Written by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes, the play explores the “notorious RBG” with humor and heart. Westport Country Playhouse will present “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a one-woman play…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a cabaret evening, “Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile,” as part of the new Barnstormer Series in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center, Winner of the 2023 Manhattan…

Written by multi-award winner Mo Willems, who began his career on PBS’ “Sesame Street.” Westport Country Playhouse’s Family Festivities series will present “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,” a new comedy written and directed by Enid Graham, at 7 p.m. The play features Mary Testa, three-time Tony nominee for…

Next Wednesday, March 27, is #WorldTheatreDay! "Every time an audience member recognizes themselves or their neighbor in a character they see on our stage and acknowledges a strength or weakness, every time a play we produce excites discussion...…

Westport Country Playhouse will present actress, singer, and dancer Jean Louisa Kelly in “Anything Can Happen!,” a Mic in Hand event. The show takes the audience on a journey through the serendipitous story of Kelly’s life in and…

Westport Country Playhouse announces “From the Page to the Stage” guided tours are available to the public by reservation on selected Friday and Saturday mornings each month. Tours are scheduled on March 29 and 30, April 20 and 26, May…

Mark Shanahan appointed artistic director, Beth Huisking managing director, as historic venue transforms into year-round performing arts center while continuing to produce theater. Westport Country Playhouse’s board of trustees has…

Westport Country Playhouse Accepting Applications for 2024 Joanne Woodward Internship Program Westport Country Playhouse announces that applications are now being accepted through Friday, March 8 for the 2024 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for…

Introducing The Encore Club! As we adjust to our new model of presenting the arts at the Playhouse, we are happy to introduce our brand-new membership - The Encore Club. It is an annual membership that allows you exclusive status to special,…

Westport Country Playhouse’s Board of Trustees Elects Six Members Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of…

Kick off February with the music of Taylor Swift! Meet the performers bringing the music of Taylor Swift to the Playhouse in just 2 weeks! With powerhouse vocals, iconic songs everyone loves, and a night celebrating the music and community of…

Gift certificates make the perfect gift! We get it, the holidays creep up faster than expected. Not to fear! Playhouse gift certificates are the perfect gift. Available in any denomination, they can be used for any Playhouse production* —…

Gift certificates available to see Audra McDonald, Tony Kushner, Isaac Mizrahi, Fran Lebowitz, theatrical productions, playreadings, family shows, and more! Westport Country Playhouse offers holiday gift certificates for a wide variety of upcoming…

Families can enjoy a pizza dinner and holiday show, “A Sherlock Carol” Westport Country Playhouse will host “Together at the Table Family Dinner” before a performance of the family-friendly holiday production, “A…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Warrior Class,” a drama at the crossroads of politics and morality, on Monday, December 4, at 7 p.m. The play is written by Kenneth Lin, who began his career…

Mark Shanahan directs brand-new, fast-paced, and funny adaptation of a classic. Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy, “Theatre People,” on Monday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Written by West…

Our November Script in Hand Important update! Our November Script in Hand playreading is still on, but we want you to know that the show has changed. Due to artist availability, we are postponing the previously announced Cleo by Lawrence Wright.…

A Sherlock Carol tickets on sale Thursday! Tickets for our recently announced production of A Sherlock Carol, a heartwarming holiday production for all ages, will be on sale Thursday, October 5! Reunite with the characters you love from Charles…

Westport Country Playhouse announces additional casting for the Script in Hand playreading, “100 Saints You Should Know,” on Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. Tony Award winner Debra Monk, along with Christopher Denham, Miguel Gil, and…

Recap of Saturday’s “An Evening with Justin Paul & Friends with Kelli O’Hara and James Naughton,” at Westport Country Playhouse Westport Country Playhouse’s one-night-only benefit concert, “An Evening with…

Tony Award Winner Heads Cast of Westport Country Playhouse Playreading, “100 Saints You Should Know,” on September 18 Westport Country Playhouse announces 2019 Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger will head the cast of a Script in…

Broadway’s master song man, Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theater concert, “Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive,” to Westport Country Playhouse for one performance only on…

$1,941,557 raised to broaden appeal of Playhouse programming in 2024-25. Westport Country Playhouse has raised $1,941,557 in cash and pledges by the July 31 deadline for its $2 million “Save Your Playhouse” campaign, the Playhouse…

