Westport Country Playhouse

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12/30/09 - Behind the Curtain - Best of the Decade

The Best Shows of the Decade in Connecticut
By Frank Rizzo
EXCERPT on Westport Country Playhouse:
"Journey's End by R.C.Sherriff, 2005. Westport Country Playhouse.
This 1929 play received a stunning production directed by Gregory Boyd. At a time when America was mired in a war that seemed mad, this production brought home a soldier's tale from a different era, but one that res... MORE

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06/13/09 - Hartford Courant - Conn. Critics Circle Award Winners

Connecticut Critics Group Pick Faves
By
Frank Rizzo
The Connecticut Critics Circle announced its annual awards for outstanding work in the state for the 2008-09 season. MORE

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11/2/08 - Stamford Advocate - Of Mice and Men

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by Mary Lee Grisanti
“It is a classic done with all the love, energy and commitment to a better world of theater at its best.” MORE

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10/22/08 - WNHU - Of Mice and Men

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by Bob and Karen Isaacs
“...it is beautifully done....you will be greatly moved by it.” MORE

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10/24/08 - Westport News - Of Mice and Men

Photo - Mark Mineart and Brian Hutchison in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men... MORE

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10/17/08 - Waterbury Republican-American - Of Mice and Men

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by Joanne Greco Rochman
“...a riveting production that will long be remembered... this play is a winner.” MORE

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10/22/08 - The Ridgelea Reports on Theatre - Of Mice and Men

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by Tom Nissley
“...a beautifully crafted theatre piece that seems perfect in every way.... the actors who bring it to life are so polished, and well directed, that it moves flawlessly from start to finish. And the sets are spectacular, as well. Not only is it good: it’s a not to be missed show, and possibly the best theatre in the region this month. Go, Go, Go!” MORE

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10/23/08 - Hersam-Acorn Press - Of Mice and Men

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by Fran Sikorski
"...brilliant...mesmerizing. It is theater at its best." MORE

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10/23/08 - Brooks Community Newspapers - Of Mice and Men

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by Geary Danihy
“...an altogether impressive display of acting, set design, direction and lighting that seamlessly comes together... deftly and subtly directed... mesmerizing and at moments transcendent... a truly moving experience...” MORE

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10/23/08 - Middletown Press - Of Mice and Men

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by Bonnie Goldberg
“...memorable...stirring...if you love good theater this is a drama for you.” MORE

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10/19/08 - Danbury News-Times - Of Mice and Men

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by Chesley Plemmons
“...powerful...touching...striking...the poetry and poignancy of the heartbreaking story remains as moving as ever…” MORE

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10/17/08 - Milford Weekly - Of Mice and Men

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by Tom Holehan
“…a respectful and stirring revival…worth seeing.” MORE

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10/19/08 - The Hour - Of Mice and Men

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by David A. Rosenberg
“... strongly acted... palpable tension...” MORE

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10/14/08 - Hartford Courant - Of Mice and Men

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by Susan Hood
“Bringing Steinbeck's carefully delineated characters from page to stage, (director) Lamos elicits from the cast calibrated performances of emotional honesty and heightened realism…The actors received a deserving standing ovation…” MORE

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10/16/08 - The Fairfield County Weekly - Of Mice and Men

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by Michael Ragozzino
“…a message of profound emotional resonance… stunning performances that show us the awesome power of hope and compassion…The ... MORE

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10/14/08 - TalkingBroadway.com - Of Mice and Men

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by Fred Sokol
“...a lovely and disciplined presentation...rich in texture and nuance...The WCP rendering is lyrical and even, at times, tender...thematically relevant and very much alive. (Director) Lamos and his actors are precise and this production is one to savor.” MORE

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10/16/08 - Westport Minuteman - Of Mice and Men

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by E. Kyle Minor
“…It’s a production one shouldn’t miss.” MORE

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10/18/08 - The New York Times - Of Mice and Men

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by Anita Gates
“…Westport’s potent production has a vitality and sensuality…More than once, Mark Lamos’s vigorous direction yields dual-edged dramatic tension.” MORE

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10/14/08 - Connecticut Post - Of Mice and Men

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by Irene Backalenick
"...the fine production now playing at the Westport Country Playhouse is a chilling experience...the production itself, under Mark Lamos’ inspired direction, is highly effective...Lamos also directs a fine cast which he turns into a flawless ensemble...a serious, fine effort." MORE

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10/13/08 - Variety - Of Mice and Men

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by Frank Rizzo
“…a handsome revival…tastefully spare, sensitive and unsentimental staging …a parallel tone of quiet grace…” – Variety MORE

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10/13/08 - WMNR - Of Mice and Men

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by Rosalind Friedman
“…powerfully authentic…performances are deeply moving…I hope that you will take the time to see this wonderful production of a true classic.” - WMNR Fine Arts Radio MORE

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10/10/08 - BroadwayWorld.com - Of Mice and Men

Photo Flash: 'Of Mice and Men' at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk MORE

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10/9/08 - The Fairfield County Weekly - Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, at Westport Country Playhouse until Nov. 1 MORE

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10/2008 - Inside FC - Of Mice and Men

Steinbeck's Classic Of Mice and Men at Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Country Playhouse is staging John Steinbeck's classic drama, Of Mice and Men, now through November 1. MORE

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10/7/08 - Playbill.com - Of Mice and Men

Westport's Of Mice and Men, Honoring Paul Newman, Begins Performances Oct. 7
By Adam Hetrick
John Steinbeck's American classic Of Mice and Men comes to life at the Westport Country Playhouse Oct. 7.
Mark Lamos directs Brian Hutchison as George and Mark Mineart as Lennie in the 1937 Depression-era drama that officially opens Oct. 10 and will run through Nov. 1.
Of Mice and Men ... MORE

