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On the heels of Jim Brochu winning the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance as theatre legend Zero Mostel in the critically acclaimed play ZERO HOUR the producers today announced the show would continue its run at the Actors Temple Theater (339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues), beginning June 12th. It is currently at the DR2 Theatre until Sunday May 30th.

Jim Brochu's ZERO HOUR is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Show.

During each performance of ZERO HOUR at the DR2 Theatre, Jim Brochu playing theatre legend Zero Mostel paints an original water-based oil on heavy sketchpad as he talks to his unseen interviewer.

The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.

The Cornelia Street Cafe presents Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom CD Release Party and Lucinda Karter hosting Spoken Word: French Nights tonight, March 25th.

'ZERO HOUR,' Jim Brochu's acclaimed play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel, will celebrate its 100th performance this Tuesday, March 23rd. "ZERO HOUR" recently reopened at Off-Broadway's DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street) following a sold-out limited engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's.

Jim Brochu, currently starring as theatre legend Zero Mostel in the critically acclaimed play 'ZERO HOUR,' was special host for the March 15th closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite. The ceremony was broadcast live on the 7-story-tall NASDAQ Tower looming over Times Square at Broadway & 43rd Street.

Jim Brochu, currently starring as theatre legend Zero Mostel in the critically acclaimed play 'ZERO HOUR,' is set to preside over the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite Monday, March 15th at 4PM. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the 7-story-tall NASDAQ Tower looming over Times Square at Broadway & 43rd Street.

ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's acclaimed play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will move to the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street) for an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement, beginning February 24th. Zero Hour is presented by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with Peccadillo Theater Company.

ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's acclaimed play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel, will begin an open-ended Off-Broadway run at the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street) beginning February 23rd, with opening night set for Sunday, March 7th.

'ZERO HOUR,' Jim Brochu's acclaimed play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel, will end its limited 11-week engagement at Theatre at St. Clement's this Sunday, January 31st.

Jim Brochu, author and star of the hit Off-Broadway play, 'ZERO HOUR,' will perform excerpts from the show at his alma mater, St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights (180 Remsen Street), this Thursday, January 28th at 11 a.m. Brochu will also lead an open discussion on 'ZERO HOUR' and the craft of acting. The event is free and open to the public.

ZERO HOUR, Jim Brochu's acclaimed play about the life of theatre legend Zero Mostel will move to the DR2 Theatre (103 East 15th Street) for an open-ended Off-Broadway engagement, beginning February 24th. Zero Hour is presented by Kurt Peterson and Edmund Gaynes in association with Peccadillo Theater Company.

ZERO HOUR, a play tracing the life of stage and screen actor Zero Mostel, will transfer to Off-Broadway's DR2 theatre next month to begin an open-ended run, according to a report in Variety. ZERO HOUR is currently playing at Theatre at St. Clements for an engagement through January 31, 2010.

Jim Brochu, author and star of 'ZERO HOUR,' and his special guest, actress/producer/director Lee Grant, will introduce a screening of 'The World of Sholom Aleichem' this evening, January 14th at 5:30 p.m. at The Paley Center for Media (25 West 52 Street).

Jim Brochu, author and star of 'ZERO HOUR,' and his special guest, actress/producer/director Lee Grant, will introduce a screening of 'The World of Sholom Aleichem' this Thursday, January 14th at 5:30 p.m. at The Paley Center for Media (25 West 52 Street).

Jim Brochu, author and star of 'ZERO HOUR,' Off-Broadway's newest hit, is set to do a live interview on WBAI Radio (99.5 FM) this Monday, January 11th at 11:30 a.m.

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.'

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.

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.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced early casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season. Daniel Sullivan will direct THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in rotating rep with THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. The repertory company will feature Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Solanio/Young Shepherd); Jesse L. Martin (Gratiano/Polixenes); Al Pacino (Shylock); Lily Rabe (Portia/First Gentlewoman); Ruben Santiago-Hudson as (Prince of Morocco/Leontes); and Max Wright (Old Gobbo/Old Shepherd).

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.

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).