THE BOYS IN THE BAND is a classic 1970 film directed by William Friedkin, and co-stars Laurence Luckinbill as an out-of-the-closet husband and father. The screenplay by Mart Crowley is based on his hit Off-Broadway play of the same title. 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND is not a musical' read the film's original ads. As the first major film studio production to deal frankly with homosexuality, every member of the show's original Off-Broadway cast ap- pears in the iconic film, including Laurence Luckinbill.
THE BOYS IN THE BAND is a classic 1970 film directed by William Friedkin, and co-stars Laurence Luckinbill as an out-of-the-closet husband and father. The screenplay by Mart Crowley is based on his hit Off-Broadway play of the same title. 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND is not a musical" read the film's original ads. As the first major film studio production to deal frankly with homosexuality, every member of the show's original Off-Broadway cast ap- pears in the iconic film, including Laurence Luckinbill.
The Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Documentary Film Series' presents 'Mothers of Bedford,' on Sunday, March 17, at 6:30p.m. In 2011, 'Mothers of Bedford,' was nominated for 'Best Documentary' at the prestigious Hot Docs Inernational Film Festival.
Tonight, July 6th at 7:30pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Lost and Found Film Series'presents 'David & Lisa', starring Keir Dullea and Janet Margolin. Produced and directed by Frank Perry and written by Eleanor Perry, 'David & Lisa' earned them both Academy Award nominations for "Best Director" and "Best Adapted Screenplay."
On Friday, July 6th at 7:30pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Lost and Found Film Series'presents 'David & Lisa', starring Keir Dullea and Janet Margolin. Produced and directed by Frank Perry and written by Eleanor Perry, 'David & Lisa' earned them both Academy Award nominations for "Best Director" and "Best Adapted Screenplay."
On Friday, May 25th at 7:30pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Documentary Film Series' presents 'God Is The Bigger Elvis', produced and directed by Rebecca Cammisa. The documentary is the story of a remarkable place in Bethlehem, CT and a woman whose unlikely story opened the door to a world seldom seen by outsiders. Fifty years ago, Dolores Hart was a rising star in Hollywood. She had starred in ten movies with numerous iconic actors including Montgomery Clift, Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani and Elvis Presley.
On Friday, March 30th at 7:30pm, the Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society's 'Special Preview Screening' presents Leave, a independent film. With LEAVE, director Robert Celestino continues his fascination with the obsessive and extreme behavior of the creative individual.
Water for Elephants, starring Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz with co-star Hal Holbrook, will be shown at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. as a Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Screenwriter Film Series' event.
Water for Elephants, starring Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz with co-star Hal Holbrook, will be shown at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. as a Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Screenwriter Film Series' event.
John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is set to be performed by The Michael Chekhov Studio New York. The show is directed by Lenard Petit. Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will be performed on Sunday, August 9th at 5:00pm at the Theater Barn (doors open at 4:00pm). An audience discussion will the August 9th performance.
John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea is set to be performed by The Michael Chekhov Studio New York. The show is directed by Lenard Petit. Danny and the Deep Blue Sea will be performed on Sunday, August 9th at 5:00pm at the Theater Barn (doors open at 4:00pm). An audience discussion will the August 9th performance.
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