Westport Country Playhouse, Professional theater building in Westport, Connecticut.
The Westport Country Playhouse features a traditional stage setup with a depth of 26 feet and a proscenium height of 15 feet for theatrical productions.
Originally built as a tannery in 1835, Lawrence Langner purchased the building for $14,000 in 1930 and transformed it into a theater venue.
The theater initiated an apprentice program in the 1940s that trained numerous professionals, including composer Stephen Sondheim and actress Tammy Grimes.
The venue contains 578 cushioned seats, offers free parking facilities, and provides assisted listening devices for visitors with hearing impairments.
The fly system extends from 3 feet to 38 feet above the stage, enabling complex technical productions and creative stage configurations.
Location: Westport
Inception: June 29, 1931
Official opening: June 29, 1931
Capacity: 578
Phone: +18889277529
Website: https://westportplayhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 41.14160,-73.35480
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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