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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, Sep 14
      Sep 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Since the early eighties, “1964”…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever. Over twenty years of researching and performing have made “1964” masters of their craft.
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    • Sat, Sep 27
      Sep 27, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      “New York’s Finest Tribute to STING & The Police” is a live musical tribute to the hit songs of the 70’s and 80’s iconic Rock artists STING & THE POLICE. New York’s Finest was founded on a dare for a classic album tribute night in New York City.
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    • Thu, Oct 02
      Oct 02, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      After an astonishing 60-year career in music that included pivotal positions in Buffalo Springfield, Poco, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, as well as several solo albums, Richie Furay’s signature vocals still capture his voice with such incredible depth and beauty
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    • Sat, Oct 04
      Oct 04, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in rock over the past 40 years, Texas guitarist Eric Johnson was already a legend before he recorded his first album. By the early 1980s, many celebrated guitarists were singing the praises of this skinny kid from Austin with the mind-melting chops.
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    • Sat, Oct 11
      Oct 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      World-renowned guitarist Stanley Jordan has developed a new live show called "Stanley Plays Jimi." This is a tribute show, but it's not pure imitation. Instead Stanley builds on Jimi's legacy in a creative way.
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    • Sun, Oct 12
      Oct 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      Fairfield, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche.
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    • Fri, Oct 17
      Oct 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles.
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    • Sat, Nov 08
      Nov 08, 2025, 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, UF have formed the reputation of being the preeminent U2 Tribute Show in North America.
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    • Fri, Nov 21
      Nov 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      The THE BAND Band presents a celebration of The Last Waltz, bringing to life one of the most historic concerts of the rock era.
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    • Sun, Dec 14
      Dec 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true, but perhaps Paul Shaffer says it even more concisely: “Darlene Love is Rock N’ Roll!” - which was made official when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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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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Accomplished artists such as Jim Messina, Judy Collins and Edwin Mccain bring heartfelt warmth and lyrical brilliance to our stage.

victoria fingelly singer/songwriter series

    • Sat, Sep 20
      Sep 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Here's a rare chance to see two venerable musicians.
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    • Wed, Sep 24
      Sep 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in Country, Bluegrass and Folk music, including 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums.
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    • Sun, Sep 28
      Sep 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      ”Inspirational guitarist for Waits, Costello et al steps forward as a dusky singer-songwriter dispensing gnarled 2am wisdom in a variety of genres from desert blues to drum ‘n’ bass.” -Uncut Magazine
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    • Thu, Oct 02
      Oct 02, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      After an astonishing 60-year career in music that included pivotal positions in Buffalo Springfield, Poco, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, as well as several solo albums, Richie Furay’s signature vocals still capture his voice with such incredible depth and beauty
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    • Sun, Oct 19
      Oct 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Joshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic, engaging, and often enthralling troubadour. Over the years, he’s tallied north of 1 billion streams, moved 1 million-plus albums worldwide, and scored a gold certification for the single “I’d Rather Be With You.”
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    • Fri, Oct 24
      Oct 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation.
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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

    • Fri, Sep 26
      Sep 26, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer
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    • Sun, Sep 28
      Sep 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      ”Inspirational guitarist for Waits, Costello et al steps forward as a dusky singer-songwriter dispensing gnarled 2am wisdom in a variety of genres from desert blues to drum ‘n’ bass.” -Uncut Magazine
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    • Thu, Oct 16
      Oct 16, 2025, 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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    • Sat, Oct 25
      Oct 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      A native of Camden, New Jersey, Eric Lewis began his musical studies at 2 years old and would ultimately receive the Rodger’s and Hammerstein full merit scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music.
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    • Sun, Nov 02
      Nov 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      This jazz super group has released over 30 albums, garnering gold and platinum along the way. They’ve played over 10,000 concerts on six continents. Spyro Gyra has maintained its standards of excellence and that has sustained them on the “A list” of live attractions in jazz.
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    • Fri, Dec 12
      Dec 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      TAKE 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley), heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. They are the preeminent and best a capella group in the world
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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, Sep 06
      Sep 06, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Kick off the Fall Comedy Season at SHU Community Theater and Fairfield Comedy Circle with a trio of headliners as we welcome Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch and Mike Hanley for an incredible night of laughter!  Hosted by Joe Gerics.
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    • Sun, Sep 07
      Sep 07, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. Christopher is currently touring his new show, Doomed to Repeat to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.
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    • Fri, Sep 12
      Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.
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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

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.

film series

    • Multiple Dates
      Fri, Jul 18
      Jul 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
      Fairfield, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views this as old-fashioned.
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    • Multiple Dates
      Fri, Jul 25
      Jul 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views this as old-fashioned.
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    • Multiple Dates
      Fri, Aug 01
      Aug 01, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.
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    • Multiple Dates
      Fri, Aug 08
      Aug 08, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.
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    • Thu, Aug 21
      Aug 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.
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    • Fri, Aug 22
      Aug 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      After his childhood buddy is murdered while visiting Detroit, rebellious cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) follows the leads to Beverly Hills, Calif., under the auspices of a vacation.
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    • Sat, Aug 23
      Aug 23, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      After the death of a friend, a writer recounts a boyhood journey to find the body of a missing boy.
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    • Sat, Aug 23
      Aug 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
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    • Sun, Aug 24
      Aug 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale.
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    • Sun, Aug 24
      Aug 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Winning four Academy Awards®, including one for the iconic score by John Williams, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is "one of the great American films" (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.
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    • Multiple Dates
      Thu, Aug 28
      Aug 28, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
      Fairfield, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.
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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

    • Multiple Dates
      Sat, Nov 22
      Nov 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Laurie’s holiday concert has something for everyone, no matter what you celebrate! She will play a mix of traditional songs like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells,” and originals from her well-loved albums, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, and Another Laurie Berkner Christmas!
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    • Fri, Dec 12
      Dec 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      TAKE 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley), heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. They are the preeminent and best a capella group in the world
      Share
    • Sun, Dec 14
      Dec 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true, but perhaps Paul Shaffer says it even more concisely: “Darlene Love is Rock N’ Roll!” - which was made official when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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    • Thu, Dec 18
      Dec 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event.
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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

family series

    • Sun, Sep 21
      Sep 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers.
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    • Sat, Oct 25
      Oct 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Experience the spellbinding stories and colorful characters of beloved author and artist Eric Carle in a whole new way, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show!
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    • Multiple Dates
      Sat, Nov 22
      Nov 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Laurie’s holiday concert has something for everyone, no matter what you celebrate! She will play a mix of traditional songs like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells,” and originals from her well-loved albums, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, and Another Laurie Berkner Christmas!
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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

thought leader series

    • Sat, Sep 06
      Sep 06, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Kick off the Fall Comedy Season at SHU Community Theater and Fairfield Comedy Circle with a trio of headliners as we welcome Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch and Mike Hanley for an incredible night of laughter!  Hosted by Joe Gerics.
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    • Sun, Sep 07
      Sep 07, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. Christopher is currently touring his new show, Doomed to Repeat to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.
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    • Fri, Sep 12
      Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.
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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. 

SHU community exclusive series

    • Sat, Sep 06
      Sep 06, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Kick off the Fall Comedy Season at SHU Community Theater and Fairfield Comedy Circle with a trio of headliners as we welcome Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch and Mike Hanley for an incredible night of laughter!  Hosted by Joe Gerics.
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    • Sun, Sep 07
      Sep 07, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and producer. As a creator, he has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. Christopher is currently touring his new show, Doomed to Repeat to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.
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    • Fri, Sep 12
      Sep 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer.
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