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Where Theatre Takes Center Stage

For nearly a century, Westport Country Playhouse has brought world-class theatre to the heart of Connecticut, blending bold storytelling and celebrated artists to create transformative cultural experiences that welcome audiences into the magic of live performance, honoring what came before while looking ahead. Learn more/support our mission.

What’s On at the Playhouse

2026/2027 Season
Upcoming Season
2026/2027 Season
The Playhouse's 2026–2027 theatre season is an exciting lineup filled with a vibrant balance of comedy, drama, and plenty of heart.
Come Together: The Playhouse Sings the Beatles
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7PM
Come Together: The Playhouse Sings the Beatles
Come together and sing along -with a little help from your friends -for one unforgettable night of Beatles music at Westport Country Playhouse! Music Director Drew Wutke leads a powerhouse live band and an extraordinary lineup of Playhouse favorites and special guest performers in a celebration of the songs that changed the world.
Script in Hand: The Next Best Thing
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7PM
Script in Hand: The Next Best Thing
Join us for our September Script in Hand playreading: The Next Best Thing! Jo is outspoken, inappropriate, and, at 80, a hoot and a half. When her AI programmer son secretly filters her personality into a kinder, gentler version of herself, the resulting android charms her family and granddaughter into preferring her, sparking a Battle of the Ages.    
Ari Axelrod: My Year in Anatevka
Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026, at 7PM
Ari Axelrod: My Year in Anatevka
How many times can you tell the same story before it starts telling yours? Featuring beloved songs from the score, behind-the-scenes stories from all three productions, and music inspired by Fiddler's unforgettable characters—including songs that never made it to Broadway—My Year in Anatevka traces one artist's unexpected journey through a musical that suddenly felt less like history and more like a mirror.
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
Saturday, Sept 19, 2026 at 1PM and 4PM
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical is full of extra-large laughs, joy and love - the paw-fect show for Clifford's growing young fans – and nostalgic parents who remember him too.
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7PM
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.
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As we step into 2026, the Playhouse is embracing a new identity where we’ll be open year-round as a traditional theater AND performing arts center! This model includes our Mainstage productions, Script in Hand series, Family Festivities, special events, and more! We’re excited to consistently have something on our stage for audiences to enjoy.

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“It is a true privilege to be a part of this transformative moment as we imagine a vibrant future for the Westport Country Playhouse.”

Mark Shanahan is the Artistic Director of the Westport Country Playhouse (seen here with Beth Huisking, WCP Managing Director)

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