Ridgefield Playhouse could close

[Danbury Ed]

I totally agree. Affordable tickets and people you'd like to see!!!

[Simple Economics]

They have to charge high ticket prices because the theater does not have enough seats to get in a larger crowd which would reduce the prices.
When an artist charges a certain price to do a show.
The less seats, the higher Ticket prices.
The more seats the Cheaper Ticket Prices.
It's that simple.

[Biz101]

The Ridgefield Playhouse just isn't a workable idea for this neck of the woods.

You might think it's a perfect idea to sell lawnmowers in Manhattan - the market is wide open, there isn't a single lawnmower shop in NYC. But it still won't work.

Just because there is a theater doesn't mean it is going to work as a business. I think there isn't a strong enough marketplace around here for it.

[a reflective alex]

alex wrote:

They should turn the place into an all Peter L_rman movie theater.

Gob Bless those lost on 9-11.

[Optimist]

I have enjoyed several great shows at the Playhouse and hope it stays open.

Running a business like this is expensive - I doubt anyone is making alot of money.

[LOVE the PLAYHOUSE]

Been to many shows there.
Hands down the BEST venue in the northeast for seeing world class live acts up close in a cozy and friendly room. There are no bad seats in the house.
The theater is well run, clean, and the sound is awesome.

The ticket prices are comparable to many shows that you pay in a much larger venue where often the sound and view are much less desirable.

The Playhouse is a rare gem.
We need to support this great theater to ensure it remains in our collective backyards.

Thanks to all who make it possible, they do an outstanding job!

[Support Your Own]

New Fairfield Playhouse,
Sherman Playhouse,
Westport Playhouse. Etc.
Unless these Theaters get Donations for private individuals, they will all eventually go out of Business.
Some already have.
If the People of Ridgefield cannot support their own Theater, then nothing will keep it open for much longer.
Good Acts or not.

[Affraid To Spend]

Ridgefield now has more than 70 Homes
in Foreclosure, and more on the way.
The Tank is Running on Empty.
Town support can only go so far.

Even the Rich are cutting back on
their Entertainment.

Thank Obama For That.

[Obama hates Boz Scaggs]

Affraid To Spend wrote:

Even the Rich are cutting back on
their Entertainment.
Thank Obama For That.

Remind me to thank himfor making you so funny too.

[Reality]

Some delusional people are trying to rewrite history. Bush created a massive problem. It could very well be the downfall of America. But the revisionist want to blame the kind and gentle man who is swimming as fast as he can against the tide to fix the problems.

Make up what you want today. Go ahead and kid yourself. No matter. The history books will get it right.

[Good]

It does my heart good to hear that the rich folk in Richfield can't afford tickets to the Playhouse! There is a silver lining to the recession!

[richie]

Good wrote:

It does my heart good to hear that the rich folk in Richfield can't afford tickets to the Playhouse! There is a silver lining to the recession!

Loving it!!!!!