The Ridgefield Playhouse is dedicated to serving Ridgefield, Connecticut and nearby communities in the Performing Arts. Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was once the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here. In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Since our opening, enthusiastic, sold-out audiences have enjoyed Peter Yarrow, Marcel Marceau, Barbara Cook, Moscow Boys Choir, Joan Baez, and The Bacon Brothers. Film-goers have seen a range of movies from Oscar-winners such as Traffic and Chocolat to family fare to our international film series. Community events such as the Ridgefield High School Orchestra Concert and the Annual Town Meeting found a new home at The Playhouse.
While we can all agree with Shakespeare that "the play's the thing," we also know that this beautiful theater adds a great deal to the experience of a performance or movie. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Notable Beginnings, Legendary Performances Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was at one time the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. In its heyday, before being abandoned in 1972, it was home to school performances as well as community events and town meetings. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here.
In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. The interior preserves the hall's excellent acoustics that make it an ideal venue for musical performance and live theater. At the same time, retractable draperies cover the walls enabling the "deadening" effect needed to show movies. Thanks to a generous legacy from Patricia Schuster, founder of the Ridgefield Studio of Classical Ballet, the stage was built to have the resilience necessary for dance performances. Parts of the old stage rigging have been preserved and supplemented to enable use of the stage's large fly space. Stage lights and a state-of-the-art sound system have been installed.
Echoing the importance of the town of Ridgefield in the theater's life is a hand-painted mural covering the lobby walls with familiar scenes of historic Ridgefield. The mural, a gift from a Ridgefield couple, was created by a local artist. Other murals enliven the interior of the performance area as well as the entryway to The Playhouse; all were gifts of Playhouse supporters. Press "Blue Button" to explore the Ridgefield Playhouse."
Ridgefield Golf Course is located at 545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Ridgefield Golf Course is a "golf-only" club with an 18-hole regulation medium-length golf course and a 12 tees driving range. The 18-hole golf course at the Ridgefield Golf Course facility features 6444 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 123 on Blue grass. Press "Blue Button" for fees, scorecard, and more information about Ridgefield Golf Course.
Golf Course Attractions Practice facilities Driving range (grass) Putting green Chipping Sand Clubhouse Pro shop Restaurant
The Elms Inn, serving “Yankee Cuisine”, is located at 500 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The Elms Inn is a charming 1799 Historic New England Inn located on tree-lined Main Street in beautiful Ridgefield, CT. Set among 3 acres of grounds and gardens, The Elms Inn includes 23 period rooms and suites as well as the four star Elms Restaurant & Tavern.
Dining is available in the dining room; or enjoy the simpler fare of the colonial tavern, or the covered terrace. The Elms Restaurant & Tavern received an “Excellent Rating” from The New York Times. Press "Blue Button" to view menus, reviews and more about The Elms Inn.
The critically acclaimed Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant is an old country Inn nestled in a classic New England setting offering award winning dining, lake side views, pampering staff and superior accommodations for a truly memorable experience. Named after old English country towns, each of the sixteen guest rooms and suites available at the Stonehenge Inn have been uniquely decorated with classically elegant furnishings, luxury bedding and pampering bath amenities. Press "Blue Button" for photos, menus, rooms and more about Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant.
For over a quarter of a century, Temple Shearith Israel has been a center for Jewish life in the Mid-Fairfield and Northern Westchester counties. We worship together during the High Holy days, celebrate baby namings (Brit Milah), Bar and Bat Mitzvah, confirmations, weddings and offer support to fellow congregants in time of mourning. Temple Shearith Israel provides a strong foundation of Jewish life and a true sense of family.
Selecting a Synagogue, which will become the backbone of Jewish life for you and your family, is not a simple task. There are many questions. Will my children receive the finest Jewish education? Are Jews-by-choice and intermarried couples welcome? Can I make a difference? Are there family activities, adult education courses, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and Youth Group opportunities? To all of these questions, Temple Shearith Israel answers, YES! You will find that our synagogue offers an open, caring environment reflecting the essence of Judaism.
