June 26, 2018
The Lambs and The Lambs Foundation pride themselves in creating an atmosphere that encourages the creative spirit by providing a “place where they come to enjoy each others’ company, and to display and hone their crafts in an atmosphere of creativity and support, and to nurture creative endeavors.” That’s part… Continue reading →
June 19, 2018
Jun 18, 2018: New York Marc Baron, Shepherd of The Lambs ,along with new Lamb Maya Avisar, gave a brief talk on the remarkable history of The Lambs at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) The Lambs, founded in New York in 1874, is the first professional theatrical club,… Continue reading →
June 11, 2018
Sunday, June 10th, a merry band of Lambs gathered for a pot-luck Tony Awards watching party in our 5th floor quarters. Members brought drinks and snacks to share as we watched on our new 4K 55″ HDTV unit. Our clubhouse, 3 West 51st, is just a few hundred feet from… Continue reading →
April 13, 2018
On April 10, 2018, The Lambs’ Council has initiated a bonus for current members who sponsor a new member. Each sponsor will recieved a $50 credit toward the next year’s dues. Sponsor two members in 2018, in 2019 your dues will be reduced $100. The credit will be added to… Continue reading →
April 5, 2018
Please note: the 3 West pub will be closing Fridays for the summer, starting with Friday June 1st. Low Jinks will be held on Thursdays…until we return to Fridays on September 7th – please mark your calendars
February 18, 2018
Among the many events held at The Lambs are play readings in our fifth floor “black box” theater. We host the playwright group Writers@LargeNYC, where authors have their works read by actors, then get feedback as part of the play development process. This reading of February 15th includes cast members… Continue reading →
February 18, 2018
Dues notices were mailed to all members in late January. Avoid late fees by paying dues before March 20th. Your prompt payment is appreciated! Please note, 2019 Dues will be increasing $50 for all categories. To prevent further increases, or the need for an assessment, please bring in more members!!… Continue reading →
February 14, 2018
The Lambs now offers a brief history on the club and its 143 years on contributions to entertainment, music and the arts. The PowerPoint presentation runs about 1 hour, and may be offered on site, or within our clubhouse. We discuss the origins of The Lambs starting in London in… Continue reading →
December 15, 2017
Yuletide 2017 marks the 143rd holiday gathering of The Lambs, and the anniversary of our formation in New York. A little history of the club before then, and our original founder, John Hare: The Lambs was a men’s dining club put together in London, in the spring of 1869 by… Continue reading →
August 30, 2017
The Lambs, America’s first professional theater club and one of the oldest professional theatrical organizations in the U.S., marked its 90-year association with Sardi’s proclaiming it the Club’s favorite watering hole…outside The Lambs. The Proclamation may be READ HERE. Originating in London in 1869, The Lambs, a club for professionals… Continue reading →
August 11, 2017
Lamb Rosa Antonelli gave a piano recital for all to enjoy, featuring our new Steinway piano, in The Lambs’ 5th Floor Quarters; Tuesday, August 8th, 7PM. The room was filled to capacity! Rosa helped raise $1,000 toward the purchase of the new Steinway Boston baby grand last fall, and this… Continue reading →
June 22, 2017
Please note: Due to some emergency kitchen maintenance and repairs, which include work on the exhaust system and a stove replacement, the kitchen will be closed for the last two weeks of August, which means the pub will be closed during that time. Low Jinks for Thursday Aug 24th and… Continue reading →
June 1, 2017
The Lambs Foundation, founded in 1943 and refiled in 1961, supports non-profit theater, emerging works and education in the arts. In addition to direct monetary donations the Foundation occasionally offers free use of space for readings of plays, rehearsal, meetings and small performances. One such company to benefit is the… Continue reading →
May 12, 2017
PLEASE NOTE: We move to Summer Hours: Starting Thursday, May 25th, Low Jinks will be held on Thursdays, and the 3 West pub will be closed on Fridays…until Labor Day. The rehearsal room scheduling will be adjusted next week to allow room use on Fridays while block out Thursdays…..
May 10, 2017
May 9, 2017: The Lambs ® celebrated it’s 140th anniversary of incorporation in grand style. The Lambs originated in London in 1869, then later formed in New York Christmastime of 1874; but the Club incorporated in the state of New York on May 9th, 1877. The date was set in New York… Continue reading →
April 14, 2017
Members are reminded: Please take care of our revived space. When moving chairs, etc – do not drag, but LIFT to protect the carpet. Place furniture back in place when you leave, turn off lights and AC, return keys to front desk. Do not leave glassware on the 5th floor… Continue reading →
March 2, 2017
The Actors’ Fund of America held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for their new Samuel J. Friedman Health Center. The center is now located at 729 Seventh Avenue on the 12th floor, offering a much larger space to better serve the entertainment community, and will be operated in partnership with… Continue reading →
February 19, 2017
We have installed a new rehearsal room reservation system that should prove to be more reliable than the old one. We realize there will a short period needed for members to become acquainted with its use. For the moment, when a reservation is made it will require an approval. The… Continue reading →
February 7, 2017
At the Council meeting of 2-6-17 the Council approved an amendment to Item 27 of our By Laws, changing the requirement of membership lengths to be considered for Directors and Historian. The previous language required that nominees for directors shall be members in good standing for at least three (3)… Continue reading →
December 28, 2016
Please note: 2017 Membership Dues have been mailed. All are due upon receipt – your prompt payment is appreciated. Please Note: Theatrical Dues are : $625 Patron Dues: $775 (formerly called Non-Theatrical) Junior Theatrical: $325 Clergy: $525 A non-resident discount of $100 applies to Theatrical / Patron / Clergy Initiation… Continue reading →
November 28, 2016
Today is Cyber Monday, when many people take advantage of holiday shopping online. You can benefit The Lambs Foundation by shopping on Amazon’s Smile Program: they make a contribution of a small percentage of your sale, and it costs you nothing. Use this link: Tomorrow is known as Giving Tuesday. If… Continue reading →
November 4, 2016
On October 11, 2016, the Council accepted this report from the Nominating Committee: The following persons have been nominated for the annual election: Officers Shepherd: Marc Baron Boy: Peter Kingsley Corresponding Secretary: Vivienne Gilbert Recording Secretary: Eileen Lacy Treasurer: Peter Dizozza Historian: Gini Dustin Council Seats: John Bowes (ends Dec 31,… Continue reading →
October 19, 2016
On Tuesday, October 18th, 2016, The Lambs held a Shepherd’s Luncheon, “Conversations with Matthew Broderick.” (You can read Matthew’s program notes HERE.) A large turnout of fans, Lambs and friends enjoyed a 3-course meal then listened to a Q&A with Matthew, moderated by Lamb Lee Pfeiffer. Lee runs Cinema Retro… Continue reading →
October 10, 2016
The Lambs ® frequently holds events on Monday evenings ranging from author talks, interviews, play readings, stand-up comedy, recitals and more. On, October 10th, 2016, we experimented with live streaming an event. We prefer in-house attendance whenever possible. but livestreaming will benefit our non-resident members, and possibly appeal to non-members who might consider… Continue reading →