Anne Keefe
Latest News on Anne Keefe:
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Sunday Symposium On “Theatre Adaptations” (Mar 28, 2025)
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host an Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours in March (Feb 20, 2025)
Westport Country Playhouse's Board of Trustees Elects Six Members (Jan 17, 2024)
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Sunday Symposium On “Theatre Adaptations” (Mar 28, 2025)
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host an Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours in March (Feb 20, 2025)
Westport Country Playhouse's Board of Trustees Elects Six Members (Jan 17, 2024)
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Michael Ross, Westport Country Playhouse managing director; Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director; Anne Keefe, Playhouse artistic advisor; Lucie Arnaz, Playhouse alumna guest; Kim and Niv Harizman, gala co-chairs
Date:
09/20/2011
From: Photo Flash: Andrew Rannells, Max Von Essen, et al. at Westport Country Playhouse's Gala
Anne Keefe, Westport Country Playhouse artistic advisor, A. R. Gurney, playwright, whose work has appeared on the Playhouse stage many times, including last season’s “Children,†and Joanne Woodward
Date:
09/14/2010
From: Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Honors Stephen Schwartz
Seated, from left, Angela Lansbury, honoree; Joanne Woodward, Westport Country Playhouse artistic director. Standing, from left, Suzanne and Bob Wright, honorees; Jeffrey Kindler and Sharon Sullivan, gala co-chairs; Bernadette Peters, presenter of a trib
Date:
09/16/2008
From: Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Gala Grosses $1,407,610
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Westport Country Playhouse Presents Sunday Symposium On “Theatre Adaptations”
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “Theatre Adaptations,” about plays which are adaptations of previous source materials and the path to an adaptation's success, on Sunday, March 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “Theatre Adaptations,” about plays which are adaptations of previous source materials and the path to an adaptation's success, on Sunday, March 30.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host an Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Get Ready for Theatre People! An Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours”, in advance of the curtain rising on the Playhouse production of Paul Slade Smith's backstage comedy “Theatre People.'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present “Get Ready for Theatre People! An Evening of Cocktails, Fun Tales, and Backstage Tours”, in advance of the curtain rising on the Playhouse production of Paul Slade Smith's backstage comedy “Theatre People.'
Westport Country Playhouse's Board of Trustees Elects Six Members
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024
Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of Westport, Ben Frimmer of Weston, Darnell K. Graham of Bridgeport, Rashana J. Graham of Bridgeport, Anne Keefe of Weston, and Jonathan H. Levy of Westport.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024
Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of Westport, Ben Frimmer of Weston, Darnell K. Graham of Bridgeport, Rashana J. Graham of Bridgeport, Anne Keefe of Weston, and Jonathan H. Levy of Westport.
Westport Country Playhouse Names Mark Shanahan Incoming Artistic Director For 2024-25 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse's board of trustees have announced that director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan has been named as incoming artistic director for the 2024-25 season. He will officially assume the artistic director position in March 2024. Currently, Shanahan is curator of the Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading series.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse's board of trustees have announced that director, playwright, and actor Mark Shanahan has been named as incoming artistic director for the 2024-25 season. He will officially assume the artistic director position in March 2024. Currently, Shanahan is curator of the Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading series.
Santino Fontana, Kristine Nielsen, and Arnie Burton Lead Cast in Reading of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m. From the novel by Agatha Christie, the cunning tale of murder and deception is a brand new adaptation for the stage by Mark Shanahan, who will also direct. This summer, the Alley Theatre in Houston will stage the play’s world premiere production.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m. From the novel by Agatha Christie, the cunning tale of murder and deception is a brand new adaptation for the stage by Mark Shanahan, who will also direct. This summer, the Alley Theatre in Houston will stage the play’s world premiere production.
Westport Country Playhouse Partners With WSHU Public Radio For Playhouse Radio Theater's A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 25, at 1:06 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 24, at 6:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 25, at 1:06 p.m.
Paul Newman's Recently Published Memoir Will Be Discussed at Westport Country Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2022
“The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man,” a newly published memoir by Paul Newman, will be the topic of a book discussion, “An Afternoon with Melissa Newman,” at Westport Country Playhouse, on Sunday, November 20, at 3 p.m., presented by Darien's Barrett Bookstore.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2022
“The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man,” a newly published memoir by Paul Newman, will be the topic of a book discussion, “An Afternoon with Melissa Newman,” at Westport Country Playhouse, on Sunday, November 20, at 3 p.m., presented by Darien's Barrett Bookstore.
Westport Country Playhouse Partners With WSHU For A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2021
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise from last year the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 25, at 3:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 26, at 3:06 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2021
In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise from last year the inventive audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” airing on WSHU Radio on Saturday, December 25, at 3:06 p.m. (following the national news), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, December 26, at 3:06 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents In-Person and Virtual Script In Hand Playreading
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021
“Mrs. Mannerly” will feature Playhouse favorites Mark Shanahan and Anne Keefe in the roles of student and teacher, respectively. Written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Shanahan, curator of the Script in Hand Series, running time is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021
“Mrs. Mannerly” will feature Playhouse favorites Mark Shanahan and Anne Keefe in the roles of student and teacher, respectively. Written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Shanahan, curator of the Script in Hand Series, running time is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Westport Country Playhouse And WSHU Public Radio Partner For SPECIAL DELIVERY Radio Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present the new audio play combining humor and suspense, “Special Delivery,” on Saturday, July 10, at 1:06 p.m. (following a news update at top of the hour), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, July 11, at 4:06 p.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present the new audio play combining humor and suspense, “Special Delivery,” on Saturday, July 10, at 1:06 p.m. (following a news update at top of the hour), with a rebroadcast on Sunday, July 11, at 4:06 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse Marks 90th Anniversary On June 29
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2021
Ninety years ago on June 29, 1931, Westport Country Playhouse opened its doors to its very first stage production. This year, on the exact same day, the Playhouse will mark its 90th anniversary with the opening of the virtual production, “Tiny House,” written by Michael Gotch, and directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director. The regional premiere of the timely comedy about escaping urban life in an isolated mountain paradise will stream on demand from Tuesday, June 29 through Sunday, July 18.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2021
Ninety years ago on June 29, 1931, Westport Country Playhouse opened its doors to its very first stage production. This year, on the exact same day, the Playhouse will mark its 90th anniversary with the opening of the virtual production, “Tiny House,” written by Michael Gotch, and directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director. The regional premiere of the timely comedy about escaping urban life in an isolated mountain paradise will stream on demand from Tuesday, June 29 through Sunday, July 18.
