It is no wonder Zero Mostel was a substantial man. No mere ectomorph could contain such a mass of contradictions. He possessed girth and surprising grace. His humor contained lethal truths as well as ...

Jim Brochu was 14 years old when he first met Zero Mostel. You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. We independently select everything we recommend.

Any playwright attempting a solo biographical play had better make sure he's chosen a fascinating subject. Because the "zero" in question is the late, great Zero Mostel. Brochu stars as the unique, ...

When Jim Brochu makes his entrance as Zero Mostel, his visage is eerily reminiscent of Al Hirschfield's New York Times caricature of Mostel as Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof." Though his vocal timbre ...

James Ensor, “Evil Doctors Maltreating a Patient” (1895), etching (after the painting “The Bad Doctors,” 1892), 7.1 x 9.9 inches, Wellcome Library, London (via Wikimedia) Recently I was delighted to ...

On Oct. 14, 1955, the actor and comedian Zero Mostel was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). He was asked if he was or had ever been a member of the Communist Party. He ...

The 20-year-old rising star, whose real name is Tamia Monique Carter and is not Jewish, uses the chorus of the Zero Mostel recording of the song. The rapper Flo Milli uses part of the classic “Fiddler ...

Obnoxious can be funny if it's safely on the other side of the footlights. One is grateful for that unbreached fourth wall in "Zero Hour," which has Jim Brochu reincarnating the force of nature known ...