Carol Ostrow News

The Theatre @ Boston Court announces two critically acclaimed Main Stage productions to receive New York premieres in June, 2015.

The Flea will present the New York Premiere of THE OLD MASTERS. After a run at the First Look Repertory of New Work at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, Sam Marks' dark examination of marriage comes to The Flea. It will be directed by Resident Director Brandon Stock. Previews begin May 27 with opening night set for June 7.

The Flea Theater has announced the establishment of THE GURNEY PLAYWRIGHTS FUND. The Fund, a $100,000 annual gift to The Flea, will support playwrights as well as their productions in equal measure throughout the season.

The Flea Theater has selected Niegel Smith as its Artistic Director. Smith, a director and performance artist with extensive experience at the Public Theater and other venues, will assume the post on May 18. His appointment was announced by Founding Artistic Director Jim Simpson, Producing Director Carol Ostrow, and The Flea's Board of Directors.

Cabaret had it's beginnings in Germany, so I guess it was "Bashert" (yiddish - meant to be) that the German and Romanian Ambassadors were among those that filled the Actors Temple last night to hear acclaimed European Cabaret Star Adrienne Haan perform. As Rabbi Jill Hausman pointed out in her opening remarks, "actors have always used their talents to raise money for the historic shul".

Wiesenthal, the new play based on the life Simon Wiesenthal, will play its final New York performance tonight, February 22. The limited engagement at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row concludes prior to upcoming productions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Canada in 2015 - 2016.

Wiesenthal, the new play based on the life Simon Wiesenthal, will play its final New York performance this Sunday, February 22. The limited engagement at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row concludes prior to upcoming productions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Canada in 2015 - 2016.

The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of THE NOMAD, a new musical with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Swados and Guggenheim Fellow Erin Courtney, composed & directed by Swados. Performances begin tonight, February 19. The production runs through April 6, 2015.

The Actors' Temple Theatre welcome lovers of Broadway, jazz, and all the joy of a bygone era to a special engagement of "BERLIN TO BROADWAY-TRANSATLANTIC" on Monday, March 23rd, 2015, 7:30 pm., at 339 W. 47th Street, New York City. Carol Ostrow Productions, the force behind the highly successful Actors' Temple presentation of the new Broadway-bound musical, "Song of Solomon," is the producer of this one-of-a-kind cabaret.

The Flea Theater has announced the World Premiere of Cory Finley's comedy THE FEAST. It is directed by Flea Resident Director Courtney Ulrich (White Hot), featuring three members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea. Previews begin March 4 with opening slated for March 15.

The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of THE NOMAD, a new musical with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Swados and Guggenheim Fellow Erin Courtney, composed & directed by Swados. Previews begin February 26 with opening slated for February 28.

The Flea Theater has announce its Spring 2015 Season. Leading off will be THE NOMAD, a World Premiere musical by two of Off-Off-Broadway's foremost theater makers: Tony Award Nominee Elizabeth Swados and Guggenheim Fellow Erin Courtney.

Wiesenthal, the new play based on the life Simon Wiesenthal, will play its final New York performance on Sunday, February 22. The limited engagement at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row concludes prior to upcoming productions in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Canada in 2015 - 2016.

This weekend, the legendary JERRY STILLER (Hurlyburly, The Ritz, 'Seinfeld,' 'King of Queens') attended a matinee performance of Wiesnethal, the award-winning play written by and starring Tom Dugan. Following the performance, Stiller and his daughter Amy visited with Dugan on stage. Check out photos from their visit below!

The Flea Theater presents Kim Davies' World Premiere Smoke, directed by Flea Resident Director Tom Costello (The Wundelsteipen (and other difficult roles for young people)) and featuring members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea. Says Producing Director Carol Ostrow, 'where 50 Shades of Grey dances on the surface of BDSM, Smoke cuts to the core.' Performances will now run through February 1, 2015 at The Flea, where performances started in August of 2014.

The Flea Theater is proud to announce yet another extension of Kim Davies' World Premiere Smoke, directed by Flea Resident Director Tom Costello (The Wundelsteipen (and other difficult roles for young people)) and featuring members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea. Says Producing Director Carol Ostrow, "where 50 Shades of Grey dances on the surface of BDSM, Smoke cuts to the core." Performances will now run through February 1, 2015 at The Flea, where performances started in August of 2014.

Where else to present a concert version of a new, original Broadway musical titled 'Song Of Solomon' than at the Actors' Temple? BroadwayWorld attended the performance earlier in November and brings you footage of the concert, as well as interviews with the creative team, below!

Where else to present a concert version of a new, original Broadway musical titled "Song Of Solomon than at the Actors' Temple. The historic building, constructed in 1923, has been designated a national landmark and the synagogue has been home to many of the greats in show business. Some of it's members and congregants were Al Jolson, Edward G. Robinson, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Henny Youngman, Eddie Cantor and countless other lesser-known actors, comedians, singers, playwrights, composers, musicians, writers, dancers and theatrical agents. Academy Award winner Shelley Winters kept the High Holy Days in the Actors Temple. as well as The Three Stooges, and Harpo Marx who attended services. Ed Sullivan, whose wife Sylvia Weinstein was Jewish, was also a member.

Carol Ostrow Productions, the force behind the new Broadway-bound musical, 'Song of Solomon,' is offering a special benefit performance at The Actors' Temple's Annual Charitable Gala tonight, November 17, 2014, 7:30 pm., at 339 W. 47th Street, New York City.

The Flea Theater has announced another extension of Kim Davies' World Premiere SMOKE, directed by Flea Resident Director Tom Costello (The Wundelsteipen (and other difficult roles for young people)) and featuring members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea. Says Producing Director Carol Ostrow, "where 50 Shades of Grey dances on the surface of BDSM, Smoke cuts to the core."