Blythe Danner News

Bill Irwin, actor, director, writer and clown, whose work has been honored with Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Barrymore and Helen Hayes Awards, and Doug Skinner, musician, puppeteer and composer, who wrote and played the music for several of Mr. Irwin's shows, will appear in "The Clowns and Mr. Beckett," an evening of madcap routines, shtick and novelty songs, at Westport Country Playhouse on Saturday, December 11, 8 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse's Young Professionals Network will present a post-performance party with actress and vocalist Tracie Thoms, following her "Seasons" concert on Friday, December 10, 8 p.m.

VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in theater for the VSA Apprenticeship at the renowned Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.

In celebration of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse announces six special events, including comedy, concerts, dance and theater, beginning December 4 and continuing on selected days through December 19.

Westport/Weston Natives Justin Paul, Dan Asher, Drew McKeon and Jeremy Goldsmith in Band: The Broadway Boys' Holiday Concert at Westport Country Playhouse

The Greatest Gift, a special family holiday playreading with music, will be presented by Westport Country Playhouse in association with Bisno Productions as part of the Playhouse's popular Script in Hand series, on Monday, December 13, 7 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present, "Season's Greetings," with magic, music, live animals, special effects and audience participation, celebrating the world's seasonal holidays, on Sunday, December 12, 1 and 4 p.m.

Bill Irwin, actor, director, writer and clown, whose work has been honored with Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Barrymore and Helen Hayes Awards, and Doug Skinner, musician, puppeteer and composer, who wrote and played the music for several of Mr. Irwin's shows, will appear in "The Clowns and Mr. Beckett," an evening of madcap routines, shtick and novelty songs, at Westport Country Playhouse on Saturday, December 11, 8 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse offers the holiday gift of entertainment for family and friends. Subscriptions or tickets to upcoming plays, family festivities or special events make great stocking stuffers.

Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with Norwalk's Triangle Community Center, will present a "LGBT Night Out at the Playhouse," for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and allies, on Saturday, December 18.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's rich musical tradition at its 2010 Benefit on Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City, it was announced today.

Award-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant will join previously announced Kieran Campion, Mia Dillon and Edward Herrmann for a reading of Noel Coward's bittersweet comedy, "A Song at Twilight," part of Westport Country Playhouse's popular Script in Hand Series, on Monday, November 15, 7 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse announced today an opportunity on its Facebook page to win two five-play preview subscriptions to its 2011 Season.

Westport Country Playhouse's Young Professionals Network will present a post-performance party with actress and vocalist Tracie Thoms, following her "Seasons" concert on Friday, December 10, 8 p.m.

The threequel to the Meet the Fockers franchise, 'Little Fockers' will be released on December 22, 2010. As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, the newest edition to the Focker franchise is stage and screen vet Harvey Keitel (DEATH OF A SALESMAN, JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA at Carnegie Hall). The movie will also feature the return of everyone's Focker favorites, including Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson. Additions to this newest installment also include Laura Dern and Jessica Alba. The movie will be directed by Paul Weitz for Universal and Tribeca Productions.

In association with Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand reading of a new play with music, "The Greatest Gift," on Monday, December 13, at 7 p.m., students are invited to participate in a writing contest on the theme, "What Is the Greatest Gift in Your Life?"

The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Jenny Gersten, Artistic Director) will honor the Festival's rich musical tradition at its 2010 Benefit on Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City, it was announced today.

Westport Country Playhouse announced today an opportunity on its Facebook page to win two five-play preview subscriptions to its 2011 Season.

Secret Order, a stimulating biomedical thriller, delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas involved in the high-stakes world of science. Playwright Robert Clyman (Tranced) invents a brilliant behind-the scenes exploration of the business of science. Clyman pits cancer researchers against each other as they race to be the first to trial, first to publish and first to find a cure. Directed by Chris Smith (A Christmas Story), Secret Order runs October 14 - November 7, 2010 at San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio in downtown San Jose. Press Opening Night is Wednesday, October 20 at 8:00 p.m.

New E! True Hollywood Stories and E! Entertainment Specials Featuring Adam Lambert, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sarah Duchess of York and Gwyneth Paltrow Premiere Throughout The Holiday Season