Almost Famous is the exhilarating Broadway musical based on the beloved Cameron Crowe film. Set in 1973, it follows a teenage journalist who lands the assignment of a lifetime: touring with an up-and-coming rock band for Rolling Stone magazine. As he’s swept up in the chaos, romance, and rebellion of the music world, he discovers the true meaning of family, truth, and finding your voice. Bursting with heart, humor, and unforgettable music, Almost Famous is a must-see celebration of youth, passion, and the power of rock & roll. This will be the first production of the musical since its 2022 Broadway debut—and will be a thrilling reimagining of the production, featuring a revised book and score by the original Broadway team: Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning composer Tom Kitt, and Academy Award–winning writer and filmmaker Cameron Crowe. In a unique collaboration, both Kitt and Crowe will be working directly with A.C.T. of CT Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine who will direct the production. Bryan Perri, the original Broadway music supervisor of Almost Famous, will return to music supervise the Ridgefield production. This new production will serve as an important step toward creating the final, licensable version of Almost Famous. As Penny Lane says, “…the spirits are still here… In the walls and in the rafters…the spirits are still here… the music tells you all you need to know. The spirits are the ones who make it so...” This is Almost Famous as you’ve never seen it before—intimate, poetic, and surging with the raw, electric energy of a backstage pass to rock history.
Rated PG-13: While this musical is appropriate for most teen and adult audiences, it does include occasional strong language and some mature themes related to sexuality. Parental discretion is advised.
Performances: Wednesday and Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 & 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.