The Ridgefield Library is located at 472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The Ridgefield Library offers many services and programs, including:
Children
Tumblebooks Children's Catalog Storytimes Nutmeg The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 4-8 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles.
Teens
Teen Programs for people in grades 6-12 Students in grades 6 – 8 are invited to become Young Adult (YA) Critics at the Ridgefield Library. YA Critics get together to snack, share books they have read and get first dibs at the newest YA books in the Ridgefield Library.
High School Critics Students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to become High School Critics. Once a month, on Saturday, the High School Critics get together at the Library to talk about what they've been reading lately and get ideas about what to read.
Adults
Programs for Adults Downloadable Audiobooks Book Club Corner Library Lines Events
Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Ridgefield Library.
The Ridgefield Playhouse is dedicated to serving Ridgefield, Connecticut and nearby communities in the Performing Arts. Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was once the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here. In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Since our opening, enthusiastic, sold-out audiences have enjoyed Peter Yarrow, Marcel Marceau, Barbara Cook, Moscow Boys Choir, Joan Baez, and The Bacon Brothers. Film-goers have seen a range of movies from Oscar-winners such as Traffic and Chocolat to family fare to our international film series. Community events such as the Ridgefield High School Orchestra Concert and the Annual Town Meeting found a new home at The Playhouse.
While we can all agree with Shakespeare that "the play's the thing," we also know that this beautiful theater adds a great deal to the experience of a performance or movie. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Notable Beginnings, Legendary Performances Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was at one time the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. In its heyday, before being abandoned in 1972, it was home to school performances as well as community events and town meetings. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here.
In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. The interior preserves the hall's excellent acoustics that make it an ideal venue for musical performance and live theater. At the same time, retractable draperies cover the walls enabling the "deadening" effect needed to show movies. Thanks to a generous legacy from Patricia Schuster, founder of the Ridgefield Studio of Classical Ballet, the stage was built to have the resilience necessary for dance performances. Parts of the old stage rigging have been preserved and supplemented to enable use of the stage's large fly space. Stage lights and a state-of-the-art sound system have been installed.
Echoing the importance of the town of Ridgefield in the theater's life is a hand-painted mural covering the lobby walls with familiar scenes of historic Ridgefield. The mural, a gift from a Ridgefield couple, was created by a local artist. Other murals enliven the interior of the performance area as well as the entryway to The Playhouse; all were gifts of Playhouse supporters. Press "Blue Button" to explore the Ridgefield Playhouse."
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located at 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of those great "what-if" places where the permission to imagine things differently is the everyday modus operandi. Challenging, questioning, and beckoning visitors with innovative programming linked to groundbreaking art on view, The Aldrich offers programs and events that cater to just about everyone. From children, students, families, and community organizations, to artists, collectors, and galleries, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum's programs and events are a resource to experience the new, meet the artists, gain a behind-the-scenes perspective, and speak directly with our curators and educators about the art on view. Press "Blue Button" for Exhibitions, Events, Education, and more about Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located at 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of those great "what-if" places where the permission to imagine things differently is the everyday modus operandi. Challenging, questioning, and beckoning visitors with innovative programming linked to groundbreaking art on view, The Aldrich offers programs and events that cater to just about everyone. From children, students, families, and community organizations, to artists, collectors, and galleries, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum's programs and events are a resource to experience the new, meet the artists, gain a behind-the-scenes perspective, and speak directly with our curators and educators about the art on view. Press "Blue Button" for Exhibitions, Events, Education, and more about Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
Bernard's is located at 20 West Lane/Route 35, in historic Ridgefield, Connecticut. Bernard's features contemporary French Cuisine in an elegant Country Inn setting. This lovely old clapboard house is a special spot. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and learn more about Bernard's of Ridgefield.
