Broderick & More to Appear in NYC 'Celebrity Autobiography'

"Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," the acclaimed, long-running L.A-based comedy sensation returned to New York City on Monday, January 28, 2008 and is currently playing a limited six-week engagement at The Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street).  "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," performs weekly on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. through March 3. Tickets are scaled at $35 - $45 (plus a 2 dink minimum).  A portion of the proceeds benefit The Actors' Fund.

"Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," features a line up of revolving performers who will 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, Vanna White, Mr. T, Star Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, 'N Sync, 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, which are edited together to create a Rashomon-esque playlet in the participants' own words.

On the show's January 28th opening at The Triad, the cast featured two-time Emmy Award winner Kristen Johnston, "Saturday Night Live" star Kristin Wiig,  Xanadu stars Cheyenne Jackson and Tony Roberts, Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba (currently starring in Curtains), Richard Kind ("Spin City, " The Producers), Jack Plotnick ("Lovespring International"), Dayle Reyfel and creator Eugene Pack.

Also scheduled to appear through the run of "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," is comedienne/talk show host Joy Behar ("The View"), two-time Tony winner Matthew Broderick, Rachel Dratch ("SNL," "30 Rock"), Carson Kressley ("Queer Eye . . .,""How To Look Good Naked"), Seth Rudetsky (The Ritz); and Jason Sudeikis  ("SNL"), as well as other weekly surprise guests.

"Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," is created by Emmy nominated writer and performer Eugene Pack and co-produced/developed with Dayle Reyfel, has been a monthly event in Los Angeles that attracts celebrities as guest performers and audience members. In 2005, "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," premiered on Bravo-TV as a one-hour comedy special (with a cast that featured Bruce Vilanch, Jay Mohr, Cheryl Hines, Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts, Fred Willard, Julie Brown, Niecy Nash, Kel Mitchell, Laraine Newman and Andrea Martin), and received enthusiastic raves across the boards.

"Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," played its first New York performance on Monday, September 10, 2007 at The Zipper Factory as a benefit for The Actors' Fund. Due to a popular demand, another show was added on Monday, October 15, 2007. 

Tickets for "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," are scaled at $35.00 - $45.00 (plus a 2 drink minimum).  Tickets are available in advance through Smartix by phone at 212-868-4444 or online at SmartTix.com. For more information, please visit www.celebrityautobiography.com.

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