One-man-wonder Mario Cantone brings comedy to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, March 2

                         Another night of great comedy is in store at The Ridgefield Playhouse when star of stage and screen Mario Cantone comes to town on Friday, March 2, at 8 p.m. Mario became a virtual icon when he played Charlotte York’s gay wedding planner with an attitude in both the TV and film versions of “Sex and the City”.  His one-man-show is fast-paced and highlights Mario’s talents as comedian, singer and impersonator. This program is part of the Ridgefield Magazine/Morris Media Group Broadway & Cabaret Series. It is sponsored by Ridgefield Magazine and is partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa. Terra Sole Ristorante (3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield) is offering a complimentary glass of house wine with dinner the day of the event when tickets are shown. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person) is available for this show and includes a pre-show cocktail party 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. with open bar, hors-d’oeuvre and priority parking.

                     A veteran Broadway performer, Mario will share his spot-on impressions of prolific stars such as Joan Rivers, Bruce Springsteen, Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland. The audience can expect to hear his original musical parodies and witty commentary on family, everyday life, celebrities and stereotypes.  

               Mario Cantone is an accomplished stage actor whose Tony Award-nominated Laugh Whore opened to a flurry of rave reviews. The New York Times applauded Laugh Whore calling Mario Cantone “A cathartic pleasure to watch!”.  Variety wrote:  “More laughs than anything in NYC!”  And The Wall Street Journal gushed that is was “…rib-splittingly funny – the funniest show on Broadway….” Mario has been featured on Comedy Central, Chappelle’s Show, The View, Oprah, Martha, and Late Night with David Letterman. 

                          For tickets ($65 orchestra, $55 mezzanine), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.