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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Notes from Annie's Garden: Scotland Road by Westport Country Playhouse

By Annie KeefeAssociate ArtistI like playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. I like the interesting topics he chooses to write about. He likes a good thriller as much as I do. He’s looked at art th…

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Playwrights, Composers & Creatives Gather for New Works Initiative by Westport Country Playhouse

Over our 85-year history, 43 new plays and musicals have made their premiere at the Playhouse, most recently last season's A.R. Gurney comedy, "Love and Money," co-produced with New York's S…

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Learn How the Family Festivities Series Supports Childhood Development by Westport Country Playhouse

By Charlie NorkIndividual Giving ManagerThe Playhouse’s “offseason” (a relative term!) means it’s time for Family Festivities. Our winter children’s theater initiative runs until A…

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Community Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

Photos by David VitaDirector of Social Justice/Director of MembershipThe Unitarian Church in WestportHundreds gathered at the Playhouse on Sunday, January 16th for the 10th annual Dr. Martin…

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015

MLK Commemoration to be held at Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerThe Playhouse has teamed up with the Interfaith Council of Westport and Weston and TEAM Westport to commemorate the life and wor…

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Generations explore together at Family Festivities Pre-Show Workshops by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerFamily Festivities workshop participantsdiscuss the topic of family.The Playhouse’s Family Festivities series is intended to g…

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What does the Playhouse mean to you? by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerSince #GivingTuesday (Dec. 1), WCP supporters have continued to share what the Playhouse means to them. What did they have to sa…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 05:03PM
Friday, December 18, 2015

Meet Playhouse supporter Stephen Corman by Westport Country Playhouse

By Charlie NorkIndividual Giving ManagerStephen Corman (right) with Associate Artist Annie Keefeat the 2015 Something Wonderful! gala.When Stephen Corman retired after nearly 30 years at IBM…

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Meet Lee & Sue Vincent, new WCP supporters by Westport Country Playhouse

By Charlie NorkIndividual Giving ManagerLee & Sue Vincent of Mystic, CTLee Vincent and his wife Sue, of Mystic, CT, are new donors to Westport Country Playhouse. Life-long theatergoers, …

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 09:07PM

Still searching for that perfect Holiday gift? by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerStill searching for that perfect Holiday present? Playhouse tickets are a great way to share a fun & memorable experience wi…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 09:07PM

Newman's Own Foundation to Match Year-End Gifts by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagment & Digital Content ManagerWhen you make a year-end gift to the Playhouse this Holiday season, your generosity will be DOUBLED thanks to Newman's Own Founda…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 09:07PM
Monday, November 30, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015

Friend of the Playhouse Jake Robards is “Promising” in Off-Broadway Play by Westport Country Playhouse

By Samantha GooberArtistic & Management CoordinatorAnna Czekaj-Farber, Barbara Streicker, Scott Phares, Judy Phares, Jake Robards and Howard Aibel after PromisingLast night, I had the pr…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 02:01PM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Family Festivities Kick-Off Party Recap by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerHundreds of children, parents and families visited the Playhouse to enjoy family-friendly games, activities, music, food and mor…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 06:31PM

Why give to the Playhouse? Find out why from our supporters! by Westport Country Playhouse

By Charlie NorkIndividual Giving ManagerWhat role does theater play in your life? What roles have you played in creating art like you’ve seen on the Playhouse stage? Producing art and prog…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 06:31PM

Share the Gift of Live Theater this Holiday Season! by Westport Country Playhouse

By Erin FoconeMarketing AssociateTheater tickets make great gifts, and Westport Country Playhouse gift certificates are the perfect item to give to the theater lovers in your life. Playhouse…

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Meet Kelly Richards, our new House & Events Manager by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerAlthough our 2015 mainstage season is over, the Playhouse is still buzzing with activity as we ready for many upcoming community…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 06:31PM

Notes from Annie's Garden: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO by Westport Country Playhouse

By Annie KeefeAssociate ArtistThe Last Night of Ballyhoo (1999)With Carolyn Michel, Bradford Wallace,Stacy Barnhisel.  Photo by Pam NelliganBALLYHOO?  What’s a ballyhoo?There are…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 12:21PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Four Time Tony Award Winner returns to the Playhouse in 'Dracula' by Westport Country Playhouse

By Pat BlaufussPublic Relations ManagerBoyd GainesFor most theater pros, winning a single Tony Award is an amazing feat.  But how about winning four?  That’s the accomplishment o…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 07:34PM
Friday, October 30, 2015

Give the Gift of Theater this Holiday Season! by Westport Country Playhouse

By Erin FoconeMarketing/Group Sales AssociateShare your love of live theater with your friends and family this holiday season by giving the gift of theater1. Playhouse gift certificates…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 02:24PM

Let the Playhouse host your Holiday Party by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerThe world-class facilities at Westport Country Playhouse welcome thousands of visitors each year for mainstage plays, Family Fes…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 02:24PM
Thursday, October 29, 2015

It's a party for the whole family - and you're invited! by Westport Country Playhouse

By Don RebarCommunity Engagement & Digital Content ManagerTrick-or-treat may be this weekend, but family fun continues through Sunday, November 8th with our Family Festivities Kick-Off P…

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Become a Playhouse Ambassador! by Westport Country Playhouse

By Charlie NorkIndividual Giving ManagerWe’re looking for a few special ambassadors to join our #GivingTuesday Team!For the third year in a row, Westport Country Playhouse is participating…

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Notes from Annie's Garden: DRACULA by Westport Country Playhouse

By Annie KeefeAssociate Artist…HOLD THE POINTY TEETH!Actress Kristen Hahn returns tothe Playhouse in DRACULA.I didn’t manage to read Bram Stoker’s terrifying novel, DRAC…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 01:54PM

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