Ridgefield Playhouse to Screen NATIONAL THEATRE: 50 YEARS ON STAGE, 11/30

National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage is an anniversary celebration that features the best British actors for a night of unforgettable performances broadcast Live in HD to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m. Appearing in this once-in-a-lifetime event, directed by the National Theatre's current Director Nicholas Hytner, will be award-winning actors Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith and many more. Special guest is Richard Pilbrow (pictured), Ridgefield resident and founder of Theatre Projects Consultants, who will be on stage (in person) to speak about National Theatre's 50th anniversary and about The Ridgefield Playhouse, which he helped renovate. Pilbrow was voted one of the 50 most powerful people in the entertainment technology industry. For tickets ($25 adults, $20 seniors/members, $15 students, $18 each for all 10 in the series), call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. -- Photos courtesy of National Theatre Live

National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage is an anniversary celebration that features the best British actors for a night of unforgettable performances broadcast Live in HD to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m. Appearing in this once-in-a-lifetime event, directed by the National Theatre's current Director Nicholas Hytner, will be award-winning actors Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi, Frances de la Tour, Simon Russell Beale, Penelope Wilton, Rory Kinnear, Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings, AnDrew Scott and Anna Maxwell Martin, with more to be announced. Special guest is Richard Pilbrow, Ridgefield resident and founder and Chairman Emeritus of Theatre Projects Consultants, who will be on stage (in person) to speak about Royal National Theatre's 50th anniversary and about The Ridgefield Playhouse, which he helped, build. Pilbrow was voted one of the 50 most powerful people in the entertainment technology industry. The Royal National Theatre was one of Theatre Projects' earliest and most significant accomplishments. Mr. Pilbrow is a theatre, film and television producer, and an internationally known author and stage lighting designer who was chosen by Laurence Olivier to be lighting director and later theatre consultant to The National Theatre of Great Britain. Pilbrow founded Theatre Projects in London in 1957, The National Theater being one of his very first projects. Richard's efforts were instrumental in the $2.5 million renovation that gave life to the Ridgefield Playhouse. According to Benton Delinger, ASTC | Director Theatre Projects Consultants, Richard Pilbrow "...was very instrumental in getting The Playhouse built. Theatre Projects did an initial study which was the catalyst for what is today our wonderful center."

This event is sponsored by Starbucks, The Ridgefield Press and Whistle Stop Bakery. For dinner-and-a-show, Bernard's (22 West Lane, Ridgefield) is offering a special $45 prix-fixe menu, or a free glass of wine with dinner when tickets are presented; reservations suggested beginning at 5 p.m.

For tickets ($25 adults, $20 seniors/members, $15 students, $18 each for all 10 in the series), call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

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