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Carol Ostrow is an accomplished theatrical producer. She is currently producing the 100th Anniversary Gala for the Actors' Temple at the Friars Club. In addition, she produced the Anti-Defamation League and Broadway-Hand In Hand Against Hate For 100 Years with 15 stars of Broadway fame in 2013. Carol also produced Jewish-American Princesses of Comedy at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Other production credits include: I Am Anne Frank starring Andrea Marcovicci at Town Hall, Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill at the Triad Theatre, Scent of the Roses starring Julie Harris at the Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center. Before that, she was the creator and producer of Hot Klezmer at the American Jewish Theatre and one of the producers of After Play, written by and starring Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller, (winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for best new playwright), as well as the musicals Inside Out starring Jan Maxwell. She also produced Greetings starring Gregg Edelman, and A Room Of One’s Own starring Eileen Atkins, (winner of Obie Award for best actress, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Awards for best play). She co-produced Beau Jest in New York, LA, San Francisco, Wash.,D.C. and Boston. Carol’s newest venture is producing films, such as Torte Bluma, winner of four major festival awards in 2006. She also runs a group sales organization, providing tickets to Broadway shows.

In addition to being an actress, dancer, and choreographer, Carol is a dedicated volunteer and has served on the Boards of the League of Professional Women in Theatre, The Barrow Group, and as Vice President of the Board for The Women’s Project. She has also served on the National Board of the Anti-Defamation League. Carol was Vice President of the Women’s International Zionist Organization and choreographed their children’s fashion show fundraiser for 8 years. Presently she's the 1st female President of the Actors' Temple in 100 years.

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CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF to Play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Beginning This Weekend


Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, will play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company.

Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF Directed by Michael Berresse to Premiere at Vassar College


Get ready for the premiere of Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF! Directed by Michael Berresse, this solo play promises to captivate audiences. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic at Powerhouse Theater Season.

Photos: Actors Temple Honors Jason Alexander and Celebrates Life of Jerome Robbins


What better place to celebrate the career of Broadway legend Jerome Robbins than at the Actors Temple, a National Landmark, steps from Broadway and the spiritual home to so many legendary Broadway performers since 1925.

Jason Alexander and Jerome Robbins To Be Honored At The Actors' Temple, June 12


Douglas J. Cohen and Carol Ostrow present an exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary Broadway career of the Broadway director and choreographer Jerome Robbins;  well as honoring Tony winner actor Jason Alexander on his Broadway debut as director of The Cottage.  

New Musical and Play Workshops, Free Readings & More Set for Vassar College's 37th Powerhouse Theater Season


Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LUCKY STAR


Producers Douglas Denoff & Beth Goldsmith, and 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) present the Directors Company’s production of The Lucky Star by Karen Hartman, directed by Noah Himmelstein (Rooted). The Lucky Star began previews on April 26, 2022 in Theater A and opened May 5 for a run through June 12, 2022.

Theatrical Producer Carol Ostrow Releases New Book POEMS FROM MY PANDEMIC PEN


Carol's poems are a reminder to all of us that 'This too shall pass.' Life does change, we can all adapt and get used to what the future has in store. We will be fine. Just keep loved ones, friends, and the things we hold most dear in perspective, and we will come out of this stronger and healthier than ever.

The Flea Announces Production Pause to 'Reflect on Misalignment of Values'


Off Broadway theatre company The Flea has just announced that it will pause production activity to 'to transform [their] institutional culture and producing model.'

The Flea Theater Announces The Return Of The Late-Night Series SERIALS


The Flea Theater announced today SERIALS @ The Flea: ONLINE!, a spinoff of the organization's popular late-night episodic show will feature five all-new plays specifically created for digital viewing. SERIALS will be available on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 PM on the Flea's Instagram and YouTube channels.

PLATINUM GIRLS �" THE MUSICAL Original Concept Recording Starring Beth Leavel and More to Be Released


Broadway Records announced today that the original concept album for Platinum Girls - The Musical will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, February 28, 2020. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.BroadwayRecords.com and will be available at Broadway Records' booth at BroadwayCon.

