June 8, 2021
The Lambs is proud to welcome more than a dozen new members over the past several months. Due to the pandemic we couldn’t have a proper “pinning” for the members to welcome them to the Club. On June 4 after our artwork unveiling at the Clubhouse we were able to… Continue reading →
June 5, 2021
The Lambs’ Foundation has unveiled three paintings that were restored and conserved by Center Art Studios. On June 4 the paintings were unveiled for 30 members and guests in the Clubhouse. Our special guest was Lansing Moore, owner of Center Art Studios. The paintings are: Clay M. Greene, painting by… Continue reading →
June 5, 2021
As required by our Lambs 2016 Blue Book, all new or proposed members are to be posted on our bulletin boards, allowing members an opportunity to support or object to any membership application. The Council has agreed that in addition to our physical space, the web site shall also contain… Continue reading →
October 20, 2020
The Nominating Committee has selected the following four candidates for your consideration, as accepted by Council on October 19, 2020; for four Council seat, 3-year terms January 1, 2021 to December 31st, 2024: Sarah-Ann Rodgers Gus Rosendale leslie Shreve Richard J. Porter Any member in good standing with consecutive membership… Continue reading →
October 19, 2020
The Lambs Foundation has restored 5 oil paintings in 2020 with Center Art Studios. This week a mini documentary on the conservation and preservation of one of these was released on Art Insider. It shows conservation expert Sara Drew walking the steps of restoring a portrait of Shepherd Edmund Holland… Continue reading →
September 15, 2020
Amanda Vaill is a former book publisher and a New York Times bestselling and award-winning biographer, the author of Everybody Was So Young — a biography of the Lost Generation icons Sara and Gerald Murphy; Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins; Hotel Florida: Truth, Love, and Death in the Spanish Civil War; and most recently the compilation Jerome… Continue reading →
September 10, 2020
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;… Continue reading →
August 20, 2020
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… Continue reading →
August 7, 2020
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… Continue reading →
August 6, 2020
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.… Continue reading →
June 30, 2020
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,… Continue reading →
June 18, 2020
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… Continue reading →
June 9, 2020
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… Continue reading →
May 28, 2020
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… Continue reading →
May 19, 2020
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
May 7, 2020
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.… Continue reading →
March 24, 2020
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… Continue reading →
February 1, 2020
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… Continue reading →
January 4, 2020
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 …… Continue reading →
January 1, 2020
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.
August 6, 2019
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… Continue reading →
July 28, 2019
Douglas Miles, a radio talk-show host and nephew of Shepherd Tom Dillon, just posted an interview he did with Lambs Historian, Lewis Hardee. Lewis, now deceased, wrote the definitive book on our club, title The Lambs Theater Club. This interview occurred shortly after the book was released. Take a listen! … Continue reading →
June 19, 2019
Robert Horn, Tony winning writer of Tootsie, visited The Lambs. Robert was also the screenwriter of the Disney Channel Original Movies’ Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach 2, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure and The Suit Life Movie. (Photo by Lamb Magda Katz)
May 31, 2019
Several Lambs were invited to Moscow to perform The Lambs Theater Lab version of Chekhov’s The Proposal, which has performed many times in our 5th floor quarters. Specifically, the event was held at Melikhovo, Chekhov’s estate. Under the direction of Boy Peter Kingsley, Lamb Annette Berning and Nicolas Baumgartner, accompanied… Continue reading →