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Alisyn Camerota, journalist, author, anchor of CNN's morning show "New Day," and Westport, CT resident, is elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse. In her three decades in journalism, Camerota has covered stories nationally and internationally, earning an Emmy Award for her breaking news coverage of the arrest of Roger Stone, and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for her breaking news coverage of Hurricane Maria's impact on Puerto Rico.



In other board of trustees' transitions, Johnna G. Torsone of Stamford is named an honorary trustee after serving on the board since 2007, and Anna Czekaj-Farber of Westport is elected board chair after serving on the board since 2013. Czekaj-Farber succeeds Barbara Streicker of Westport, who was board chair since October 2015, and continues to serve on the board since 2006. The Playhouse's board of trustees includes 26 members.

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JAGGED LITTLE PILL Producers Developing Alisyn Camerota's Memoir for Film/TV

The story of CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota is coming to the screen, with help from the producers of Jagged Little Pill, Tiwary Entertainment Group (TEG). Based on Camerota's memoir Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing and Searching for Home, the project is being developed for film and television
Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2023 Woodward Internship Class

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 mid-August.
Westport Country Playhouse is Accepting Applications For 2023 Woodward Internship Program

Westport Country Playhouse has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2023 Joanne Woodward Internship Program for theater career aspirants. Interns enhance their professional skills and gain on-the-job experience working directly with Playhouse senior staff during summer months.
Photos: Inside The Westport Country Playhouse's 2022 Gala With Renee Elise Goldsberry, and More!

Multi-award-winning Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical “Hamilton,” headlined Westport Country Playhouse’s 2022 Gala, “Back to the Playhouse!,” on Saturday evening, September 17. Check out photos here!
Tony-Winning HAMILTON Star Renée Elise Goldsberry To Headline Westport Country Playhouse Gala

Multi-award-winning Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry, perhaps best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical “Hamilton,” will headline Westport Country Playhouse's 2022 Gala, “Back to the Playhouse!,” on Saturday evening, September 17.
Broadway Legend Patti LuPone and More Honored by the National Organization of Italian American Women

At its recent Annual Luncheon in New York City, the National Organization of Italian American Women recognized, three dynamic leading ladies of the entertainment industry.
Patti LuPone To Be Honored By The National Organization Of Italian American Women

Maria Tamburri, Chair of The National Organization of Italian American Women, has announced the Annual Luncheon at the Tribeca Rooftop 360° on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
Riverdale Children's Theatre To Be Featured On CNN's CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE

The Riverdale Children's Theatre has been chosen by CNN anchor John Berman as one of the news networks 2021 'Champions for Change. This week- long event, starting September 19th on CNN, shines a spotlight on innovators, changemakers and pioneers who are challenging the status quo to improve the lives of others.
Alisyn Camerota Elected To Westport Country Playhouse Board Of Trustees

Alisyn Camerota, journalist, author, anchor of CNN's morning show 'New Day,” and Westport, CT resident, is elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse.
Bette Midler, Sarah Paulson, Issa Rae, Dan Levy, John Leguizamo, Mark Ruffalo and More Join 92Y Online Events

Find out when and where to watch upcoming online events from the 92Y in New York City.
Star-Studded Her Campus I'm Still Graduating Virtual Graduation

Today, Her Campus, the number one media brand for college women with over 400 campus chapters, presented its first-ever “I'm Still Graduating” virtual graduation ceremony with a star-studded line-up of today's most inspiring entertainers, musicians, politicians and entrepreneurs, to celebrate and commemorate and uplift the Class of 2020. The event was broadcast digitally on ImStillGraduating.com. Thousands of student graduates from over 800+ schools across the country tuned in!
Westport Country Playhouse Hosts Community Conversation, 3/26

Westport Country Playhouse will host 'Female Power Unleashed:  Politics and Positive Change,' a Community Conversation with Alisyn Camerota, anchor of CNN's 'New Day,' and Patricia Russo, executive director of the Women's Campaign School at Yale, on Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. The hour-long conversation, including a 10-minute Q&A, will acknowledge Women's History Month.  Michael Barker, Westport Country Playhouse managing director, will moderate.  Admission is free by reservation.
VIDEO: Jeffrey Lord Calls Donald Trump 'The Martin Luther King of Healthcare'

On yesterday's CNN panel featuring Jeffrey Lord and Symone Sanders went a bit off the rails when Lord called  President Trump 'the Martin Luther King of healthcare.'
Turner Comes to 2016-17 Upfront with Powerful Brand Portfolio & Bold Moves

Turner, the global content leader across all screens and platforms, is lighting up The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City this morning with a powerful message that includes premium content from its portfolio of top-rated media brands, as well as forward-thinking innovations for advertisers and especially consumers.
Photo Flash: Go Inside NLGJA's 21st Annual HEADLINES & HEADLINERS Benefit

Gio Benitez, ABC News correspondent, LZ Granderson, ESPN Senior Writer and ABC News contributor, shared hosting duties at NLGJA, The Association of LGBT Journalists' 21st Headlines & Headliners benefit in New York on March 31. BroadwayWorld brings you a look inside the event below!
Photo Flash: On the Red Carpet for Westport Country Playhouse's SOMETHING WONDERFUL Gala - Matthew Morrison, Jose Llana and More!

2015 Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara was honored at Westport Country Playhouse's sold-out annual fundraiser, 'Something Wonderful: A Gala Evening Celebrating Kelli O'Hara' earlier this week on September 21. O'Hara is a Westport resident. BroadwayWorld has photos from the starry red carpet below!
Photo Flash: Westport Country Playhouse Honors Kelli O'Hara with 'SOMETHING WONDERFUL' Gala

2015 Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara was honored at Westport Country Playhouse's sold-out annual fundraiser, 'Something Wonderful: A Gala Evening Celebrating Kelli O'Hara' tonight, September 21. O'Hara is a Westport resident. BroadwayWorld has photos from the evening below!
Alisyn Camerota Joins CNN Worldwide as Anchor

Veteran anchor and reporter Alisyn Camerota has joined CNN Worldwide as an anchor. She begins today. Camerota comes to CNN after 16 years at FOX News Channel, which she left in March.
FOX News Channel Signs Tucker Carlson as Co-Host of FOX & FRIENDS Weekend

FOX News Channel (FNC) has hired Tucker Carlson as co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend announced Bill Shine, Executive Vice President of Programming. Carlson, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Daily Caller, will debut on Saturday, April 6th.

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