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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, 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, May 30
      May 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Stratford native Javier Colon returns to SHU Theater for a night of Stevie Wonder. Javier will perform Stevie Wonder classics alongside some of his own hits. Javier rose to fame after season 1 of NBC’s The Voice where he was coached by Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, and performed a duet with Stevie Nicks.
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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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    • Tue, Jul 14
      Jul 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide.
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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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    • Fri, Oct 23
      Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Join us for an exhilarating evening as the legendary multi-Grammy nominee and wetlands activist **Tab Benoit** brings his high-energy **Soul of the Swamp Tour 2026** to stages across America.
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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.

    • 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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    • Thu, Jun 25
      Jun 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners.
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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

    • 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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    • Wed, Jun 24
      Jun 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      The Wooten Brothers are the family band you need to know that you don’t know, or the family band you know, and want the world to know. Connecting a musically deep past to musical future, the Wooten Brothers explode genres and build bridges across genres.
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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! Featuring Comedians: Amos Gill, Cory Kahaney, Rich Aronovitch & Daniel Simonsen!
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    • Sun, Jun 28
      Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the award-winning podcast!
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    • Sat, Sep 19
      Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      After a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that.
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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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    • Sun, Nov 22
      Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      #IMOMSOHARD began as a popular web series by real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley.
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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, Apr 11
      Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland. Will she get home? Not if the Queen of Hearts has her way.
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    • Sat, Apr 18
      Apr 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her.
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    • Wed, Apr 22
      Apr 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.
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    • Fri, Apr 24
      Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Isolated ex-marine Travis Bickle applies for a job as a taxi driver, hoping that the nocturnal working pattern will alleviate the effects of his insomnia and distract him from his gnawing depression.
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    • Sun, Apr 26
      Apr 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      When Cinderella's cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets some unexpected help from the lovable mice Gus and Jaq, and from her Fairy Godmother.
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    • Thu, Apr 30
      Apr 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      Hitchcock's first great film, followed by discussion with SHU Professor and noted Hitchcock expert Sid Gottlieb.
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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

    • Sat, Jun 06
      Jun 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
      SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
      A fun musical based on the Netflix series and the bestselling books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which makes STEM concepts (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math) come to life.
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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

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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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