Bailey's Backyard American Bistro, serving New American cuisine, is located at 23 Bailey Ave, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Bailey's is located in a building that dates back to the turn of the century. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and more about Bailey's Backyard.
Bernard's is located at 20 West Lane/Route 35, in historic Ridgefield, Connecticut. Bernard's features contemporary French Cuisine in an elegant Country Inn setting. This lovely old clapboard house is a special spot. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and learn more about Bernard's of Ridgefield.
The Ridgefield Playhouse is dedicated to serving Ridgefield, Connecticut and nearby communities in the Performing Arts. Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was once the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here. In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Since our opening, enthusiastic, sold-out audiences have enjoyed Peter Yarrow, Marcel Marceau, Barbara Cook, Moscow Boys Choir, Joan Baez, and The Bacon Brothers. Film-goers have seen a range of movies from Oscar-winners such as Traffic and Chocolat to family fare to our international film series. Community events such as the Ridgefield High School Orchestra Concert and the Annual Town Meeting found a new home at The Playhouse.
While we can all agree with Shakespeare that "the play's the thing," we also know that this beautiful theater adds a great deal to the experience of a performance or movie. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Notable Beginnings, Legendary Performances Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was at one time the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. In its heyday, before being abandoned in 1972, it was home to school performances as well as community events and town meetings. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here.
In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. The interior preserves the hall's excellent acoustics that make it an ideal venue for musical performance and live theater. At the same time, retractable draperies cover the walls enabling the "deadening" effect needed to show movies. Thanks to a generous legacy from Patricia Schuster, founder of the Ridgefield Studio of Classical Ballet, the stage was built to have the resilience necessary for dance performances. Parts of the old stage rigging have been preserved and supplemented to enable use of the stage's large fly space. Stage lights and a state-of-the-art sound system have been installed.
Echoing the importance of the town of Ridgefield in the theater's life is a hand-painted mural covering the lobby walls with familiar scenes of historic Ridgefield. The mural, a gift from a Ridgefield couple, was created by a local artist. Other murals enliven the interior of the performance area as well as the entryway to The Playhouse; all were gifts of Playhouse supporters. Press "Blue Button" to explore the Ridgefield Playhouse."
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is located at 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877. In 1965 a handful of Ridgefield residents banded together to form a small theater group dedicated to providing Community Theater. This not-for-profit organization grew into the Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Inc. Housed in a rustic converted dairy barn leased from the town of Ridgefield; the Workshop continues to produce an ongoing series of comedies, dramas, and musicals. We maintain a production schedule of four shows per year, with performers chosen through open auditions. The cast and crew of every show run the gamut from raw amateurs to seasoned professionals.
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is excited about its upcoming season with cabaret seating at candlelit tables, we offer superior entertainment, so BYO refreshments and join us.
Bailey's Backyard American Bistro, serving New American cuisine, is located at 23 Bailey Ave, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Bailey's is located in a building that dates back to the turn of the century. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and more about Bailey's Backyard.
The Elms Inn, serving “Yankee Cuisine”, is located at 500 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. The Elms Inn is a charming 1799 Historic New England Inn located on tree-lined Main Street in beautiful Ridgefield, CT. Set among 3 acres of grounds and gardens, The Elms Inn includes 23 period rooms and suites as well as the four star Elms Restaurant & Tavern.
Dining is available in the dining room; or enjoy the simpler fare of the colonial tavern, or the covered terrace. The Elms Restaurant & Tavern received an “Excellent Rating” from The New York Times. Press "Blue Button" to view menus, reviews and more about The Elms Inn.
Bernard's is located at 20 West Lane/Route 35, in historic Ridgefield, Connecticut. Bernard's features contemporary French Cuisine in an elegant Country Inn setting. This lovely old clapboard house is a special spot. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and learn more about Bernard's of Ridgefield.
