimed hit series Entourage for HBO, and the season finale of Rescue Me for F/X. Local comedian Tony Liberati starts the night off. He has written for ABC's America's Funniest People and most recently his jokes have been published alongside greats like Chris Rock and Henny Youngman in The Idiots Guide to Jokes. His observational humor has been showcased at Caroline's on Broadway and he is a regular at Mohegan Sun Casino. Before the show visit Steakhouse Cellar Door (439 Main Street, Ridgefield) and get a complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer and dessert with your entrée when tickets are presented. Media partner for this event is i95fm - the home of rock and roll.

For tickets ($60), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.