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WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE

25 Powers Court
Westport, CT 06880

Upcoming Shows

Get Happy! A Celebration of Judy Garland
Jun 17

Get Happy! is a concert celebrating the legendary entertainer Judy Garland, featuring music from The Wizard of Oz, Easter Parade, Judy Live at Carnegie Hall,...

Mutts Gone Nuts
Jun 21

Mutts Gone Nuts is a comedy dog spectacular featuring the world's most-talented four-legged performers. The all-star lineup includes dog trainer Alexandra Côté from America's Got...

Ken Ludwig's Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Oct 20 – Nov 7, 2026

This world premiere play, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, is a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Married life at...

Murder for Two
Mar 4 – Mar 7, 2027

This musical-comedy murder mystery, with book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, book and music by Joe Kinosian, and directed by Scott Weinstein, features two actors...

The Pancake Club
Apr 20 – May 8, 2027

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...

The Goldsmith
May 19 – May 22, 2027

Written and performed by Broadway actress Sharone Sayegh and directed by Zachary Prince, this solo memoir performance is inspired by her own family's journey. Sayegh...

The Legend of Georgia McBride
Jul 13 – Jul 31, 2027

Written by Matthew Lopez and directed by Bruce Warren, this comedy follows Casey, an Elvis impersonator barely making ends meet and expecting to become a...



Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab


by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026

On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an ex...

Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026

If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...

Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...

Past Shows

A Tailor Near Me
Jun 8

A Tailor Near Me is a comedy written by Michael Tucker, performed as a Script in Hand playreading. The play follows Sam, played by Tucker,...

An Evening with Audra McDonald
May 19

An Evening with Audra McDonald is a solo concert performance featuring the record-breaking six-time Tony Award, two-time Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning singer and actor....

Click, Clack, Moo
May 16

Click, Clack, Moo is a TheaterWorks USA musical production based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin. When Farmer...

Script in Hand Playreading: One Slight Hitch
May 4

Westport Country Playhouse presents a Script in Hand playreading of One Slight Hitch, a comedy written by Lewis Black and directed by Kevin O'Rourke. The...

Primary Trust
Primary Trust
Apr 14 – May 2, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle, and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage....

Sunday Symposium: Primary Trust
Apr 19

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium following the April 19 matinee performance of Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Eboni...

Keys for Resilience - Ukrainian Music Concert
Keys for Resilience - Ukrainian Music Concert
Mar 5

Ukrainian pianist, composer, and educator Ruslan Ramazanov was forced to rebuild his life and career in the United States following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine...

Laura and Linda Benanti: Mothers Know Best
Laura and Linda Benanti: Mothers Know Best
Feb 28

Westport Country Playhouse will present Tony® Award-winning actress and singer Laura Benanti joining forces with her real-life mother, former theater actress/singer Linda Benanti, in “Mothers...

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX
Nov 21

Mandy Patinkin will perform a special concert at Westport Country Playhouse, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano. This one-night-only event features a curated selection of...

The Importance of Being Earnest
Oct 28 – Nov 15, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse presents Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, from October 28 to November 15. This production features a talented cast,...

Psycho
Oct 10

Westport Country Playhouse's classic film series presents Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho on October 10. The film, a landmark in psychological horror, revolves around Marion Crane (Janet...

Linedy Genao: Songs From My Sala
Linedy Genao: Songs From My Sala
Aug 12

In Songs From My Sala, Linedy invites you to step into her childhood home, as she takes you along this intimate, soulful journey from performing in...

Concert
Ana Gasteyer
Ana Gasteyer
Aug 8

From Saturday Night Live and Broadway, actress, singer and writer, Ana Gasteyer comes to Westport!See her LIVE in concert on the Playhouse stage, performing songs from throughout her career...

ComedyConcert
Theatre People
Mar 25 – Apr 12, 2025

Theatre People is a lively homage to the screwball comedies of the past, set to run from March 25 to April 12, 2025, at Westport...

An Evening to Celebrate Love
Feb 15

An Evening to Celebrate Love features a dynamic trio of musical talents presenting original and beloved love songs. Starring Rodolfo Soto, Carrie Lyn Brandon, and...

Broadway Scores at the Playhouse
Jan 23 – Jan 26, 2025

Broadway Scores at the Playhouse is set to celebrate the magic of musical theater with a concert featuring beloved show tunes. This four-day event will...

Broadway Scores at the Playhouse: Broadway's Bad Boys
Broadway Scores at the Playhouse: Broadway's Bad Boys
Jan 23 – Jan 26, 2025

Broadway's Bad Boys gives audiences a chance to spend some time with the Phantom from The Phantom of the Opera, the Beast from Beauty and the...

A Sherlock Carol
Dec 17 – Dec 22, 2024

A Sherlock Carol will return to the Westport Country Playhouse for a limited run from December 17 to December 22, 2024. This family-friendly holiday production...

True Art
Dec 2

Westport Country Playhouse presents a Script in Hand reading of the comedy/thriller True Art, written by Jessica Provenz and directed by Kimberly Senior. The story...

