Menu
First Look $27 (incl. a $2 fee): January 18 at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
None

Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE

Buy Tickets Now

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 a post-show talkback with playwright Ken Ludwig following the performance on Friday, January 31 at 7:00PM.


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
Keith A. Truax,
Lighting Design
Jeff Knapp,
Sound Design
Dana R. Weintraub,
Properties Design
Jenn Haltman,
Casting

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.

Read more at: www.penguinrep.org

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.

Read more at: www.shadowlandstages.org


Reviews

"A letter-perfect love story" – BroadwayWorld

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


Schedule & Tickets

View on Calendar405AF139-D66E-48EC-B170-1EA3612BCD8B

Upcoming Performances