First Look $27 (incl. a $2 fee): January 18 at 2:00PM & 7:00PM

Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE

Archived Show

Overview

Produced by:: Penguin Rep Theatre & Shadowland Stages
Dates:: January 18 - February 16, 2025
Run Time:: 1 Hour, 45 Minutes
Intermission:: Yes, included in run time.
Theater:: Showing in Theater
Tickets:: $66-$86 (incl. a $6 fee) | 59E59 Members: $50

Show Info

By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Stephen Nachamie

With Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser

Two strangers – a military doctor in Oregon and an aspiring actress in New York City – meet by letter during World War II. They dream of being together someday, but the war keeps them apart for years. Will letters be enough to spark a love story?

Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You) tells the true story of his parents' courtship during World War II in this new play, signed, sealed, and delivered straight from the heart.

Join us for post-show talkbacks on after the following performances moderated by Joe Brancato, Artistic Director of Penguin Rep Theatre:

Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM
Friday, January 31 at 7:00 PM with playwright Ken Ludwig
Saturday, February 1 at 2:00 PM

CONTENT TRANSPARENCY

In an effort to care for our community, we’re sharing details about this production that may be sensitive for members of our audience. The following information may reveal plot points.

Please note that Dear Jack, Dear Louise contains gunshot sound effects and loud noises.

Alexandra

Fortin

Michael

Liebhauser

Christian Fleming,

Scenic & Costume Design

Bobbie Zlotnik,

Wig Design

Keith A. Truax,

Lighting Design

Jeff Knapp,

Sound Design

Dana R. Weintraub,

Properties Design

Photo Caption: Michael Liebhauser and Alexandra Fortin in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero

Photo Caption: Alexandra Fortin in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero

Photo Caption: Michael Liebhauser in DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
Photo: Dorice Arden Madronero

Producing Company

Penguin Rep Theatre

Penguin Rep Theatre was founded in 1977 with the aim of establishing Rockland County's first year-round nonprofit professional theatre. More than 45 years later, Penguin's mission remains the same: To promote new voices and produce new works for the stage, to nurture and develop emerging talent, and to reach new audiences. Integral to Penguin's mission is the development and sharing of enduring stories that offer a wide canvas of emotions, with an emphasis on those that raise awareness of injustice, promote conversation, and offer chances to connect with universal hopes, challenges and dreams.

Shadowland Stages

Shadowland Stages, founded in 1985 by a group of theatre artists who moved from New York City to Ellenville, NY, believes in the extraordinary power of live theatre, so we challenge ourselves to engage and inspire audiences by producing work that reflects upon the human experience and is accessible, relevant, timely and well-told. We strive to enhance this vital work by surrounding it with innovative education programs of excellence, partnerships that spur economic activity and increase well-being, and deeply integrated outreach opportunities.

Reviews

"A letter-perfect love story" – BroadwayWorld

"A delightfully warm-hearted romantic comedy bearing timeless messages and brimming with infectious optimism." – Talkin' Broadway

"A heartwarming old-timey romantic comedy"
"Both actors are undeniably charming, pulling us into their romance and making us root for them." – TheaterMania

"A nostalgic and sentimental walk through life injected with a great deal of charm and emotion." – NewsNotesDance

"A nostalgic rom-com, rich in period atmosphere" – OffOffOnline

"[Ken Ludwig] has penned a funny, heartfelt epistolary romance that supplies the boost of warmth and decency I suspect audiences are craving right now." – Lighting and Sound America

"The two-hander grabs attention from the start, never lagging, while building its story with nuance, charming subtlety and humor."
"Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser are effectively strong in their splendid and authentic performances" – Nite Life Exchange

★★★★ "Funny and smart and heart-warming" – NY Stage Review

"Deeply moving and beautifully crafted love story"
"A masterful blend of humor, tenderness, and raw emotion"
"With Alexandra Fortin and Michael Liebhauser delivering standout performances, and Stephen Nachamie's direction ensuring that every emotional beat lands, Dear Jack, Dear Louise is a theatrical gem" – Times Square Chronicles