"Celebrity Autobiography," the New York hit comedy show and winner of the 2009 Drama Desk Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience, performs its Chicago debut at the Royal George Theatre (1641 N. Halsted Street) for two shows only, Friday, April 30 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, available at ticketmaster.com or by phone at the Royal George Box Office, (312) 988-9000.
"Celebrity Autobiography" has been playing to sold-out houses and rave reviews Off Broadway in New York for the past 2 years. The New York Post calls "Celebrity Autobiography" "the funniest show in town, hands down," while Time Magazine raves that it is "the funniest docu-theater stunt of the year!" Rolling Stone describes the show as "a cool night out," while The New Yorker says it is "inspired." The New York Times chose the show as a Critic's Pick and raves that it is "hilariously told! Big yuks entertainment," and Entertainment Weekly calls it "one of NYC's most buzzed-about shows."The show features a line-up of revolving comedians who perform and interpret the unintentionally hilarious actual words and stories written by celebrities. Among the performers scheduled to appear in Chicago are Scott Adsit ("30 Rock"), Mario Cantone ("Sex and the City"), Tim Kazurinsky ("Police Academy," "Saturday Night Live"), Laura Kightlinger ("Will and Grace," "Saturday Night Live"), Harold Ramis ("Ghostbusters," SCTV), plus show creators Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel. Additional special guest performers will be announced at a later date. Please note, Harold Ramis performs for the Saturday show only.Photo credit: Monica Simoes
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