The 2009 Drama Desk Award winner and 2010 Bistro Award winner Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words performs two shows tonight Monday, October 18 at 7:30 and 9:30pm, at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.
The casts for tonight are scheduled as follows:
Monday, October 18 at 7:30pm -
Scott Adsit,
Rachel Dratch,
Richard Kind,
Eugene Pack,
Dayle Reyfel,
Michael Urie,
Alan ZweibelMonday, October 18 at 9:30pm -
Scott Adsit,
Rachel Dratch,
Kristen Johnston,
Richard Kind,
Eugene Pack,
Dayle Reyfel,
Michael Urie,
Alan ZweibelCelebrity Autobiography began its national tour this past summer with acclaimed productions in Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as an ongoing production at Los Angeles's Broad Stage.
The show also recently opened at London's Leicester Square Theatre where it received rave reviews and currently plays to sell-out audiences:
"Take a stack of well-thumbed memoirs, a cast of comedians and actors, and lashings of deadpan delivery, and you have the makings of a cult hit." - The Independent
"An irreverent, ego-debunking hit." - London Evening Standard
"This company is blessed not only with intuitive comic delivery but also fascinating material." - The Stage
"Celebrity Autobiography, like most of the world's best ideas, is simple yet inspired."-The Arts Desk
The comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words 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. Some of the "authors" that are featured include
Ivana Trump, V
Anna White, Mr. T,
Star Jones,
Kenny Loggins,
Tommy Lee,
Sylvester Stallone, the
Jonas Brothers,
Zsa Zsa Gabor,
David Cassidy,
Neil Sedaka,
Britney Spears, Madonna, Tiger Woods, Carrie Prejean, Sarah Palin,
Burt Reynolds and
Loni Anderson, as well as the infamous memoirs of
ElizaBeth Taylor,
Eddie Fisher, and
Debbie Reynolds, which are edited together to create a Rashomon-esque playlet in the participants' own words.
Celebrity Autobiography is playing to sell-out audiences and rave reviews at the Triad Theater. Charles Isherwood of The New York Times called the show "big-yuks entertainment" and a "merry compendium of the witlessness and wisdom of the rich and famous."
Joe Dziemianowicz of the Daily News called it a "potent comic cocktail...you weep with laughter." The New Yorker called it "inspired." And Sam Thielman of Variety wrote, "Audience members hyperventilate. It should lead a long and happy life." The show has been featured by numerous media outlets, including ABC's "The View" and "Nightline," NPR's "Morning Edition," CNN'S "American Morning," New York 1, WNBC'S "News for New York" at 11pm, and Bravo's "A-List Awards."
Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words plays at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street. Tickets are $35 - $45 and may be purchased by contacting Smarttix at 212 868-4444 or www. smarttix.com, or by visiting www.celebrityautobiography.com. For group sales phone 718 631-0438. Please note that the Triad Theater has a two-drink minimum and is a cash-only venue.
Photo Credit: Peter James Zielinski
