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Mary Tyler Moore to Present 'Distinguished Dedication and Service to the American Musical Theater' Award to Bernadette Peters at WCP
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2011


Mary Tyler Moore will present Bernadette Peters with Westport Country Playhouse's Distinguished Dedication and Service to the American Musical Theater Award at the historic theater's annual gala on Monday evening, September 19.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Special Events During Suddenly Last Summer
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2011


From post-performance discussions to an LGBT Night, Westport Country Playhouse will offer several special events and opportunities surrounding its Tennessee Williams centennial production, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' written by Williams and directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Special Events During Suddenly Last Summer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


From post-performance discussions to an LGBT Night, Westport Country Playhouse will offer several special events and opportunities surrounding its Tennessee Williams centennial production, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' written by Williams and directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011


In celebration of the Tennessee Williams centennial, Westport Country Playhouse will stage Tennessee Williams' poetic, sensual and evocative drama, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' directed by Playhouse associate artistic director David Kennedy, playing August 23 - September 10.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at WCP's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2011


Westport Country Playhouse has released a video, taped in rehearsal, offering a look at the upcoming Tennessee Williams' play, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' on stage August 23 - September 10. The video provides insight on the play from Mark Lamos, Westport Country Playhouse artistic director; David Kennedy, director of the production and Playhouse associate artistic director; and cast members Annalee Jefferies and Liv Rooth.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 9, 2011


Westport Country Playhouse announces their 2012 Season of theater- 'A season of theater worth taking about'

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2011


In celebration of the Tennessee Williams centennial, Westport Country Playhouse will stage Tennessee Williams' poetic, sensual and evocative drama, 'Suddenly Last Summer,' directed by Playhouse associate artistic director David Kennedy, playing August 23 - September 10.

Richard Thomas To Star in A Distant Country Called Youth At WCP 8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2011


In celebration of Tennessee Williams' centennial year, Westport Country Playhouse will stage a special performance by acclaimed actor Richard Thomas in 'A Distant Country Called Youth,' based on a collection of lively and evocative letters written by a young Tennessee Williams, on Monday, August 29, 7 p.m.

John Ellison Conlee, Maggie Lacey et al. Open LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART at Westport Country Playhouse Tonight, 7/12
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 12, 2011


Westport Country Playhouse opens 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart,' written by Terrence McNally and directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, tonight, July 12. The production will run through July 30, 2010. A perceptive comedy with powerful dramatic conflicts, the play is about two straight couples spending a July weekend on Fire Island.

Maggie Lacey, Jenn Gambatese, et al. Set for WCP'S TEETH APART, 7/12-30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2011


Westport Country Playhouse will stage Terrence McNally's summer sizzler, 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart,' directed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing July 12 - 30. The third production in the Playhouse's 80th birthday year, 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart' is a perceptive comedy with powerful dramatic conflicts about two straight couples spending a July weekend on Fire Island.

Westport Country Playhouse Celebrates 80th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2011


Marking its 80th birthday on Wednesday, June 29, Westport Country Playhouse will offer special opportunities and a ceremony to celebrate the significant milestone.

Maggie Lacey, Jenn Gambatese, et al. Set for WCP'S TEETH APART, 7/12-30
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2011


Westport Country Playhouse will stage Terrence McNally's summer sizzler, 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart,' directed by Playhouse artistic director Mark Lamos, playing July 12 - 30. The third production in the Playhouse's 80th birthday year, 'Lips Together, Teeth Apart' is a perceptive comedy with powerful dramatic conflicts about two straight couples spending a July weekend on Fire Island.

Westport Country Playhouse Celebrates 80th Birthday June 29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2011


Marking its 80th birthday on Wednesday, June 29, Westport Country Playhouse will offer special opportunities and a ceremony to celebrate the significant milestone.

Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse's THE CIRCLE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2011


Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason and Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee Paxton Whitehead will head the cast of Westport Country Playhouse's scintillating comedy of manners, 'The Circle,' written by W. Somerset Maugham and directed by Nicholas Martin, playing June 7 - 25. 'The Circle,' the second production in The Playhouse's 80th birthday year, is considered Maugham's wittiest play, a seamless blend of romance and repartee.

Marsha Mason and Paxton Whitehead Lead WCP's THE CIRCLE June 7-25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2011


Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason and Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee Paxton Whitehead will head the cast of Westport Country Playhouse's scintillating comedy of manners, "The Circle," written by W. Somerset Maugham and directed by Nicholas Martin, playing June 7 - 25.

Westport Playhouse Presents THE CIRCLE, 6/7 - 25
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2011


From an informative talk by a guest speaker to party nights and an afternoon tea, Westport Country Playhouse will offer a myriad of special events and opportunities surrounding its production of the scintillating comedy of manners, 'The Circle,' written by W. Somerset Maugham and directed by Nicholas Martin, playing June 7 - 25.

McNenny, Sternhagen and Thomas Lead The Golden Age Reading At WCP
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011


As a special 80th anniversary event for Westport Country Playhouse, noted actors Kathleen McNenny, Frances Sternhagen and Richard Thomas will star in a Script in Hand reading of A. R. Gurney's delightfully witty game of cat and mouse, "The Golden Age," on Monday, June 20, 7 p.m. Director is John Tillinger.

Marsha Mason and Paxton Whitehead Lead WCP's THE CIRCLE June 7-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 17, 2011


Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason and Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee Paxton Whitehead will head the cast of Westport Country Playhouse's scintillating comedy of manners, "The Circle," written by W. Somerset Maugham and directed by Nicholas Martin, playing June 7 - 25.

David Kennedy to Direct Beyond Therapy at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011


David Kennedy, Westport Country Playhouse associate artistic director, has been named to direct the 2011 season opening production, "Beyond Therapy" by Christopher Durang, announced Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.

BWW Reviews: BEYOND THERAPY Thrills Through May 14 at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 13, 2011


Durang's merciless satire on psychiatrists is still strong after 30 years.

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