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A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Merchant's House is Available to Stream Online
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

As Summoners Ensemble Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE resumes live performances, the company will once again to offer performances virtually! Learn more here!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE MERCHANT'S HOUSE to Offer On Demand Streaming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

This December, as Summoners Ensemble Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE MERCHANT’S HOUSE resumes live performances, they will once again to offer performances virtually! Learn how to purchase tickets!@

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Merchant's House to Stream On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

This December, as Summoners Ensemble Theatre’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE MERCHANT’S HOUSE resumes long-anticipated live performances for its 10th holiday season, they will once again offer performances virtually!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Merchant's House to Return for 10th Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022

This holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant’s House Museum will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the MERCHANT’S HOUSE. Performances run November 23 through December 29.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Sam Shepard. Today's play, Buried Child.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Merchant's House this Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

In December 1867, Charles Dickens arrives in New York City for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Merchant's House Museum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016

In December 1867, Charles Dickens arrives in New York City for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Join Mr. Dickens, portrayed by actor John Kevin Jones, as he tells his timeless Christmas tale in the elegant intact Greek Revival parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan). 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Merchant's House This December
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2016

In December 1867, Charles Dickens arrives in New York City for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Join Mr. Dickens, portrayed by actor John Kevin Jones, as he tells his timeless Christmas tale in the elegant intact Greek Revival parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan). 

Photo Coverage: Actors Fund Dedicates The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 25, 2015

Just yesterday, the Actors Fund officially renamed their Manhattan residence, "The Aurora," (West 57th and 10th Avenue) at a special ribbon cutting ceremony.  The residence will now be called "The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence."  Brian Stokes Mitchell and Chita Rivera were there for the occasion, and BroadwayWorld brings you an inside look at the festivities below!

Commissioner Srinivasan Will Be Honorary Chair of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Merchant's House Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2014

As we approach the 50th Anniversary of the passage of New York City's Landmarks Law in 2015, it is especially timely that we have the privilege to announce Meenakshi Srinivasan, Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as the Honorary Chair of A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Benefit Gala. The Merchant's House was the first building designated a landmark in the Borough of Manhattan at the inaugural meeting of the Landmarks Preservation Commission in September 1965.

Commissioner Srinivasan Will Be Honorary Chair of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Merchant's House Gala, 12/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2014

As we approach the 50th Anniversary of the passage of New York City's Landmarks Law in 2015, it is especially timely that we have the privilege to announce Meenakshi Srinivasan, Chair of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as the Honorary Chair of A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Benefit Gala. The Merchant's House was the first building designated a landmark in the Borough of Manhattan at the inaugural meeting of the Landmarks Preservation Commission in September 1965.

Summoners Ensemble Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays Merchant's House, Now thru 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2013

Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant's House Museum announce A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Museum. John Kevin Jones recreates his outstanding solo performance of A Christmas Carol, directed by Dr. Rhonda Dodd, in the intimate Greek revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan).

Summoners Ensemble Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Play Merchant's House, 12/3-20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2013

Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the Merchant's House Museum announce A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Museum. John Kevin Jones recreates his outstanding solo performance of A Christmas Carol, directed by Dr. Rhonda Dodd, in the intimate Greek revival double parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant's House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan).

Jacqueline Brookes Memorial to be Held at Circle in the Square Theatre, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2013

A Memorial Tribute to actress Jacqueline Brookes, who died April 26 at the age of 82, will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 1 p.m., at Circle in the Square Theatre, 50th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue.

Teacher, Actress Jacqueline Brookes Passes Away at 82
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2013

Jacqueline Brookes, an actress and teacher who appeared on stage and film for more than four decades, passed away on April 26 at age 82.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Features CIRCUMCISE ME, 12/8
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2010

On Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m., actor and playwright Yisrael Campbell will perform his hilarious one-man show Circumcise Me, directed by Sam Gold, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. A Q&A session with Mr. Campbell will follow the performance. Lauded by The New York Times, The New Yorker, and others, Circumcise Me is the story of an Orthodox-convert who began life as Roman Catholic Christopher Campbell. His journey from misspent, alcoholic youth to his conversion to Judaism - not once but three times - is poignant, provocative, and powerfully witty.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Features CIRCUMCISE ME, 12/8
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 10, 2010

On Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m., actor and playwright Yisrael Campbell will perform his hilarious one-man show Circumcise Me, directed by Sam Gold, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. A Q&A session with Mr. Campbell will follow the performance. Lauded by The New York Times, The New Yorker, and others, Circumcise Me is the story of an Orthodox-convert who began life as Roman Catholic Christopher Campbell. His journey from misspent, alcoholic youth to his conversion to Judaism - not once but three times - is poignant, provocative, and powerfully witty.

November-December Programs Announced for the Museum of Jewish Heritage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010

The November-December public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced.

November-December Programs Announced for the Museum of Jewish Heritage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010

The November-December public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced.

John Bale's STUCK Comes To Center Stage NY For Limited Run 6/3-6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2009

World premiere of John Bale's STUCK at Center Stage NY Limited-run June 3-June 14, 2009 Heading this 6-Character Cast is the Remarkable Jacqueline Brookes and Michael Sorvino