New Canaan Playhouse to open under Scene One on Thursday, March 12

NEW CANAAN, CONN. (March 11, 2026) — Scene One Entertainment will formally take over operation of the New Canaan Playhouse on Thursday, March 12, featuring two features from Netflix and Disney.

The Playhouse is will play host to a Fairfield County exclusive engagement of Netflix’s Peak Blinders: The Immortal Man, playing Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, then daily from Friday, March 13 to Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Disney’s latest family hit, Hoppers, will be showing on Thursday, March 12 at 4 p.m and 7 p.m. then daily from Friday, March 13 to Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m. 4:00 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Project Hail Mary will open on Thursday, March 19.

“We’re excited to take over operations of the New Canaan Playhouse this week,” said Joe Masher, owner and CEO, Scene One Entertainment. “Our vision is to breathe new life into the iconic theater while keeping its character and legacy intact. By pairing curated programming with a focus on partnership activation of The Pub and second-floor speakeasy spaces, we’re unlocking its full potential.”

The New Canaan Playhouse has been a beloved gem for the residents and visitors of New Canaan for more than a century, with its history harkening back to opening with “Down to the Sea in Ships,” featuring Margurite Courtot and Clara Bow. For many years, it remained a single screen until 1986 when it was split into two screens. In recent years, the Town of New Canaan made a historic investment of $8.5 million into renovating the Playhouse to allow it to be enjoyed for many generations to come.

Scene One will continue the Playhouse’s tradition as a destination for quality film programming while exploring opportunities to expand its role as a vibrant hub for cinema, special events, and community engagement.

Scene One Entertainment brings extensive experience in commercial, independent and specialty cinema exhibition, with a focus on curated film selections, filmmaker events, repertory programming, and community partnerships. The company looks forward to working closely with local organizations, patrons, and the Town of New Canaan as it begins this new venture.

For events in The Pub or the second floor Speakeasy, contact Emily Roper at Z Hospitality Group, emily@zhospitalitygroup.com. For events in the theater, including movie screenings and birthday parties, contact Joe Masher, jmasher@scene1ent.com.

For more information about Scene One Entertainment, visit scene1ent.com

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