America's first professional theatrical club, established in New York in December, 1874, and incorporated May,1877. The Lambs ® was named after a club by the same name in London, England, which flourished between 1868-1879. The Club's name honors the essayist Charles Lamb and his sister, Mary, who - during the early 1800's - played host to actors and literati at their salon in London. The Lambs is a social gathering place for professionals of entertainment and the arts, who gather to celebrate their commonality. The Club is a place where members come the enjoy companionship, and display and hone their crafts in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. Historically, The Lambs ® has been the spawning ground of plays, friendships and partnerships. "Mark Twain Tonight" (with Hal Holbrook) and "Stalag 17" were first performed at The Lambs; Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe first met here. The Lambs is a membership-based organization staffed by volunteer members. Governance is by an elected body known as the Council, which consists of: The Shepherd (president), The Boy (Vice-President), Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, treasurer, Historian and 15 directors. The Lambs ® is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc., which has been commonly known as The Lambs Club and The Lambs Theater since 1874, and is not connected in any way to a restaurant, church or theater company. www.TheLambsClub.org #TheLambs