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Zero for a Hero: Jim Brochu Chats About Playing Mostel in Zero Hour

VIDEOS July 8, 2010 | 5:42PM

Since a young age actor Jim Brochu has been compared to the iconic theater great Zero Mostel, star of such classics as A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum and Fiddler on the Roof. Brochu, who knew Mostel before his passing in 1977, has long been a fan of the actor—and now his off-Broadway solo show ...

More Than Zero: Jim Brochu on Channeling the Great Mostel in Zero Hour

FIRST PERSON July 6, 2010 | 12:36PM

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Playwright and actor Jim Brochu bears a remarkable resemblance to the late Zero Mostel, fondly remembered for his star turns in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Fiddler on the Roof. But beyond being a Zero lookalike, Brochu has always felt a deep connection with Mostel and even became friends with the ...

Award-Winning Zero Hour Moves to Actors Temple; Tickets Now On Sale

NEWS May 28, 2010 | 1:43PM

Jim Brochu’s Zero Hour, winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, is moving to The Actors Temple off-Broadway. Written and performed by Brochu and directed by Piper Laurie, Zero Hour tells the story of the life of legendary actor Zero Mostel. Performances begin at The Actors Temple on June 12, 2010.

Zero Hour is set at ...

Zero Hour, Written by and Starring Jim Brochu as Zero Mostel, Headed Off-Broadway

NEWS October 8, 2009 | 11:55AM

Jim Brochu will star in the off-Broadway premiere of his play Zero Hour, which centers on the life of legendary actor Zero Mostel. Oscar-nominated actress Piper Laurie will direct the play, which begins previews at Theatre at Saint Clement’s on November 14 and is set to open on November 22. The limited engagement will continue through January 31, 2010 ...