Lisa Lampanelli to Bring New One-Woman Show to Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, Begin 10/3

Downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will host a developmental production of Lisa Lampanelli starring in her new one-woman show, Skinny Bitch: NOT A Stand-Up Comedy Show, in the Capitol Theatre for four shows only: Thursday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to Strand-Capitol members on Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. and to the general public on Tuesday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Lisa Lampanelli makes a departure from her signature "insult" comedy in her new theatrical production, Skinny Bitch: NOT A Stand-Up Comedy Show, which is written by Lisa Lampanelli and 700 Sundays writer Alan Zweibel, and helmed by Tony Award-winning director John Rando. In her first theatrical production, Lisa Lampanelli will reveal the woman behind the comic, and her struggle with food, men and body image. In turns hilariously funny, surprisingly touching and totally relatable and will show a side to Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean that few would guess exists. In addition to hosting, the Strand-Capitol is giving developmental support to the production.

Lisa Lampanelli has become a household name as a standout contestant on the fifth season of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice and appeared in the David Chase-directed feature film, Not Fade Away. She is currently starring as a series regular on Bounty Hunters, CMT's first-ever animated show, airing Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. This Grammy-nominated equal opportunity offender is a regular on late-night television, the Comedy Central Roasts, and is a frequent guest and guest host on Howard Stern's Sirius satellite radio shows. Lisa Lampanelli has also appeared on EXTRA as a guest correspondent, is a frequent guest and co-host on TMZ, and has sold out theaters across the country, including NYC's Radio City Music Hall, the Chicago Theatre and Carnegie Hall. Lisa Lampanelli joined the ranks of comedy greats with her 2009 HBO comedy special, Long Live the Queen, and that same year, released her autobiography, Chocolate, Please: My Adventures in Food, Fat and Freaks. Lisa Lampanelli's greatest hits CD, Equal Opportunity Offender, was released in April 2012.

Lisa Lampanelli will perform in the Capitol Theatre for four shows: Thursday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $29.00 and go on sale to Strand-Capitol members on Tuesday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. and to the general public on Tuesday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m. For additional information about this performance, visit www.StrandCapitol.org or call the Strand-Capitol box office at 717-846-1111.

The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is Central PA's premier venue for dynamic live entertainment, presenting an array of Broadway productions, comedy performances, live music and family shows. Located in downtown York, the historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center is committed to serving as the cultural center of the community, offering a diverse number of arts and education programs to enrich the quality of life for all area residents. 2013-2014 sponsors include Glatfelter Insurance Group, M&T Bank, The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania, Perform Group, LLC., New Standard Corporation, Moxie, PeoplesBank, Wells Fargo and Kinsley Construction. For more information about the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, visit www.StrandCapitol.org, Facebook.com/StrandCapitol or on Twitter @StrandCapitol.

Photo by: Andrew Coppa