Welcome to the Playhouse!

We are so pleased to open our doors for this special series of concerts – three of today's most dynamic artists and their musicians and singers – to be aired on national television this winter.

Now the world will know what we already do: Westport Country Playhouse produces some of the best theater in the world. And, we are surrounded by a wonderful community with enthusiastic audiences and generous supporters.

Sit back and enjoy the show. And, come broadcast, tune in and maybe catch yourself on screen! 

Mark Lamos
Artistic Director, Westport Country Playhouse 

Andrew C. Wilk
Executive Producer, Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse 

The Playhouse sits on land forcibly taken from the Paugussett and Wappinger people.

Westport Country Playhouse acknowledges the indigenous peoples and nations of the Paugussett and Wappinger that steward the land and waterways of Westport, Connecitut. We honor and respect the enduring relationship that exists between these people and nations and this land.

August 31
7PM & 9PM

SHOSHANA BEAN

Produced by
Andrew C. Wilk
Annette Jolles

Directed by
Annette Jolles

Music Director / Piano
David Cook

Percussion
Keita Ogawa

Guitar
Nir Felder

Bass
Richie Goods

Backup Vocals
Jarrett Johnson
Kojo Littles

Special Guests
Avery Wilson
Luke Edgemon
Melanie Nyema

Shoshana Bean Chief of Staff
Jai Jordan

Hair / Makeup
JayArtistry

Wardrobe
Ashton Michael

September 1
7PM & 9PM

GAVIN CREEL

Produced
Andrew C. Wilk
Annette Jolles

Directed by
Andrew C. Wilk

Music Director / Piano
Mary-Mitchell Campbell

Arrangements and Orchestrations
Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Gavin Creel
Nicholas Connors
Benedict Braxton-Smith

Drums
Bryan Carter 

Bass
Alex Eckhardt

Guitars
Chris Peters

Acoustic guitar, mandolin, and violin
Dominic Dorset

Clothing Stylist
Jeff Mahshie

Hair
John Barrett
George Lemonis

Special Thanks
David Kalodner
Kenny DiCamillo
Geoffrey Soffer

September 2
7PM & 9PM

BRANDON VICTOR DIXON

Produced by
Andrew C. Wilk
Annette Jolles

Directed by
Annette Jolles

Music Director / Piano
Michael Mitchell 

Bass
Andre Clehorn

Drums
Jaylen Petinaud

Guitar
Sherrod Barnes

Backup Vocals
Crystal Monee Hall
Kristina Nicole Miller
Anastasia Talley

Manager
Joseph Abate, Borderlight Entertainment, Inc.

Production and Touring Management
Jordan Purvis

Thank You!

The following donors generously provided the funding to produce the Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse television series:

Roz & Bud Siegel
Eunice & David Bigelow
Kate & Bob Devlin
Judy & Scott Phares
Anna Czekaj-Farber
Joyce Hergenhan
Mary Ellen & Jim Marpe
Christian J. & Eva Trefz
Stacy & Howard Bass

And a huge special thanks to all of the supporters that have enable this week’s events, festivities, and audiences! These gifts also support the Playhouse’s year-round artistic, education, and community engagement programs.

BROADCASTERS
Ania Czekaj-Farber
Barbara & John Streicker

SHOWRUNNERS
Paige & Jodi Couture
Roger & Beryl Leifer
Ellen Petrino
Judy & Scott Phares
Barbara Samuelson
Marietta White

HOSTS 
Alisyn Camerota & Timothy Lewis
Adam Clemens
Stephen Corman
Janet & Fred Plotkin
Kerry Reilly & Maggie Lehnerd-Reilly
Nancy & David Tillson

CO-HOSTS
Athena & Daniel Adamson
Tracey & Anil Narang
Teresa Nardozzi

CAST MEMBERS 
Molly Alger & Jay Dirnberger
Jessica Caldwell & John Hubble
Dr. Rydell Harrison
Margie Jacobson
Jean Kelly
Ann Sheffer & Bill Scheffler

We'd also like to thank our 2021 Season Supporters, without whom we couldn't have met the demands of maintaining a theater during a global pandemic.  Click here for the full list of our 2021 sponsors.  

Lighting Designer
Alan Adelman

Set Design and Art Direction
Travis George

Series Editor and Post Production Manager
Nick Palm

Script Supervisor
Jenny Leon

Associate Director 
Stefani Cohen

Production Managers
Jim van Bergen
Robert Mahon

Stage Manager
Doug Fogel

Production Assistants
Ben Seideman
John Brandt

Covid Compliance Officers
Pier Lamia Porter
Scott Riehs

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Copywright © 2021

Artistic Director
Mark Lamos

Managing Director
Michael Barker

Associate Producer and Director of Production
David Dreyfoos

Technical Director and Technical Director / Associate Director Of Production
RJ Romeo

Company Manager
Bruce Miller

Assistant Company Manager
Elizabeth Frasciello

Wardrobe
Lisa Ficco

Photography
Carol Rosegg

Head Carpenters
Jason Thompson
Fred Graham

Carpenter
Scott Trichka

Head Electrician
Bob McDevitt

Electrics
Andrew Bynum

Head Sound
Stephen Henshaw

Spot Operator
Mike Kaplan