Entry for February 18, 2008

It has been announced that Paul will be directing the Westport (CT) Playhouse's fall 2008 production of Of Mice and Men... believe it or not, this is the first time Paul has directed for the stage!

From Broadwayworld.com:

The enduring masterpiece, Of Mice and Men, will be directed by Paul Newman. The play is based on John Steinbeck's 1937 tale of two traveling companions, George and Lennie, who wander the country during the Depression, dreaming of a better life for themselves.  George wants to own land and be his own boss.  His mentally challenged partner, Lennie, simply wants rabbits to play with.  When it seems that their dreams might be attainable, something goes terribly wrong.  Multi-Tony Award-winning designer Michael Yeargan will be scenic designer, with the legendary Jane Greenwood as costume designer. Of Mice and Men will run October 7 through October 25. Due to the caliber of artists attached to this production, the Playhouse has added a fourth week of performances for Of Mice and Men, Thursday, Friday and two Saturday performances, October 30 – November 1.

Have a bite with Paul!

Just behind The Westport Playhouse in Westport, CT (a theater near and dear to the Newman's hearts) is "The Dressing Room", a "homegrown" restaurant that focuses on healthy eating and local ingredients!

2007-03-13 22:56:14 GMT

July 2000: Ancestral Voices

Paul Newman to star on stage in ANCESTRAL VOICES, a gently comic 1940s growing up tale, seen from the perspective of a young boy as he deals with his grandparents' divorce. Also starring Joanne Woodward.

July 18-22, 2000 at the Westport Country Playhouse, in Connecticut, Monday through Saturday evenings, 8:30pm; matinees Wednesday 2pm and Saturday 5pm. Tickets $10-$35. Subscriptions for the full theatre series, offering prime seating, still available. For more information visit the Playhouse web site at westportplayhouse.com or call the Box Office at (203) 227-4177.