Three’s Company Anniversary Tour Starts in NYC
Three’s Company anniversary tour launches in New York City on November 2, raising funds for aortic health research and family support.
The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health will launch a four-city Three’s Company anniversary tour with an Evening From The Heart event at Joe’s Pub in New York City on November 2, 2026. The tour marks the sitcom’s 50th anniversary on March 15, 2027, with support from DLT Entertainment Ltd. Amy Yasbeck and Joyce DeWitt will co-host the opening event, which includes a live reading of the original pilot episode. Jason Biggs will play Jack Tripper, while Richard Kline will serve as narrator.
New York Tour Opening
The New York event will celebrate John Ritter’s comedy legacy while raising funds for aortic health research and support for patients and families. Additional celebrity guests for the staged reading will be announced later.
Amy Yasbeck, founder of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, said:
“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. 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.”
Aortic Health Mission
Ritter died in 2003 from an acute aortic dissection that was initially misdiagnosed. The foundation, established in his memory, focuses on preventing premature deaths from thoracic aortic disease through research, education, and advocacy.
Donald Taffner Jr., president of DLT Entertainment, said:
“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. 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.”
Four City Anniversary Schedule
The New York event follows a weekend in which 36 Team Ritter runners will take part in the TCS New York City Marathon in support of the organization. The 2027 tour will continue with readings in Dallas on February 27, Cleveland on March 13, and Los Angeles on September 9. Tickets, silent auction items, donations, and further information are available through johnritterfoundation.org.
