If you're looking for a good time, this is the place to go for all kinds of concerts, comedy, ballet performances, book readings and other exciting events.
With the Palace Theater and the Rich Forum, there is double the opportunity to be entertained by the Stamford Center for the Arts.
The Rich Forum is home to The Jerry Springer Show, Maury Povich and The Steve Wilkos Show.
The Stamford Center for the Arts is also a staunch supporter of such groups as the Ballet School of Stamford and the Connecticut Grand Opera. It seems that the diversity of the Center for the Arts matches the diversity of the Stamford Community.
There is truly something for everyone.
The Ridgefield Theater Barn has been providing theatrical debuts for Ridgefield residents, young and old, since 1965. This barn-turned-theatre features intimate, cabaret-style seating and a reception gallery. Shows vary according to season, so check the Web site for information on the current performances. The theatre, tucked away on quiet Halpin Lane, offers parking, but arrive early to get a good spot.
The Studio has been offering performing arts classes in New Canaan since 2004. The school tailors programs to all age ranges, from Pre-K through adult, and offers classes in dance, voice, acting, piano, drums, guitar and more. Classes generally last 60 to 90 minutes and private lessons run 30 to 60 minutes.
The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit, open-air summer festival, provides a platform for established and the emerging talent. It offers between 50 and 60 nights of free entertainment from mid-June through August, and the audience ranges from 500 to 2000 every night. The funds for the event are obtained from foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, individual support and a select number of special ticketed events. For more information, visit the Web site or call the number provided.
Guests are invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnic supplies to events, but are advised to arrive early. Seating is open one hour prior to showtime.
All free performances have rain locations: Tuesdays- Sundays: Saugatuck School, 170 Riverside Drive; Mondays: Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East.
Curtain Call is a nonprofit community theater located on the grounds of Sterling Farms Municipal Golf Course. Performances can be seen year-round, and auditions are open to all. The theater also offers acting workshops for children, teens and adults. See the website for audition announcements and performance showtimes.
