On Friday, June 5, 2026, something electric will happen in Ridgefield. Not just another fundraiser. Not just another elegant evening out. A.C.T. of CT’s Annual Gala has become one of the most anticipated events on the cultural calendar — an evening where celebration, spectacle, and suspense collide. It’s where Broadway-caliber performance meets hometown pride. And it’s where the theatre’s future is revealed live
on stage.
This year’s gala promises to be especially meaningful. A.C.T. of CT will proudly honor Rebecca Baglio and Gerri & Bob Lewis with A.C.T. of CT’s Visionary Award and will also celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Nissley as a posthumous recipient of the same distinction. Each honoree represents a powerful force behind the theater’s growth and impact. Their leadership, generosity, and unwavering advocacy for the arts have helped shape not only A.C.T. of CT, but the broader cultural landscape of Ridgefield and across Connecticut.
The energy in the room is always palpable — artists, patrons, and community leaders mingling together, with the probability that a Broadway star or two might make an appearance! At A.C.T. of CT, such surprises are not uncommon.
The gala performance is never simply a sampling of songs. It is a high-voltage production of what the theatre does best: electrifying storytelling, soaring vocals, and unforgettable moments from past and even upcoming productions. It’s a reminder that this regional theatre consistently delivers work of national caliber.
And then comes the moment that defines the night…the announcement of the 2026/2027 season.
While the specific titles remain under wraps, insiders are already whispering that the upcoming lineup may be the most thrilling yet. There is one particular production — long dreamed of, long hoped for — that the theater has been eager to produce since the day its doors first opened. The anticipation surrounding its potential arrival is palpable. If rumors prove true, audiences are in for something truly extraordinary.
Gala attendees will be the first to hear the announcement — and the first to secure season subscriptions for 2026/2027. It’s a rare opportunity to be in the room where the next chapter begins. General public will find out soon after that!
The A.C.T. of CT Annual Gala is not simply a celebration of what has been accomplished. It is a declaration of what’s next. On June 5, the stage will shine and the future will be unveiled. And once again, Ridgefield will be reminded that world-class theatre doesn’t only belong to Broadway. Sometimes, it belongs right here.
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