Jim Brochu News

BroadwayWold.com is pleased to introduce illustrator Ken Fallin, who will be bringing to you original illustrations of everyone's favorite Broadway stars each week. This week's feature: Jim Brochu as the legendary Zero Mostel in ZERO HOUR, by Jim Brochu and directed by Piper Laurie, now playing at Theatre at St. Clements.

The Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street) will host LIVING IN THE BONUS ROUND 2010, a 'pay what you can' benefit concert featuring GLAAD and LA Ovation Award-winning composer/lyricist Steve Schalchlin and Friends, including playwright/actor Jim Brochu (currently starring in the Off-Broadway hit Zero Hour), plus original cast members of their acclaimed Off-Broadway musical The Last Session - Stephen Bienskie, Amy Coleman and Michele Mais (currently on Broadway in Rock of Ages), as well as singers Jennifer Wren and John Fitzgerald, plus many more to be announced.

Jim Brochu, author and star of Off-Broadway's ZERO HOUR, is set to do a live interview on Westchester's WVOX Radio (1460 AM) this Wednesday, January 6th at 6:40 p.m. Brochu will discuss the creation of the play as well as his portrayal of theatre legend Zero Mostel with Dan Miller in the 'Spotlight on Theatre' segment on Miller's popular weekly talk show 'In Focus.' The interview can also be heard live at www.wvox.com. New York Governor David Paterson and Attorney General Andrew Cuomo both agree that WVOX is 'the most influential radio station in New York state.'

Michael Dale names ten memorable theatre moments from some of New York's lesser known 2009 productions.

Gingold Theatrical Group made history as the first company to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw with its 44th PROJECT SHAW presentation, WHY SHE WOULD NOT -- the author's final and unfinished play -- on Monday, December 14 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller, who has produced and directed all of the Project Shaw readings during its initial four-year series, directed the evening.

Gingold Theatrical Group makes history as the first company to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw with its 44th PROJECT SHAW presentation, WHY SHE WOULD NOT -- the author's final and unfinished play -- on Monday, December 14 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller, who has produced and directed all of the Project Shaw readings during its initial four-year series, is set to direct.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Michael Feinstein, Cheyenne Jackson, Twyla Tharp, and Jim Brochu among others in discussion and performance during the month of December.

Jim Brochu, author and star of ZERO HOUR, Off-Broadway's newest hit, will celebrate the life and career of theatre legend Zero Mostel on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th Street). The event is free to the public.

Peter Filichia, Sheldon Harnick, Louise Hirschfeld, Mrs. Burton (Lynn) Lane, Kurt Peterson, and Frances Sternhagen will join ZERO HOUR writer and actor Jim Brochu for a discussion on Broadway star Zero Mostel. Ths discussion will take place on December 9th at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes and Noble.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Michael Feinstein, Cheyenne Jackson, Twyla Tharp, and Jim Brochu among others in discussion and performance during the month of December.

Peter Filichia, Sheldon Harnick, Louise Hirschfeld, Mrs. Burton (Lynn) Lane, Kurt Peterson, and Frances Sternhagen will join ZERO HOUR writer and actor Jim Brochu for a discussion on Broadway star Zero Mostel. Ths discussion will take place on December 9th at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes and Noble.

As we wait for the first snowflakes to transform our nation's capital into a winter wonderland, the DC area theatres are giving families so many holiday-themed shows to choose from. Here are some productions which will make the holidays very jolly indeed!

On November 23rd 2009 The York Theatre Company held a gala celebrating The 2009 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre to Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The event was held at the Racquet and Tennis Club.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Michael Feinstein, Cheyenne Jackson, Twyla Tharp, and Jim Brochu among others in discussion and performance during the month of December.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Michael Feinstein, Cheyenne Jackson, Twyla Tharp, and Jim Brochu among others in discussion and performance during the month of December.

Gingold Theatrical Group makes history as the first company to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw with its 44th PROJECT SHAW presentation, WHY SHE WOULD NOT -- the author's final and unfinished play -- on Monday, December 14 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller, who has produced and directed all of the Project Shaw readings during its initial four-year series, is set to direct.

Gingold Theatrical Group makes history as the first company to present every play (including full-length works, one-acts and sketches) written by George Bernard Shaw with its 44th PROJECT SHAW presentation, WHY SHE WOULD NOT -- the author's final and unfinished play -- on Monday, December 14 at 7pm at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in Manhattan. David Staller, who has produced and directed all of the Project Shaw readings during its initial four-year series, is set to direct.

Barnes & Noble/Lincoln Triangle December Calendar of Events 1972 Broadway @ 66th St

ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel, will host 'Survivors of the Blacklist: A Panel Discussion' on Tuesday evening, November 24th at 7 p.m. at Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street). This very special event is free to the public (reservations strongly suggested).

ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's award-winning play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel is making its Off-Broadway premiere at Theatre at Saint Clement's. Previews began Saturday, November 14th. Produced by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company, the show celebrated its Opening Night on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. The limited engagement of ZERO HOUR will continue through January 31st.