Al Lewis News

October 2010 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's fourth season, themed Angels and Demons. This theme will be examined from the minds of some of our favorite plays and playwrights; from lame duck presidents to aging comedy partners - human wants, needs and political relationships bring out the best and worst in us.

Bill Hanney launches the 2010 Broadway musical series at the new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A veteran of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis is most remembered for her 5 seasons playing Beth on the NBC sitcom, 'NewsRadio.' The multi award winning Broadway classic GYPSY runs July 6 - 25, 2010, with press night scheduled for July 8 at 7:30pm.

Two old dogs have to learn new shtick in Neil Simon's comedy THE SUNSHINE BOYS, the first play in The Court Theatre's TelstraClear 2010-2011 Season, opening on July 24th. In Simon's comedy, two retired entertainers are made a lucrative offer to reform their vaudeville double-act for a television special. But the pair - now in their seventies - haven't spoken to one another since their acrimonious split.

Two old dogs have to learn new shtick in Neil Simon's comedy THE SUNSHINE BOYS, the first play in The Court Theatre's TelstraClear 2010-2011 Season, opening on July 24th. In Simon's comedy, two retired entertainers are made a lucrative offer to reform their vaudeville double-act for a television special. But the pair - now in their seventies - haven't spoken to one another since their acrimonious split.

Bill Hanney launches the 2010 Broadway musical series at the new North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) with Vicki Lewis starring in GYPSY. A veteran of the stage and screen, Vicki Lewis is most remembered for her 5 seasons playing Beth on the NBC sitcom, 'NewsRadio.' The multi award winning Broadway classic GYPSY runs July 6 - 25, 2010, with press night scheduled for July 8 at 7:30pm.

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that there's 'good buzz' coming out of a reading earlier this week of Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, produced by Roundabout, that starred Elliot Gould and Richard Benjamin and was directed by Lonny Price. Riedel says to look for the production this fall.

On Sunday, February 21, 2010, a silent auction will be held at 7:00 p.m. followed by an 8:00 p.m. benefit concert for the children of Haiti and their families at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (PAC) in Englewood, New Jersey. A live auction will be held during intermission. The event is being underwritten and organized by The Presbyterian Church at Tenafly and Temple Sinai of Bergen County and being sponsored by over twenty churches and synagogues throughout Bergen County.

List of upcoming comics scheduled to appear at Comix in New York.

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is proud to present Neil Simon?s ?The Sunshine Boys? directed by Martha Cherbini. Martha has directed several successful shows for the BACP over the years, the last of which was the highly acclaimed The Gin Game. She has chosen a phenomenal cast of BACP veterans and newcomers featuring Tom Berenson as Willie Clark and Brian Shoop as Al Lewis. The role of Ben Silverman, Willie?s nephew and agent, is played by Ron Friedberg. Rounding out the cast are Stephen Brown, Kelley Childers-Friedberg, Lori Jackson and Richard Perceful.

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is proud to present Neil Simon?s ?The Sunshine Boys? directed by Martha Cherbini. Martha has directed several successful shows for the BACP over the years, the last of which was the highly acclaimed The Gin Game. She has chosen a phenomenal cast of BACP veterans and newcomers featuring Tom Berenson as Willie Clark and Brian Shoop as Al Lewis. The role of Ben Silverman, Willie?s nephew and agent, is played by Ron Friedberg. Rounding out the cast are Stephen Brown, Kelley Childers-Friedberg, Lori Jackson and Richard Perceful.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the second production of its 35th anniversary season, VISITING MR. GREEN, written by Jeff Baron and directed by David Rose. VISITING MR. GREEN will preview on Wednesday, August 26; Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 27 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the second production of its 35th anniversary season, VISITING MR. GREEN, written by Jeff Baron and directed by David Rose. VISITING MR. GREEN will preview on Wednesday, August 26; Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 27 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the second production of its 35th anniversary season, VISITING MR. GREEN, written by Jeff Baron and directed by David Rose. VISITING MR. GREEN will preview on Wednesday, August 26; Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 27 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

The Colony Theatre Company presents the second production of its 35th anniversary season, VISITING MR. GREEN, written by Jeff Baron and directed by David Rose. VISITING MR. GREEN will preview on Wednesday, August 26; Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 27 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for Neil Simon's comedy 'The Sunshine Boys' on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM. The cast includes: Two men of mature age, plus men and women of various ages.

The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for Neil Simon's comedy 'The Sunshine Boys' on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM. The cast includes: Two men of mature age, plus men and women of various ages.

Encore Entertainment's staging of Neil Simon's hit comedy delivers teh laughs without neglecting the play's melancholy subtext. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Encore Entertain will present Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' at the Toronto Centre for the Arts from April 23 to May 3, 2009

Encore Entertain will present Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys' at the Toronto Centre for the Arts from April 23 to May 3, 2009

Ruth Webb, legendary theatrical talent agent, passed away on December 4, 2006