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Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist-composer-bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist-guitarist-bassist who performed with the all-female swing orchestra, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm;
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Constance Towers is a woman of many gifts. She is a star of Broadway, motion pictures, and television who is particularly remembered for her starring role opposite Yul Brynner in the Broadway production of The King and I. She appears often on many television shows including Cold Case, Criminal Minds, LA Law, Frasier, Caroline in the
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New York – Aug 18, 2020 Born Robert Ridarelli on April 26, 1942, in South Philadelphia, Bobby Rydell showed his musical ability at an early age, playing drums professionally at the age of 9. He appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1959, and went on to sell more than
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8-6-2020 The Lambs Foundation board has approved a long-term art conservation program to restore and protect our valuable collection. The collection has items going back to the 1700’s, and the collection’s portraits of past members is a virtual Who’s Who of American theater. Inspired by Lamb Christiana Cunningham-Adams, a well
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August 5 – 2020 – New York Millions of fans know Marion Ross for her 11-year portrayal as ‘Mrs. C” on Happy Days. Her fist love is the stage, and she has recieved critical acclaim for her Broadway and National Tour, with Jean Stapleton, in Arsenic and Old Lace, and the National Tour of Steel Magnolias.
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7-21-2020 Victoria Wilson is Senior Editor, Vice President at Knopf. Among the many authors she has worked with: Walter Abish, Alice Adams, Diana Ravitch, Laurel Ulrich, Susan Cheever, Mary Beth Norton, Laurie Colwin, William Gass, Lorrie Moore, Anne Rice, Phillipe Sands, Jill Ciment, Christopher Plummer, Helen Simpson, Lisa Alther, Meryle Secrest, Ruth
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7-15-2020 Deana Martin is an influential American singer, actor and performer and the very proud daughter of iconic entertainer, Dean Martin. Deana achieved success early in her career in films, theatre and television, then quickly added to her repertoire — recording artist, best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio host, licensed pilot, and
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July 8 – 2020: The Lambs held a virtual conversation with Michael Colby. The true story of Michael Elihu Colby whose childhood days at Manhattan Manhattan’s famous Algonquin Hotel comprised a vivid tapestry of encounters with glittering Broadway, Hollywood, and recording stars from the Marx Brothers to Ella Fitzgerald, Laurence
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Monday, June 29th, 2020 – New York. The Lambs held a virtual conversation with Jim Brochu, as interviewed by film historian, author and professor, Foster Hirsch (see video below). Thanks again to Lamb Magda Katz for scheduling Jim for this interview! Jim Brochu is the winner of the Drama Desk Award,
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6-22-2020 New York. The Lambs held a virtual conversation with Todd Fisher, best known as the son of Debbie Reynolds and brother to Carrie Fisher. Todd is an accomplished directors, cinematographer and producer of television, film and documentaries. Foster Hirsch, a film professor and author of sixteen books on film and
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LAINIE KAZAN is a multi-award winner in film, television and on stage. Kazan began her career as Barbra Streisand’s understudy in the Broadway production of Funny Girl. She soon became the “chanteuse” of her native New York, appearing in nightclubs and as a guest on virtually every top variety and
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On Monday, June 9, 2020, The Lambs conducted a virtual conversation with actor Lewis J. Stadlen Lewis was Horace Vandergelder in the National touring company of Hello Dolly! He is the recipient of the Irish Times Award for his performance at Dublin’s Gate Theater of Arthur Miller’s The Price. Broadway
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On May 27, 2020, The Lambs held another Virtual Conversation, this time with actress and Academy Award Nominee for writing Lovers and Other Strangers, Renee Taylor. Arranged by Lamb Pat Addiss and Lamb Magda Katz, Renee was interviewed by Foster Hirsch, a film professor/historian and author of 16 books on
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David Sabella and Sue Matsuki recently talked about their new book, So You Want to Sing Cabaret: A Guide for Performers, hosted by Lamb Deborah Stone. The book may be purchased on Amazon.com – CLICK HERE
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Although all Lambs are staying safe at home we’re still doing events – online. In addition to our weekly virtual Low Jinks, we’re doing “Conversations” via zoom. On Monday, May 4, 2020, our guest was actress Joyce Bulifant, who’s work included The Brady Bunch and the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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Due to the COVID-19 Virus, the 3 West Building management has closed the pub and kitchen. As a result there will be no Low Jinks until further notice. We are suspending all other events for now, but note: the 5th Floor remains available for individual member use. However, there is
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Time: Mar 27, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada (mark your calendars now!) Join Zoom Meeting: (Click below) https://zoom.us/j/634321249?pwd=S1RqN0dRbHNJMUQzWjdzYUV4S1ZNUT09 Meeting ID: 634 321 249 Password: 1874
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The Lambs ® Receives 2020 Best of Manhattan Award Manhattan, Jan 31, 2020 – The Lambs has been selected for the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Theater Organization category by the Manhattan Award Program. Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional -
The Lambs held its quarterly Frolic on Friday, January 31st. There was so much fun that members want it more often – so will frolic every two months. Great see members and guest fill our fifth floor laughing, drinking ,singing around the piano – and making new friends. A successful
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We’ve combined our Low Jinks schedule and Events schedule into a single document. It’s preferred that members simply visit the online Calendar to see upcoming activities, but they may also see the schedule in a document form. Visit Calendar See Document
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Over the 145-year history of The Lambs many items were named in our honor. We had a train car (now in Ohio), we had a WWI transport ship, and the Lambs Club Classic Cigar and Lambs Club Cubano. There is also a recipe for a Lambs’ Club Champagne Punch … -
Not that we’re in the midst of winter, please check here for weather closures. Should extreme weather close the 3 West building or cause the cancellation of a Low Jinks or event, simply log in and it will be posted here.
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The Lambs, America’s first professional theater club and one of the three oldest professional theatrical organizations in the US, honored Stephen Schwartz at a Shepherd’s luncheon on October 22, 2019. Stephen, known for writing hit musicals as Godspell, Pippin and Wicked, has been awarded four Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards, -
August 5, 2019 – New York, NY The Lambs, America’s first professional theater club and the oldest professional theatrical organization in the US, marks the 100th Anniversary of the Actors’ Strike of 1919. A century ago this month the biggest story in show business was unfolding, an event with