Dame Maggie Smith was the royalty of acting. Born on December 28, 1934, in Ilford, Essex, she set stages and screens afire with razor-sharp comedy and gut-punching drama. She started her career in the ...

Male Identifying, 40s – 50s. Our narrator. The local doctor for King’s Abbot. Affable, smart and a good storyteller. A self-described “old fogey.” He makes himself available to others and knows ...

Westport Country Playhouse has recently announced its 2025-26 season, which includes a classic British comedy, a new adaptation of a classic literary mystery and a recent Pulitzer-winning drama/comedy ...

“Maytag Virgin” by Audrey Cefaly, directed by Rose Leininger, Jan. 30 to Feb. 22 “Lettice and Lovage” by Peter Shaffer, directed by David Vegh, March 27 to April 19 “Ordinary Days Music and Lyrics” by ...

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, born on December 28, 1934, in Ilford, Essex, England, was a towering figure in British acting, celebrated for her sharp wit, commanding presence, and unparalleled ...

The play’s the thing in “Theatre People,” having its New England premiere at the Westport Country Playhouse through April 12. It’s an homage to those who craft and shape grand emotional experiences ...

What’s in a name? Like a lot of theater people who like to use stage names or nicknames, Paul Slade Smith’s play “Theatre People” goes by two titles. The full title is “Theatre People, or the Angel ...

Westport Country Playhouse is offering holiday gift certificates for a wide variety of upcoming events and theater productions. Gift certificates may be purchased for specific shows or redeemed for ...