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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.



Critics’ Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Theatre Of 2025


by Franco Milazzo - December 30, 2025

Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus...

Review: A VERY BROADWAY CHRISTMAS at Van Wezel


by Shanti M. Kennedy - December 30, 2025

The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means – time for those beloved traditions to come alive! One tradition that never fails to spread some cheer is heading out to see a Christmas show. And let me tell you, 'A Very Broadway Christmas' is the cream of the crop when it comes to festiv...

Review: CHAMPAGNE AND MISTLETOE at Vapors Live in Hot Springs


by Theresa Bertram - December 30, 2025

Before I even dive into the show itself, I have to pause and gush about how wildly in love I am with the venue. The performances take place at Vapors Live, a space steeped in Hot Springs lore and dripping with history....

Review: Warhorses? Hi Yo, Silver, With Sierra, Grigorian, Radvanovsky, Jagde at Carnegie Hall


by Richard Sasanow - December 29, 2025

The program said “Christmas Night Opera” but it didn’t happen till the 27th at Carnegie Hall. The date didn’t matter, with such a grand evening for hearing Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Delibes, Verdi and others with some top voices, including Grigorian, Sierra, Radvanovsky and Jagde seeming to have fun whi...

Review: A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, Online


by Cheryl Markosky - December 29, 2025

What did our critic think of A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES at Vimeo?...

Review: DRACULA - A COMEDY OF TERRORS allo Spazio Diamante


by Chiara Alivernini - December 29, 2025

Gli adattamenti teatrali di Dracula sono stati moltissimi, e aggiornano costantemente il classico di Bram Stoker attraverso le più diverse chiavi di lettura, dalla prosa al musical, dalla fedeltà storica alla sperimentazione scenica....

Review: FREDERICK at Synchronicity


by Jennifer Skura Boutell - December 29, 2025

Synchronicity Theatre’s production of FREDERICK, adapted by Suzanne Maynard Miller and directed by Julie Skrzypek, is an imaginative children's musical based on Leo Lionni’s beloved classic story that celebrates creativity, courage, and the joy of being yourself. ...

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway


by Theresa Bertram - December 29, 2025

For this Christmas season, we opened with A Christmas Carol in Hot Springs and closed with A Christmas Carol: The Musical in Conway with Red Curtain Theatre. Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and directed by Liz Mathis with music direction by Kayla White and choreography by Re...

Review: 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis


by Jared Fessler - December 28, 2025

What did our critic think of 025 | THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE: THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE! at Target Center Minneapolis?...

Review: STOMP at Straz Center


by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 28, 2025

STOMP at the Straz Center is a loud, brilliant, wildly inventive work of art, a thunderous, joyful explosion of rhythm and creativity that turned everyday objects into pure theatrical adrenaline....

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! ...

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