Neil Simon’s comedy about comedy
LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR
This production ran February 2-22, 2023 in the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s Cindy Murphy Auditorium.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Experience the hilarity and high-wire act of writing a 1950s live TV comedy hit. Before there was Saturday Night Live, there was Your Show of Shows, watched in 60 million homes every Saturday night. Inspired by the early television career of America’s beloved playwright, Neil Simon, Laughter on the 23rd Floor takes you into the wild writers’ room with characters based on comedy legends Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, and Sid Caesar. Enjoy Judge Reinhold in his Rep debut. Laughter on the 23rd Floor will be a theatrical experience you’ll never forget.
Rated R for adult language.
Starring Emmy-Nominated Actor Judge Reinhold
(Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Beverly Hills Cop, The Santa Clause, Seinfeld)
MEDIA
TEASER VIDEO
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
Pictured from left to right: Drew Hirschfield, Ben Liebert, Judge Reinhold. Photo by Matthew Sewell Photography
Pictured from left to right- Jonas Cohen, Matt DaSilva Photo by Matthew Sewell Photography
Pictured from left to right: Scott Cote, Lacy J. Dunn, Judge Reinhold, Finley Daniel, Drew Hirshfield. Photo by Matthew Sewell Photography
Pictured from left to right- Ben Liebert, Gary Newton, Drew Hirshfield, Jonas Cohen Photo by Matthew Sewell Photography
Pictured from left to right- Jonas Cohen, Matt DaSilva, Judge Reinhold, Scott Cote, Finley Daniel, Lacy J. Dunn. Photo by Stephen B. Thornton
Pictured from left to right- Matt DaSilva, Ben Liebert, Jonas Cohen, Scott Cote, Drew Hirshfield, Gary Newton, Finley Daniel, Lacy J. Dunn. Photo by Matthew Sewell Photography
Pictured from left to right- Ben Liebert, Judge Reinhold Photo by Matthew Sewell Photography
IN THE PRESS
“Judge Reinhold is a very affable actor, a charming combination of Daffy Duck and Jimmy Stewart.”
-Pauline Kael
“One of [Simon’s] funniest… Comedy, comedy all the way.”
MEET THE TEAM
CAST
in order of appearance
BEN LIEBERT*
Lucas Brickman
SCOTT COTE*
Milt Fields
DREW HIRSHFIELD*
Val Slotsky
GARY NEWTON*^
Brian Doyle
JONAS COHEN*
Kenny Franks
LACY J. DUNN*^
Carol Wyman
FINLEY DANIEL^
Helen
MATT DaSILVA*
Ira Stone
KEVIN ALAN BROWN^
US Brian/US Kenny
BEN GRIMES^
US Ira/US Milt
REILLY HEFFER^
US Carol/US Helen
ETHAN PATRICK^
US Lucas
and starring Emmy-nominated actor
JUDGE REINHOLD*
Max Prince
CREATIVE TEAM
BEN KRAMER^
Scenic Designer
HAILEY EAKLE^
Costume Designer
BILL MILLER^
Lighting Designer
PHILLIP PEGLOW
Sound Designer
KELSEY PULZONE*^
Production Stage Manager
KELLI COOL^
Assistant Stage Manager
ARI EDELSONâ€
Director
