{"id":236528,"date":"2026-05-19T10:57:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/236528\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:57:22","slug":"photos-the-people-versus-lenny-bruce-opens-off-broadway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/236528\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Opens Off-Broadway"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfad NEW! Off-Broadway Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n

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The world premiere of \u201cThe\u00a0People\u00a0Versus\u00a0Lenny\u00a0Bruce<\/a>\u201d a play by\u00a0Susan Charlotte<\/a>, based on the legal case of legendary lawyer Martin Garbus, is being presented Off-Broadway at Theatre Row – Theatre Four<\/a> through\u00a0Sunday, June 28, 2026. The production officially opened on May 14. Check out opening night photos below!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad NEW! Off-Broadway Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n

\n Get all the top news & discounts for Off-Broadway & beyond.\n <\/p>\n

The story of\u00a0Lenny\u00a0Bruce<\/a>\u00a0and his New York trial is more relevant now than ever. A heart-breaking and thought provoking story filled with humor, this theatrical adaptation is the story of comic\u00a0Lenny\u00a0Bruce<\/a>\u00a0and his lawyer Martin Garbus who tried\u00a0to\u00a0save his client from the system \u2013 and from himself.\u00a0Read the reviews here. <\/a><\/p>\n

The cast for The\u00a0People\u00a0Versus\u00a0Lenny\u00a0Bruce\u00a0includes Johnny Anthony<\/a> as\u00a0Lenny\u00a0Bruce, Timothy Doyle<\/a> as Jules Feiffer<\/a>, Dan Grimaldi<\/a> as Herbert Ruhe, Ian Lithgow<\/a> as Richard H. Kuh, Jonathan Spivey<\/a> as Forrest Johnson, Stephen Schnetzer<\/a> as Martin Garbus\/Narrator, and Roberta Wallach<\/a> as Dorothy Kilgallen<\/a>. Michael J. Osgood<\/a>, former Deputy Chief of the NYPD\/Special Victim\u2019s Unit, is Co-Producer.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Hayley Sutton<\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nSusan Charlotte<\/a>, Dan Grimaldi<\/a>, Stephen Schnetzer<\/a>, Roberta Wallach<\/a>, Martin Garbus, Timothy Doyle<\/a>, Johnny Anthony<\/a>, Ian Lithgow<\/a>, Jonathan Spivey<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nDan Grimaldi<\/a>, Stephen Schnetzer<\/a>, Roberta Wallach<\/a>, Timothy Doyle<\/a>, Johnny Anthony<\/a>, Ian Lithgow<\/a>, Jonathan Spivey<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nStephen Schnetzer<\/a> and Johnny Anthony<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nDan Grimaldi<\/a> and Ian Lithgow<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nJohnny Anthony<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nRoberta Wallach<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nSusan Charlotte<\/a> and Jonathan Spivey<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nSusan Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nTom and Tom Goetter<\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nLouis Baldonieri<\/a> and Ian McQueen<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nDiane Guarantano and Johnny Anthony<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nDan Grimaldi<\/a>, Timothy Doyle<\/a>, Estelle Parsons<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nMichael J. Osgood<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nLisa Lampanelli<\/a> and Michael J. Osgood<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nLisa Lampanelli<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Photos:

\nMartin Garbus and Susan Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n \"Theater
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\n 2026 Theater Fans’ Choice Awards – Live Stats\n <\/p>\n

\n Best Touring Production – Top 3\n <\/p>\n

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\n 10.7% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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\n 8.7% of votes\n <\/p>\n

\n 3.
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\n 8.6% of votes\n <\/p>\n

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Review Roundup: THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Off-Broadway<\/a><\/p>\n

The world premiere of \u201cThe People Versus Lenny Bruce\u201d a play by Susan Charlotte, based on the legal case of legendary lawyer Martin Garbus, is now being presented Off-Broadway at Theatre Row – Theatre Four. Read the reviews for the production here!<\/p>\n

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