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Performing Arts

Westport – and Fairfield County – are well known and respected for their appreciation of – and access to – the performing arts. We are so lucky to live in a community with so many amazing resources and options around us! Check out some of the amazing places you can go to be educated, entertained and more!

Westport Country Playhouse (Westport)

Westport Country Playhouse, a non-profit professional theater located in the heart of Westport, produces work from artists of all backgrounds, entertaining audiences and exploring issues along the way. Through our education department, we also spread the joy and magic of theater to students of all ages with our signature CampWCP and other family-oriented events. Join us on campus or virtually for performances, special events, and family fun — we’ll be bringing back Family Festivities in the spring with Rosie Revere, Engineer, ages 5+!

 

Downtown Cabaret Theatre (Bridgeport)

 

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre Since 1976, the Downtown Cabaret Theatre has been a go-to family fun spot! Bring your own picnic and watch fantastic shows like The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Little Mermaid and more. Every season features a new showcase of high-quality productions for all ages. It’s not just a theatre; it’s a lively hub uniting the community through the arts!

Location: 263 Golden Hill St. Bridgeport, CT 06604

Contact: (203) 576-1636 | Website: mycabaret.org

 

Fairfield Theatre Company – FTC (Fairfield)

The Fairfield Theatre Company (FTC) is a nonprofit center for the arts and culture located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, Connecticut. We bring together a community of musicians, actors, artists, writers, fans, and supporters who are dedicated to the simple premise that the broadest spectrum of live entertainment and cultural exchange is essential to the vitality of our society.

“Orchestraing collaborations that have turned this swath of suburbia into an unlikely arts incubator” – New York Times

Palace Theatre (Stamford)

The Palace Theatre in Stamford has a mission to Entertain, Educate and Enrich the diverse population of Stamford, and Fairfield County. Their vision is to be the regional arts center for exhilarating performances that enhances the cultural, educational, economic, and social life of the community. They offer shows for kids (think BubbleMania and Paw Patrol LIVE) as well as amazing shows and concerts for adults.

 

The Prospector Movie Theatre (Ridgefield)

The Prospector Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and integrated employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a premium, first-run movie theater located in Ridgefield, CT. Employees of the Prospector, referred to as Prospects, are encouraged to sparkle, shine, and transform their passions into professions. It shows the latest and greatest movies in a safe- and fun- environment, and offers space for private events, birthday parties, and more!

 

Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield) 

The Ridgefield Playhouse is a theater located in Ridgefield, Connecticut with a capacity of 500. It hosts a variety of entertainment events such as the showing of films, plays or musical performances. The playhouse brings famous musicians, comedians (think Seth Meyers), and performances to Connecticut, and does not disappoint! During COVID, they have used an outdoor tent to continue entertaining, and they are a gem in our community!

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