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New York, NY \u2013 Actors Temple Theatre presents GOOD SHOWBIZ, co-written by Eli Leonard (\u201cCurb Your Enthusiasm\u201d) and Theodore Bressman (Hulu\u2019s \u201cPam & Tommy\u201d & \u201cMiracle Workers\u201d), and directed by Bressman, running November 8 – 22, 2026 in a limited engagement. Opening is November 8.<\/p>\n
The King of Comedy meets Fiddler on the Roof in GOOD SHOWBIZ, starring Eli Leonard as the legendary and magical Showbiz host, Sandy Synagoguenstein. Leonard \/<\/p>\n
Synagoguenstein takes his crowd through space and time to celebrate Jewish comedy and theater through the ages in a fearless and provocative piece of experimental, clown comedy. Together they will laugh at the Jewish stereotype and earn real money along the way. Because, while GOOD SHOWBIZ is a show, it is also a business.<\/p>\n
Featuring Sarah Shtern and live music from Nicole Demaio.<\/p>\n
Produced by Sydney Feyder at Thruline Entertainment.<\/p>\n
GOOD SHOWBIZ was originally performed at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Actors Temple Theatre is located at 339 West 47 Street in New York City. Performances are Sundays at 3:30pm, Thursdays at 7pm, and Saturdays at 7pm. Run time is 75 minutes. Ages 16+. Tickets from $49 – $99 (includes fees). To purchase and for more info call 212-239-6200 or go to https:\/\/www.telecharge.com\/Good-Showbiz-Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Eli Leonard is an accomplished Jewish comedian best known for his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm. A UCB and Gaulier alum, his one-man show GOOD SHOWBIZ has sold out in LA\u00a0and Chicago. He regularly performs at The Laugh Factory and opens for touring acts like Elon Gold. Eli stars in the film Edge of Everything and appears in several top-performing sketches on the American High Shorts I nstagram page. https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/self_eli<\/a><\/p>\n
Theodore Bressman is a WGA Award nominated, blacklist film and television writer \/ producer. He has written on Future Man, Miracle Workers, Pam & Tommy, Sausage Party: Foodtopia and contributed to the last three seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm. He co-created the Peacock\/SYFY animated series The Pole, starring Bobby Moynihan, Jillian Bell and Nicole Byer, co-wrote and executive produced Jungleland, starring Jack O\u2019Connell and Charlie Hunnam, and was an associate producer on the cult classic comedy, Goon.<\/p>\n
Sarah Shtern is a Los Angeles-based actress and comedian whose magnetic presence and offbeat wit have made her a standout in the city\u2019s indie theatre scene. An underground starlet and stalwart of The Elysian, she trained in clown at the renowned \u00c9cole Philippe Gaulier in France, and in improv and character work at UCB and The Groundlings. She\u2019s performed internationally, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shterminator<\/a><\/p>\n
Press Representative is David Gibbs\/Darr Publicity.<\/p>\n
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Video footage available upon request.<\/p>\n
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Sun 11\/8 at 3:30pm, Thu 11\/12 at 7pm, Sat 11\/14 at 7pm & Sun 11\/15 at 3:30pm<\/p>\n
(Press are welcome to attend shows beyond official press dates)<\/p>\n
Photos & key art available at https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/n4y736yt<\/a>
Photo:\u00a0Eli Leonard<\/p>\n
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