Photo Flash: What's My Line? On Stage Live
By: BWW News Desk May. 01, 2008
WHAT'S MY LINE? LIVE ON STAGE updated panel lineups announced following extension through May 26th. van Straaten Entertainment, inc. announces updated panel lineups for the four-week extension of What's My Line? – Live On Stage, a live, non-broadcast stage presentation of the popular game show that runs Monday nights at 8:00 at the Barrow Street Theatre. Host J. Keith van Straaten (Comedy Central's "Beat The Geeks" and VH1's "Best Week Ever") will be joined on May 5th by Michael Riedel (New York Post theatre columnist and cohost of "Theater Talk" on PBS) Dr. Joy Browne (Nationally-syndicated radio psychologist), Tom Shillue (Nationally-touring headlining comedian), and another panelist to be announced. A surprise celebrity "Mystery Guest" will also appear. Past New York Mystery Guests have included MOBY, David Cross, Dick Cavett, and George Wendt.Departing from the 30-minute format of the original TV series, the 80-minute stage version also features live music and performances. "What's My Line? – Live On Stage," which ran over three years in Los Angeles, recently celebrated its 80th performance and was extended through May 26th. Shows run Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. and all tickets are $25.00. For tickets and information call (212) 239-6200 or visit www.Telecharge.com. The Barrow Street Theatre is located at 27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue South. The show website is www.whatsmyline.org. Scheduled panelists for the extended run are as follows:
May 5
Dr. Joy Browne – Nationally-syndicated radio psycholigist
Michael Riedel - New York Post theatre columnist and co-host of "Theater Talk" on PBS
Tom Shillue – Nationally-touring headlining comedianMay 12
Doug Benson - Comedian and regular panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever"
Suzy Nakamura - Second City veteran and recurring on "The West Wing"May 19
Jason Kravits - Recently on Broadway in "The Drowsy Chaperone"
Nick Stevens - Comedian and correspondent for "Monday Night Football"
Adrianne Frost - Actress and author of I Hate Other People's KidsMay 26
John Oliver - Correspondent on "The Daily Show"
Austin Pendleton - Broadway actor/director/writer/producer "What's My Line? - Live On Stage" follows the format of the classic TV game show that premiered on CBS in 1950: Four celebrity panelists try to guess the occupation of a guest, asking only yes-or-no questions. This stage show, however, is not broadcast; the only audience is the folks who show up in the 199-seat theatre. It's a real game with real people with real occupations and genuine celebrities --the show is not scripted.
Recent New York press accolades include a feature article in the March 20-26 issue of TimeOut New York ("Wry, unexpected, and hilarious!") and a blurb in the March 19 edition of Page Six.During its three-year run in Los Angeles, "What's My Line? - Live On Stage" earned such praise as: "Highly Recommended!... The decorum and spontaneous, champagne wit of a bygone era." --LA Weekly. "Witty... Charming... Stays true to its TV show roots." --LA Times. "Spontaneous fun!" --Paper Magazine.
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Past installments of "What's My Line? - Live On Stage" featured stars such as Rose Marie, Fred Armisen, Nanette Fabray, Jose Canseco, Larry King, Drew Carey, Noah Wyle, Alan Thicke, Amy Brenneman, Andy Dick, Ann Magnuson, Bruce Jenner, Bruce Vilanch, Dick Van Patten, Ed Asner, Elliott Gould, and Fred Willard.J. Keith van Straaten, panel moderator and co-producer of "What's My Line? - Live On Stage," hosted Comedy Central's "Beat The Geeks" game show and is also known from TV as a panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and various clip shows on E! Entertainment Television. J. Keith blogs the Oscars for Yahoo! Movies and writes their seasonal movie guides. Note: This production is unrelated to and unaffiliated with any previous stage adaptation of "What's My Line?" that played in New York.
Dr. Joy Browne – Nationally-syndicated radio psycholigist
Michael Riedel - New York Post theatre columnist and co-host of "Theater Talk" on PBS
Tom Shillue – Nationally-touring headlining comedianMay 12
Doug Benson - Comedian and regular panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever"
Suzy Nakamura - Second City veteran and recurring on "The West Wing"May 19
Jason Kravits - Recently on Broadway in "The Drowsy Chaperone"
Nick Stevens - Comedian and correspondent for "Monday Night Football"
Adrianne Frost - Actress and author of I Hate Other People's KidsMay 26
John Oliver - Correspondent on "The Daily Show"
Austin Pendleton - Broadway actor/director/writer/producer "What's My Line? - Live On Stage" follows the format of the classic TV game show that premiered on CBS in 1950: Four celebrity panelists try to guess the occupation of a guest, asking only yes-or-no questions. This stage show, however, is not broadcast; the only audience is the folks who show up in the 199-seat theatre. It's a real game with real people with real occupations and genuine celebrities --the show is not scripted.
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Past installments of "What's My Line? - Live On Stage" featured stars such as Rose Marie, Fred Armisen, Nanette Fabray, Jose Canseco, Larry King, Drew Carey, Noah Wyle, Alan Thicke, Amy Brenneman, Andy Dick, Ann Magnuson, Bruce Jenner, Bruce Vilanch, Dick Van Patten, Ed Asner, Elliott Gould, and Fred Willard.J. Keith van Straaten, panel moderator and co-producer of "What's My Line? - Live On Stage," hosted Comedy Central's "Beat The Geeks" game show and is also known from TV as a panelist on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and various clip shows on E! Entertainment Television. J. Keith blogs the Oscars for Yahoo! Movies and writes their seasonal movie guides. Note: This production is unrelated to and unaffiliated with any previous stage adaptation of "What's My Line?" that played in New York.
Mystery guest Dick Cavett with host J. Keith van Straaten
J. Keith van Straaten
Guest George Wendt with Host J. Keith van Straaten and panelists Besty Palmer, Michael Reidel, Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Barry Saltzman
Julie Newmar confers with Host J. Keith van Straaten
Larry King Signs in
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