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Thousand Pines, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Westport Playhouse - Thousand Pines - Andrew Veenstra, Kelly Mcandrew, Katie Ailion - By Carol Rosegg

The Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut presented the world premiere of the dramatic play, Thousand Pines written by Matthew Greene, directed by Austin Pendleton, with a tremendously talented cast of Katie Aillon, Anne Bates, Joby Earle, Kelly McAndrew, William Ragsdale, and Andrew Veenstra. This powerfully impactful tour-de-force play is one that will resonate long after audiences have left the Westport Country Playhouse. Thousand Pines runs until November 17, 2018 at the Westport Country Playhouse.

*Grammy-nominated Jazz vocalist Jane Montheit* lit up the stage at *The Ridgefield Playhouse* in Ridgefield, Connecticut with her gorgeous vocals and engaging storytelling. Deftly pulling Jazz standards spanning from her illustrious 20-year career, Jane Monheit connected with her audience from the opening song until the resounding standing ovation. Brava!
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Man of La Mancha, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Westport Playhouse - Man of La Mancha - Philip Hernandez - photo by C Rosegg

Every year, the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut presents one musical, and for the 2018 season, their big production of the Tony-award winning musical, Man of La Mancha written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and directed by Mark Lamos, was a triumph of a masterpiece, over-the-top wonderful! Starring Philip Hernandez as Cervantes/Don Quixote and a brilliant cast of 14, If you only go to see one play this year, this is the one to see! Man of La Mancha runs until October 14, 2018 at the Westport Country Playhouse.

Amazing, astounding, and astonishing best describe the dance company, Pilobolus, and their spectacular evening of contemporary dance with their program, "Come To Your Senses" at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. We have seen some incredible performances throughout the years at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University, and as such, they have set the bar high for our expectations. The performance by Pilobolus surpassed the bar with their spectacular, gravity defying abilities and choreography that not only pushed the envelope, shredded it and cast it to the wind. Bravo!

Westport Country Playhouse - Brett Dalton, Andrea Syglowski, Eric Bryant -The Understudy -by c rosegg

Theresa Rebeck's play The Understudy directed by David Kennedy at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut had the audience rolling in the aisles! Theresa Rebeck's witty lines expertly delivered by the cast: Brett Dalton, Eric Bryant, and Andrea Syglowski and deft directing by David Kennedy made the play one to see for a night of gaiety and laughter. The Understudy runs until September 1, 2018.

Absolutely hilarious! The *French farce, A Flea In Her Ear* written by *David Ives* and directed by Mark Lamos at the *Westport Country Playhouse* in *Westport, Connecticut* is laugh out loud ooh-la-la wonderful! This fast-paced farce kept us laughing from the introduction to the final applause. Bravo! The play runs until July 28, 2018.
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Casey James at The Loft at City Winery, NYC, USA

Casey James at The Loft at City Winery NYC - Photo by Luxury Experience

Blues singer, songwriter, guitarist Casey James lit up the stage at The Loft at City Winery in New York City. Located at 155 Varick Street on the second floor above the parent venue, City Winery, The Loft at City Winery, is an intimate venue that opened in May 2018, and provided longtime, as well as first time, Casey James fans with the opportunity to experience his creative talent up-close and personal.

Greenwich International Film Festival 2018 Honorees - photo by Luxury Experience

The 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held in Greenwich, Connecticut celebrated its fourth year of excellence of making an impact. For film fans, attending the festival was more than just seeing an incredible selection of 49 films, it also provided the opportunity to meet with directors, producers, and actors to learn the backstory of the making of the films. Combined with their annual prestigious Changemaker Gala and Opening Night Party featuring a performance by Ms. Lauren Hill, the 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival was an enchanting success.

The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held annually in Greenwich, Connecticut is a 4-day renowned festival of films that takes place at the beginning of June. Celebrating its fourth anniversary in 2018, the female-founded festival brought an incredible selection of 49 films, panel discussions, Q & A with cast and crews of the films, its prestigious Changemaker Gala honoring actress and activist Ashley Judd and Duncan Edwards, Waterside School Executive Director, Opening Night Party with a performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill, and so much more. Luxury Experience shares some of the many film highlights.

