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Originally Added: September 2, 2011

'Enter Laughing, The Musical' At Bay Street Theatre

Josh Grisetti and cast of "Enter Laughing." (Courtesy Photo: Jerry Lamonica)

Sag Harbor - Bay Street Theatre lost power last weekend and was spared any damage to the building. The following shows were canceled due to Hurricane Irene:

"Enter Laughing, The Musical:
Saturday, August 27, Saturday, August 28, and Sunday, August 28.

Ticket holders for these shows can be rescheduled by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.

Bay Street added two additional matinees for 'Enter Laughing:'

 • Saturday, September 3 at 4 p.m.

 • Sunday, September 4 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available by calling the Bay Street Theatre Box Office at 631-725-9500. Remaining performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. with matinees Saturday at 4 p.m. (September 3) and Sunday at 2 p.m. (September 4). Tickets are $65 to $75.

The tuneful show based on the early life of Carl Reiner runs through September 4. The show features a book by the legendary Joseph Stein ("Fiddler on the Roof," "Zorba"), with music and lyrics by Stan Daniels ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Taxi").

"Enter Laughing, The Musical," features an Actor's Equity cast of Broadway and television favorites including Jill Eikenberry ("L.A. Law," "Into The Woods"), Josh Grisetti ("Broadway Bound"), Richard Kind ("The Producers," "Sly Fox"), Kate Shindle ("Wonderland") and Michael Tucker ("L.A.Law"). Others in the cast include Paul Binotto, Betsy DiLellio, Ray DeMattis, Erick Devine, Eric Mann (non equity), Gerry McIntyre, Gina Milo and Emily Shoolin. "Enter Laughting, The Musical" is produced and presented by Bay Street Theatre by special arrangement with Dan Whitten ("Jacques Brel…," "Jay Johnson: The Two and Only," "Jersey Boys") and Tiger Theatricals in Association with Carl Reiner (Grammy Award and 12-time Emmy Award-winner; ("Ocean's Eleven," Twelve and Thirteen) who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel on which the musical is based.

The celebrated production, with direction and musical staging by Stuart Ross ("Forever Plaid," "Radiant Baby"), music direction by Phil Reno ("Promises, Promises" and "The Drowsy Chaperone") and music arrangements and orchestrations by Matt Castle. The show is produced by special arrangement with Dan Whitten and Tiger Theatricals in Association with Carl Reiner, played a critically-acclaimed run at Off-Broadway's York Theatre in 2008.

After the initial limited Off-Broadway production returned to The York for a second limited engagement, producer Dan Whitten announced that he will bring the show to Broadway. The production plays at Bay Street Theatre before continuing on its journey to Broadway.

Joseph Stein first adapted Reiner's novel in 1964 when it enjoyed a successful Broadway run starring Alan Arkin. The musical adaptation was originally presented on Broadway in 1976 starring Robert Morse with the title "So Long 174th Street."

Set in 1930s, "Enter Laughing, The Musical" tells the story of young, hapless David Kolowitz, a shop boy from the Bronx who pursues his dream of becoming a leading man on stage while facing mounting pressures from his despondent girlfriend, dismissive boss, distracted best friend, disgusted acting coach and disapproving parents.

"I started laughing one minute after the curtain went up on 'Enter Laughing, The Musical,' and continued laughing for hours after the curtain came down," says Reiner. "I deeply appreciate the creative talent who succeeded in immortalizing my youth."

"Working with Carl Reiner and Joe Stein has been a wonderful and humbling experience," says producer Dan Whitten, "I'm very grateful that two men of their legendary talents can be so human, approachable and supportive."


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From Bay Street Theatre


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