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.
Rashad in 'Sweet Bird' Among Upcoming Westport Shows
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 9, 2007
A production of Tennessee Williams' poetic drama Sweet Bird of Youth starring Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad will be among the hightlights of the Westport Country Playhouse's 2007/8 season
