Marty Markowitz News

“The Shrink Next Door” follows the manipulation and exploitation by psychiatrist Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (Paul Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (Will Ferrell). Dr. Ike is accompanied by his wife Bonnie Herschkopf (Casey Wilson) and though Marty may be defenseless against Dr. Ike, his sister Phyllis (Kathryn Hahn) is not. 

Inspired by true events and an original podcast of the same name, “The Shrink Next Door” stars Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Kathryn Hahn and Casey Wilson. Watch the new trailer now!

Scroll down for details of happenings this week at The Museum Of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust!

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the retirement of Henry Christensen III as Chairman of the Theatre's Board, a position he has held since 2012, due to health reasons. Theodore C. Rogers and Robert Buckholz will succeed Mr. Christensen as TFANA's Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. Mr. Christensen will continue as a member of the Board of Directors.

Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA) has announced that it has successfully completed its capital campaign to stabilize the institution's finances and open a permanent home, surpassing the campaign's $69.1 million goal.

Forged in the kiln of the civil rights movement and birthed in the midst of urban decay, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration), founded in 1967, celebrates its 50th anniversary in Central Brooklyn, home to the largest Black community in the United States. With a deepened and renewed commitment to supporting revolutionary art makers and protecting sustainable art spaces, Restoration launches the dynamic 21st century creative complex: RestorationArt.  

This Fall, 47 Secrets to A Younger You a comedy by and about working moms in their 40s, made its on-line debut.

SUMMER STAGES: BWW's Amazing Theatre Picks - Brooklyn

Civic and community leaders today marked the reopening of the historic Kings Theatre following an extensive $95 million restoration and renovation of the former movie palace and architectural gem. Originally constructed in 1929 and the largest theatre in Brooklyn with more than 3,000 seats, the Kings Theatre will serve as a fixture in the City's cultural landscape, presenting a wide spectrum of programming from local, national and international performing artists. An economic engine for the Flatbush neighborhood and the only major resource for live entertainment in the immediate area, the Theatre will present more than 200 performances annually.

The Velocity of Autumn is a 90-minute powder keg dark comedy by Eric Coble that stars Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde, 'Roseanne') and two-time Tony Award winnerStephen Spinella (Angels in America, Lincoln, '24'), is directed by Molly Smith and opened last night, April 21, 2014 at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and below you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals!

The Actors Fund's annual gala on Monday, April 28, 2014 honoring Disney Theatrical Productions will feature a one-night-only benefit performance including surprise appearances and production numbers from Disney's award-winning musicals.

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has announced that it has raised $10,200 as part of its 'Brooklyn Eats Cares' campaign to help the hungry this holiday season.

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce capped off 2013 in magnificent style last night - hosting over 600 people at its Winter Gala (a record for that annual event) and announced it had reached the historic milestone of 1,500 members.

Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey will join Borough President Marty Markowitz and Council Member-elect Inez Barron to reopen the Brownsville Recreation Center pool after a $1.9 million renovation. After the ribbon cutting, center members of varying ages will jump in the pool and Parks Aquatics Instructors will lead a water aerobics class. It's all set for tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 11 a.m.

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will host its 2013 Annual Gala on December 18 at El Caribe Country Club in Mill Basin.

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that it will host its 2013 Annual Gala onDecember 18 at El Caribe Country Club in Mill Basin. The event will honor Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and former Chamber Board Chair Phil Stenger in a night where the Brooklyn Chamber will be 'Celebrating the Legends of Brooklyn.'

This morning, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, St. Ann's Warehouse Founder and Artistic Director Susan Feldman, St. Ann's Warehouse Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson, St. Ann's Warehouse Board Chair Joseph S. Steinberg, Brooklyn Bridge Park President Regina Myer, NYC Council Member Stephen Levin, State Senator Daniel Squadron and others broke ground at the Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The event signals the beginning of St. Ann's $27 million development of the historic building, originally constructed in 1861, into a 25,000 SF performing arts center and community hub on the Brooklyn waterfront. The Tobacco Warehouse will serve as a permanent home for St. Ann's, which has activated found spaces for cultural use in downtown Brooklyn since in 1980. The non-profit organization plans to present its opening season in the Brooklyn Bridge Park warehouse in Fall 2015.

'It was a year ago that Hurricane Sandy hit Brooklyn's coastline, leaving in its wake a path of unprecedented death and destruction. My staff and I walked through flooded streets across the borough and spoke with scores of business owners who had lost everything. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce wasted no time in helping those business owners fill out loan and grant applications as well as navigate the process.

Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey will join Borough President Marty Markowitz and Council Member Brad Lander to break ground on a $450,000 renovation of the DiMattina Playground dog run tomorrow, October 29, 2013.