Westport Country Playhouse has partnered with Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA) and the Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS) around the Family Festivities show, "Are You My Mother?," based on the popular book about a baby bird searching for its mother. The pet adoption organizations will bring some of their dogs for possible placement with families, on Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 3:45 p.m., in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center on the Playhouse campus. There will be a chance to meet dogs currently available for adoption with applications on hand to start the adoption process.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present "Are You My Mother," a musical based on P. D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book, on Sunday, April 10, for two performances, at 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Running time is approximately one hour. Produced by ArtsPower, the show is recommended for grades pre-K and up. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present Lightwire Theater's "Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey," a cosmic adventure with music about Marvin the mouse, on Sunday, March 20, for two performances, at 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for its signature brand of electroluminescent artistry and poignant storytelling. Recommended for age 5 and up, the show runs one-hour. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present "Charlotte's Web," a musical based on E.B. White's story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte, on Sunday, February 28, for three performances, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Running time is approximately one hour. Produced by TheaterWorksUSA, the show is recommended for grades K - 5. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present 'Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas,' on Sunday, December 20, for three performances: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. The musical is based on the best-selling book series by author and illustrator team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.
Westport Country Playhouse invites the community to a Family Festivities Kick-off Party on Sunday, November 8, from1 to 4 p.m. Admission-free and open to the public, the event will celebrate the Playhouse's upcoming 2015-16 Family Festivities Series, which begins on Sunday, November 15. The popular series will feature productions based on children's classic stories, including 'Berenstain Bears,' 'Fancy Nancy,' and 'Charlotte's Web.'
Westport Country Playhouse invites the community to a Family Festivities Kick-off Party on Sunday, November 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission-free and open to the public, the event will celebrate the Playhouse's upcoming 2015-16 Family Festivities Series, which begins on Sunday, November 15. The popular series will feature productions based on children's classic stories, including "Berenstain Bears," "Fancy Nancy," and "Charlotte's Web."
Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2015-16 Family Festivities Series beginning in the fall, featuring musical productions based on children's classic stories, including "Berenstain Bears," "Fancy Nancy," and "Charlotte's Web." Tickets are now on sale.
Westport Country Playhouse will be all about dogs on Sunday, March 1, when it partners with The Westport Library's 'Reading to Rover' certified therapy dogs, tied into a presentation of the musical 'Dog Loves Books' on the Playhouse stage.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present "Dog Loves Books," a new musical based on The New York Times bestseller by Louise Yates, on Sunday, March 1, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Produced by ArtsPower, the show is recommended for ages 5 through 8. Running time is approximately one hour. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present "The Lightning Thief," a new musical about mythological monsters based on the popular book series by Rick Riordan, on Sunday, February 8, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Produced by Theatreworks USA , the show is recommended for ages 7 to 12. Running time is approximately one hour. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present 'Stella, Queen of the Snow,' based on the book by Marie-Louie Gay, the award-winning creator of 'Stella and Sam,' on Sunday, January 18, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, the show is recommended for ages three to seven. Running time is approximately one hour. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse's annual fundraising event at Mitchells of Westport will celebrate Anne Keefe, Playhouse associate artist, for her many contributions to the arts in the community, on Thursday, December 4, 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will include food, wine, and music, as well as shopping at Mitchells, featuring men's and women's luxury apparel. Ten percent of purchases at the event will be donated to the Playhouse in the buyer's name.
Westport Country Playhouse's 2014-15 Family Festivities Series will present three performances of "Frosty," on Sunday, December 14, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Due to ticket demand, the 11 a.m. performance was added with plenty of seating available. Seating is limited at the 1 and 4 p.m. shows.
Westport Country Playhouse's 2014-15 Family Festivities Series will begin with 'Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, on Sunday, November 16, at 1 and 4 p.m. Produced by Omaha Theater Company, the show is recommended for ages 4-8. Tickets are $20.
Westport Country Playhouse invites the community to a Family Festivities Kick-off Party on Sunday, November 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free-of-charge and open to the public, the event will celebrate the Playhouse's upcoming 2014-15 Family Festivities Series, which begins on Sunday, November 16. The popular series will feature productions based on children's classic stories, including 'Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse,' 'The Lightning Thief,' 'Dog Loves Books,' and 'Curious George.'
Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2014-15 Family Festivities Series beginning in the fall, featuring productions based on children's classic stories, including 'Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse,' 'The Lightning Thief,' 'Dog Loves Books,' and 'Curious George.' Tickets are now on sale.
Westport Country Playhouse will continue its 2013-14 Family Festivities Series with 'Seussical, adapted from the Broadway musical about Dr. Seuss' stories, on Sunday, March 23, at 1 and 4 p.m., recommended for grades K - 5. Tickets are $20. Running time is approximately one hour. Pre-show activities begin one hour before each performance at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse will continue its 2013-14 Family Festivities Series with a musical presentation of 'Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly,' based on the bestselling books by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, on Sunday, March 9, at 1 and 4 p.m., recommended for age 4 and up. Tickets are $20. Running time is approximately one hour. Pre-show activities begin one hour before each performance at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
