The Pancake Club at Westport Country Playhouse
Dates: 4/20/2027 - 5/8/2027
📍 Theatre: Westport Country Playhouse
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This world premiere comedy, written by Charlotte Booker and directed by Mark Shanahan, stars two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey as Brenda, a waitress at a small-town diner where a group of senior men meet regularly for breakfast. As Brenda struggles with the sudden death of her oldest friend, the Club members squabble over the eulogy, a mysterious stranger threatens the town's equilibrium, and her daughter teeters on the brink of a meltdown. The play explores friendship, family, and the question of whether anyone ever truly grows up.
Cast and Creative Team for The Pancake Club at Westport Country Playhouse
Cast
Judith Ivey
Brenda
Creative Team
Patricia Blaufuss
Public Relations Manager
Sharone Sayegh
Writer and Performer
Joe Kinosian
Book and Music
Kellen Blair
Book and Lyrics
Bruce Warren
Director
Zachary Prince
Director
Scott Weinstein
Director
Charlotte Booker
Writer
Emily Mann
Director
Mark Shanahan
Artistic Director
News About The Pancake Club at Westport Country Playhouse
Interview: Mark Shanahan of Westport Country Playhouse
July 06, 2026 The Westport Country Playhouse’s upcoming season is going to be epic with two world premieres, comedy, drama, mystery, and music along with its signature Script in Hand play readings and concerts.
MURDER FOR TWO, World Premieres and More Set For Westport Country Playhouse 2026-27 Season
May 28, 2026 Westport Country Playhouse announced its 2026-27 season featuring six productions, including two world premieres, under artistic director Mark Shanahan, with works by Ken Ludwig and Charlotte Booker and a cast including Judith Ivey.
Marsha Mason and James Naughton Join THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
January 08, 2026 Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award winner James Naughton will join previously announced Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of 'The Pancake Club'.
Judith Ivey to Star in THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
December 30, 2025 Westport Country Playhouse will present two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in a Script in Hand playreading of “The Pancake Club'. The new comedy is written by Charlotte Booker and directed by Mark Shanahan, Playhouse artistic director.About the Theatre
Westport Country Playhouse Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Westport Country Playhouse?
Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (07/14/26-08/01/26)
Ken Ludwig's Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley (10/20/26-11/07/26)
Murder for Two (03/04/27-03/07/27)
The Goldsmith (05/19/27-05/22/27)
The Legend of Georgia McBride (07/13/27-07/31/27)
Ken Ludwig's Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley (10/20/26-11/07/26)
Murder for Two (03/04/27-03/07/27)
The Goldsmith (05/19/27-05/22/27)
The Legend of Georgia McBride (07/13/27-07/31/27)
What shows have played recently at Westport Country Playhouse?
Mutts Gone Nuts (06/21/26-06/21/26)
Get Happy! A Celebration of Judy Garland (06/17/26-06/17/26)
A Tailor Near Me (06/08/26-06/08/26)
An Evening with Audra McDonald (05/19/26-05/19/26)
Click, Clack, Moo (05/16/26-05/16/26)
Script in Hand Playreading: One Slight Hitch (05/04/26-05/04/26)
Sunday Symposium: Primary Trust (04/19/26-04/19/26)
Primary Trust (04/14/26-05/02/26)
Keys for Resilience - Ukrainian Music Concert (03/05/26-03/05/26)
Get Happy! A Celebration of Judy Garland (06/17/26-06/17/26)
A Tailor Near Me (06/08/26-06/08/26)
An Evening with Audra McDonald (05/19/26-05/19/26)
Click, Clack, Moo (05/16/26-05/16/26)
Script in Hand Playreading: One Slight Hitch (05/04/26-05/04/26)
Sunday Symposium: Primary Trust (04/19/26-04/19/26)
Primary Trust (04/14/26-05/02/26)
Keys for Resilience - Ukrainian Music Concert (03/05/26-03/05/26)
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