Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Performing ArtsConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization based in Westport, Connecticut, that operates an outdoor performing arts venue. It runs a long-standing program featuring both free and ticketed events across genres, including music, dance, comedy, film, theatre, circus, and a dedicated series for children. Its signature formats—the 50+ Free Shows under the Stars and the Stars-on-Tour Series—attract more than 75,000 patrons to the on-site amphitheater by the Saugatuck River each year. Founded in 1973, with its first season in 1974, it operates as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization focused on broad access to the performing arts and on supporting a diverse roster of artists from around the globe. In 2014, the pavilion completed a capital campaign that delivered a new stage and roof, upgraded sound and lighting, a sloped lawn, a hospitality building, and the completion of the RiverWalk segment surrounding the venue.