Disappointed Ticket Holders at Playhouse

Ticket holders for the opening night Westport Country Playhouse performance of “Hershey Felder as Iriving Berlin” leave tonight after problems with the air-conditioning forced cancellation of show. The audience, used to sometimes chilly temperatures in the auditorium, knew something was wrong as soon as they entered and experienced heat and humidity. Managing Director Michael Barker initially told them the show would be delayed 15 minutes while the air-conditioning units were rebooted. But after another 20 minutes, he announced the heat would impact production elements, including the piano, forcing a decision to cancel. The announcement brought boos as Barker said tickets could be exchanged for a future performance. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com