Shoshana Bean will perform Aug. 31 at Westport Country Playhouse, one of three concerts in the “Stars on Stage” series. / Photo by Bradford Rogne Photography

WESTPORT — “Stars on Stage,” a three-part concert series, is set to shine at the Westport Country Playhouse later this month.

The productions, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, in addition to playing before in-house audiences, will be taped for broadcast on national television at a later date.

Tickets are now available for playhouse subscribers, current ticketholders and donors. A limited number is also on sale for the public. Complimentary tickets are set aside for local first responders, students, teachers, and groups and organizations, according to a playhouse press release.

“Stars on Stage” will showcase Broadway performers Shoshana Bean (“Wicked,” “Waitress”) on Tuesday, Aug. 31; Gavin Creel (“Hello, Dolly!” “The Book of Mormon”) on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and Brandon Victor Dixon (NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Hamilton”) on Thursday, Sept. 2. 

There will be two one-hour performances each evening, at 7 and 9 p.m. 

Gavin Creel will perform Sept. 1 at Westport Country Playhouse, one of three concerts in the “Stars on Stage” series. / Contributed photo

Andrew C. Wilk, a resident of Westport, is the creator and executive producer of the concert series. He was executive producer of PBS’s “Live From Lincoln Center” from 2012-19, and is a five-time Emmy Award-winning producer.

Mark Lamos, the playhouse artistic director, said in a press statement: “This is a rare opportunity for our audience to simultaneously be involved in the taping of a national television program and see live concerts on the playhouse stage in this, our 90th-anniversary year.

“A shot in the arm as powerful as the vaccine!” he added. 

Brandon Victor Dixon will perform Sept. 2 at Westport Country Playhouse, one of three concerts in the “Stars on Stage” series. / Contributed photo

Everyone must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to attend any performance or event at the Westport Country Playhouse. Currently, patrons are not required to wear masks, but playhouse officials say health and safety protocols may be updated according to the latest guidance. For details, visit: westportplayhouse.org/visit/covid19safety/ 

For more information about “Stars on Stage and to purchase tickets, visit westportplayhouse.org, call 203-227-4177, or email boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org

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