Lou Jacob News

American Theater Group is a new performing arts company at the new Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway, New Jersey. They begin their season with Jim Brochu's ZERO HOUR: a one-man tour-de-force about the life and times of the famed, talented and controversial actor Zero Mostel.

John Logan's award-winning drama makes its way to the Historic Asolo Theater as a co-production with Maltz Jupiter Theatre at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art as a part of the 2011-2012 Asolo Repertory Theatre season.

John Logan's award-winning drama makes its way to the Historic Asolo Theater as a co-production with Maltz Jupiter Theatre at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art as a part of the 2011-2012 Asolo Repertory Theatre season.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre opened its production of 'Red' today.

"There is only one thing I fear in life, my friend... One day the black will swallow the red," abstract expressionist Mark Rothko laments in John Logan's Red.

The month brings an array of options for theatergoers of all ages, including the songbook of Frank Sinatra in Steve Lippia's Simply Sinatra, the PNC Kids Korner Series' lively family storytelling show Aesop's Fables, the comedy troupe The Second City and a free screening of the movie Hello, Dolly! February also brings Red, a drama that takes a provocative look at abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, and Paint the Town RED, a three-week public art display and fundraiser to benefit the Theatre's 2011/12 season.

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife is a comedic exploration of the Upper West side life of Marjorie Taub - middle-aged and middle-class - her loving husband, Ira, and her daily routines at Zabar's and the 92nd Street 'Y.' Marjorie's mother lives down the hall obsessing constantly about her digestive tract; her beloved therapist has just died; and she loses it in a Disney store. Unexpectedly invading her depression is her flamboyant childhood friend Lee who becomes entrenched in the Taub household as a seemingly permanent guest, not only drawing Marjorie out of her dark mood, but affecting her marriage as well.

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife is a comedic exploration of the Upper West side life of Marjorie Taub - middle-aged and middle-class - her loving husband, Ira, and her daily routines at Zabar's and the 92nd Street 'Y.' Marjorie's mother lives down the hall obsessing constantly about her digestive tract; her beloved therapist has just died; and she loses it in a Disney store. Unexpectedly invading her depression is her flamboyant childhood friend Lee who becomes entrenched in the Taub household as a seemingly permanent guest, not only drawing Marjorie out of her dark mood, but affecting her marriage as well.

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife is a comedic exploration of the Upper West side life of Marjorie Taub - middle-aged and middle-class - her loving husband, Ira, and her daily routines at Zabar's and the 92nd Street 'Y.' Marjorie's mother lives down the hall obsessing constantly about her digestive tract; her beloved therapist has just died; and she loses it in a Disney store. Unexpectedly invading her depression is her flamboyant childhood friend Lee who becomes entrenched in the Taub household as a seemingly permanent guest, not only drawing Marjorie out of her dark mood, but affecting her marriage as well.

The New School for Drama has announced that Drama Desk Award-winning actor Kathleen Chalfant will be the distinguished Artist-in-Residence for the 2011-2012 academic year.

The Catch is an examination of family relationships, the cult of sports celebrity, fallen idols and the relentless optimism tied up in the American dream.

The New School for Drama is pleased to announce its expansive 2010 fall season beginning with William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, followed by the FIRST LOOK Workshop Performance Series featuring Elmer Rice's The Adding Machine, and culminating with the New Visions Directing Festival.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that today marks the official publication date of its new book, "The Play That Changed My Life," as well as the latest additions to its unparalleled online archive of free audio and video programming on americantheatrewing.org.

Actor Lou Jacobi, who enjoyed a 40+ year career on stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 95 years old on October 23, 2009 in Manhattan.

Hartford Stage has announced that Lisa Emery, Lucy DeVito and Billy Magnussen are among the actors who have been cast in their Brand:NEW fall festival, which begins October 16 and runs through October 20.

Hartford Stage has announced that Lisa Emery, Lucy DeVito and Billy Magnussen are among the actors who have been cast in their Brand:NEW fall festival, which begins October 16 and runs through October 20.

Few stories have captured a significant historical experience and continue to make an impact to this day than The Diary of Anne Frank. On June 16, 2009, four days after what would have been Anne Frank's 80th birthday, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release a 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray (BD) and DVD of the cinematic classic based on the young Jewish girl's experience during the Holocaust.

Few stories have captured a significant historical experience and continue to make an impact to this day than The Diary of Anne Frank. On June 16, 2009, four days after what would have been Anne Frank's 80th birthday, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release a 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray (BD) and DVD of the cinematic classic based on the young Jewish girl's experience during the Holocaust.

I ATE WHAT? THEATRE, in conjunction with The Looking Glass Theatre Space Grant Program, is pleased to announce the return of Simona Berman’s acclaimed JUST SHUT UP & SMILE!, directed by Diana Basmajian. JUST SHUT UP & SMILE! will play a special limited engagement at The Looking Glass Theatre (422 West 57th Street, btw 9th/10th Ave). Performances begin Monday, March 16 and continue thru Friday, April 3.