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The first “A Taste of Tuesdays,” launched in April, attracted more than 200 people. “With this initial success and growing popularity, we plan to continue scheduling ‘A Taste of Tuesdays’ for each Tuesday preview performance this season,” said Jenn Bond, Playhouse community relations liaison. “The evening offers a fun and social atmosphere – a complete package at an affordable price to enjoy after a work day.” The evening will start at 7 p.m. with a pre-show tasting of spring wines from Castle Wine and Spirits and passed appetizers from Zest Café and Restaurant. Live music will be presented by oboist Laura Frye and pianist Ron Giannattasio. At 8 p.m., guests will enter the theatre for a preview performance of a masterful blend of comedy and drama, “The Pavilion,” by Craig Wright, award-winning playwright and Emmy-nominated writer/producer of television’s “Lost,” “Six Feet Under” and “Dirty Sexy Money.” “The Pavilion,” a 2005-2006 Drama Desk Award nominee for Outstanding Play, is a funny and touching look into human relationships on a cosmic scale. Peter and Kari were the Class of 1988’s Cutest Senior Couple. In high school, it seemed like everything in the universe worked to make their happiness possible. But at the end of senior year, Kari got pregnant and Peter ran off. Two decades later, the two have not seen each other since the day Peter left…and now he’s come to their 20th high school reunion to get her back. “The Pavilion” is directed by Chad Rabinovitz, Playhouse artistic associate. Admission price for “A Taste of Tuesdays” is $25 for the reception and one complimentary ticket to the evening’s preview performance. Advance reservations are required by calling Jenn Bond, community relations liaison, at (203) 227-5137, x 120, or email groups@westportplayhouse.org. The full schedule for “The Pavilion” will run from May 13 through May 31, with performances Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 2 and 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Special series will feature Previews, Opening Nights, TalkBack Thursdays, Prologue, Symposium Sundays, Backstage Pass and Open Captioning. Celebrating its 78th season, the venerable Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, Artistic Directors; Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, Managing Director) is creating innovative new works and dynamic revivals. The Playhouse has produced more than 700 plays, 36 of which later transferred to Broadway including “Come Back, Little Sheba” with Shirley Booth; “The Trip to Bountiful” with Lillian Gish; “Butterflies Are Free” with Keir Dullea and Blythe Danner; “Absurd Person Singular” with Sandy Dennis, Geraldine Page and Tony Roberts; and “Our Town” with Paul Newman. The list of actors, directors, and other theatre artists who have worked and continue to perform on the Playhouse’s legendary stage reads like a "Who's Who" of the American theatre. Following a multi-million dollar renovation completed in 2005, the Playhouse now produces year-round, welcoming 85,000 audience members annually. In addition to a full season of theatrical productions, the Playhouse presents educational programming and workshops; a children’s theatre series; symposiums; music; films; and readings of short fiction, classical works and new plays. Westport Country Playhouse serves as a treasured home for the theatrical arts, its audiences and its artists. For the State of Connecticut, it is a true cultural landmark. Your experience begins at www.westportplayhouse.org. “The Pavilion” board of trustees sponsor is Joanne Woodward. The Playhouse is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Westport Country Playhouse is located at 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport. Information about the Playhouse is available at www.westportplayhouse.org. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: “Tryst” playwright and director at Westport Country Playhouse Symposium - Jul 23, 2008 - 1:04:03 AM Hal Ketchum and Aztec Two-Step to take the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse - Jul 21, 2008 - 12:55:31 AM Westport Country Playhouse presents romantic thriller "Tryst" - Jul 16, 2008 - 7:06:47 AM Journey Tribute Band: Evolution coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse - Jul 16, 2008 - 7:05:04 AM Town players of New Canaan’s summer show is Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt’s musical "The Fantasticks" - Jul 15, 2008 - 6:38:33 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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