Stan Zimmerman News

Yes, Virginia, a comedy by Stan Zimmerman & Christian McLaughlinreturns for a limited holiday run December 7thto 30thon Hollywood's Theatre Row. The play stars double Emmy nominee, Mindy Sterling, famous for her role as Frau Farbissina in the 'Austin Powers' films, and Broadway and TV actress, Arnetia Walker, best known for The Wiz, Dreamgirlsand the NBC sitcom 'Nurses'.

Alex M. Frankel returns to Theater Row with his new two-act play, Revocable Trust, a melodrama set in the America of 1953. A gentle young teacher, expecting a generous bequest from her deceased father, suddenly finds out she's been disinherited. All the money she was counting on will now go to a vicious gold digger who swooped down and captivated her father in his last illness. Who'll come to the rescue? A fairy godmother? A Prince Charming? What will our heroine resort to? Opened September 22, the show runs through October 14

Alex M. Frankel returns to Theater Row with his new two-act play, Revocable Trust, a melodrama set in the America of 1953. A gentle young teacher, expecting a generous bequest from her deceased father, suddenly finds out she's been disinherited. All the money she was counting on will now go to a vicious gold digger who swooped down and captivated her father in his last illness. Who'll come to the rescue? A fairy godmother? A Prince Charming? What will our heroine resort to? Opens September 22 running through October 14 in Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

Alex M. Frankel returns to Theater Row with his new two-act play, Revocable Trust, a melodrama set in the America of 1953. A gentle young teacher, expecting a generous bequest from her deceased father, suddenly finds out she's been disinherited. All the money she was counting on will now go to a vicious gold digger who swooped down and captivated her father in his last illness. Who'll come to the rescue? A fairy godmother? A Prince Charming? What will our heroine resort to? Opens September 22 running through October 14 in Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

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Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. will play a one-night-only benefit performance at The Ratner Museum (10001 Old Georgetown Road) in Bethesda, Maryland on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7 PM. Presented by univerSOULspace / Marni Ratner in association with La Vie Productions, the evening will include a special musical guest appearance by "American Idol" veteran and recording artist, Luke James Shaffer. Casting will be announced shortly. Tickets are now on sale.

The smart and witty script by Stan Zimmerman & Christian McLaughlin keeping the one-liners and puns steadily coming make for a fast-paced one-act. Easy to tell the writers really know their way around gay and Jewish life. Zimmerman most assuredly directs his talented cast of four in a quick stride, with real-time, heart-felt dramatic situations emerging out of the more comic set-ups.

British playwright Wendy M. Bain brings her comedy play about settling old scores and finding true love, OLD FRENEMIES, to the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Director and playwright Stan Zimmerman has found his quartet of actors for his new comedy Knife to the Heart, co-written with Christian McLaughlin. The show will play a limited run of 3 WEEKS ONLY for 9 performances (May 4-20) at the Dorie Theatre, part of The Complex on LA's famed Theatre Row (6476 Santa Monica Blvd, LA CA 90038). Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. The cast includes Chelsea Kane ('Baby Daddy'), Todd Sherry ('Parks & Recreation'), Josh Zuckerman (A Delicate Ship) and four-time Emmy-nominee Patricia Richardson ('Home Improvement'). Tickets are $35 for Reserved Seating /$25 General Admission/$30 at the door, if available, and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. A special preview performance is Friday May 4 with an Opening Night of Saturday May 5.

Lead Effect Productions has announced the world premiere comedy Big Shot by Joe Napoli Jr. and John Scacco at the Dorie Theatre at The Complex in Hollywood. Directed by Stan Zimmerman, there will be one preview performance on March 2 at 8pm and opening is set for Saturday, March 3, at 8pm. The limited engagement will run through March 17 only.     

