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...
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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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...
Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle, and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage.
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 Booth and directed by Logan Vaughn. Inspired by the play's themes of offering a helping hand, the...
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 Know Best,” a touchingly humorous musical show about mother-daughter relationships, on...
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 classic musical numbers, showcasing Patinkin's unique talent as an actor, singer, and storyteller. With...
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, including Kristen Hahn as Cecily Cardew, Anthony Michael Martinez as Algernon Moncrieff, and Christine...
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 Leigh) who, after embezzling money, seeks refuge at the eerie Bates Motel run by Norman Bates...
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 her family’s living room to starring as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first Latina leading lady to originate a role on Broadway. Feel the...
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 – jazz standards, Broadway classics and more! Ana Gasteyer is perhaps best known for...
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 Country Playhouse. This production delves into the eccentric lives of theatre artists, showcasing their comedic adventures and the chaos behind the...
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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 Sound Inside Drama Works Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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Comedy Night at Playhouse on Park Playhouse on Park (11/07-11/07) |
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PUNCH BROTHERS Jorgensen Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical Palace Theater (10/29-10/29) |
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Dracula Hartford Stage (10/09-11/01) |
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Sister's Back to School Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (10/31-10/31) |
