Morning Weather Report: Cold
Today:
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. North wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. Light southwest wind.
Star on Stage Brandon Victor Dixon Debuts Tomorrow Night after Country Playhouse Recording
Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon. Photo contributed by Carol RoseggWestport Country PlayhouseSTARS ON STAGE FROM WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE, a series of three concerts on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app, features Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, on Friday, January 21, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings).
Dixon has electrified television audiences with his performances in Jesus Christ Superstar and Rent: Live and also starred in numerous Broadway shows including Hamilton, The Color Purple and Motown: The Musical. Concert preview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IdGQOqFU44
Filmed live at the historic Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut, the concert series premiered on January 7 with Tony and Olivier Award-winner Gavin Creel, followed on January 14 by Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean.
Andrew Carl Wilk is the series creator. Executive producers are Andrew Carl Wilk, Annette Jolles and Donald H. Thoms. Executive in Charge for PBS is Zara Frankel. “Brandon Victor Dixon” is directed by Annette Jolles with Michael O. Mitchell as Music Director. Set Design by Travis George. Lighting Design by Alan Adelman.
Major support for STARS ON STAGE FROM WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE is provided by Roz and Bud Siegel, Judy and Scott Phares, Eunice and David Bigelow, Kate and Bob Devlin with additional funding provided by Joyce Hergenhan, Anna Czekaj-Farber, Mary Ellen and Jim Marpe, Christian J. and Eva Trefz, and Stacy and Howard Bass.
STARS ON STAGE FROM WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE will stream simultaneously with broadcast and be available on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and the PBS Video app, available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO.
“Bob” Robert Hatcher Weiss, 90, Died; Westporter, Veteran, Businessman
Robert Hatcher Weiss, “Bob”, in Westport, formerly of Boston, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Joyce at his side on January 15, 2022.
He was born in Cambridge on September 11, 1931, the son of Elizabeth and Dr. Soma Weiss. During his childhood, he developed a deep sense of curiosity during his summers in Keene Valley, NY, and enhanced his early education at Shady Hill School and Milton Academy (class of 1950). He received a Bachelor's Degree from Harvard College (class of 1954), where he became the varsity hockey team manager as a freshman. In his sophomore year, he was introduced to the discipline of writing by becoming the Harvard sports correspondent for the Boston Herald American.
After graduating from college, Bob served in the U.S. Army Field Artillery, 1954-1956, and was stationed in Germany where he met his first wife, Ruth Underwood, and subsequently had four children. He held a number of positions in various advertising and marketing companies. In 1972, he created Robert Weiss Associates, a public relations and marketing company which worked with a variety of clients including the CVS Roadside Service Program, Gillette's Introduction of the PaperMate Erasable Pen, King Arthur Flour, Purdue Chicken, New Balance and The Copley Plaza Hotel. He purchased the Boston Airport Journal in 1983, and subsequently began 3 other newspapers in the Boston area devoted to the travel industry. He also broadcasted travel commentaries for WBZ radio for over two decades. Bob was a former governor of the Boston Athletic Association, and successfully completed nine marathons. He served on the King Arthur Flour Board of Directors, was an Incorporator of The Harvard Magazine and helped create the Harvard Shop.
Bob enjoyed his weekend retreats in Westport that was purchased in 1991 so much that he and his wife Joyce moved there full time in 2021. A dedicated traveler, he was lucky to have visited China, Russia, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Cape Town, Hungary, Canada, and Europe among other destinations. He hated the word retirement and continued his interest about what was going on in the world.
He recently wrote a book, entitled Media Man, chronicling his adventures in the business world. But more than anything, he treasured his time with the family, and loved the energy of all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His motto was "family is everything" and was evidenced by the lively family reunions, especially the Christmas cruise.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joyce; and his four children, Elizabeth Comins of Hingham, Laura Weiss Sanchez of Buenos Aires, Lucy Weiss of Weymouth, and Robert Weiss Jr., of Eugene, Oregon. In addition, he is survived by his nine grandchildren who affectionately called him "Popey": Nicolas and Sol Sanchez, Virginia Sanchez, Carly and Simeon Fromberg, Victoria Sanchez and Marcel Herold, Courtney Caroline Comins, Allyson Bergeron, Hadley Weiss, Michael Bergeron, Jr., and Bode Weiss. He also leaves his four great-grandchildren: Ella Sanchez, Luka Herold, Mozelle Bee Fromberg, and Isabelle Zoe Herold. He is also survived by his sister, Louise Weiss of Cambridge. His brother, Paul Weiss, predeceased Bob. A private Service for the family has been held.