36 Old Quarry Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
A.C.T. of Connecticut is a theatre in Ridgefield, CT.
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with “Tapestry”, Beautiful: The Carole...
The 3-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers...
Due to licensing restrictions, we are not permitted to reveal the title of this final production until the fall. What we can tell you is this: it is one of the most epic and beloved musicals ever written, a sweeping theatrical masterpiece that changed the face of Broadway. It...
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In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…
On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT. Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…
On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…
Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …
'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…
On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…
From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…
Sometimes you get a perfect storm of circumstances that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether by design or by luck, the Sherman Players have taken advantage of this perfect storm with their production of 'Inherit the Wind'.…
If you are old enough to remember the disaster movies and the disco songs of the '70s, you'll love this show. If you are too young to remember, you will still love this show.…
Over the weekend, female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa co-headlined with r&b group TLC for the 'It's Iconic' tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The evening began with a DJ spinning a mix of old-school jams to pump up the crowd for the main event. …
Disney’s Frozen is the breathtaking Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning film, telling the powerful story of royal sisters Elsa and Anna as they journey through love, fear, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. When Elsa’s magical powers plunge their kingdom...
RENT is a show about falling in love, following your dreams, and finding your voice! Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT has become a pop-cultural phenomenon. The story follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young...
This timeless rock opera follows the last week of Jesus Christs life as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary, his disciples, and those in power. This iconic...
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED is a unique and intimate concert experience available only at ACT of Connecticut! ACT of CT's resident music supervisor (and Broadway music director) Bryan Perri brings one of his Broadway celebrity friends to ACT of CT for an evening of song, story and fun...
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, story, and music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. On the eve of her wedding in a Greek...
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HOCUS POCUS LIVE! Jorgensen Center (10/18-10/18) |
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Bright Star Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/09-10/18) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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Watch Me Walk Yale Repertory Theatre (11/14-12/05) |
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Disaster! Ridgefield Theater Barn (9/18-10/10) |
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The Happiest Man on Earth Playhouse on Park (9/23-10/18) |
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Carrie Connecticut Repertory Theatre (10/09-10/18) |
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Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical Palace Theater (10/29-10/29) |
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Oliver Griffin Theatre (10/09-10/18) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