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Community Rallies Around Westport Country Playhouse’s “Save Your Playhouse” Campaign to Augment Programming for Broader Audience $1.8 million raised to date toward $2 million goal ending Monday, July 31 $1.8 million has been…

Westport Country Playhouse Names Mark Shanahan Incoming Artistic Director for 2024-25 Season Shanahan, currently serving as curator of the Playhouse’s Script in Hand playreading series, will succeed Mark Lamos in March 2024. Westport…

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Don't miss the chance to put your name on a piece of the Playhouse! Join your fellow audience members who have purchased a garden stone or seat plaque to show their support and love for this historic theater. Purchase a Garden Stone Each year,…

Westport Country Playhouse announces that admission-free, guided tours are now available to the public by reservation from 10:30 a.m. to noon on selected Mondays and Saturdays: July 17, 22, and 24, and August 5 and 7. Tours will be led by Bruce…

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Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2023 Joanne Woodward Internship class of four theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff from June through…

Westport Country Playhouse Announces Plan to Transform and Save Historic Theater Comprehensive transformation plan includes $2 million fundraising appeal, a broad range of live performances, and a more sustainable cost structure. Westport Country…

“Quick Service” offers a funny take on mayhem in a fast-food restaurant Westport Country Playhouse will present the comedy, “Quick Service,” as part of the 2023 New Works at the Playhouse Series, on Monday, June 5, at 7…

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Westport Country Playhouse’s Family Festivities Series will present the new musical adventure, “The Magic School Bus™: Lost in the Solar System,” on Sunday, June 4, at 1 and 4 p.m. The show is based on the original book…

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Westport Country Playhouse Announces Departure of Artistic Director Mark Lamos in January 2024 “…raised the Playhouse’s already formidable artistic standards through collaboration with world-class, American theater…

In conjunction with the production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” the founder of KEYS will discuss the benefits of music instruction for Bridgeport’s underserved kids. Westport Country Playhouse will present a post-play…

“Bad Accents” is first playreading in 2023 New Works at the Playhouse Series Westport Country Playhouse will present the comedy/mystery, “Bad Accents,” the first reading in the 2023 New Works at the Playhouse Series, The…

The cast of Ain't Misbehavin' have arrived at the Playhouse! We are so excited to have this talented group rehearsing with us... and just like that, preview week has begun! Performances begin from April 11, 2023 Director Jeffrey L. Page…

“Black Excellence and the Sounds of the Jazz Age,” in conjunction with the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” opens April 11 in Playhouse lobby Westport Museum for History & Culture and Westport Country Playhouse…

Flexibility. Any show. Any night. Best seat available. We get it! Life is unpredictable these days. For the most flexibility throughout the 2023 season, purchase a Flex Pass for a flat rate of $50 each (minimum of 3). Each pass may be redeemed for…

As Westport Country Playhouse prepares to launch its 2023 Season on April 11, the historic theater is seeking volunteer ushers to greet patrons, scan tickets, distribute programs, answer audience questions, and direct patrons to their seats. In…

Tony Award Winner André De Shields Is Symposium Guest at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, April 16 De Shields will discuss his role in the original Broadway cast of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at free event, open to…

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Westport Country Playhouse Adds More Script in Hand Playreadings, New Works, and Family Festivities to 2023 Season “We’ll be open more often, with more entertainment options for our community.” – Gretchen Wright, Interim…

Your summer of learning starts here! We provide young artists with opportunities to enhance their skills in creativity, artistry, and professionalism through internships and programming. Applications for our 2023 Joanne Woodward Internship…

The 2023 Season is filled with music, joy, suspense, and laughter. Watch the video above and then get your tickets for nights away from screens and stress, connect with friends and family, and experience the magic of live theater without the…

Westport Country Playhouse Kicks Off ‘23 Season with 23% Ticket Discount for One Day Only on Tuesday, March 7 Discounted single tickets start at $27 for a Tony Award®-winning musical, a suspense thriller, and a comedy, playing from…

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Westport Country Playhouse Accepting Applications for 2023 Woodward Internship Program Westport Country Playhouse announces that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for theater career aspirants.…

Thursday, February 23rd - give where you live! Westport Country Playhouse is home to lovers of stories, the stage, artistic expression, and creativity. For over 90 years, we have welcomed artists and directors, staff and trustees, donors and…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of Theresa Rebeck’s thriller, “Mauritius,” on Monday, March13, at 7 p.m., directed by the playright herself. The play’s title refers to the island of…