Luc's Restaurant is located at 3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877 in the lower level of one of the oldest buildings in Ridgefield. "We offer Non-Stop service from 11:00 AM until the closing. At Luc's, you can be served anything from the menu anytime of day or night, a classic feature of an authentic French Bistro."
The critically acclaimed Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant is an old country Inn nestled in a classic New England setting offering award winning dining, lake side views, pampering staff and superior accommodations for a truly memorable experience. Named after old English country towns, each of the sixteen guest rooms and suites available at the Stonehenge Inn have been uniquely decorated with classically elegant furnishings, luxury bedding and pampering bath amenities. Press "Blue Button" for photos, menus, rooms and more about Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant.
Koo Restaurant, serving Neo-Japanese cuisine, is located at 470 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Like its sister restaurants Wild Ginger in Greenwich and the Koo location in Rye, this restaurant earned high ratings from the critics; ‘Very Good’ from the New York Times and ‘Excellent’ from the Zagat’s Survey. Press "Blue Button" to view menus, reviews and more about Koo Restaurant.
Bernard's is located at 20 West Lane/Route 35, in historic Ridgefield, Connecticut. Bernard's features contemporary French Cuisine in an elegant Country Inn setting. This lovely old clapboard house is a special spot. Press "Blue Button" to view menus and learn more about Bernard's of Ridgefield.
The Ridgefield Playhouse is dedicated to serving Ridgefield, Connecticut and nearby communities in the Performing Arts. Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was once the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here. In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Since our opening, enthusiastic, sold-out audiences have enjoyed Peter Yarrow, Marcel Marceau, Barbara Cook, Moscow Boys Choir, Joan Baez, and The Bacon Brothers. Film-goers have seen a range of movies from Oscar-winners such as Traffic and Chocolat to family fare to our international film series. Community events such as the Ridgefield High School Orchestra Concert and the Annual Town Meeting found a new home at The Playhouse.
While we can all agree with Shakespeare that "the play's the thing," we also know that this beautiful theater adds a great deal to the experience of a performance or movie. In an age of multiplexes and stadiums, what a pleasure to be in an impeccably renovated, historic theater with near-perfect acoustics!
Notable Beginnings, Legendary Performances Designed in 1938, the auditorium in "the old high school" was at one time the center of Ridgefield's cultural life. In its heyday, before being abandoned in 1972, it was home to school performances as well as community events and town meetings. During World War II, residents had the privilege of twice hearing the legendary Arturo Toscanini conduct here.
In its new life, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been designed to embrace its former role and more. The interior preserves the hall's excellent acoustics that make it an ideal venue for musical performance and live theater. At the same time, retractable draperies cover the walls enabling the "deadening" effect needed to show movies. Thanks to a generous legacy from Patricia Schuster, founder of the Ridgefield Studio of Classical Ballet, the stage was built to have the resilience necessary for dance performances. Parts of the old stage rigging have been preserved and supplemented to enable use of the stage's large fly space. Stage lights and a state-of-the-art sound system have been installed.
Echoing the importance of the town of Ridgefield in the theater's life is a hand-painted mural covering the lobby walls with familiar scenes of historic Ridgefield. The mural, a gift from a Ridgefield couple, was created by a local artist. Other murals enliven the interior of the performance area as well as the entryway to The Playhouse; all were gifts of Playhouse supporters. Press "Blue Button" to explore the Ridgefield Playhouse."
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is located at 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877. In 1965 a handful of Ridgefield residents banded together to form a small theater group dedicated to providing Community Theater. This not-for-profit organization grew into the Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Inc. Housed in a rustic converted dairy barn leased from the town of Ridgefield; the Workshop continues to produce an ongoing series of comedies, dramas, and musicals. We maintain a production schedule of four shows per year, with performers chosen through open auditions. The cast and crew of every show run the gamut from raw amateurs to seasoned professionals.
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is excited about its upcoming season with cabaret seating at candlelit tables, we offer superior entertainment, so BYO refreshments and join us.
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