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Specializing in luxury and waterfront properties, Victoria Fingelly has established a very successful real estate career over many years. With expert local knowledge of Fairfield, Southport and Westport, Connecticut, along with excellent marketing and communication skills, Victoria delivers a tradition of personal attention and service throughout each transaction.

There’s always something to do at SHU Community Theatre. Explore our diverse series and sponsored events for something that’s right up your alley!  

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bank of america rock series

Smokin’ hot performers from yesterday and today bring the heat! Average White Band, Darlene Love, Tusk and Tab Benoit & The Rebirth Brass Band are among the top rock artists we’ve welcomed.

    • Sun, Mar 15
      Mar 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!
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    • Sat, Mar 21
      Mar 21, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Get ready for an incredible night of Songs & Stories with songwriter and storyteller Drew Angus. Join us at the beautiful SHU Community Theater on Saturday March 21st for an intimate, theater-style evening featuring heartfelt songs and the stories behind them.
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    • Sun, Mar 22
      Mar 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Direct from Sweden: The music of ABBA are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements and the singing, nothing is left to chance.
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    • Sun, Apr 19
      Apr 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      This upcoming show offers a rare opportunity to see SOUL ASYLUM’s Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith perform an intimate, one-of-a-kind acoustic set.
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    • Sun, May 24
      May 24, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      You’ve watched the videos (almost 500k views on YouTube!)—now hear the stories live. On Sunday, May 24th, Rick Lewis brings Rick Lewis Radio to the Sacred Heart Community Theater for his first-ever showcase of all-original music.
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    • Sat, Jun 06
      Jun 06, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      DOL makes its debut performance at the historic Sacred Heart Community Theatre with two full sets of deep cuts and fan favs from the Dead’s vast catalogue, presented as only DOL does, needle to vinyl.
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    • Fri, Jun 12
      Jun 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      BEATLES, ZEPPELIN, DOORS by Magical Mystery Doors is a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere.
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    • Fri, Jun 26
      Jun 26, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      One of the most commercially successful musical genres of all time, Yacht Rock has built a loyal and unwavering fan base who are today's prime ticket buying audience. Yacht Rock Gold Experience brings all your favorite hits from the late 1970's-early 1980's to new generations of music fans.
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    • Wed, Sep 16
      Sep 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!
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    • Sat, Nov 07
      Nov 07, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Unforgettable Fire, or ‘UF’, was born on New Year's Day in 1995 as one of the very first U2 Tribute Bands to ever perform in America. After twenty five years of performing at the most prestigious venues UF have formed the reputation of being the preeminent U2 Tribute in the world.
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victoria fingelly singer/songwriter series

Accomplished artists such as Jim Messina, Judy Collins and Edwin Mccain bring heartfelt warmth and lyrical brilliance to our stage.

    • Fri, Mar 20
      Mar 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Get ready for a one-of-a-kind evening as John Moreland and Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers) come together for a special live performance.
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    • Wed, Apr 15
      Apr 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Roger McGuinn, as a founding member and guiding force of The Byrds, had a huge impact on rock ‘n’ roll of the 1960s, before embarking on a long and distinguished solo career that continues today.
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    • Sat, Apr 25
      Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      With these words, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now - a theatrical concert that explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers.
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    • Fri, May 29
      May 29, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      “Three little birds sat on my window.. ..And they told me I don't need to worry” And so began the song that would change then-25-year-old Corinne Bailey Rae’s life. Now on over a billion streams, , propelled her from jazz club hostess to a platinum-selling artist. Bailey Rae would go on to win two
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    • Sat, Feb 06
      Feb 06, 2027, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      When the iconic Ms. Lisa Fischer sings, she brings a joyous sense of discovery to every setting. The Grammy and Oscar winning powerhouse vocalist is at the peak of her powers, blazing her own path, reveling in the chance to dive into every vocal possibility.
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bank of america jazz series

Inventive…spontaneous…improvisational -- jazz is a distinctly american art form that transcends musical boundaries and thrives on live expression. Shuct is dedicated to showcasing contemporary artists keeping the tradition alive – and moving it forward. this series has recently featured legendary artists like Chucho Valdez, Bill Frisell, Eddie Palmeiri and Kenny Werner

    • Wed, Mar 18
      Mar 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      SHU School of Performing Arts faculty member Darren Litzie and his piano trio perform music from his new Summit Records release – On My Own Time.
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    • Thu, Mar 19
      Mar 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category.
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    • Thu, Mar 26
      Mar 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Charlie Hunter is a guitarist, producer, and composer celebrated for his innovative approach to the instrument. He gained widespread recognition for his pioneering technique on an eight-string guitar, which he custom-designed to simultaneously play bass lines, melodies, and chords.
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    • Sun, Apr 26
      Apr 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Two giants of jazz, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap, come together on stage for an evening that promises elegance, depth, and rare musical chemistry.
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    • Sat, Feb 06
      Feb 06, 2027, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      When the iconic Ms. Lisa Fischer sings, she brings a joyous sense of discovery to every setting. The Grammy and Oscar winning powerhouse vocalist is at the peak of her powers, blazing her own path, reveling in the chance to dive into every vocal possibility.
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elicit brewing comedy series

Great comedians like Maria Bamford, Gary Gulman, Kevin Nealon and Paul Reiser have us rolling around in the aisles! Will your funny favorite be next?

    • Sat, Apr 11
      Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes performances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival and the Nashville Comedy Fest.
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    • Sat, May 02
      May 02, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
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    • Fri, Jun 05
      Jun 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Join us June 5th for evening of hilarious stand-up comedy featuring NYC comedy club and touring veterans! Comedians to be announced soon!
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    • Sat, Oct 03
      Oct 03, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble.
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    • Fri, Nov 20
      Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult and is the star of four hour-long standup specials,
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world music series

Acts like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Cherish the Ladies, Dervish and Red Baraat are sure to make shu community theatre a stop on their international tours

Our chamber series features the best of our local orchestra partners

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classical series

The Summer Blockbuster and Nostalgia Film Series present new films and premiere events alongside celebrations of the masters of cinema featuring commentary and reflections from experts such as the SHU Community Theatre’s resident movie guru Susan Granger. SHUCT also presents the latest independent and foreign films, as well as thought-provoking documentaries with engaging panel discussions.

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film series

    • Sat, Mar 14
      Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      A graduate history student is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent.
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    • Fri, Mar 27
      Mar 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer, Esther Hoffman, after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall.
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    • Sat, Mar 28
      Mar 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.
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Celebrate the season with festive performances that warm the heart and lift the spirit. From classic holiday films like It's a Wonderful Life to live music like Judy Collins or Darlene Love, SHU Community Theatre is your home for timeless traditions and new memories.

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holiday series

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Parents and kids know Sunday is the day to head for SHU Community Theatre for an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment everyone will enjoy

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family series

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Being associated with a national university, SHU Community Theatre offers one-of-a-kind engaging experiences for lifelong learners, prospective college students and our own student body. Our non-partisan, respectful format brings you faculty experts and others with an array of fresh perspectives on today’s issues, health and wellness and ways we can transform ourselves and our world

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thought leader series

    • Tue, Mar 24
      Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      *SHU students get in free with ID* Wawa is a climate justice storyteller motivated to uplift the voices of those most adversely impacted by climate crisis. She has become a prominent voice of her generation, using the power of social media,
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Be inspired and in the know! SHU Community Theatre is the place to go for world premiere independent films, thought-provoking talks with artists, authors and auteurs and one-night-only events you'll only find here. 

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SHU community exclusive series

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