Ridgefield Playhouse to Welcome Charles Grodin, 4/12

Iconic actor Charles Grodin has been called "A first rate story teller" by the New York Times and a "Natural born raconteur" by Newsweek. For more than 50 years, the well known actor, comedian, author, and former talk show host, has been in the entertainment industry and has seen it all. Probably best known for his role alongside Robert De Niro in the 1988 classic, Midnight Run, Charles Grodin has earned Emmy and Golden Globe Awards alike. In a special event at The Ridgefield Playhouse, Grodin will take the audience on a comedic roller coaster ride sharing his voluminous comedic stories on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket holders may enjoy a special $45 prix-fixe menu at Bernard's (20 West Lane, Ridgefield), or a free glass of wine with dinner, the day of this event when tickets are presented; reservations suggested. This event is part of The Ridgefield Magazine Broadway & Cabaret Series.

Charles Grodin's other film credits include roles in Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby, The Heartbreak Kid, Catch-22, Heaven Can Wait, Taking Care of Business, Seems Like Old Times, The Great Muppet Caper, The Woman in Red, The Lonely Guy, Ishtar The Couch Trip and more.

For tickets ($45 orchestra, $40 Balcony & Mezzanine; $55 Gold Circle Meet & Greet), call (203) 438-5795 or visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.