The Westport Library’s Lawrence Langner LibGuide honors the influential Weston/Westport resident (1890–1962) who co-founded the Theatre Guild in 1918 and established the Westport Country Playhouse in 1931 by converting a historic cow barn. It highlights his Broadway legacy—including producing Shaw, O’Neill, and the 1958 Tony-winning Sunrise at Campobello—with clippings from The New York Times, his autobiography The Magic Curtain, and archival links to Yale and Playbill credits. Updated January 29, 2026, this local history gem ties into 2023’s Literary Landmark dedication at the Playhouse site, celebrating his role in bringing Broadway-caliber theater to Connecticut.
