Fresh off a dazzling seventh season that included unforgettable productions of Jersey Boys, Fiddler on the Roof, the new work Few Words: A Dance Cycle, and the hit Waitress, A.C.T. of CT is setting the stage for an even more thrilling season ahead. At the theater’s Season Announcement Gala on June 6th, Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine, Producing Director Erin Craig, and Board President Katie Diamond unveiled the 2025/2026 season to an enthusiastic crowd of subscribers, supporters, and Broadway insiders. With music direction by Bryan Perri and a star-studded lineup of performances, the event was nothing short of theatrical magic. The new season promises the same artistic excellence A.C.T. is known for—while continuing to break new ground. Here’s what’s ahead:
Almost Famous
A.C.T. of CT will be the first regional theater in the country to produce Almost Famous since its Broadway run – the musical adaptation of the beloved 2000 film. With a book by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe and music by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tom Kitt, Almost Famous tells the coming-of-age story of a teenage music journalist touring with an up-and-coming rock band in the early 1970s. But this isn’t just any revival—it’s a reimagined version created specifically for A.C.T. Both Crowe and Kitt are working closely with Daniel C. Levine to shape this new chapter of the show’s journey. “I am deeply honored and humbled to be collaborating so closely with Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe on this extraordinary project,” says Levine. “The fact that they are entrusting our theater with the next evolution of their deeply personal and iconic musical is thrilling—and a milestone for A.C.T. of CT.” With a new structure, fresh material, and immersive staging, this Almost Famous will be unlike anything audiences have seen before.
Frozen
Just in time for winter, the stage adaptation of Disney’s Frozen will bring a flurry of magic to the A.C.T. stage. With iconic songs, jaw-dropping effects, and a heartwarming story about love and acceptance, this production promises to enchant audiences of all ages.
Dear Evan Hansen
The season will conclude with Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning phenomenon that redefined modern musical theater. With a powerful score and a story that explores identity, connection, and mental health, this show has struck a chord with audiences everywhere. A.C.T.’s production will feature new staging and a bold design that brings the show’s emotional depth into sharp focus.
With this thrilling lineup, A.C.T.’s eighth season is shaping up to be its most exciting yet. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or discovering this Ridgefield gem for the first time, one thing is certain, Broadway is alive and well in Connecticut! •