Brendan Robinson ('Pretty Little Liars') and Vanessa Marano ('Gilmore Girls', 'Switched at Birth') will be appearing in Paul Shoulberg's play, 'Pledge' directed by Stan Zimmerman ('Right Before I Go.', 'The Golden Girls'). Presented by Pop-Up Playhouse, this six character ensemble piece deals with fraternity life and the hazards of hazing. The show runs only four weekends (12 performances), previewing Friday January 12@ 8pm and opening Today January 13. The play runs at The Dorie Theatre @The Complex on Hollywood's Theatre Row Fridays & Todays @8pm and Sundays @ 5pm. The show closes Sunday Febuary 4. The Dorie Theatre is located at 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, CA 90038. Running time is 70 minutes. Tickets are $20 online/$25 at the door. https://pledge.bpt.me/

Brendan Robinson ('Pretty Little Liars') and Vanessa Marano ('Gilmore Girls', 'Switched at Birth') will be appearing in Paul Shoulberg's play, 'Pledge' directed by Stan Zimmerman ('Right Before I Go.', 'The Golden Girls'). Presented by Pop-Up Playhouse, this six character ensemble piece deals with fraternity life and the hazards of hazing. The show runs only four weekends (12 performances), previewing Today January 12@ 8pm and opening Saturday January 13. The play runs at The Dorie Theatre @The Complex on Hollywood's Theatre Row Todays & Saturdays @8pm and Sundays @ 5pm. The show closes Sunday Febuary 4. The Dorie Theatre is located at 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, CA 90038. Running time is 70 minutes. Tickets are $20 online/$25 at the door. https://pledge.bpt.me/

Brendan Robinson ('Pretty Little Liars') and Vanessa Marano ('Gilmore Girls', 'Switched at Birth') will be appearing in Paul Shoulberg's play, 'Pledge' directed by Stan Zimmerman ('Right Before I Go.', 'The Golden Girls'). Presented by Pop-Up Playhouse, this six character ensemble piece deals with fraternity life and the hazards of hazing. The show runs only four weekends (12 performances), previewing Friday January 12@ 8pm and opening Saturday January 13. The play runs at The Dorie Theatre @The Complex on Hollywood's Theatre Row Fridays & Saturdays @8pm and Sundays @ 5pm. The show closes Sunday Febuary 4. The Dorie Theatre is located at 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, CA 90038. Running time is 70 minutes. Tickets are $20 online/$25 at the door. https://pledge.bpt.me/

The one-night-only NYC premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. took place on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). Directed by Michael Wilson, Right Before I Go. featured a cast of 23, including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winners raising awareness for suicide prevention.

The one-night-only NYC premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. takes place tonight, Monday, December 4, 2017 at Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). Directed by Michael Wilson, Right Before I Go. features a cast of 23, including Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winners raising awareness for suicide prevention.

Producers announced today that NFL running back and ABC's Dancing with the Stars winner Rashad Jennings, Amber Tamblyn, Hari Nef and Chris Gethard will join the cast of the New York City premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go. Directed by Michael Wilson, Right Before I Go. will be performed as a one-night-only benefit on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Town Hall (123 W 43rd Street). A student panel / talkback will take place at 6:30 PM followed by the 8:00 PM performance. A VIP post-show cocktail reception will take place immediately after the performance for anyone who purchased a VIP level ticket. Proceeds from the evening will benefit prominent suicide awareness and prevention charities, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) and JED Foundation (JEDFoundation.org). Additional casting will be announced shortly.

Producers announced today that two-time Emmy and Tony Award-winner Judith Light, multiple Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award nominee Vanessa Williams, stage and screen star Lois Smith, and Wilson Bethel will join the cast of the New York City premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go.

Producers announced today that Academy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning actress, Ellen Burstyn, Tony Award-winner Elizabeth Ashley, Maulik Pancholy ('30 Rock'), Raviv Ullman (Disney's 'Phil of the Future'), Jennifer Lim (Chinglish), and Maggie Lacey (Dividing the Estate) have joined the cast of the New York City premiere of Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go.

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