Westport Playhouse - Flyin. West - Welch, Bradford, Mathis by Crosegg

Flyin' West by Pearl Cleage is a masterful triumph of a play at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. Artfully directed by Seret Scott, the exceptionally talented cast of Brittany Bradford, Michael Chenevert, Nikiya Mathis, Edward O'Blenis, Brenda Pressley, and Keona Welch provide memorable portrayals of the multi-layered characters to complement playwright Pearl Cleage's inspired storytelling. Bravo! The play runs until June 16,2018.

Dedicated Blues fans, Luxury Experience has followed the multi-talented singer, songwriter, Blues Rocker Dana Fuchs' career since 2011, and with each year, each tour, and each subsequent album, Dana Fuchs just keeps getting better, or as Dana said, "It's not how you start, it's how you end." Dana Fuchs and her band rocked The Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield, Connecticut, the first night of her new album Love Lives On release tour. As always, Dana Fuchs and her band gave as good as it gets enchanting long-time fans and making new ones.

Dada Masilo's reimagined version of Giselle was a brilliant triumph of a success at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Award-winning South African choreographer and dancer Dada Masilo and The Dance Factory gave a modern, contemporary dance twist to the classic ballet, resulting in a deeper, richer, more intense and powerful interpretation to the theme of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. Bravo!

Patrick Zimmerli - on Saxophone - photo by Luxury Experience

We attended the Ecstatic Music Festival® presented by Kaufman Music Center, where we had the pleasure of experiencing two musical works, Clockworks & Songs of Mourning, the fourth in a series of nine programs. The works featured the avant-garde/modern Jazz and pop music of Patrick Zimmerli, Ethan Iverson, Chris Tordini, John Hollenbeck, Carla Kihledst and Jeremy Flower. The Ecstatic Music Festival® is a series of 9 concerts from January 27 until April 26, 2018.

Moscow Festival Ballet - Giselle - Alexander and Daev 2014

The Moscow Festival Ballet in Giselle at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University "where creativity and culture come to life" in Fairfield, Connecticut was a spectacular evening of classic ballet. Giselle was first performed in 1841 by the Ballet de Théâtre de l'Académie de Musique, and the Moscow Festival Ballet provided a gorgeous, classic interpretation of one of ballet's finest dances.

Paul Taylor Dance Company - Lisa Labrado

The Paul Taylor Dance Company opened the exciting 2018 - 2019 season at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and proved why Iconic American choreographer Paul Taylor stands head and shoulders among dance giants. He continues to establish his mettle by focusing on exploring new mediums in modern dance with outstanding delivery winning many prestigious awards along the way.

*Jazz composer, arranger, band leader, saxophonist Benny Golson* and his *Quartet* consisting of *Emmet Cohen* on piano, *Buster Williams* on bass, and *Alvester Green* on drums created a memorable evening of *instrumental Jazz* at *Jazz Standard* in *New York, New York*.
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Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Westport Playhouse - Woody Sez - Katie Barton, David Finch, David Lutken, Leenya Rideout - - by pchenot

Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is absolutely fabulous! Featuring David M. Lutken, Katie Barton, David Finch, and Leenya Rideout, the show captures the amazing spirit of singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and activist, Woody Guthrie. Born in1912, Woody Guthrie died in 1967 of Huntington's Disease, however in those 55 years, what he created and achieved still resonates throughout the world. If you love Americana music, this is one show you will not want to miss. The show runs until January 20, 2018.

Eliane Elias, Marc Johnson, Rafael Barata, Rubens de La_Corte - Brazil Set - Photo by Luxury Experience

Fantastico! Brazilian singer, songwriter, composer, Jazz pianist and Grammy® winner Eliane Elias lit up the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York with her stunning performance on November 3, 2017, which was part of a two-night engagement. There are some musicians that leave a lasting impression; Eliane Elias is one of them. A gifted pianist, composer, and arranger, she sings and plays from the heart, leaving audiences breathless with her exuberance.

Westport Country Playhouse - Romeo and Juliet - James Cusati-Moyer, Nicole Rodenburg - photo by Carol Rosegg

Bring on the romance! William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1597, and it still spurs desire and romance, especially when skillfully directed by Mark Lamos and starring a stellar cast at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. A lavish set, sumptuous costumes, performances by a gifted cast make this play a shining star of the 2017 season at the Westport Country Playhouse and one that you will not want to miss. The play runs until November 19, 2017.

