Joyce DeWitt and Amy Yasbeck to Co-Host Star-Studded Kick-Off Event at Joe's Pub with a Live Reading of the Pilot Episode on Monday, November 2, 2026
Live Celebrity Staged Readings in Dallas, Cleveland, and L.A. to Follow to Raise Awareness of Aortic Health
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health announced today the kick-off of a multi-city "Three's Company" Come And Knock On Our Door tour to mark the iconic sitcom's upcoming 50th Anniversary on March 15, 2027, with special thanks to DLT Entertainment Ltd. The four cities on the tour include New York, Dallas, Cleveland, and Los Angeles, and will feature celebrity guests performing a live table read of the original pilot episode of the iconic sitcom.
The first stop on the tour will be New York City. Amy Yasbeck, John's widow and founder of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, will be joined by original cast member and "Three's Company" star Joyce DeWitt as they co-host the Foundation's kick-off Evening From The Heart event at Joe's Pub on Monday, November 2, 2026. Jason Biggs will step into the role of Jack Tripper, while Richard Kline, who originated the beloved role of Larry Dallas on the show, will return for the New York City reading, this time serving as the evening's narrator. The lineup of additional celebrity guests, to be announced at a later date, will bring the beloved series to life during these entertaining table reads. The event will celebrate John Ritter's comedy legacy, raise funds for aortic health research and support for patients and families, and officially kick off the national "Three's Company" 50th Anniversary Come and Knock On Our Door tour.
"This event is a celebration of John, the joy he brought to all of us through 'Three's Company,' and the community that continues to carry his memory forward," said Yasbeck. "Bringing the show to the stage 50 years later is our way to honor him while helping us continue our mission to save lives through aortic dissection awareness and research."
Ritter died in 2003 from an acute aortic dissection that was initially misdiagnosed. Founded in his memory, The John Ritter Foundation works to prevent premature deaths from thoracic aortic disease through research, education, and advocacy.
"Having been on set during the taping of 'Three's Company,' I got to see John's extraordinary physical comedy and warmth firsthand. He brought joy to everyone in that room," said Donald Taffner Jr., president of DLT Entertainment. "Bringing these classic scripts back to life on stage is not only a tribute to a show that meant, and continues to mean, so much to millions, but a meaningful way to honor John's legacy and support lifesaving aortic health research."
The event will cap a major weekend for the Foundation in New York, taking place just one day after 36 Team Ritter runners with deep connections to aortic disease and the mission of JRF take on the TCS New York City Marathon in support of the organization.
Following the New York kickoff, the "Three's Company" 50th anniversary tour will continue in 2027, with readings in Dallas (February 27), Cleveland (March 13), and Los Angeles (September 9).
To purchase tickets, bid on exclusive silent auction items, donate to The John Ritter Foundation, or learn more, visit johnritterfoundation.org.
About The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health (JRF) was established in 2003 by Amy Yasbeck in honor of her late husband, actor John Ritter, who died unexpectedly from an undiagnosed thoracic aortic dissection. The foundation is dedicated to saving lives through genetic research, widespread education, and advocacy aimed at the prevention, identification, and treatment of thoracic aortic disease. Through initiatives like The Ritter Rules and funding innovative research, JRF empowers patients, families, and medical professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to reduce the devastating impact of aortic dissections worldwide.
About DLT
DLT Entertainment is an award-winning international TV production and distribution company with offices in the U.S. and U.K. (New York, London and Cardiff). Since its founding in 1963 by Don Taffner, Sr, DLT has produced iconic hit sitcoms for audiences on both sides of the Atlantic including "Three's Company" and "Too Close For Comfort" for the U.S. and "My Family" and "As Time Goes By" for the U.K., among many others including the upcoming children's series "Judge Hacker." In recent years, current president Donald Taffner, Jr has spearheaded a rapid expansion. DLT's audio division has produced comedy series for R4 including "The Many Wrongs of Christian Brighty" and "Time of the Week." DLT Entertainment currently operates a diverse range of talent representation and artist management agencies including MMB Creative, The Soho Agency, Blue Book Artist Management, Bedford Square Voices, GAG Reflex, and The Galton Agency. In addition, the Company's portfolio includes factual production and audio/podcasting companies including Vera Productions, Impatient Productions, and Juniper Productions. Recent content produced for the BBC, Channel4, and Sky includes "The King The Prince, and Their Hidden Millions," and "Politics London/Southeast." DLT continues its longstanding ownership and operation of The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End, soon to be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre. DLT is a prominent supporter and producing partner of the prestigious talent incubator, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Awards.
SOURCE The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
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