Stewie Stone News

Photo Coverage: Inside Friars Club's SUNSHINE COMMITTEE ALL STAR COMEDY SHOW at The Jerry Lewis Monestery

by Stephen Sorokoff — September 18, 2014

I don't think that there has ever been a person that has been in the Friars club who has not shared a laugh or left the Monastery not smiling.

Denise LeFrak, Frankie Valli & Johnny Rzeznik Honored at 20th Annual Caron Gala

by Tyler Peterson — May 19, 2014

Last night New York's elite came together with music legends for Caron New York's 20th Annual Gala Fundraiser at the elegant Cipriani on 42nd in New York City, NY.

Photo Coverage: The Friars Club Pays Tribute to Mickey Freeman

by Stephen Sorokoff — March 27, 2014

The Friars Club was full of laughter last night as Friar Mickey Freeman was remembered by a group of comics who dubbed themselves Mickey's Kids.

NJPAC to Celebrat Governor Brendan T. Byrne's 90th Birthday with a Celebrity Comedy Roast Benefit, 4/1

by Tyler Peterson — March 25, 2014

NJPAC will celebrate Governor Brendan T.

Photo Coverage: MISS SUBWAYS Come to Friars Club

by Stephen Sorokoff — June 27, 2013

From 1941 to 1976 New York City subway and bus riders were treated to more than 9,000 posters of 200 attractive young women all dubbed 'Miss Subways' for the month.

Photo Coverage: OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES Visits The Friars Club

by Stephen Sorokoff — May 14, 2013

The Broadway production 'Old Jews Telling Jokes' came to the Friars Club last night for an evening full of laughter produced by Michelle Slonim.

Photo Coverage: Friars Club Hosts Steve Tyrell

by Stephen Sorokoff — May 7, 2013

If the walls of the Friars Club could tell their stories the history of show business would come to life.

Photo Coverage: Inside COMEDY FOR SUNSHINE at the Friars Club

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 17, 2013

For over twenty-five years the Sunshine Committee (which is funded through an annual holiday raffle held at the Monastery) has been providing entertainment, companionship and tons of love to senior citizens and children's centers in the New York area.

Photo Coverage: Regis Philbin Brings 'How I Got This Way' to Friars Club

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 16, 2012

Friar Regis Philbin just took part in a fun-filled night that celebrated his new book "How I Got This Way.

Photo Coverage: FRIARS CLUB COMEDY FESTIVAL Plays Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 16, 2012

Due to recent health issues, Freddie Roman was unable to perform in the Friars Club Comedy Festival which he curated for the Mahaiwe and had planned to host.

Photo Coverage: The Friars Foundation Applause Awards

by Walter McBride — June 9, 2011

The Friars Foundation is an important contributor to the Performing Arts.

Photo Coverage: The Friar's Foundation Honors Connie Francis and Leonard A. Wilf at Applause Award Gala

by Stephen Sorokoff — June 7, 2011

Yesterday, June 6, the Friars Club Foundation honored legendary singer Connie Francis and philanthropist Leonard A.

Photo Flash: 'Jews on Broadway' Book Signing!

by Kelsey Denette — May 19, 2011

Friars Freddie Roman, Stewie Stone & Irv Welzer, Dick Capri held a mini roast for Friar Stewart F.

Photo Flash: Lucie Arnaz at The Friars Club

by BWW — January 18, 2008

On Tuesday, January 15, 2008, The Friars Club hosted Lucie Arnaz who shared entertaining stories of her life in show-business as interviewed by Bill Boggs.

Photo Coverage: Friars Club Roast Pat Cooper

by Linda Lenzi — October 21, 2007

Dozens of stars from the stage and screen joined roast-master Lisa Lampanelli in kicking-off this year's Friars Club Roast of Pat Cooper on Friday October 19 at the New York Hilton, (1335 Avenue of the Americas).