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6 Degrees Of Playhouse Separation
Once upon a time, Richard Rodgers lived near the Westport Country Playhouse. He saw “Green Grow the Lilacs” there; soon, that show turned into “Oklahoma!” (You can read all about it in Westporter Max...
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“Smash”: The Bernadette Peters Sequel
Yesterday morning “06880” profiled David Marshall Grant, the Staples grad now serving as executive producer/writer of NBC’s new hit series “Smash.” A few hours later, the show featured a shout-out to...
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Westport Stands For The Troops
When an all-star cast — James Naughton, Leslie Orofino, Robin Batteau, David Buskin and Chris Coogan — takes the stage at the Unitarian Church on Friday, March 15, they’ll do more than sing and...
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Staples Orchestra Plays Boston Symphony Hall
Earlier this month, the Staples High School chamber orchestra took a field trip to Boston. They enjoyed a master class with a Boston Symphony Orchestra bassist. They heard the BSO play. Then they took...
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UPDATE: Staples Pops Concert At Levitt Sold Out
At this time, no tickets remain for the free “Staples Pops at the Levitt” concert. This status may be updated on Friday, May 27 — check back by clicking here or calling 866-811-4111 then!...
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Roundup: Staples Soccer, Library, Jim Naughton, Jose Feliciano, More
In a first for Staples High School sports — and perhaps for any team anywhere in the country — the boys soccer team broadcast last night’s match at Norwalk on a drive-in movie screen. With a limited...
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Roundup: Winslow Park, Tarry Lodge, Dunkin’…
In May, “06880” published the sad story of Winnie the Pooh. Fifth grader Alex Johnson eulogized his dog. It had run through a break in the Winslow Park stone wall, and been struck and killed by a car...
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In Death, The Gift Of Life
Like many others, Dan Levinson moved from New York to Westport when his children were young. He thought it would be a great place to raise kids. He was right. He grew to love the town, and has been...
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Roundup: Zadie Smith, Jim Naughton, Andrew Maskoff …
The Westport Library has a new award: the Westport Prize for Literature. The first honoree — author Zadie Smith — will be feted in person November 12. The new annual prize is for an original work of...
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Roundup: Smoky Skies, Staples Baseball, Startup Westport …
As predicted, the Singapore-style haze that smothered Westport yesterday has started to lift. But Paul Delano was out early this morning. He reports: “It was a hazy red sunrise — although you couldn’t...
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Roundup: Maui, Saugatuck Shores, Compo Beach …
It’s nearly 5,000 miles from Westport to Lahaina. But the distance does not matter to the Westport Downtown Association. The non-profit is collecting donations for Maui United Way, to help support...
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Roundup: Cans, Downtown Charette, Jodi & Scott …
On Sunday, Tom Kretsch and his wife Sandi headed to Compo’s South Beach, by the trees near the kayak launch. A large group of Staples High School students and parents were setting up for an...
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Roundup: Lottery Win$, Jeremy Schaap, James Naughton …
Westport figured prominently in 2 recent Connecticut Lottery wins. A Milford resident won $1 million with a “$1,000,ooo Extreme Cash” scratch-off ticket sold at the Wheels gas station on Post Road...
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Roundup: Israel Support, I-95 Detours, Aid In Dying Legislation …
Last Sunday — just 24 hours after Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel — 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker released a strong statement. She said then: The attack on Israel and its citizens is horrifying. There is...
View Article“06880” Podcast: James Naughton
James Naughton is a well-known and much-beloved actor/director. His credits range from “Who’s the Boss” and “The Devil Wears Prada” to Tony Award-winning performances in “City of Angels” and “Chicago.”...
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