A fun-filled and insightful social satire that asks, "What is the price of fame?" Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the stinging comedy, "As Bees in Honey Drown,", written by Douglas Carter Beane and directed…

Our first show of the season, Ain’t Misbehavin’, is being presented as a co-production with Barrington Stage and the Geva Theatre Center where audiences have LOVED the production! And soon you will be able to see what they’ve been…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the stinging comedy, “As Bees in Honey Drown,” on Monday, February 13, at 7 p.m., written by Douglas Carter Beane and directed by Mark Shanahan. In “As Bees…

Scaled-back schedule reflects necessary cost-cutting due to pandemic’s ongoing impact on performing arts venues Westport Country Playhouse has reduced its 2023 season to three productions from the previously announced five. The change…

Scaled-back schedule reflects necessary cost-cutting due to pandemic’s ongoing impact on performing arts venues Westport Country Playhouse has reduced its 2023 season to three productions from the previously announced five. The change…

An imaginative musical using shadow play to help children express their emotions Westport Country Playhouse’s Family Festivities will present “Woof Woof the Shadow Pup,” The imaginative musical is appropriate for grades pre-K and…

Last Chance to Register! THIS Sunday, January 15 at 3PM Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now in its 17th year, Westport's three-day celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. culminates Sunday, January 15 at 3PM…

Sun, Feb 26 at 1PM + 4PM Grades K through 3 Pete the Cat and his buddy Callie sneak into the Hollywood Studios and get lost in the world of the movies. Join Pete, Callie, Ethel the Apatosaurus, and Robo-Pete in this rockin’ new musical…

Free-of-charge audio play, featuring Paxton Whitehead as Scrooge, airs for third consecutive year In the spirit of the holiday season, Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater, a free-of-charge broadcast series, will reprise the inventive audio…

The holiday tradition continues! Cozy up by the fire and enjoy A Merry Little Christmas Carol! Airing on WSHU December 24 at 6PM and December 25 at 1PM, you won’t want to miss this Westport Country Playhouse Radio Theater exclusive, written…

Our special Holiday Online Auction is LIVE! Bid now through December 31 on a variety of unique theater experiences and one-of-a-kind items near and dear to the Playhouse. Auction proceeds will benefit the Playhouse's annual fund and our…

Westport Country Playhouse has named Erika K. Wesley to a new, full-time position titled director of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). She will provide strategic and operational leadership of all EDI policies, programs, training, and practices…

Tuesday, November 29 - save the date! After the turkey leftovers are gone and the Black Friday deals are claimed, it's Giving Tuesday! Join millions of people around the world in donating to organizations that give meaning to their communities…

Give the gift of live theater! Get the best deals possible on 2023 season tickets this Black Friday — and secure the best seats in the house, before single tickets go on sale to the general public! For 2023, we’ve decided to lift up…

Did you know? ...the Westport Country Playhouse is committed to engaging with Pre-K through 12 grade students through the art of theatre to create experiences that inspire lifelong learning as well as foster lasting partnerships with our…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of the comedy, “Ripcord,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire on Monday, November 14, at 7 p.m. Lindsay-Abaire is currently represented on Broadway with book and lyrics…

Make way for the Playhouse Mobile Unit! We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest initiative, the Playhouse Mobile Unit — bringing live theater to you! The Mobile Unit is part of our goal to build sustainable and lasting relationships…

For 2023, we’ve decided to lift up everything we love about theater. Why, through thick and thin, we keep returning to theater to form a community, to connect to our past, and to imagine a future that is better. Subscribe now to our five shows…

Did you know? ... that Westport Country Playhouse has a commitment to equity and inclusion as part of our mission? When you give to the annual fund you support projects that further equity in our community and industry, such as: A variety of…

Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2023 Season Update A.R. Gurney’s “The Cocktail Hour” added to lineup of five productions; season ticket packages on public sale October 25 Westport Country Playhouse has added the…

There are only 84 days left in 2022, and what a year it’s been. The Playhouse’s return to full production this season was made possible by your attendance and support. So we want to start our annual fundraising campaign by saying Thank…

Gosia Jaros of New Canaan is the winner of a Cannondale Adventure 1 Bike, valued at $960, in a contest sponsored by Westport Country Playhouse in conjunction with its recent production of “4000 Miles.” The bike was donated as first prize…