What a thrill it was to hear the *symphonic rock band, Renaissance* featuring the luscious vocals of Annie Haslam perform at *The Town Hall* in New York City. Longtime Renaissance fans flocked to the historic landmark for an unparalleled experience of hearing the multi-talented 6-member band perform with a 10-member chamber orchestra. What a night to remember!
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Boney James at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, NYC, USA

*Four-time Grammy® nominee Jazz Saxophonist Boney James* played to a sold-out house at *B.B. King Blues Club & Grill* located in the heart of *Times Square* in *New York City* and *Luxury Experience* was there to experience the magic and the tremendous energy of an audience loving every minute of the music.
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Quick Center For The Arts - Upside Down Inside Out Season Gala - Fairfield, CT, USA

Teresa Sauer, Debra Argen and Moses Ballapati - Qucik Center Fairfield, CT - photo by Luxury Experience

What we especially love about the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut is that there is always a program to appeal to everyone, and their Upside Down Inside Out Season Gala was an exciting, exhilarating, and engaging evening of exceptional artistry that was a combination of contemporary dance by Frédérick Gravel, cocktail party, and rock concert by Betty Bonifassi with dancing. Cutting edge performances and a stylish ambience helped create an evening that will be talked about for quite some time.

We caught the Grammy® award winning, multi-platinum selling *Rock band, the Blues Traveler 30th Anniversary Tour* at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and what a night it was! Founded in 1987 in *Princeton, New Jersey, Blues Traveler* is a rock band that has long been on our musical radar, and in our stacks of music.
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Spyro Gyra at StageOne, Fairfield, CT, USA

*Spyro Gyra* has enamored instrumental Fusion Jazz fans since the band's inception in 1974. The same can be said about their performance at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne in *Fairfield, Connecticut* where *Jay Beckenstein, Tom Schuman, Scott Ambush, Julio Fernandez*, and Lionel Cordes created a memorable evening of Jazz at its very best.
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Sex With Strangers - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Westport Playhouse - Sex with Strangers - Jessica Love, Chris Ghaffir _ bypchenot

Laura Eason's contemporary dramatic play, Sex With Strangers at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is an on-the-mark brilliant portrayal of modern-day love and dating and resonates soundly with the "media age" where the internet is part of our daily lives, and its consequences are even more interesting. The play runs from September 26 - October 14, 2017, and is a "must-see."

*Los Lobos* thrilled the audience during their performance at *Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne* in *Fairfield, Connecticut. Together for more than 40 years, this Rock* *band* of friends: *Louie Perez, Steve Berlin, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, David Hidalgo,* and *Enrique "Bugs" Gonzalez*, brought down the house with their high-energy performance.
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Dana Fuchs Duo - Iridium, NYC, United States

Dana Fuchs -at Iridium 2017 - photo by Luxury Experience

The Iridium was the perfect venue for Blues Rocker Dana Fuchs and Jon Diamond, her longtime writing partner and guitarist, for a 2-night gig in the heart of New York City. Playing as the Dana Fuchs Duo without the rest of her band, gave them the freedom to create an intimate evening showcasing their talent, as well as new and old music, that will long be remembered by fans.

Westport Playhouse - Appropriate - Betsy Aidem, David Aaron Baker - by crosegg

American Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkin's powerful 2014 Obie Award winning play, Appropriate, at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, brings three disparate siblings and their families to their father's crumbling, decaying plantation house in southeast Arkansas to dispose of the house after this death. What they discover during this process will forever change their lives. The play runs from August 15 until September 2, 2017.

Westport Playhouse - Grounded - Elizabeth Stahlmann - photo by C. Rosegg

Elizabeth Stahlmann gives a powerful performance in George Brandt's award-winning contemporary drama, Grounded, at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. The dynamic play is about a US Air Force fighter pilot whose life is turned upside down when an unexpected pregnancy takes her from being a top gun in the sky to being "grounded" and becoming a Predator drone pilot on the ground, and the ultimate consequences of her new role. Grounded is a play that will leave you breathless with its emotional impact and message! The play runs from July 11 until July 29, 2017.

The third annual *Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF)* held in *Greenwich, Connecticut* from June 1 - 4, 2017, was an incredible experience that featured over 60 international film premieres and screenings, educational panels and workshops, and parties that celebrated the art of film. It was a continuous round of excitement that educated, amused, and delighted audiences.
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Lettice and Lovage - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Playwright Peter Shaffer's play, Lettice & Lovage at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is smashingly brilliant! Directed by Mark Lamos with a fabulous foursome of a cast - Kandis Chappell, Mia Dillon, Sarah Manton, and Paxton Whitehead, - Lettice & Lovage hits all the right notes for an immensely enjoyable evening of theatre. The play runs from June 1 until June 17, 2017.