Playhouse Playmakers
Oct 13 – Nov 24, 2024

Playhouse Playmakers is a new education program at Westport Country Playhouse designed for middle school students in grades 6-8. Over six Sundays, starting October 13,...

The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
Oct 22 – Nov 9, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 2024-25 Season with “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935...

The Best Is Yet to Come
Sep 14

The Best Is Yet to Come is a one-night-only fundraiser at Westport Country Playhouse honoring Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell on September 14, 2024. The...

Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing
Sep 9

Satchel Paige and The Kansas City Swing is a jazz-infused drama set in 1947, capturing the life of baseball legend Satchel Paige as he navigates...

From the Page to the Stage
Aug 23 – Aug 24, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse presents a unique opportunity to explore its rich history with the guided tours "From the Page to the Stage." Led by Playhouse...

Pinkalicious, The Musical
Aug 17

Pinkalicious, The Musical is a delightful adaptation of the bestselling book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann. This one-hour family show follows Pinkalicious, a girl...

School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play
School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play
Oct 24 – Nov 11, 2023

“…funny and fast-paced…brisk and clear…[Bioh] knows how to craft bouncy, juicy dialogue that performers can have fun with. She also knows that there’s a sting...

Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Jul 11 – Jul 29, 2023

“A cat-and-mouse waiting game, with enough twists and sudden hitches to keep the chills and thrills running.” – The New York TimesA devious husband, his...

Ari Axelrod: A Place for Us - A Celebration of Jewish Broadway
Ari Axelrod: A Place for Us - A Celebration of Jewish Broadway
May 15

An internationally acclaimed, award-winning show honoring the songs and stories of Jewish composers and their contributions to the American Musical. Beloved melodies and lyrics by the likes of Irving...

Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'
Apr 11 – Apr 29, 2023

“…definitely a show that you’re not going to want to miss”– Broadway WorldDirector Jeffrey L. Page (Broadway director and choreographer for Beyoncé) reimagines this vibrant celebration of jazz pioneer Fats...

SCAREDY KAT PRESENTS
SCAREDY KAT PRESENTS
Mar 4 – Mar 5, 2023

Eleven-year-old Kathryn is paralyzed by social anxiety. Estranged from her classmates, she spends all her time in her basement with her two passions: Alfred Hitchcock and...

PETE’S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE
PETE’S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE
Feb 26

When Pete the Cat and his buddy Callie sneak into the Hollywood Studios, they get lost in the world of the movies. Join Pete, Callie,...

Woof Woof the Shadow Pup
Woof Woof the Shadow Pup
Feb 12

When Little Lucy faces big feelings in her day, words to express herself do not come easily. Lucy, her Dad, and a flashlight discover Woof...

From the Mississippi Delta
From the Mississippi Delta
Oct 18 – Oct 30, 2022

This Pulitzer Prize-nominated play traces the story of one woman’s triumphant journey out of a difficult childhood in Mississippi through the civil rights movement and...

What the Butler Saw
What the Butler Saw
Aug 23 – Sep 10, 2016

Another zany comedy by Joe Orton (2013's Loot) Fallen trousers, a little blackmail, and a lot of sexual innuendo abound in this anarchic romp of...

The Invisible Hand
The Invisible Hand
Jul 19 – Aug 6, 2016

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Broadway’s Disgraced His ransom is set at ten million dollars. When Nick Bright, an American futures trader, finds himself...

Buyer and Cellar
Buyer and Cellar
Jun 14 – Jul 3, 2016

Lucille Lortel Award-Winner for Outstanding Solo Show Did you know that a woman called Barbra has a mall in the basement of her Malibu mansion?...

ART and RED in Rep
ART and RED in Rep
May 3 – May 29, 2016

Call the Box Office today about specific show times and exclusive deals! 203.227.4177 Show Times and Ticket Prices Vary ART What does your taste reveal...

The Show-Off
Jun 11 – Jun 29, 2013

Westport Country Playhouse: - George Kelly; dir: Nicholas Martin....

The Dining Room
Apr 30 – May 18, 2013

Westport Country Playhouse: - A. R. Gurney; dir: Mark Lamos....

A Raisin in the Sun
Oct 9 – Nov 3, 2012
Harbor
Aug 28 – Sep 15, 2012
Tartuffe
Jul 17 – Aug 4, 2012
The Year of Magical Thinking
Jun 12 – Jun 30, 2012
Into the Woods
May 1 – May 19, 2012
Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Oct 11 – Oct 24, 2011

"Twelfth Night is complex, ambiguous, and heartbreakingly funny. It is the masterwork among the comedies." - Sir Peter Hall A young lady cast ashore after...

Suddenly Last Sumer
Suddenly Last Sumer
Aug 23 – Sep 10, 2011

"A haunting spell that is virtually hypnotic in its compelling power." - New York Post A handsome poet has died under mysterious circumstances, and only...

Lips Together, Teeth Apart
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
Jul 12 – Jul 30, 2011

"...a work with real teeth and equally penetrating compassion." - The New York Times From the author of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de...

The Circle
The Circle
Jun 7 – Jun 25, 2011

Many years ago, Lord Champion-Cheney was abandoned by his wife, Lady Catherine, who ran off to Italy with her lover. Bringing matters full circle, his...

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