Valentine’s Day Disco Ball At Ridgefield Playhouse

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Disco will be alive and well come Valentine's Day in Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Playhouse will have a First Ladies of Disco Valentine's Day Gala Feb. 14.

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Remember dancing and singing along to “Boogie Nights,” “Disco Inferno,” “Le Freak” and more? Relive the vibrant sounds and energetic dance moves that defined Disco and a generation -- from Studio 54 and Donna Summer to The Weather Gilrs and Chic.

On February 14th The Ridgefield Playhouse is going back to its Disco Roots and reviving some of the originals that brought this mixture of R&B and Funk to the forefront. With free champagne & chocolate desserts (it is Valentine’s Day after all) for all ticket holders and a chance to win a piece of jewelry donated by Lera Jewels; a spa package donated by Adam Broderick Salon & Spa and a date night package (which includes a car and driver!) donated by BMW of Ridgefield, this night is a fun way to celebrate with your significant other or just to cut loose with a group of friends.

The First Ladies of Disco Valentine’s Day Gala, which begins at 6:30pm, includes performances by Martha Wash (The Weather Girls), Linda Clifford (“If My Friends Could See Me Now”) and Norma Jean Wright (formerly of Chic), who will perform all of their hits with some special surprises!

Part of the Pepsi Rock Series, powered by Xfinity, this fundraiser with a beat is sponsored by Lori & John Berisford, Shari Goodstein, Carolyn & Rommin Adl, Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, BMW of Ridgefield & Lera Jewels with additional support from All Season Party & Tent Rentals, The Cake Box, Campari America, Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe, Elizabella’s Bake Shoppe, Hollandia Nurseries, Pera Wines, and Whistle Stop Bakery. Media sponsor for this event is WEBE 108.

All proceeds from funds raised will go towards the Arts for Everyone outreach program at The Ridgefield Playhouse, which allows families and children from low income areas to attend shows for free! The party starts at 6:30pm, when all ticket holders will enjoy a Valentine’s Day staple, champagne & prosecco, (courtesy of Pera Wines), chocolate (courtesy of Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe), and desserts (courtesy of The Cake Box, Elizabella’s Bake Shoppe and Whistle Stop Bakery).

The fundraising portion of the evening will include a raffle with prizes including a Rose Gold & Diamond cascading circles pendant on silk – valued at $3,600 -- donated by Lera Jewels; a “Me Time” beauty and spa package – valued at $750 courtesy of Adam Broderick Salon & Spa and a date night package: dinner for two, tickets to a show & a night out with a BMW and personal driver courtesy of BMW of Ridgefield. In addition to the raffle there will be a live auction in the theater prior to The First Ladies of Disco taking the stage!

With icons Martha Wash, Linda Clifford and Norma Jean Wright, this is sure to be a night where you will re-live your days dancing at Studio 54. Martha Wash’s voice has dominated the airwaves as vocalist for The Weather Girls, C+C Music Factory and Black Box. She is responsible for some of the top-selling, most recognizable pop hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s such as “It’s Raining Men,” “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” “Everybody, Everybody” and “Strike It Up,” to name a few! Linda Clifford has made her mark among the classic R&B singers and also as a legendary disco diva.

Electrifying audiences with her music and widely celebrated performances, Clifford’s landmark recordings have spent a total of 60 weeks at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s dance charts with hits “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “Red Light,” “Don’t Give It Up,” and more. Singer Norma Jean Wright first came to fame as a vocalist with Chic (“Le Freak,” “Everybody Dance.” “I Want Your Love,” etc.) with Nile Rodgers. She is also well known for her cover of Sam Cooke's "Having a Party," her vocals on Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” and Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much” among others.

For tickets ($75) call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

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