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A CONTEMPORARY THEATRE OF CONNECTICUT (A.C.T OF CT)

36 Old Quarry Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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About the Theatre

A.C.T. of CT’s mission is to elevate the level of entertainment in Fairfield County and to foster a sense of community through the arts by producing exceptional theater and encouraging an environment of inclusivity and artistic excellence. Our presence has helped to make Ridgefield an arts destination and has contributed to making our town the first Cultural District in the state of CT.



Review: JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS at Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts in Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - December 25, 2025

For the month of December, Junie B. Jones and her friends entertained the masses at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, spreading laughter, mischief, and plenty of elementary-school chaos just in time for the holidays....

Review: THE 2ND ANNUAL DIONNE FAMILY CHRISTMAS A Perfect Start to the Holidays at The Green Room 42


by Analisa Bell - December 24, 2025

The 2nd Annual Dionne Family Christmas on 12/22 proved itself exactly what a holiday cabaret should be - joyful, a little chaotic, deeply personal, and fueled by talent and love....

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, New Wolsey Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 24, 2025

Belle and her feathered friend Pigeon, along with the fabulous dame, Mrs Ringer, the flamboyant Jacques Le Plop and many other hilarious characters must work together to save the Beast from the spell… can Belle see beyond the Beast’s fearsome face? And can Pigeon save the day without getting in a fl...

Review: Ottawa Musicals' HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST


by Courtney Castelino - December 24, 2025

What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST at Ottawa Musicals?...

Review: SWEENEY TODD at STM Studio


by Sara Altea Balestra - December 23, 2025

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at STM Studio?...

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock


by Theresa Bertram - December 23, 2025

To wrap up Season 3 for Actors Theatre of Little Rock, they ended with Hairspray—a show I’ve been wanting to see live for a long time. From December 3–20, this cast brought the beat to the Quapaw United Methodist Church basement, transforming the space into an immersive, joy-filled playground bursti...

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS at Arizona Broadway Theatre


by Zach Wetzel - December 23, 2025

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS brings sizzling entertainment to Arizona Broadway Theatre this holiday season! The run has closed, so this critic was very glad to have made it to the closing performance! ...

Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, The Brunton


by Mark Carnochan - December 24, 2025

The Brunton continue to provide some of the best Scottish panto's in the country with another fantastic pantomime in this year's production of The Wizard of Oz....

Review: OPERATION OUCH: QUEST FOR THE JURASSIC FART!, Southbank Centre


by Christiana Rose - December 23, 2025

​​​​​​​Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart! arrives at the Royal Festival Hall with all the confidence and chaos audiences have come to expect from television’s favourite medical mischief makers. Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken deliver a high energy family show that balances silliness with...

Review: Rosemary Loar's Buoyant, Original JINGLES AND JAZZ at The Green Room 42


by Gregory Fletcher - December 24, 2025

Rosemary Loar delivered a warm, cozy evening of Christmas music marked by range, originality, and skill. Even the most well-worn holiday chestnuts sounded newly minted, revealing fresh beauty and emotional depth....

Past Shows

Waitress
Waitress
5/29 - 6/22/2025


Waitress is a heartfelt musical that tells the story of Jenna, a talented pie maker stuck in a small-town diner and an unhappy marriage. Dreaming ...

Few Words: A Dance Cycle
Few Words: A Dance Cycle
3/26 - 3/30/2025


This world premiere new work, told entirely through dance and movement, delves into the profound themes of the human spirit overcoming obstacles and challenges. Featuring ...

Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof
2/6 - 3/9/2025


Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless musical masterpiece, with themes resonating as powerfully today as they did when the show first premiered. The musical ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
10/17 - 11/10/2024


They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note – a sound that the radio just couldn’t get enough of! ...

Videos


The Band Perry in Connecticut The Band Perry
Stamford Palace Theatre (1/10 - 1/10) Tracker
URINETOWN in Connecticut URINETOWN
Kweskin Theatre (2/6 - 2/21) Tracker
THE LION IN WINTER in Connecticut THE LION IN WINTER
DRESSING ROOM THEATRE (1/9 - 1/25) Tracker
Water for Elephants – The Musical at William H. Mortensen Hall in Connecticut Water for Elephants – The Musical at William H. Mortensen Hall
William H. Mortensen Hall (6/2 - 6/2)
The Cottage in Connecticut The Cottage
Hartford Stage (1/6 - 2/8)
Irving Berlin's White Christmas in Connecticut Irving Berlin's White Christmas
The Goodspeed (11/14 - 12/28)
The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Stamford, CT! On February 17, 2026 in Connecticut The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Stamford, CT! On February 17, 2026
The Palace Theatre (2/17 - 2/17)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Connecticut Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford (6/5 - 7/5)
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas in Connecticut A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Hartford Stage (11/22 - 12/28)
Native Gardens in Connecticut Native Gardens
Hartford Stage (4/17 - 5/10)
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