Mark Shanahan News

Applications for the 2009 Woodward Internship and Apprentice Programs at Westport Country Playhouse are now being accepted, according to Debra Baron, WCP director of education. 'We are looking for interns nationwide and apprentices locally who are multi-talented and true team players,' said Ms. Baron. 'Internships and apprenticeships serve as a springboard to young people interested in theater.'

TheaterWorks in downtown Hartford presents the New England Premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, the latest comedy by one of America's hottest contemporary playwrights, Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House, Eurydice, 2006 winner of the MacArthur 'Genius Grant'). The production runs January 30 through March 15, 2009 (please note the change in previously announced dates). Written in Ruhl's signature juxtaposition of keenly observed realities and hilarious flights of fantasy, Dead Man's Cell Phone 'takes surprising twists and leaps' (The New York Times). TheaterWorks' production is directed by Rob Ruggiero.

TheaterWorks in downtown Hartford presents the New England Premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, the latest comedy by one of America's hottest contemporary playwrights, Sarah Ruhl (The Clean House, Eurydice, 2006 winner of the MacArthur 'Genius Grant'). The production runs January 30 through March 15, 2009 (please note the change in previously announced dates). Written in Ruhl's signature juxtaposition of keenly observed realities and hilarious flights of fantasy, Dead Man's Cell Phone 'takes surprising twists and leaps' (The New York Times). TheaterWorks' production is directed by Rob Ruggiero.

From the director of the 2006 Off-Broadway production. Set in Edwardian London, England, Tryst is a wonderfully dark thriller.

Westport Country Playhouse will stage a romantic thriller set in Edwardian London, 'Tryst' by Karoline Leach, August 5 - 23.

Sam Robards has stepped into the stylish Harris Tweed of leading man Richard Hannay in the critically acclaimed hit Broadway production of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

Westport Country Playhouse will stage a romantic thriller set in Edwardian London, 'Tryst' by Karoline Leach, August 5 - 23.

Westport Country Playhouse announces playwright-in-residence David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy, 'Scramble!, will be staged July 9 through 26.

Sam Robards will step into the stylish Harris Tweed of leading man Richard Hannay on Tuesday, July 8 in the critically acclaimed hit Broadway production of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

Westport Country Playhouse announced that Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors of Westport Country Playhouse, will play Abby and Martha Brewster, respectively, in a reading of the comedy classic, 'Arsenic and Old Lace' by Joseph Kesselring, on Monday, July 14, 7 p.m. John Tillinger will direct. The play reading is part of the Playhouse's 'Funny Mondays' series, showcasing both new and vintage comedies and curated by Ms. Keefe.

Westport Country Playhouse announces playwright-in-residence David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy, 'Scramble!, will be staged July 9 through 26.

Mic Pool has won the 2008 Tony Award for best sound design in a play for his work in '39 Steps' Scott Lehrer has won the 2008 Tony Award for best sound design in a musical for his work on 'South Pacific'

39 Steps and South Pacific Win Best Lighting!

Sam Robards will step into the stylish Harris Tweed of leading man Richard Hannay on Tuesday, July 8 in the critically acclaimed hit Broadway production of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

Westport Country Playhouse announces its summer roster of shows, featuring Tony Award winner James Naughton directing a Cole Porter musical revue; 'Saturday Night Live's' Rachel Dratch appearing in David Wiltse's 'tour de farce' office comedy; and Playhouse favorite Mark Shanahan ('Sedition,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Journey's End') performing in a thriller.

'The 39 Steps' opens at the Cort Theatre.

Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic, The 39 Steps, will air on Turner Classic Movies on Monday, May 12th at 8:00PM,. TCM host Robert Osborne will introduce the film and discuss the hit Broadway production, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, which reopens tonight at the Cort Theatre.

Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, the critically acclaimed 2007 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Comedy, will transfer to Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues), following its smash hit sold out limited engagement at Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre.

Step up for a great deal! The producers of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS will offer 39 seats priced at $39 for all performances of the smash hit comedy, which is on the move to Broadway's lovely Cort Theatre, following its critically acclaimed sold out limited engagement at Roundabout Theatre Company. All seats will be $39 for the production's first preview on Tuesday, April 29 at the Cort, prior to an opening night on Thursday, May 8.

Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps' , the critically acclaimed 2007 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Comedy, will transfer to Broadway's Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues), following its smash hit sold out limited engagement at Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre. Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS is adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Maria Aitken.