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10/7/08 - BroadwayWorld.com - Of Mice and Men

Westport Country Playhouse To Stage 'Of Mice and Men' Beginning 10/7; Production to Honor Paul Newman
by BWW News Desk
Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will stage John Steinbeck’s classic drama, “Of Mice and Men,” directed by Mark Lamos, October 7 through November 1. Steinbeck won the Nobel ... MORE

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10/3/08 - Westport News - Of Mice and Men

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Of Mice and Men
Performances Dedicated to Memory of Paul Newman
Westport Country Playhouse will stage John Steinbeck's classic drama, Of Mice and Men, directed by Mark Lamos, Oct. 7 through Nov. 1. MORE

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10/5/08 - Stamford Advocate - Of Mice and Men

'Of Mice and Men'
Westport Playhouse stages Steinbeck classic
By Camilla A. Herrera
Special Correspondent

It would seem George Milton and Lennie Small, the itinerant farm workers at the center of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," would be better off without the other. Lennie, a strong but simple-minded man, would be spared George's constant derision, while George, a str... MORE

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10/12/08 - Symposium on Immigration - Of Mice and Men

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on “Past and Present Views of Immigration,” following the Sunday, October 12, 3 p.m. matinee performance of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” which deals with the plight of migrant workers during the Depression.
Guest speakers will be Victoria A. Donoghue, immigration lawyer; Margaret (Maggie) Seligman, Steinbeck expert;... MORE

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10/2/08 - Minuteman - Of Mice and Men

Westport Country Playhouse Stages "Of Mice and Men" MORE

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10/2/08 - Fairfield County Weekly - Of Mice and Men

For many, John Steinbeck's Depression-era novella Of Mice and Men shows the grim possibilities of wokring hard towards a concrete goal in a universe fraught with arbitrary occurrences and unstable elements... MORE

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9/18/08 - Theatermania.com - Of Mice and Men

Hutchison, Mineart, et al. Cast in Westport's Of Mice and Men
By: Dan Bacalzo • Sep 18, 2008 • Connecticut
Full casting has been announced for Westport Country Playhouse's production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, to run October 7-November 1. Mark Lamos will direct. MORE

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9/18/08 - BroadwayWorld.com - Of Mice and Men

Westport Country Playhouse (Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe, artistic directors, Jodi Schoenbrun Carter, managing director) will stage John Steinbeck’s classic drama, “Of Mice and Men,” directed by Mark Lamos, October 7 through November 1. Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 and the Pulitzer Prize for his 1939 novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” MORE

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9/18/08 - Of Mice and Men

Westport Country Playhouse Stages John Steinbeck Classic “Of Mice and Men”
Westport Country Playhouse will stage John Steinbeck’s classic drama, “Of Mice and Men,” directed by Mark Lamos, October 7 through November 1. Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962 and the Pulitzer Prize for his 1939 novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” MORE

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9/11/08 - Playbill.com - Of Mice and Men

Hutchison and Mineart Set for Westport's Of Mice and Men; Lamos Directs
By Adam Hetrick
Casting has been announced for the Westport Country Playhouse's production of Of Mice and Men, which will be directed by Mark Lamos. MORE

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9/11/08 - Hartford Courant - Of Mice and Men

TICKER STAGE NOTES
Mice And Men At Westport
By Frank Rizzo | TICKER
Brian Hutchison is George and Mark Mineart is Lennie in John Steinbeck's own stage adaptation of his novel, "Of Mice and Men," the next show at the Westport Country Playhouse. Mark Lamos will direct the production, which runs Oct. 7 to Nov. 1. MORE

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9/5/08 - New York Times - Fall Season

No Theme, but Writers Aplenty
By ANITA GATES
Westport Country Playhouse
OF MICE AND MEN (Oct. 7 to Nov. 1). Steinbeck’s Depression-era tale of two friends traveling and dreaming of better times still resonates. Paul Newman, originally scheduled to direct, dropped out for health reasons and has been replaced by Mark Lamos, who directed “Cymbeline” on Broadway last year.
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5/29/08 - The Minuteman - Newman

Academy Award-winning actor Paul Newman, 83, will not direct the Westport Country Playhouse production "Of Mice and Men" schedule to open October 7, 2008. MORE

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5/23/08 - WestportNow.com - Newman

“Health issues” have forced Paul Newman to withdraw from directing a fall production at the Westport Country Playhouse. MORE

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5/23/08 - BroadwayWorld.com - Newman

Distinguished actor and director Paul Newman, who was slated to direct the fall production, "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, will step down from making his directorial debut at Westport Country Playhouse due to health issues. Tony Award-nominated director Mark Lamos will take the helm in Newman's place. MORE

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5/23/08 - Playbill.com - Newman

Academy Award winner Paul Newman has stepped down as the director of the Westport Country Playhouse's upcoming production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Newman has cited health issues as the determining factor in his decision. MORE

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5/23/08 - Newman Steps Down as Director of "Of Mice and Men"

Westport Country Playhouse announced that distinguished actor and director Paul Newman, who was slated to direct the fall production, “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, will step down from making his directorial debut at the Playhouse due to health issues. Tony Award-nominated director Mark Lamos will take the helm in Newman’s place. MORE

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3/24/08 - PlayClub

Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Public Library jointly announce the second season of their collaboration, the PlayClub, an opportunity for the community to read and discuss several of the plays prior to their being staged at the Playhouse during the 2008 season. MORE