Jeffrey Tambor News

Next up at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, the world premiere of A Transparent Musical opening May 31, 2023 (with previews beginning May 20th). Tina Landau directs this new musical based on the hit Amazon Prime original TV show by Joey Soloway. I got the chance to chat with Peppermint who plays Davina, the Alexandra Billings’ role on the TV show Transparent.

Director Derek Baxter leads three terrific actors--Jeremiah Murzinsky, David the Day, and Steven C. Fox--in this acerbically hilarious show.

Students can now share the stage with award winning actor Jeffrey Tambor when he returns with his new Improvisation Class:  Beyond the Script. 

Make 2021 the year that you take your acting aspirations to the next level!  With Zoom classes at The Ridgefield Playhouse beginner and advanced acting students will have the opportunity to work with Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor (The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development, Transparent), with two new workshops – Scene Study Tuesdays, January 26 – March 16, 2021 and The Art of the Personal Monologue Mondays, February 1 – March 22, 2021.  

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and after the emotional rollercoaster that is 2020, everyone is ready to celebrate with their loved ones this year.

For 20 years, The Ridgefield Playhouse has been the heart and soul of the community, culture and economy in Ridgefield, CT. Although they had to close their doors to inside shows on March 13th, move/cancel more than 120 shows so far (equaling a loss of more than $3 million in ticket income), the show went on over the weekend.

No matter where you live you can learn from award-winning instructors from the comfort of your own home! The Ridgefield Playhouse continues to make their most popular classes available via Zoom this fall!

You can learn from anywhere with NEW Zoom classes at The Ridgefield Playhouse this summer!  Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor returns with a new Zoom Workshop a?' Acting & Writing Through Improv on Tuesdays, July 28 a?' September 29 from 7 a?' 10pm. 

The Hollywood Museum in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell will present REAL TO REEL LIVE (VIRTUAL EDITION 2020). Michael Feinstein will be receiving the Inspiration Award, and Kristin Chenoweth will be appearing as a special guest.

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of David Mamet. Today's play, Glengarry Glen Ross!

During a time of social distancing, The Ridgefield Playhouse is working hard to keep the arts accessible to the community.  a?oeJust because we can't be in a classroom together, doesn't mean we can't create together!a?? said Executive Director Allison Stockel. 

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that James Lipton, executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series Inside the Actors Studio, has died at age 93.

Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor (a?oeTransparent, a?oeArrested Development,a?? a?oeThe Larry Sanders Showa??) will flip the script on renowned interviewer Dick Cavett when he brings his podcast a?oeActing Schmactinga?? live to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage Thursday, January 23rd at 7:30pm for a conversation with the Emmy Award-winning Cavett.

Deadline has reported that memorials for actor Rip Torn are set to be held in both Los Angeles and New York. 

After a successful class about writing and performing personal monologues, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor (a?oeThe Larry Sanders Show,a?? a?oeArrested Development,a?? a?oeTransparenta??) returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse with a new creative workshop focusing on scene study. This class is a weekly workout Tuesdays, January 14 a?" March 31, 7pm-10pm where actors test their performance abilities in a safe and playful environment.

After a successful class about writing and performing personal monologues, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor (a?oeThe Larry Sanders Show,a?? a?oeArrested Development,a?? a?oeTransparenta??) returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse with a new creative workshop focusing on scene study. This class is a weekly workout Tuesdays, January 14 a?" March 31, 7pm-10pm where actors test their performance abilities in a safe and playful environment. Through working on scenes of various genres, actors will discover their strengths and weaknesses with the help of a trained actor/director's eye. Over the past four decades, Tambor has been an inspiration both on and off screen, bringing many iconic characters to life while cultivating a uniquely personal approach to his craft. He has taught acting classes on the West Coast and workshops at SXSW for many years. This empowering class focuses on identifying and conquering the fears that keep us from trusting our own creative voices. 6 or 12 week options available. This workshop is part of the Classes @ The Playhouse Series and the Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Whole New You Series, with support from Reliance Merchant Services.

Producers Bob Rusch and John Patrick Patti have formally announced the formation of the newest addition to Buffalo's vibrant theatre scene:

Be a part of the creative process! Come see the final class of Jeffrey Tambor's Creative Workshop 'Performing Your Life- The Art of the Personal Monologue.' A free student showcase on stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm.

Be a part of the creative process! Come see the final class of Jeffery Tambor's Creative Workshop a?oePerforming Your Life- The Art of the Personal Monologue.a?? A free student showcase on stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm. See students perform the monologues they have worked on over the course of the past 6 weeks, with Mr. Tambor providing notes and direction. Come see your friends in this creative process, or get an inside look into this class a?" which will be starting up again in January 2020. Jeffrey Tambor has created some of the most iconic characters in television history from a?oeThe Larry Sanders Show'sa?? Hank Kingsley to a?oeArrested Development'sa?? George and Oscar Bluth to a?oeTransparent'sa?? Maura Pfefferman. Throughout his career, Tambor has developed a unique teaching style based on his own artistic philosophy. He is co-owner of Skylight Bookstore in Los Angeles and also is the author of his popular memoir Are You Anybody? He created and hosts the podcast a?oeActing Schmacting.a??

Shakina Nayfak is a woman blessed with an abundance of talents. She enjoys success as a director, writer, performer, producer, and social activist. Recently she created the critically-acclaimed role of Ava in the Transparent's Musical Finale now streaming on Amazon Prime. She is beloved by fans for her role as Lola on Hulu's Difficult People and has premiered three solo shows at Joe's Pub to sold-out houses. On Saturday, November 9th she brings her one woman show Manifest Pussy back to Joe's Pub. Described as a rock concert/standup special/ritual sacrifice' the show tells the story of Shakina's journey to Thailand for gender confirmation surgery in 2014.