Bedford Playhouse

06/01/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! What better way to kick it off than with one of the most important documentaries ever made about LGBTQ+ representation in film?

Tonight at 6:30PM, join us for a special 30th anniversary 4K restoration screening of The Celluloid Closet—the groundbreaking documentary that examines how Hollywood has portrayed LGBTQ+ lives over the past century and how those portrayals shaped culture far beyond the screen.

We're also thrilled to welcome Harvey Fierstein and director Rob Epstein for a post-film conversation, making this a truly special opening-night Pride event.

Three decades after its release, The Celluloid Closet remains as insightful, entertaining, and relevant as ever.

🎬 Tonight at 6:30PM�
🌈 Pride Month Opening Night�
🎟️ Limited tickets remain — grab yours via the link in bio or at BedfordPlayhouse.org

05/30/2026

Vibrant fields of color. Swirling skies. A mind on fire. Lust for Life brings the story of Vincent van Gogh to the screen in a powerful portrait of brilliance and torment.

Starring Kirk Douglas in a Golden Globe-winning performance, the film traces Van Gogh’s relentless creative drive and the inner struggles that shaped both his art and his life, alongside Anthony Quinn as fellow artist Paul Gauguin.

Directed by Vincente Minnelli, this richly cinematic classic captures the beauty, intensity, and anguish behind some of the most iconic paintings in history.

🎥 Introduction by Artistic Director Dan Friedman.

05/27/2026

📚✨ Yesterday was Publication Day for Annabel Monaghan and her newest novel, Dolly All the Time!

The bestselling author behind It's a Love Story returns with another witty, heartfelt summer romance—this time set in a charming Rhode Island beach town where a hardworking single mom, a fake dating arrangement, and unexpected second chances collide.

Known for writing emotionally rich love stories that have earned comparisons to Nora Ephron and Elin Hilderbrand, Monaghan joins us June 23 at 7PM for a special conversation about her highly anticipated new release and the art of crafting the perfect summer read.

🌊 Romance readers, beach book lovers, and fans of Emily Henry—this one’s for you.

📖 Books available for sale and signing. In partnership with Bedford Books.

05/26/2026

🐶🎬 June 24 at 1PM | Tickets Almost Sold Out

Don’t miss this special screening of Dog Man—the wildly fun new adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s bestselling book phenomenon that has kids (and grownups) laughing nonstop.

When a police dog and his officer are injured on the job, an unusual surgery creates Dog Man: a loyal, lovable hero determined to protect his city while taking on the mischievous Petey the Cat. Packed with action, humor, and heart, the film explores friendship, family, and what it means to do good—even when things get messy.

✨ After the film, stay for a live Q&A with director and the voice of Dog Man, Peter Hastings, for a behind-the-scenes look at bringing one of today’s most beloved children’s characters to the screen.

🎟️ Tickets are nearly gone.

05/24/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6 for a day celebrating animals, compassion, and the power of rescue. ❤️

As part of Bedford Village Sidewalk Sale, we’re honored to welcome Sidewalk Angels Foundation and Paws Crossed—organizations connected by a longstanding commitment to saving animals in need. Sidewalk Angels has supported Paws Crossed since before day one, helping strengthen the rescue’s ability to provide care, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and second chances for countless animals.

🐶 11AM–1PM: Pet Adoption Pop-Up
Meet adoptable dogs, connect with local rescue advocates, and learn more about the lifesaving work happening in our community.

🎬 1PM: Screening of The Secret Life of Pets
Featuring a special introduction by Rob & Marisol Thomas of Sidewalk Angels Foundation.

Whether you’re hoping to adopt, support rescue efforts, shop for pet goods or enjoy a family-friendly film, this special event highlights what’s possible when organizations invest in each other—and in the animals who need them most.

📍 Sat, June 6 | Out front of Bedford Playhouse
🛍️ Leather goods from
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05/23/2026

🎸 One Night Only | June 17 at 7PM

Experience the story behind the music in Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul—a powerful new documentary tracing Gregg Allman’s journey through loss, addiction, fame, and redemption. Through rare archival footage and unforgettable performances, the film explores how his distinctive blend of rock, blues, and country became inseparable from the life he lived.

Raw, intimate, and deeply human, this is more than a music documentary—it’s a portrait of resilience and one of Southern rock’s most enduring voices.

🎶 One screening only. Don’t miss it.

05/22/2026

💛 June 18 at 7PM | Author Talk: Reimagining Grief with Kate Doerge

Grief touches every life—but there’s no map for how to move through it. After losing both parents and later her teenage daughter, Penny, author and grief coach Kate Doerge was faced with an impossible question: how do you continue after profound loss?

Reimagining Grief emerged from that search, blending lived experience, research, and conversations with others navigating heartbreak into five grounding actions designed to help process loss, regain stability, and move forward with greater compassion and resilience.

Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation on grief, healing, and finding a way forward. Moderated by Nancy Steiner.

📚 Books available for sale and signing through Bedford Books.

05/21/2026

🎶 As The Late Show with Stephen Colbert signs off today, we’re especially honored to welcome its extraordinary bandleader, Louis Cato, to our stage this summer.

A Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and musical force behind Stephen Colbert’s late-night sound, Cato has collaborated with artists including Jon Batiste, Bobby McFerrin, and James Taylor—building a career defined by range, rhythm, and soul.

🎸 Don’t miss this rare, intimate one-night-only performance with Louis Cato and his trio.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now — link in bio or visit BedfordPlayhouse.org.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

📚🌱 Sunday, June 14 at 11AM | Family Storytime + Activities

Join us for a special read-aloud of A Rescue Feast followed by hands-on activities exploring food recovery, composting, and how everyday choices can help reduce waste. Through storytelling and play, children will engage with big ideas in accessible ways.

🧅 Plant green onion roots to take home
♻️ Sort foods to discover what can be reused or composted
🍎 Sample applesauce and connect food to everyday sustainability

Presented in partnership with Second Chance Foods, a nonprofit transforming surplus food into nutritious meals for those in need. A portion of proceeds will support their work.

📖 Books available for sale and signing. A thoughtful morning for curious kids—and grownups, too.