25 Powers Court
Westport, CT 06880
Westport Country Playhouse is a theatre in Westport, CT.
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 Pemberley is turned upside down when an unexpected houseguest arrives: Napoleon Bonaparte himself, whose presence ignites intrigue...
A free Sunday Symposium following the October 25 performance of Ken Ludwig's Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley, featuring a conversation exploring Jane Austen's enduring legacy, followed by an interactive dialogue with the audience. Panelists are Christine...
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 playing 13 roles and the piano. When a famous novelist is found dead at his own surprise birthday party, a small-town...
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...
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 weaves a story through golden jewelry passed down across generations, tracing a path from Iraq to Israel and...
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 father. When he loses his gig, Casey takes a job at a drag club where his life is transformed in unexpected ways. The play is...
Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …
On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…
In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…
On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT. Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…
On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…
Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …
'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…
On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…
From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…
Sometimes you get a perfect storm of circumstances that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether by design or by luck, the Sherman Players have taken advantage of this perfect storm with their production of 'Inherit the Wind'.…
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An interactive, laugh-filled concert based on author Alan Katz's bestselling parody book series for children, featuring more than 20 tunes performed by David Katz, Emerson Fischer, and Carson Timmons. The high-energy performance invites audiences of all ages to sing along, laugh...
Stand Up & Learn™ is a stand-up comedy program for kids ages 12 through 16, with an emphasis on writing comedic stories and bits. The program runs Monday through Thursday, August 3–6, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., culminating in a private performance for family and friends on...
Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a stage adaptation written and directed by Mark Shanahan, created in association with Agatha Christie Ltd. as the official stage version of the celebrated novel. Set in a quiet English village in 1926, the production follows the...
A Sunday Symposium discussing Agatha Christie and why her mysteries have endured, continuing to sell approximately four million copies each year. Guest speakers include bestselling author and co-founder of the Connecticut Chapter of Sisters in Crime Elise Hart Kipness and...
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 Talent, whose amazing dogs will dance, prance, flip, and skip. Also on the bill is international...
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, Judy at The Palace, The Judy Garland Show, and more. Artist, creator, and producer Jenna Pastuszek performs the music...
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, who brings a pair of too-tight suit pants to Alfredo, a neighborhood tailor portrayed by Jimmy Smits, and what begins as a routine fitting...
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. A Juilliard-trained soprano, McDonald's latest solo album, Sing Happy, was recorded live with the New...
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 Brown's granddaughter Jenny visits and he declares the farm a tech-free zone, the cows use her laptop to demand blankets...
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 play centers on Courtney's wedding day, where her mother's determination to keep everything perfect is upended when an...
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WANTED: JUDY GARLAND Jorgensen Center (11/21-11/21) |
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STOMP Stamford Palace Theatre (11/25-11/25) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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The Prom Cheney Hall (11/06-11/22) |
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Watch Me Walk Yale Repertory Theatre (11/14-12/05) |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical A.C.T. of Connecticut (10/22-11/22) |
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Spring Show A.C.T. of Connecticut (5/20-6/20) |
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Dracula Hartford Stage (10/09-11/01) |
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Always...Patsy Cline Music Theatre of CT (11/06-11/22) |