Nilson Matta - Photo by Luxury Experience

2017 Best Latin Jazz Album Grammy-nominee Nilson Matta (for Trio de Paz 30) and his Brazilian Voyage Trio transported the audience at the Southampton Arts Center, located in Southampton, New York to Brazil via their inspired music. Renowned composer and musician Nilson Matta is considered to be one of the top bass players in the world, and together with the talented multi-Grammy winner Oriente López on piano and flute, and award-winning Mauricio Zottarelli on drums, they created a spectacular evening of Jazz, Brazilian-style.

The *Russian National Ballet Theatre* brought the romance of the *classic ballet* *Cinderella* to the *Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University* in *Fairfield, Connecticut* for an enchanted evening. Sumptuous costumes and a lavish set added to the overall magic of the timeless story and ballet with exceptional performances by the dancers. Bravo!
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Beth Hart and Rachael Sage at The Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT, USA

*Grammy-nominated Blues Rocker singer, songwriter, musician* *Beth Hart* rocked the house at *The Ridgefield Playhouse* in *Ridgefield, Connecticut, together with the talented singer, songwriter, musician* *Rachael Sage* as part of their *U.S. Tour*, (February and March 2017), which brought the audience to its feet where they remained for most of the evening.
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Carmen Lundy at Birdland Jazz Club New York City, NY, USA

Jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger Carmen Lundy dazzled the audience at the famed Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, New York for her release party for her latest album, Code Noir. A voice equal to the legendary ladies of Jazz: Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Dinah Washington, Carmen Lundy delivered a powerful performance on Saturday, February 4, 2017, her last night of a 5-night, 2-show nightly gig, and what a night it was!

Peter White at BB Kings Blues Club NYC - photo by Luxury Experience

The 2016 holiday season was off to a great Smooth Jazz start with Marquee Concerts presenting A Peter White Christmas featuring Peter White, Rick Braun, and Euge Groove at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill located in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Favorite holiday songs had the packed house audience filled with good cheer and the excitement of the holidays.

Colbie Caillat - photo by Luxury Experience

Grammy® award winning, multi-platinum Colbie Caillat presented The Malibu Sessions Acoustic Tour with Special Guests Justin Young and High Dive Heart at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, which was an exceptional evening of pop music. Colbie Caillat’s golden vocals and inspired lyrics along with sets from the opening bands kept the audience thrilled for a nearly 3-hour performance.

Mariza - Fairfield Quick Center - Photo by Luxury Experience

Multi-Grammy nominated Mariza brought an exciting evening of Portuguese fado music to the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Singing in Portuguese and engaging the audience in both English and Portuguese, she added to her fan base with her dynamic vocal range, passion, and beautiful stylings. Amazing, is the best word to describe her thrilling performance!

Camelot - Westport County Playhouse - Britney Coleman - Robert Sean Leonard -by Carol Rosegg

Magical, best describes the Westport Country Playhouse's performance of the Lerner and Loewe musical, Camelot! The play shines brilliantly under the direction of Mark Lamos and its exceptional cast lead by Tony award winning actor Robert Sean Leonard, with Stephen Mark Lucas, Britney Coleman, Patrick Andrews, Michael De Souza, Mike Evariste, Brian Owen, Jon-Michael Reese, and Sana "Prince" Sarr. Camelot is the perfect finale for the Westport Country Playhouse's 2016 play season, and should definitely be on your "must see" list. Camelot runs from October 4 until November 5, 2016 at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut.

Buddy Cage - New Riders of the Purple Sage - photo by Luxury Experience

The New Riders of the Purple Sage (NRPS): Buddy Cage, Michael Falzarano, Ronnie Penque, and Johnny Markowski and friends: Rob Wilson and Ron Harrison took the audience on a memorable journey of country rock at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne in Fairfield, Connecticut. Although David Nelson was not with the band due to a serious injury, the band and friends performed the songs that we have all come to know and love.

Playwright Joe Orton's play, What The Butler Saw at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is brilliantly funny, fast-paced, non-stop, witty British humor at its best. Directed by John Tillinger with an exceptional cast - Julian Gamble, Chris Ghaffari, Patricia Kalember, Sarah Manton, Robert Stanton, and Paxton Whitehead, the play runs from August 23, 2016 until September 10, 2016.