A story depicting the resilience of the human spirit, based on the author’s life Westport Country Playhouse will stage the gripping tale of determination, hope, motivation, and inspiration, “From the Mississippi Delta,” written…

Our 2022 gala raffle is now on sale! As the final countdown to our Back to the Playhouse Gala begins, we are pleased to announce our raffle is now up and running! Want the chance to win amazing prizes including a $15,000 shopping spree at Lux,…

Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the new program will bring live theater to area schools Westport Country Playhouse is launching its new Playhouse Mobile Unit, a fully-staged play that will travel to young audiences,…

Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the new program will bring live theater to area schools Westport Country Playhouse is launching its new Playhouse Mobile Unit, a fully-staged play that will travel to young audiences,…

93rd Season for historic theater includes a musical, a thriller, a comedy, and a classic, and more 7 p.m. curtain times by popular demand Westport Country Playhouse announces its upcoming 93rd Season, from April to November 2023, featuring five…

The Playhouse gala isn’t just an event — it’s an experience... When you arrive, the valet will whisk your car away while you step onto the red carpet leading to our outdoor tent filled with tables of inventive hors d'oeuvres and…

"I adored my grandmother..." said Mia Dillon (Vera), when she and the rest of the cast of 4000 Miles – Phoebe Holden (Amanda), Clay Singer (Leo), Lea DiMarchi (Bec) – joined us to share some of their favorite memories with their…

First prize is Cannondale Adventure 1 Bike, courtesy of Cycleology of Westport In conjunction with its upcoming production of “4000 Miles,” Westport Country Playhouse is offering a giveaway of a Cannondale Adventure 1 Bike, valued at…

Featuring Fairfield County actors Mia Dillon and Clay Singer Westport Country Playhouse will stage “4000 Miles,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award-winning comedy/drama, written by Amy Herzog and directed by David Kennedy…

Robin de Jesús, Tony Award nominee, will host; Barbara K. Streicker, board chair emerita, will receive Leadership Award Multi-award-winning Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler…

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on July 10, following a 3 p.m. performance of “Kim’s Convenience,” a funny and touching comedy about a Korean family who owns a Toronto convenience store. Symposium guest…

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Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2022 Joanne Woodward Internship class of seven theater career aspirants who will enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff from June through…

Project1VOICE, a New York-based organization dedicated to supporting theatre and the performing arts by people of African descent, is set for a free, two-day online event for Juneteenth. All events will be live-streamed via project1voice.org and the…

Reserve your spot on our London Theater Tour! After an almost two-year hiatus, travel and theater have returned! In April, the Playhouse began welcoming audiences back to a fully in-person season and now, and we are now planning a return to…

Named Best Canadian Play and inspired the multi-season Netflix series Westport Country Playhouse will stage "Kim's Convenience," a funny and touching comedy about a Korean family who owns a Toronto convenience store, written by Ins Choi and…

Special summer prices! Next to Normal blew folks away. Straight White Men got them laughing and thinking. And there are three more plays this season that will entertain, comfort, and enlighten audiences. Book yourself a seat to these stories…

The Critics Are Raving About ‘Straight White Men’ Through June 5 Only Critics are applauding Straight White Men! Theater critics are calling Straight White Men “a fun night of theater, directed with great panache by…

Four Broadway veterans are backed by live music for an inventive new work Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of "The Scream: A Musical Comedy Fantasy,". The live performance will be captured on film for on-demand…

The Playhouse’s work happens both on stage and beyond the stage in classrooms and in the community. Each year, gifts from donors like you allow us to fulfill our vision to: Fill our stage with a variety of engaging productions and be a…

Richard Kline of television's "Three's Company" heads six-member ensemble Westport Country Playhouse will stage the comic satire, "Straight White Men," by Young Jean Lee, directed by Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director. The show's 2018…

Life-long friendships. An original play they help write. New skills to captivate an audience. Just some of the many achievements your kiddo will take away at the end of our summer theater intensive! CampWCP is for students in grades 6–8…

Westport Country Playhouse announces the first formal group of commissioned playwrights in the theater's 91-year history: Matthew Greene, Monet Hurst-Mendoza, and Johnny G. Lloyd. The commissions are made possible through the Laurents/Hatcher…