A gala evening celebrating Westport Country Playhouse’s 95 Seasons!

Join us on October 4th as we celebrate Artistic Honoree NATHAN LANE and Playhouse Leadership Award Winner ANNE KEEFE!

Don your festive attire and enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food and cocktails by Diane Browne Catering, raffle prizes, auction items, Pre-Show Reception, plus a Post-Show Party — all in generous support of the Playhouse.

Check back for updates announcing the performers who will celebrate the career of Nathan Lane and present him with his award!

Schedule of Events

5:30PM
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music

7PM
Live Auction, Presentation of Awards to Nathan Lane and Anne Keefe, and Performances by guests to be announced soon

9PM
Post-Show Reception in the Sheffer Studio

TICKET SPONSORSHIPS

Platinum Sponsor

$10,000

6 premium theatre seats PLUS Meet & Greet, Pre-Show reception reserved table (choice of high top or seated) with champagne bucket, sponsor listing, 2025/2026 season parking pass. ($7,250 tax deductible)

Gold Sponsor

$6,000

6 premium theatre seats, Pre-Show reception reserved high top table with champagne bucket, sponsor listing, 2025/2026 season parking pass. ($3,750 tax deductible)

Silver Sponsor

$4,000

4 premium theatre seats, Pre-Show reception reserved high top table with champagne bucket, sponsor listing, 2025/2026 season parking pass. ($2,500 tax deductible)

Sponsorship tickets are available by contacting Rick Davis at (203) 571-1131 or rdavis@westportplayhouse.org

INDIVIDUAL TICKET OPTIONS

$750 TICKET

Premium theatre seat PLUS Pre- and Post-Show receptions! ($475 tax deductible)

$500 TICKET

Standard theatre seat PLUS Pre- and Post-Show receptions! ($275 tax deductible)

$250 TICKET

Standard theatre seat PLUS Post-Show reception! ($75 tax deductible)

GET TO KNOW THE ARTISTIC HONOREE

Nathan Lane

Honoree

MEET THE LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT

Anne Keefe

Leadership Award Recipient

There is truly no one more deserving of this honor than Annie Keefe. She has been a tireless champion for artists and one of the great beating hearts of the Westport Country Playhouse for years. Whether serving a term as Co-Artistic Director, working tirelessly as a dedicated board member, or even setting the bar high with an occasional stint as backstage dresser, Annie has done it all. Quite simply, there wouldn’t be a Playhouse without her. She loves our theatre with all her heart — and we all love her just as much in return. When I think of what makes the Playhouse special, I think of Annie Keefe."

Mark Shanahan

Playhouse Artistic Director

To me, Annie embodies what it means to be 'Playhouse'. She has heart, wit, imagination and a deep loyalty to her community and to this wonderful old barn theater. As a beloved Board member, she has helped us reinvent what we are doing, while reminding us of all the treasured things about the Playhouse that we want to preserve.""

Athena Adamson

Chair, Playhouse Board of Trustees

Gala and Fundraisers

Every year, we offer a series of fundraisers to benefit various programs at the Playhouse. All proceeds go directly to support our non-profit, professional, producing theater and its work on stage, with schools, and throughout the community.

Learn about upcoming and past galas and fundraisers HERE!

THANK YOU

Beverage Sponsors: Streicker Wines and C. Mondavi

2025 Programming & Season Sponsorship is generously provided by Barbara Streicker.

Media Sponsorship for the 2025 season is generously provided by Moffly Media and WSHU Public Radio.

All titles, dates, and artists are subject to change.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

At This Stage

A fundraiser honoring Artistic Honoree Nathan Lane and Playhouse Leadership Award Winner Anne Keefe

Purchase individual tickets

$750; $500; $250