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Westport Country Playhouse Presents A Shadow Theater Musical For Families Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities will present “Woof Woof the Shadow Pup,” on Sunday, February 12, at 1 and 4 p.m., a shadow theater musical that encourages children to share their feelings.

Photos/Video: First Look At 4000 MILES At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “4000 Miles,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award-winning comedy/drama, written by Amy Herzog and directed by David Kennedy Playhouse associate artistic director, from August 23 – September 4.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces 4000 MILES Bike Giveaway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022

In conjunction with its upcoming production of “4000 Miles,” Westport Country Playhouse is offering a giveaway of a Cannondale Adventure 1 Bike, valued at $960.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Award-Winning Dramedy 4000 MILES
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “4000 Miles,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award-winning comedy/drama, written by Amy Herzog and directed by David Kennedy Playhouse associate artistic director, from August 23 – September 4. The four-member cast for “4000 Miles” features Mia Dillon as Vera Joseph with Clay Singer as Leo Joseph-Connell, Lea DiMarchi as Bec, and Phoebe Holden as Amanda.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2022 Woodward Internship Class
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2022 Joanne Woodward Internship class of seven theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff from June through mid-August.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Summer Theater Camp For Middle School Students
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022

Registration is now open for Westport Country Playhouse's CampWCP, a four-week theater camp for middle school students (6th through 8th grade), from June 27 through July 23, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Playhouse campus.  Now in its second year, CampWCP is licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC).

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Family Festivities Musical ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER, AND FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities will present the new musical, “Rosie Revere, Engineer, and Friends,” which spotlights the STEM curriculum, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Westport Country Playhouse Single Tickets On Sale Today For 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

Single tickets for Westport Country Playhouse's 2022 Season, the historic theater's 91st year, will go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 1.

Westport Country Playhouse Accepting Internship Applications
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2022 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for theater career aspirants. Interns enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff during summer months.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces KIM'S CONVENIENCE As Part of 2022 Season and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2022

Westport Country Playhouse announces updates to its 2022 season playing from April through October, including a change in the production lineup, the addition of two new directors, and a shorter run for four of the five shows.

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.

Photos: Westport Country Playhouse Presents DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2021

Marking its first live theatrical production since 2019, Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Doubt: A Parable,” winner of 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award® for Best Play, from November 2 through November 20. A

Westport Country Playhouse Changes Date Of FAMILY FUN DAY Due To Weather Forecast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse has changed the date of “Family Fun Day” to Sunday, October 31, from 11 to 3 p.m., due to inclement weather forecast for October 30, the previously announced date. “Family Fun Day” features activities for kids, treats, food trucks, community food drive, beer tastings, and costume parade for kids and dogs.

Westport Country Playhouse to Host Family Fun Day on October 30th
by Gigi Gervais - Oct 16, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse announced they will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 30, 12 to 4 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.

Westport Country Playhouse to Stream Archival Shows MAN OF LA MANCHA and OF MICE AND MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse has selected two HD videos from its archives of performances captured live on stage for streaming on demand. The Playhouse’s 2018 production of “Man of La Mancha,” the Tony Award-winning musical following Don Quixote’s quest for “The Impossible Dream,” will stream on-demand from Monday, August 23-Sunday, September 5.

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.

Westport Country Playhouse's “Story Hour With Jenny” Presents Reading Of WINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse's “Story Hour with Jenny,” a live, in-person series to engage children, grades K-3, will present an interactive reading of the picture book, “Wings,” about a boy whose appearance makes him the target for school bullies, on Sunday, July 11 , at 11 a.m., on the Playhouse campus.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents LGBT Night Out At Troupe429 On June 29
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2021

Westport Country Playhouse will present an admission-free LGBT Night Out for members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Troupe429, bar and performance space.

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.