AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG Set for Laguna Playhouse, 11/20-21

The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham have announced that legendary comedian David Steinberg, will perform his acclaimed one-man show for two nights only in AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG on Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

David Steinberg, who the New York Times called "a comic institution all by himself," looks back and forward at his life in comedy. As a son of a Rabbi in Canada to creating comedy so controversial, David is credited with getting the Smothers Brothers thrown off the air, as well as finding himself on Nixon's "enemies list." Steinberg is funny on both sides of the camera and went on to direct iconic shows such as Golden Girls, Seinfeld, Mad About You and Curb Your Enthusiasm. In addition, David has the second most guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

David Steinberg is regarded as one of the best and most creative directors working in television today. After his first appearance on "The Tonight Show," he became one of Johnny Carson's favorite guests and hosts, with 140 appearances, second only to Bob Hope. He began his comedy career with Second City and influenced the careers of John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy and others who followed him there. Steinberg's prolific career as a stand up comedian included four comedy albums and two Grammy nominations. His controversial sermons were responsible for the cancellation of The Smothers Brothers CBS show in the 1960's. Famous for being funny on both sides of the camera, he has directed many shows, including "Friends", "Newhart", "Seinfeld", "Mad About You", "Weeds" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Steinberg has teamed with Steve Carell as Executive Producer and star of "Inside Comedy" a comedy documentary series on Showtime, currently in its fourth season. "Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story," a documentary on David's life was recently released on Showtime.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID STEINBERG will perform on Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm, 2015 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Tickets are $45.00 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). The box office is open Mondays - Saturdays: 12p.m. to 5 p.m. (open until showtime on performance days); Sundays: 11a.m. - 4p.m. For more information on all shows and programming go online.

Laguna Playhouse is your "go to" for a great night out - be it plays, musicals, concerts, dance, stand-up comedy, author panels, family entertainment and more. No matter what your entertainment tastes, with over 300 performances a year, we're what's going on!

Founded in 1920, the Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is noted for its artistic excellence, wide-ranging performing arts programming, award-winning youth education offerings and community partnerships. A member of the League of Resident Theatres, the Laguna Playhouse is also home to the annual Laguna Dance Festival, the Laguna Beach Music Festival and the Laguna Beach Concert Band. The Laguna Playhouse has been recognized for excellence by the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, LA Drama Critics Circle, OC Weekly and more.

Because of its longstanding commitment to the arts, The Laguna Playhouse has been recognized for excellence by the LA Drama Critics Circle, NAACP, Backstage, ArtsOC, OC Weekly, Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and more. Laguna Playhouse's educational programming, which includes classes, productions by and for children and teens (Youth Theatre) and a school tour, has been honored by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education.

Serving more than 100,000 patrons each season, the Laguna Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Leslie Caron, Val Kilmer, Ed Asner, Hershey Felder, Linda Purl, Davis Gaines, Donna McKechnie, Rita Rudner, violinist Joshua Bell, Lee Rocker, ballerina Misty Copeland, Harrison Ford, and Bette Davis.