Rosie O'Donnell Joins New York Comedy Festival, in Nov.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today that Rosie O'Donnell ("The View," Fiddler on the Roof, Grease) is joining the roster of stars taking the stage for the ultimate comedy festival the week of November 6-11, 2007 at top venues throughout the city.  

O'Donnell will perform on the NYCF's opening night Tuesday, November 6 at 8:00 pm at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.  She will be joined by a number of special guests.  Rosie's performance will benefit her organization Rosie's Broadway Kids, an education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the arts.

The Fourth Annual NYCF's roster also includes celebrated comics Sarah Silverman performing at Carnegie Hall on November 7; Denis Leary at the Beacon Theatre on November 8; Louis CK at Town Hall on November 8; Artie Lange at Town Hall on November 9; Damon Wayans at the Beacon Theatre on November 9; Bill Maher at the Beacon Theatre on November 10 and Seth MacFarlane at Avery Fisher Hall on November 11. 

The 2007 NYCF is presented by Caroline's on Broadway and The Alliance Agency, American Express, exclusive broadcast partners WNYW/Fox 5 and WWOR/My9 New York, internet media sponsor MySpace.com, The New York Post and Time Out New York. 

For more information on the Festival and to purchase tickets, please visit www.nycomedyfestival.com.

Photo of Rosie O'Donnell by Linda Lenzi