The Show Must Go On: Westport Country Playhouse Floods; Donations Needed for the 90 Year Old Institution

The Westport Country Playhouse fell victim to Ida’s floodwaters overnight, with rain pouring into the structure’s lower levels - where many of their office spaces and artist dressing and production rooms are held. The non-profit has started a fundraiser to help repair the damage done, and to pay for rental trailers for upcoming guests and talent. The Playhouse has been presenting a live Stars on Stage concert series this week, which is being recorded for a national broadcast. The Westport Country Playhouse celebrated its 90th anniversary this year. To donate, click here.

From the Westport Country Playhouse

The Playhouse suffered immense damage last night as Hurricane Ida swept through Westport, right in the middle of our week-long series of Stars on Stage concerts being recorded for national TV broadcast. Our artist dressing rooms, hallways, production office, mechanical and boiler room, wardrobe, laundry, and other spaces on the lower level and basement all experienced severe flooding. It will be days before these areas are dry and sanitized. Any gift that is within your means will help us recover the costs associated with both damage repair and the additional expense of renting trailers and other temporary spaces for the artists we’ll be welcoming for this evening's concert with Brandon Victor Dixon. As always, the Playhouse is so grateful for the support of our community.