Martha Graham’s impact on dance was staggering and often compared to that of Picasso’s on painting, Stravinsky’s on music, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s on architecture. Her contributions transformed the art form, revitalizing and expanding dance around the world. In her search to express herself freely and honestly, she created the Martha Graham Dance Company, one of the oldest dance troupes in America.More Feb 8, 2010 - 5:58 AM
Award-winning artists The Neville Brothers and Dr. John & his band The Lower 911 are live in concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse in a special Valentine’s Day event. The price of admission includes champagne, cuisine from area restaurants, a giant chocolate fountain and Mardi Gras beads! There will also be raffle tickets available to win “A Year of Beauty” at Adam Broderick Salon & Spa or a BMW for a weekend courtesy of BMW of Bridgeport and BMW of Ridgefield plus other items, all starting at 6:30 p.m.More Feb 6, 2010 - 10:28 AM
A grand-scale Broadway-style production of “The Little Mermaid”, based on the beloved Hans Christian Anderson story, will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse for two performances, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 27. The musical is a production of American Family Theatre, Inc., the nation’s premier producer of musicals for families and young audiences.More Feb 5, 2010 - 6:27 PM
Nashville singer/songwriter Phil Vassar and special guest Billy Simons are at The Ridgefield Playhouse The Ridgefield Playhouse will present contemporary country singer-piano man Phil Vassar in concert on Friday, February 12 at 8 p.m. Phil Vassar has Charted 13 Top 20 singles including three Number Ones and three Top Fives. His recent “Prayer of a Common Man”, his fourth studio album, adds several more layers of artistic expression to his repertoire. More Feb 5, 2010 - 10:25 AM
The creative team has been announced for the Musical Mondays at Curtain Call presentation of the 2010 American Harmony Prize winning new musical “Buddy’s Tavern.” The concert reading will be directed by Brett A. Bernardini and music direction will be by Bradley Vieth. The performers will include Michael Iannucci in the title role. “Buddy’s Tavern” was written by Raymond DeFelitta (Book), Alison Louise Hubbard (Lyrics) and Kim Oler (Music). The musical is based on DeFelitta’s 2000 independent film “Two Family House.”More Feb 4, 2010 - 4:27 AM
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra to spearhead food drive in Fairfield County Community outreach is taking on a new meaning for The Norwalk Symphony Orchestra as it joins orchestras across the nation in a food drive that will benefit food banks in each locale. Last year was the first ever national effort of this kind to be undertaken by orchestras and of the over 250 symphonies participating, from all of the 50 states, the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra raised the twelfth greatest amount of food.More Feb 3, 2010 - 12:59 PM
When Bobby McFerrin sang “Don’t Worry Be Happy”, it became one of the most popular songs of the 20th century. This ten- time Grammy Award winner has earned a stellar reputation not only as one of the world's best- known vocal innovators and improvisers but also as a gifted world-class classical conductor and music educator. His more recent works include his album Simple Pleasures where he features pop favorites “Good Lovin’”, “Suzie Q” and “Sunshine of Your Love” done his way.More Feb 3, 2010 - 6:58 AM
On Friday, February 12th Brooklyn-based band BLACK TAXI returns to Rack N Roll, bringing their high-energy live act to Stamford for their first 2010 appearance in Connecticut. The music begins at 9:30pm and the concert is free. Dance-Punk, Big-Wave and twisted Dive-Rock dominate the foursome’s Grit Pop sound.More Feb 3, 2010 - 4:59 AM
Jim Gaffigan's Stamford Center for the Arts performance rescheduled to Saturday, April 10 The Jim Gaffigan performance originally scheduled for Saturday, February 6 at the Stamford Center for the Arts has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2010. "I am so sorry I have to postpone my Stamford Center for the Arts show until Saturday April 10th. I hope everyone will understand that being from Indiana, when the owner of the Indianapolis Colts asked me to perform the night before the Super Bowl for the Colts organization and Indiana dignitaries I obviously found it hard to say no. More Feb 2, 2010 - 11:28 AM
Take six desperate men, a depressed economy and throw in a few g-strings and you’ll find yourself with the wonderful musical comedy romp, The Full Monty, which is ready to play in Curtain Call’s newly renovated Kweskin Theatre beginning February 12.More Feb 1, 2010 - 12:59 PM
Few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of BILL COSBY and on March 13, he’s coming to Hartford. From his groundbreaking NBC sitcom, The Cosby Show, to his sidesplitting stand-up routines, Mr. Cosby has more than proven to be one of the most influential stars of our time. Bill Cosby is sponsored by Aetna and produced by Ed Atamian Presents.More Feb 1, 2010 - 9:56 AM
Members of the original cast of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” will dazzle in a concert performance like none other on Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m. at Westport Country Playhouse, benefiting the Westport Arts Center.More Feb 1, 2010 - 4:59 AM
The Hot 8 Brass Band is a New Orleans-based group of musicians who blend hip-hop, jazz and funk styles with the traditional sounds of New Orleans brass. They will bring their amazing sounds to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, February 19, 8 p.m. Prior to their concert, at 7:30 p.m., you’ll have a chance to talk with members of the band about life for musicians post-Katrina.More Feb 1, 2010 - 4:29 AM
