Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium about the classic comedy, 'The Show-Off,' and the work and life of playwright George Kelly, following the Sunday, June 16, 3 p.m. matinee performance of the funny and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth.
Monty Python's 'Spamalot', the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2005 with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, makes its North Jersey Area Theatre Premier at Rhino Theatre for 12 performances beginning tonight, June 7 and playing weekends (Fri/Sat at 8PM; Sun at 2PM) through June 30.
Westport Country Playhouse will stage the classic comedy, "The Show-Off," described as a funny, surprising, and moving story of a family in upheaval when their youngest daughter becomes engaged to a brash loudmouth, playing from June 11 through June 29. Cast in principal roles are 2013 Drama Desk Award winner Jayne Houdyshell as the imperious Mrs. Fisher, and Drama Desk nominee Will Rogers as Aubrey Piper, the show-off of the title.
Monty Python's 'Spamalot', the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2005 with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, makes its North Jersey Area Theatre Premier at Rhino Theatre for 12 performances beginning Friday, June 7 and playing weekends (Fri/Sat at 8PM; Sun at 2PM) through June 30.
Westport Country Playhouse announces that due to ticket demand for its current production of A. R. Gurney's 'The Dining Room,' an extra performance has been added on Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. The witty and heartfelt story of the American family and its vanishing traditions is directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director.
Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration tonight, April 19th at 7:30PM at Saint Peter's Church.
Harlem Blues & Jazz Band will host its 40th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, April 19th at 7:30PM at Saint Peter's Church.
Westport Country Playhouse's five-play 2013 season will open with A.R. Gurney's 'The Dining Room,' a witty and heartfelt story of the American family and its vanishing traditions, directed by Mark Lamos, April 30 - May 18. This year the historic Connecticut theater celebrates its 83rd season.
Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of the romantic comedy 'Beau Jest' by James Sherman, a former actor/writer for Chicago's Second City, will be presented for one-night-only, tonight, March 18, 7 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse will host a "2013 Season Kick-off Block Party," on Saturday, April 13, 4 to 7 p.m., offering a fun, party-like atmosphere with food trucks, special ticket offers, and a look at the Playhouse's "backstage experience." Admission is free and open to the public.
Casting is announced for Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of the romantic comedy 'Beau Jest' by James Sherman, a former actor/writer for Chicago's Second City, on one-night-only, Monday, March 18, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.
With less than two months before the curtain goes up on Westport Country Playhouse's 2013 season, single tickets are now on sale, beginning Tuesday, March 5, at noon. Single tickets may be purchased by phone at 203-227-4177, in person at 25 Powers Court, Westport, 24/7 online at westportplayhouse.org, or by using the new Playhouse App or mobile website.
Westport Country Playhouse's next Script in Hand playreading will be the romantic comedy, 'Beau Jest' by James Sherman, a former actor/writer for Chicago's Second City, on one-night-only, Monday, March 18, 7 p.m. Director is Anne Keefe, Playhouse artistic advisor. Casting will be announced soon.
Westport Country Playhouse has received a $20,000 grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation for general operating support of the non-profit organization's 2013 season. The nationally recognized professional theater serves an estimated annual audience of 60,000.
Members of the Naughton Family - two-time Tony Award winner and Weston, Connecticut resident James Naughton, daughter Keira Naughton, son Greg Naughton, and Greg's wife Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara - plus Blythe Danner, Jordan Coughtry, Edward Herrmann, Chad Kinsman, Jake Robards, Mark Shanahan, and Dana Steingold are cast in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of "The Philadelphia Story," the romantic comedy classic by Philip Barry, set for one-night-only tonight, December 10, 7 p.m. Director is Anne Keefe, Playhouse artistic advisor.
Westport Country Playhouse will provide a special offer on Cyber Monday on Monday, November 26, and participate in #GivingTuesday™ on Tuesday, November 27.
Members of the Naughton Family - two-time Tony Award winner and Weston, Connecticut resident James Naughton, daughter Keira Naughton, son Greg Naughton, and Greg's wife Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara - plus Blythe Danner, Jordan Coughtry, Edward Herrmann, Chad Kinsman, Jake Robards, Mark Shanahan, and Dana Steingold are cast in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of "The Philadelphia Story," the romantic comedy classic by Philip Barry, set for one-night-only on Monday, December 10, 7 p.m. Director is Anne Keefe, Playhouse artistic advisor.
Don't miss this grand scale musical performed at The Rhino Theatre weekends Nov. 2-25th, 2012. Just recently, this Broadways show had its second revival and starred Daniel Radcliffe in the lead role. The Rhino Theatre's J. Pierrepont Finch will be portrayed by Anthony Crouchelli of New Milford, NJ, who boasts impressive regional and professional credits.
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