Photo Coverage: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY THE NEXT GENERATION Opens at The York Theatre Company


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and rediscovery of musical gems from the past, is presenting the return engagement of the Off-Broadway production of Gerard Alessandrini's hilarious musical spoof of all things theatre Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation. Performances resumed Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2020 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).

SEX TAPE + NUPTIAL BLITZ At The Flea Theater Begins January 8


Choreographer Gabrielle Revlock presents two works, SEX TAPE and Nuptial Blitz, January 8-12, 2020 (7pm Wed-Sat, 3pm Sun) at The Flea, a staple of New York City's downtown performing arts scene located at 20 Thomas Street in Tribeca. Tickets cost $20 and are available by phone at 212-226-0051 or online at TheFlea.org. A restorative contact class ($12 drop in) will be offered Sunday, January 12, 11:30am-1pm: 

Photo Coverage: Mark William Leads a Benefit for The Actors' Temple


Carol Ostrow and the Actors Temple recently celebrated their 103rd year with a Fall Benefit for the temple, featuring Mark William, COME CROON WITH ME. Mark William, an incredibly talented young singer and dancer who frequently appears on New York stages, performed the beautiful shul on 47th Street on Monday, November 18, 2019.

The Flea Theater Announces Winter 2019-2020 Anchor Partners


The Flea Theater announces its winter 2019-2020 Anchor Partners, an initiative designed to support small independent theater, music and dance companies. This season, The Flea welcomes companies Tiffany Mills Company, Elisa Monte Dance, Notch Theatre Company, Gabrielle Revlock, The Bang Group and TOSOS.

The Flea Hosts the World Premiere of THE INVENTION OF TRAGEDY


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of THE INVENTION OF TRAGEDY,the centerpiece of MAC WELLMAN: PERFECT CATASTROPHES, a festival of plays by the influential vanguard playwright. Now in previews, performances run through October 14 at The Flea (20 Thomas Street in Tribeca, between Church and Broadway, three blocks north of Chambers) with opening set for September 21.

Mark William COME CROON WITH ME Announced At The Actors' Temple


--CAROL OSTROW AND THE ACTORS' TEMPLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS are celebrating their 103rd year with a Fall Benefit for the temple, MARK WILLIAM, COME CROON WITH ME. Mark William, an incredibly talented young singer and dancer who frequently appears on New York stages, will be performing in the beautiful shul on 47th Street. The benefit will take place on Monday, Novemer 18, 2019 from 7:30pm-10:00pm in their very own recently renovated sanctuary located at 339 West 47th Street, NYC. $75 tickets are now on sale at www.theactorstemple.org/events.

The Flea Presents MAC WELLMAN: PERFECT CATASTROPHES


The Flea Theater presents Mac Wellman: Perfect Catastrophes, A Festival of Plays featuring full productions of five works by Wellman a?" including the World Premiere of the full-length play The Invention of Tragedy and the premiere of a new one-act titled The Fez.

The Flea Announces 2019/20 Season with Mac Wellman and Taylor Mac


Following on the success of the 201718 SEASON OF WOMXN and 201819 COLOR BRAVE SEASON, The Flea announced today that its 201920 Season will be the SEASON OF ANARCHY: THE RETURN OF THE MACS as they welcome back playwrights, poets and activists Mac Wellman and Taylor Mac.

The Flea Theater Announces New Resident Directors


The Flea Theater is proud to announce the addition of six new Resident Directors to its intensive practicum for early-career directors. Rebecca Aparicio, Jake Beckhard, Daniella Caggiano, Lauren DeLeon, Will Steinberger, and Raz Golden will join the current group of Resident Directors. 

The Flea Theater Announces Summer Line-Up Of Anchor Partners


The Flea Theater announces the roster of its Summer 2019 Anchor Partners, independent music, dance and theater companies who will perform at The Flea over the next three months.  The Flea presents Elisa Monte Dance, Jody Oberfelder Projects, Spicy Witch Productions, Experiments in Opera, New Light Theater Project, Take Dance, New Georges and TOSOS.

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