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David B. Byrd Named Director of Marketing at Westport Country Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 9, 2010

David B. Byrd joined Westport Country Playhouse as director of marketing, beginning July 6, responsible for all organizational marketing initiatives for the historic theater's five-play season and surrounding year-round programming.

Turner-Led HIGH Extends Thru 8/22 at TheaterWorks
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 7, 2010

The world premiere production of HIGH, by Matthew Lombardo is quickly selling out many performances of its announced July 2 through August 15, 2010 run at TheaterWorks in Hartford, Connecticut.

Ivey and Wetherall to Star in HAPPY DAYS at Westport Country Playhouse 7/6-24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2010

Jack Wetherall will join the previously announced Dana Ivey in 'Happy Days' by Samuel Beckett, July 6 - 24, as part of the 80th Anniversary Season at Westport Country Playhouse. Directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, the production is the third in the Playhouse's premier season under Lamos' artistic direction. Lamos will speak about Beckett's inspiring play at a Sunday Symposium on Sunday, July 11, following the 3 p.m. matinee performance.

Westport Country Playhouse and Doncaster Partner for 80th Anniversaries 6/29-30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse and Doncaster, a woman's apparel collection, will team up to celebrate their mutual 80th anniversaries with a 'Sample Sale Extravaganza,' on Tuesday, June 29, 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Playhouse's Smilow Lounge on the mezzanine level.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts A Symposiium on Playwright Samuel Beckett 7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on playwright Samuel Beckett with Deirdre Bair, recipient of the National Book Award for 'Samuel Beckett: A Biography,' and Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, following the Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Beckett's 'Happy Days,' directed by Lamos.

Westport Country Playhouse and Doncaster Partner for 80th Anniversaries 6/29-30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse and Doncaster, a woman's apparel collection, will team up to celebrate their mutual 80th anniversaries with a 'Sample Sale Extravaganza,' on Tuesday, June 29, 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Playhouse's Smilow Lounge on the mezzanine level.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Young Professionals Party 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse's newly formed Young Professionals Network will present an evening of food, wine, beer, live music and a performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama 'Dinner with Friends,' by 2010 Tony Award nominee Donald Margulies, on Thursday, June 10.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts A Talk by Playwright Donald Margulies 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010

2010 Tony Award nominated playwright Donald Margulies will discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama, 'Dinner with Friends,' at Westport Country Playhouse, following the 8 p.m. performance of the play on Thursday, June 10. The discussion will be led by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, and director of the production.

Danner, Groff Set For Westport Reading Of BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2010

Forty seasons ago, Westport Country Playhouse staged 'Butterflies Are Free' with Blythe Danner as the ingenious girl who falls in love with a blind boy, played by Keir Dullea.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Wine With Friends 6/4
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010

'Wine with Friends,' a special event to celebrate Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, will feature a pre-show party at Gilbertie's Herb Gardens, 7 Sylvan Lane, Westport, followed by a performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, 'Dinner with Friends' at Westport Country Playhouse on Friday, June 4.

Ivey and Wetherall to Star in HAPPY DAYS at Westport Country Playhouse 7/6-24
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 3, 2010

Jack Wetherall will join the previously announced Dana Ivey in 'Happy Days' by Samuel Beckett, July 6 - 24, as part of the 80th Anniversary Season at Westport Country Playhouse. Directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, the production is the third in the Playhouse's premier season under Lamos' artistic direction. Lamos will speak about Beckett's inspiring play at a Sunday Symposium on Sunday, July 11, following the 3 p.m. matinee performance.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Young Professionals Party 6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse's newly formed Young Professionals Network will present an evening of food, wine, beer, live music and a performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama 'Dinner with Friends,' by 2010 Tony Award nominee Donald Margulies, on Thursday, June 10.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts A Talk by Playwright Donald Margulies 6/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010

2010 Tony Award nominated playwright Donald Margulies will discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning comic drama, 'Dinner with Friends,' at Westport Country Playhouse, following the 8 p.m. performance of the play on Thursday, June 10. The discussion will be led by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, and director of the production.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Wine With Friends 6/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2010

'Wine with Friends,' a special event to celebrate Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, will feature a pre-show party at Gilbertie's Herb Gardens, 7 Sylvan Lane, Westport, followed by a performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, 'Dinner with Friends' at Westport Country Playhouse on Friday, June 4.

Danner, Groff Set For Westport Reading Of BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE 6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010

Forty seasons ago, Westport Country Playhouse staged 'Butterflies Are Free' with Blythe Danner as the ingenious girl who falls in love with a blind boy, played by Keir Dullea.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents SHE LOVES ME 4/20-5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010

The enchanting musical romantic comedy, 'She Loves Me,' with all the grace and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics, will begin Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, April 20 - May 8. Featuring an alluring musical score and delightful lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team who created 'Fiddler on the Roof,' the production will be directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.

WCP Presents Masteroff, Bock, and Harnick at Sunday Symposium 4/25
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium with one of the most famous Broadway musical teams, Joe Masteroff, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, who created the musical, 'She Loves Me,' following the Sunday, April 25, 3 p.m. matinee performance of the enchanting musical comedy, directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.

Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Presents SHE LOVES ME Through 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010

The enchanting musical romantic comedy, 'She Loves Me,' with all the grace and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics, will begin Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season runs through May 8.

Westport Country Playhouse's SHE LOVES ME Extends Its Run Thru 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010

Westport Country Playhouse announces that due to ticket demand for the romantic musical comedy, 'She Loves Me,' four extra performances have been added Thursday through Saturday, May 13 - 15, evenings at 8 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 4 p.m.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents SHE LOVES ME 4/20-5/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2010

The enchanting musical romantic comedy, 'She Loves Me,' with all the grace and spirit that established it as one of the all-time great Broadway classics, will begin Westport Country Playhouse's 80th anniversary season, April 20 - May 8. Featuring an alluring musical score and delightful lyrics by the Tony Award-winning team who created 'Fiddler on the Roof,' the production will be directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.

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