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Don't Miss The Carnival of the Animals, June 6- 7

Performed by The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance at The Ridgefield Playhouse

By Meghan Friedland, Publisher/Editor, Macaroni KID Greater Danbury, CT May 21, 2026

The Ridgefield Playhouse presents The Carnival of Animals, the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance‘s inaugural Spring story ballet. The show is choreographed by Christina Fagundes Turner, and features the live music of Camille Saint-Saëns performed by the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra led by Eric Mahl with poetry by Dr. Michele Gargan, and a special performance by Henry Seth, formerly of New York City Ballet.  This delightful children’s ballet is for all ages!  Visit the special Carnival boutique for mementos too!

Showtimes are: 
Saturday, June 6th at 6PM
Sunday, June 7th at 11AM (Sensory Performance) and 2PM

PURCHASE TICKETS
Included in your opening night ticket is a post-performance reception where you can meet the characters and enjoy refreshments and photo opps!


***TICKET GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. CONGRATS TO CRYSTAL S.***
Macaroni KID Greater Danbury has a family 4 pack to the Sunday, June 7th 2PM show give away to one lucky email newsletter subscriber!

ENTER HERE by Tuesday, June 2, at 10PM

Good Luck!


One entry per person/email address. The winner must be a MacaroniKID Greater Danbury email newsletter subscriber.

Winners will be notified by email and will have up to 24 hours to respond otherwise an alternate winner will be drawn.

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