Arts & Entertainment

Stars Turn Out for 'Enter Laughing' Opening at Bay Street

Show's based on early life of Carl Reiner.

"," 's latest production, opened on Saturday night with an audience of who's who in television and on Broadway.

Bay Street board members Joy Behar and Mercedes Ruehl, Hilary Knight of “Eloise” fame, playwright Joe Pintauro, Harris Yulin, Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson came out to support the final production of the summer.

Set in the 1930s, "Enter Laughing" is based on the early life of the award-winning actor, comedian, writer, producer and director Carl Reiner.

Find out what's happening in East Hamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The show "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," according to the theater.

It features a book by Joseph Stein, who wrote Fiddler on the Roof and Zorba, and music and lyrics by Stan Daniels of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Taxi” fame.

Find out what's happening in East Hamptonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Broadway and television veterans are performing, 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”).

"Enter Laughing, The Musical" runs through Sept. 4.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here