*Jeff "Tain" Watts Quartet* heated up *Jazz Standard* in the *Flatiron district* of *New York City* with a memorable evening of *improvisational Jazz* with *Jeff "Tain" Watts* on drums, *Troy Roberts* on saxophone, *Benito Gonzalez* on piano, and *Orlando LeFleming* on bass.
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The Invisible Hand - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Ayad Akhtar's political thriller "The Invisible Hand" will keep you on the edge of your seat at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. The play directed by Westport Country Playhouse's Associate Artistic Director David Kennedy, features the talented ensemble of Jameal Ali, Eric Byrant, Fajer Kaisi, and Rajesh Bose, and runs from July 19, 2016 - August 6, 2016.

*Actor Michael Urie* shines brightly in the "must-see" hilariously witty, fast-paced, *award-winning one-man play Buyer & Cellar* at the Westport Country Playhouse in *Westport, Connecticut. Written by Jonathan Tolins* and directed by *Stephen Brackett,* the play runs from June 14 until July 3, 2016.
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Red - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

*Actors Stephen Rowe* and *Patrick Andrews* give gripping performances as the artist *Mark Rothko* and his assistant in Playwright John Logan's Tony award-winning dramatic play, Red, at Westport Country Playhouse in **Westport, Connecticut. Directed by Mark Lamos,** Red runs from May 3 - 29, 2016. If you love art, do go to see the play!
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Art - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Art, the Tony award-winning comedy by French Playwright and Novelist Yasmina Reza at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, is brilliant! Plato said "Beauty lies in the eyes of the holder," which could be applied to the play whose plot is the purchase of an expensive painting and the reactions to it by three friends. Fast-paced witty dialogue makes for an evening of hilarity. Directed by Mark Lamos, Art runs from May 4 - 28, 2016.

Fourplay at the Blue Note New York

The *Jazz group, Fourplay: *Bob James, Nathan East, Chuck Loeb*, and Harvey Mason, celebrated their 25^th anniversary at the Blue Note New York* with a rousing performance to promote their new CD, *Silver, released on the Heads Up International* label, a division of Concord Music Group; it was a not-to-be-missed evening of music.
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Broken Glass - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

Westport Country Playhouse - Broken Glass -Stephen Schnetzer, Felicity Jones - Photo by Carol Rossegg

The Westport Country Playhouse celebrates Arthur Miller's 100^th birthday with his play Broken Glass, a late Miller work that is a powerfully, intense drama that takes place in a Jewish home in 1938 Brooklyn, New York, centering on Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) in Berlin, Germany, and how its impact rippled across the world. This brilliant production of Arthur Miller's masterpiece left us with goose bumps at the play's conclusion! Director Mark Lamos elicits the best from the impressive cast of John Hillner, Merritt Janson, Felicity Jones, Angela Reed, Stephen Schnetzer, and Steven Skybell. The play runs from October 6 - 24, 2015.

Westport County Playhouse - Bedroom Farce - Scott Drummond, Carson Elrod, Sarah Manton, Claire Karpen

The Westport Country Playhouse's cast of the Alan Ayckbourn play, Bedroom Farce hit it out of the ballpark with their stellar performance in Westport, Connecticut. Billed as "Four couples, three bedrooms, consider the possibilities..." it is a delightful, light-hearted, fast-paced play with witty dialogue that kept us laughing from its hilarious start to its uproarious finish. Tony-Nominated John Tillinger directs the talented cast in this delicious summer romp. The play runs until September 13, 2015.

*Devon Allman* and his band comprised of *Bobby Schneck, Jr.* on guitar, *Anthony Nanney* on drums, *Steve Rice* on bass, and the "new kid" *Brendan Moore* on keyboards, rocked the house with their rollicking *Southern Blues Rock* performance at *Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne* in *Fairfield, Connecticut*.
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And a Nightingale Sang - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA

And a Nightingale Sang at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut is stunning! Set in Northern Britain in World War II, C.P. Taylor's play focuses on the lives of three generations living together in one household amidst the backdrop of war. Touching, engaging, with moments of sadness intertwined with humor and romance, this beautiful play shines with its talented cast of Scott Cullen, Matthew Greer, Richard Kline, Jenny Leona, Deidre Madigan, Brenda Meaney, and John Skelley. The play runs until June 27, 2015.

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