The Lambs
The Lambs Clubhouse at 3 West 51st Street | |
| Nickname | The Lambs Club |
|---|---|
| Named after | Charles Lamb |
| Formation | 1874 |
| Founder | Henry James Montague |
| Founded at | Delmonico's |
| Purpose | Private Social Club for the Arts |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 40°45′23.0″N 73°59′7.0″W / 40.756389°N 73.985278°W |
Region served | United States |
| Membership | 250 |
Shepherd | Kevin C. Fitzpatrick |
The Boy | Don M. Spiro |
| Website | The-Lambs.org |
The Lambs, Inc. (also known as The Lambs Club) is a New York City social club that nurtures those active in the arts, as well as those who are supporters of the arts, by providing activities and a clubhouse for its members. It is America's oldest professional theatrical organization. "The Lambs" is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc.; and the club has been commonly referred to as The Lambs Club since 1874.
The club's name honors the essayist Charles Lamb and his sister Mary, who during the early 19th century played host to actors and literati at their famed salon in London.