The Lambs’ Archives^®

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Lee Moore, a Lamb since 2002.  Lee was an actor’s actor. His work included TV/Soap Operas, Film and Stage. Few could quote Shakespeare like Lee, with his unique baritone and impeccable timing.  I’m sure all Lambs join me in giving sincere condolences

Multi-talented Marilyn Michaels and her son, Mark Wilk, sat down with Lamb Magda Katz at The Lambs  to talk about their new book, How Not To Cook, for the Rest of Your Life. Their book is an ANTI-cookbook: equals parts biography, self-help, and scrimp-n’-save philosophy. This laugh-out-loud rant, served up by America’s premier comedienne/impressionist, is

It is with great sorrow that I report the passing of Lamb Lewis J. Hardee. I first met Lewis as his student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where we became friends. It was Lewis who brought me into The Lambs circa 1982, just two years after he joined

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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)

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

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