Theater News

Carol Kane, Carson Kressley, Kristen Johnston, Michael Urie, et al. Set for November 4 Celebrity Autobiography

| New York City |

October 26, 2009

Michael Urie
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
Michael Urie
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

Scott Adsit, Kristen Johnston, Carol Kane, Richard Kind, Carson Kressley, Andrea Martin, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel will be featured in the New York Comedy Festival edition of Celebrity Autobiography at Caroline’s on Broadway, on November 4 at 7:30pm.

Created by Pack, the show features a line-up of rotating performers who interpret the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous, in both solo and ensemble “chamber” pieces culled from the autobiographies of celebrities including Ivana Trump, Vanna White, Mr. T, Star Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Cassidy, Neil Sedaka, Britney Spears, Madonna, Burt Reynolds, and Loni Anderson, as well as the infamous memoirs of Elizabeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds. The production is the recipient of the 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.

The performance will benefit the Actors’ Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals both performers and those behind the scenes in performing arts and entertainment.

For more information, visit www.actorsfund.org, www.nycomedyfestival.com, www.celebrityautobiography.com, and www.carolines.com.

Theater News & discounts

Get the best deals and latest updates on theater and shows by signing up for TheaterMania's newsletter today!