Westport Country Playhouse And WSHU Public Radio Partner For Audio Play
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present the new, audio play, “The Return,” on Saturday, May 29, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Sunday, May 30, at 4 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present the new, audio play, “The Return,” on Saturday, May 29, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Sunday, May 30, at 4 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Conversation About OUR TOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2021
Participating in the “Our Town at the Playhouse” panel will be Howard Sherman, author; Anne Keefe, current Playhouse associate artist, and former associate artistic director with Joanne Woodward at the time of the Playhouse’s 2002 production of “Our Town”; and Jake Robards, who appeared in the Playhouse production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2021
Participating in the “Our Town at the Playhouse” panel will be Howard Sherman, author; Anne Keefe, current Playhouse associate artist, and former associate artistic director with Joanne Woodward at the time of the Playhouse’s 2002 production of “Our Town”; and Jake Robards, who appeared in the Playhouse production.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Virtual Playreading of Mystery Mashup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse will present a virtual Script in Hand playreading of “A Sherlock Carol,” a new, mystery mashup featuring familiar characters from the literature of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021
Westport Country Playhouse will present a virtual Script in Hand playreading of “A Sherlock Carol,” a new, mystery mashup featuring familiar characters from the literature of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens.
Social Roundup: The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 5, 2021
Read what theatre stars from across social media are saying about the passing of Christopher Plummer.
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Feb 5, 2021
Read what theatre stars from across social media are saying about the passing of Christopher Plummer.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present a free-of-charge audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” on Saturday, December 19, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Saturday, December 26, at 8 p.m. WSHU frequencies and locations are listed at wshu.org in the About Us drop-down menu.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse, in partnership with WSHU Public Radio, will present a free-of-charge audio play, “A Merry Little Christmas Carol,” on Saturday, December 19, at noon, followed by a rebroadcast on Saturday, December 26, at 8 p.m. WSHU frequencies and locations are listed at wshu.org in the About Us drop-down menu.
Westport Country Playhouse Reschedules SCRIPT IN HAND PLAYREADING SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse announces scheduling changes in its 2020 Script in Hand Playreading Series, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The series of four remaining playreadings is now scheduled to resume in late June and run through mid-December.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse announces scheduling changes in its 2020 Script in Hand Playreading Series, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The series of four remaining playreadings is now scheduled to resume in late June and run through mid-December.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Present Playreading of MRS. MANNERLY Starring Richard Kind and Isabel Keating
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of 'Mrs. Mannerly,' a comedy about a young boy and his manners teacher, by Jeffrey Hatcher, on Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m. The cast includes award-winning Broadway, film, and television actors Isabel Keating as Mrs. Mannerly, and Richard Kind as Jeffrey. Co-curators and co-directors of the Script in Hand Series are Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist, and Mark Shanahan, director, actor, and playwright. Tickets to Script in Hand Playreadings are $20 each.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of 'Mrs. Mannerly,' a comedy about a young boy and his manners teacher, by Jeffrey Hatcher, on Monday, March 23, at 7 p.m. The cast includes award-winning Broadway, film, and television actors Isabel Keating as Mrs. Mannerly, and Richard Kind as Jeffrey. Co-curators and co-directors of the Script in Hand Series are Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist, and Mark Shanahan, director, actor, and playwright. Tickets to Script in Hand Playreadings are $20 each.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents Reading of MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a?oeMiracle on South Division Street,a?? a comedy about family, faith, and adjusting to life's surprises, by Tom Dudzick, on Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. Co-curators and co-directors of the Script in Hand Series are Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist, and Mark Shanahan, director, actor, and playwright.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a?oeMiracle on South Division Street,a?? a comedy about family, faith, and adjusting to life's surprises, by Tom Dudzick, on Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. Co-curators and co-directors of the Script in Hand Series are Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist, and Mark Shanahan, director, actor, and playwright.
Westport Country Playhouse Announces Co-Curator Of Script In Hand Playreading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2019
Westport Country Playhouse has named director, actor, and playwright Mark Shanahan as co-curator of the 2020 Script in Hand Playreading Series. He will collaborate with Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist and current curator of the Series. The Playhouse's Script in Hand Series offers readings of dramas and comedies by professional actors using their skills to catapult the audience's imagination without benefit of scenery or costumes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2019
Westport Country Playhouse has named director, actor, and playwright Mark Shanahan as co-curator of the 2020 Script in Hand Playreading Series. He will collaborate with Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist and current curator of the Series. The Playhouse's Script in Hand Series offers readings of dramas and comedies by professional actors using their skills to catapult the audience's imagination without benefit of scenery or costumes.
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