RIDGEFIELD -- From the abundant food from Bernard's, to the flowing champagne from Cellar XV in the VIP tent, to the performance by Boz Scaggs, the Ridgefield Playhouse Gala on Sunday was a success for the playhouse, which needed a good turnout.

"We wound up selling about 400 gala tickets, which is where we needed to be so as not to take a hit financially on the show. Of course a sell-out (500 tickets) is always ideal," said executive director Allison Stockel. "But all in all, it went very well, and most importantly it was a great upbeat mood and everyone left having seen a great show.

"Raffle tickets for a Mercedes courtesy of Mercedes Benz of Danbury kicked off at the event and many were sold. Auction items were bid on and everyone had a great time," Stockel said.

The playhouse is not yet out of the woods. Ticket sales are still down a bit, but there are plenty of shows coming up, she said.

In October there's rock with Robin Trower, folk with the Bacon Brothers, jazz with Bernie Williams, blues with Susan Tedeschi, and pop with America.  There is also a children's show with Peter Yarrow, a documentary film called "Sari Soldiers," country folk with Nanci Griffith, music by singer/songwriter Martin Sexton, bluegrass with David Grisman, and the soulful sounds of Rickie Lee Jones.

"If people aren't afraid to come out and have a good time, expose themselves and their kids to the arts, and buy tickets, then we'll be OK," Stockel said.

"I just really want to thank everyone who worked on the gala, donated to the gala, and came to the gala. People really came out and showed their support and that's what it's all about."

For tickets or more information about The Ridgefield Playhouse, call the box office at 203-438-5795; tickets may also be purchased online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

The playhouse is at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street.