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Susan Sandler is a playwright, screenwriter, and director. Her screenplays include the Golden Goble nominated “Crossing Delancey” and “Friends At Last” as well as projects for Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, TNT, Columbia Pictures, Jersey Films and Interscope. Her work for the stage has been produced in New York, at major theatres across the country, and around the world. Her plays include “Crossing Delancey”, “Under the Bed”, “The Renovation”, “The Moaner”, “If I Were A Train”, “Hokey-Pokey”, “The Find”, “The Burial Society”, “The Lovely Just So”, and “Kinfolks and Mountain Music”. She is a member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre, the HB Playwrights Foundation, and the Writers Guild of America. Sandler’s work is published by Smith and Kraus, Vintage Press, and Samuel French Publishers. Her plays have also been produced for “Playing on Air” on Public Radio and related podcasts. Susan Sandler’s feature documentary on standup comedian Julia Scotti, JULIA SCOTTI: Funny That Way premieres this year. Sandler is on the faculty of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

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Brooke Adams Joins MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway


A cast change has been announced for the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Brooke Adams will join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron, under the direction of Thomas Caruso.

Brooke Adams To Join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner & Melanie Mayron In MADWOMEN OF THE WEST At Actors Temple Theater


Brooke Adams is set to join Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, and Melanie Mayron in the new comedy 'Madwomen of the West' at Actors Temple Theater. Directed by Thomas Caruso, the Off-Broadway production starts performances on November 11th. Don't miss this hilarious and talented cast!

Caroline Aaron, Marilu Henner, Melanie Mayron & JoBeth Williams to Star in MADWOMEN OF THE WEST Off-Broadway


LDOS Media Lab, with Deco Rose Productions will present the New York premiere of Madwomen of the West, a new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Comedian Julia Scotti Takes The Stage At Bay Street Next Month


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced legendary comedian Julia Scotti will perform at Bay Street on Saturday, October 22, at 8 p.m. with special guest, comedian Anita Wise. 

Julia Scotti Joins Comedy Club Lineup at Bay Street Theater


Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the legendary and acclaimed comedian Julia Scotti will perform live on the Bay Street stage as part of the return of Comedy Club, Bay Street's showcase of talented comedians and storytellers.

aGLIFF Announces 3rd Annual Pride Mini-Film-A-Thon


 Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF has announced that badges for the 35th annual film festival PRISM 35 will go on sale June 3 at 10:00 am.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Presents CROSSING DELANCEY, A Talk With Peter Riegert And Susan Sandler & More


Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust for the timeless Jewish tradition of going to the movies on Christmas Day - Friday, December 25 - with an exclusive presentation of the iconic 1988 romantic comedy Crossing Delancey starring Peter Riegert and Amy Irving.

NEW YORK LGBTQ FILM FESTIVAL Announces Full 2020 Lineup


NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ film and media organization and one of the world's most respected LGBTQ film festivals, has announced its full line-up for The New York LGBTQ Film Festival’s 32nd year.

The All Genders, Lifestyles, And Identities Film Festival Announces Schedule For aGLIFF 33: Prism


Austin's oldest film festival, The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) announces the schedule for film screenings and Q&As along with late addition, “Keith Haring: Street Art Boy” by Ben Anthony for aGLIFF 33: Prism, August 6-16, 2020.

BWW Review: THE SABBATH GIRL at Penguin Repertory Theatre


BWW Review: THE SABBATH GIRL at Penguin Repertory Theatre

Fusion Film Festival 2018 to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion in Film and TV


The Fusion Film Festival, NYU Tisch School of the Arts' premiere student film festival celebrating women creators in film, TV, and new media will showcase the work of emerging female filmmakers through three days of screenings and panels beginning Thursday, April 5 and running throughSaturday, April 7. Against the backdrop of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, this year's theme “Where Change Begins” will celebrate diversity and inclusion efforts and honor the artists and storytellers changing the entertainment industry. All events are free of charge.

BWW Review: CROSSING DELANCEY at The Alliance Theatre


The Alliance Theatre has transformed the Marcus Jewish Community Center's Morris & Rae Frank Theatre into New York City for Susan Sandler's CROSSING DELANCEY.

Review Roundup: CROSSING DELANCEY at Alliance Theatre


CROSSING DELANCEY plays at Alliance Theatre through November 25, and the critics are weighing in!

VIDEO: Watch Snippets of The Cast of CROSSING DELANCEY At Alliance Theatre in New Teaser!


Watch snippets of the cast in action in this teaser for CROSSING DELANCEY, which plays at Alliance Theatre through November 25!

Photo Flash: See The Cast of CROSSING DELANCEY at Alliance Theatre!


CROSSING DELANCEY plays at Alliance Theatre through November 25. The play that inspired the hit film, Crossing Delancey is the story of Izzy, a beautiful, intelligent, single young woman, and her 80-year-old Bubbie, who is determined to see her granddaughter get married before she dies. Giving Cupid a nudge, this irascible granny hires a matchmaker and sets out to find her granddaughter the perfect mate. But will Sam, the neighborhood pickle man, be the kind of man Izzy has in mind?

Phoenix Theatre Presents CROSSING DELANCEY


The Phoenix Theatre presents Crossing Delancey by Susan Sandler, directed by David Bailey.

BWW Review: CROSSING DELANCEY Projects Cozy Warmth


Lewiston's Public Theatre's closing play of the 2015-2016 season, Susan Sandler's Crossing Delancey is the perfect Mother's Day offering, projecting cozy warmth and fond memories of an unforgettable Jewish grandmother. The 1985 play, which takes a bemused look at the clash between traditional Jewish- American immigrant culture and the more modern aspirations of the next generations, serves up a quintet of characters one cannot fail to embrace

Ari Brand, Lynn Cohen & More to Lead Westport Country Playhouse's CROSSING DELANCY Reading, 12/9


Casting is announced for the heart-felt, romantic comedy 'Crossing Delancey,' a Script in Hand playreading at Westport Country Playhouse, on Monday, December 9, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. The play is written by Susan Sandler and directed by Anne Keefe.

Mike Boland, Jim Bracchitta, Kevin O'Rourke & More Set for Westport Country Playhouse's MISTER ROBERTS Reading Today


'Mister Roberts,' a Script in Hand playreading in observance of Veterans Day, will be held at Westport Country Playhouse, today Monday, November 11, 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.

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