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By Chad KinsmanArtistic & Management CoordinatorYou wouldn't know it by looking at us, but on June 29ththe Playhouse celebrates its 84th birthday (we're slightly younger than the Empire …
By Alysia MillerPatron Services Supervisor/1st Time Subscriber ConciergeThe start of WWII, in 1939, brought much change for the fashion of the day in Britain. Rationing, which began on June…
England on the Eve of WWII. The working-class Stott family spend their days gabbing, singing songs, and soldiering on despite their meager rations.
When Helen, the eldest daughter, finds…
Al Hirschfeld, who will be celebrated at Westport Country Playhouse on Monday evening, June 29, created an original work of art exclusively for the Playhouse in 1987.Twenty famous stars who …
By Alexandra ScordatoMarketing InternDame Vera Lynn. Image Source.Vera Lynn was born on March 20thin what we know now as East London and began performing at a very young age. She …
By Alexandra ScordatoMarketing Intern Image SourceIn the late 1930s, fashionable women desired to wear nylons, a sheer nude pantyhose with a black seam up the back. The DuPont Company, a la…
Mr. Hirschfeld presenting a special drawing commissioned by the Playhouse. By Charlie NorkIndividual Giving ManagerYou don't have to go to a museum " or even New York " to see some of t…
by Bruce MillerCompany ManagerDid you know the Tony Award was namedfor Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, and producer? Ms. Perry directed two productions at Westport Country Play…
Along with Artistic Director Mark Lamos and Associate Artistic Director David Kennedy, we have a great lineup of directors for the 2015 Season!Penny Metropulos, directing The Liar, by D…
by Beth Huisking, General ManagerEvery now and then, we like to check in on performers from the past seasons and see what they are working on now. Here's an update on just a few the ac…
by Courtney Lauria, Community Engagement and Education Programs Coordinator Since November, WCP has been hosting children of all ages for our Family Festivities Series. Westport Resident Min…
by Kevin Tyler, Patron Services Associate
by Kat Gloor, Director of Development Last month the Playhouse was proud to announce a $75,000 challenge grant from Newman's Own Foundation… and this month we're even prouder to announce …
by Chad Kinsman, Artistic & Management Coordinator
by Kat Gloor, Director of DevelopmentYour $10 donation could help us win BIG!Save the date! The Playhouse is participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day on March 5, and we need your suppo…
by Beth Huisking, General Manager It shouldn't be a surprise that after years of being next door to the dog park, the Playhouse has gone a bit dog crazy! This March 1st, we go beyond the oc…
by Kevin Tyler, Patron Services Associate
by Chad Kinsman, Artistic and Management Coordinator This February, we're looking forward to May more than ever! And not only for the warmer temperatures, but for the start of our 2015 Seaso…
by Chad Kinsman, Artistic & Management CoordinatorSignature Theatre Company was founded in 1991 by James Houghton. In its almost quarter-of-a-century run, Signature has developed into on…
by Beth Huisking, General Manager Later this Spring, the Playhouse campus will have a new resident, Positano Ristorante. If you've never had the opportunity to visit their previous locations…
by Erin Focone, Marketing Associate/Group Sales Bring the family and join the Playhouse on Saturday, April 11th from 4pm " 7pm for our annual Season Kick-Off Block Party! This free event is…
