Kenny Rogers to Bring Final World Tour to Ridgefield Playhouse Gala

The Gambler will be dealing his last hand. Kenny Rogers' final world tour, appropriately titled The Gambler's Last Deal will headline The Ridgefield Playhouse Gala on Saturday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Mountain Country and Bluegrass Series.

After more than five decades of touring and entertaining, the Country Music Hall of Famer has received an impressive 3 GRAMMY Awards, 11 People's Choice Awards, 19 American Music Awards, 8 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and 6 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, among many other accolades.

Tickets to this Gala event include open bar, dinner by top area restaurants, exciting silent and live auction items including a piece of Kenny Rogers memorabilia signed by Rogers on the night of the show! "The Gambler's Last Deal" concert features a brand new show, including a nostalgic look back through Rogers' storied 50-plus-year career.

Following the reception, Fairfield County Bank will be celebrated as this year's Gala honoree. Fairfield County Bank recognizes the importance of charitable non-profit organizations and the impact they have on strengthening our community. They have been a consistent annual supporter at the Platinum level of The Ridgefield Playhouse since the beginning back in 2000. This year's Arts Volunteer award will be presented to Daniel C. Levine a member of The Ridgefield Playhouse Artistic Advisory Board. Levine, a Broadway veteran and Ridgefield resident, has brought his expertise to The Playhouse expanding the Broadway and Cabaret Series bringing the highest level of entertainment and performers to the greater Ridgefield community. With his time and talent, the series is growing and attracting some of Broadway's biggest names! Following the award presentations and live auction, ticket holders will see Kenny Rogers perform a night of hits; "The Gambler," "Lady," "Lucille," "We've Got Tonight," "Through the Years" enhanced with personal stories, vintage photos and video clips - including never-before-seen footage-the music-filled retrospective will touch on every part of Rogers' career. Along with his long list of hits, Rogers is singing songs in concert that he hasn't performed in years.

Rogers has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide. He has charted a record within each of the last seven decades. The first country artist to consistently sell out arenas, Rogers achieved pop superstardom as well - his 28 Billboard Adult Contemporary Top 10's rank him fourth-best of all time among men, trailing only Elton John, Neil Diamond, and Elvis Presley. Rogers has recorded 24 No. 1 hits, 12 No. 1 albums, 25 Top 10 country albums and is the RIAA's eighth best-selling male solo artist of all time. The Country Music Hall of Fame member has received three GRAMMY Awards, 11 People's Choice Awards, 19 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and six Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, among many other accolades.

The Ridgefield Playhouse has received support from many area residents and corporations over the years. Their generosity has allowed The Ridgefield Playhouse to thrive, becoming a cultural hub and leading arts organization in Fairfield County and beyond - bringing exciting programming to the area. We are grateful to this year's Gala underwriters; Premier Sponsor: Shari Rossi, Eagle Air; Shari Soward, AWM, RBC Wealth Management, Platinum Sponsor: AllShows, Diamond Sponsors: Fairfield County Bank; Berisford, Buckanavage, Cox and Ross Families, Gold Sponsors: Ann & Steve Carlson; Suzie & Dan Rabinowitz, Silver Sponsor: Berger Legal with additional support from: Abbey Tent & Party Rental; Hollandia Nurseries, Nutmeg Livery Service; PepsiCo; Wild Turkey.

For tickets ($195), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

Pictured: Daniel C. Levine, The Ridgefield Playhouse Artistic Advisory Board Member, David Schneider, CEO Fairfield County Bank, Dan Berta, President Fairfield County Bank

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