Mauckingbird Theatre Company to Present Cole Porter Celebration 'HOT 'IN COLE' in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2014
Mauckingbird Theatre Company begins its 2015 season with a celebration of one of America's greatest composers and songwriters, Cole Porter. Hot 'N Cole: A Cole Porter Celebration, runs January 13-February 1, at the Skybox at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street. Opening night is January 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for general admission, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students. Tickets are available by calling the Mauckingbird Theatre Company box office at (215) 923-8909 or online at www.mauckingbird.org.
Westport Throws a "Hot ’n’ Cole" Party
by Jan Nargi - Jun 21, 2008
De-Lovely words and music of one of America's greatest composers are celebrated in an entertaining if somewhat meandering musical revue at the Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Summer Season to Feature Naughton and Dratch
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2008
Westport Country Playhouse announces its summer roster of shows, featuring Tony Award winner James Naughton directing a Cole Porter musical revue; 'Saturday Night Live's' Rachel Dratch appearing in David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy; and Playhouse favorite Mark Shanahan ('Sedition,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Journey's End') performing in a thriller.
Westport County Playhouse Presents Wright's 'Pavilion'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2008
Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will stage a masterful blend of comedy and drama, 'The Pavilion,' by Craig Wright, award-winning playwright and Emmy-nominated writer/producer of television's 'Lost,' 'Six Feet Under' and 'Dirty Sexy Money.' Directed by Chad Rabinovitz, Playhouse artistic associate, the production will run from May 13 through May 31.
Naughton to Direct Cole Porter Tribute at Wesport
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2008
Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) announces that two-time Tony Award-winner, film star and Weston resident James Naughton will direct the lively song and dance revue, Hot 'n Cole: A Cole Porter Celebration!, playing June 10 - 28.
Westport Revises 2008-09 Season; Paul Newman to Direct
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2008
Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) has made some revisions in the previously announced 2008 season of productions. Distinguished actor and director Paul Newman will direct the Playhouse's fall production, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck; Timothy Busfield, Emmy Award-winning actor from 'The West Wing,' 'Studio 60' and 'thirtysomething,' will star in the dark comedy Vigil, launching its tri-state area premiere on February 26; and Time of My Life, a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, reuniting author, director and cast members from one of last season's biggest hits, is newly slated for April production.