Kevin Nealon Brings a Night of His Signature Stand-Up to The Ridgefield Playhouse

Kevin Nealon, The Saturday Night Live alum and television regular brings his signature brand of comedy to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, May 4 at 8 p.m. as part of the Barts Tree Service Comedy Series and is partially underwritten by Bruce Bennett Nissan. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series, Weeds. As one of the longest running cast members on NBC's Saturday Night Live (1986-1995), Nealon created some of the show's most memorable characters, including 'The Subliminal Man' and 'Hans and Franz.' Nealon's reoccurring role as an anchor on 'Weekend Update' made the sketch a show staple. In 1988 Kevin earned an Emmy Award nomination as part of the SNL writing teaM. Nealon is also a Connecticut native - raised in Bridgeport and received a degree in Marketing from Sacred Heart University. Make it a great night out with dinner and a show! Visit GALLO (5 Grove Street, Ridgefield) for dinner before the show and get a free glass of house wine with your entrée when you present your tickets! Media sponsor is 95.9fm The Fox

Nealon has found great comedic success in his extensive film career. In "Anger Management," he played opposite Jack Nicholson and fellow Saturday Night Live comedian, Adam Sandler. He and Sandler also teamed up in "Eight Crazy Nights," "The Wedding Singer," "Happy Gilmore" and "You Don't Mess with the Zohan," the latter of which grossed over $200 million worldwide. In "Joe Dirt," Nealon joined another SaturdayNight Live alumnus David Spade. Kevin's other film credits include "Daddy Day Care" with Eddie Murphy, "Good Boy" with Molly Shannon, "Roxanne" with Steve Martin and the cult hit "Grandma's Boy" with Jonah Hill and Nick Swardson. He currently stars in the CBS comedy "Man With A Plan" alongside Matt Le Blanc.

In late 2009, Nealon's first one hour stand up special, "Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!" aired on Showtime to rave reviews. Nealon's second standup special for Showtime. "Whelmed...But Not Overly," debuted in August, 2012. Kevin provided the voice for the title role in the Nick At Nite stop-motion animated series Glenn Martin, DDS. He starred opposite Catherine O'Hara and Judy Greer in the series that followed the adventures of a traveling dentist and his family. A sought-after guest star on television, Kevin has made a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland. Franklin & Bash, Monk, Fat Actress, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing.

For tickets ($55 Orchestra, $45 Balcony), 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.