SNL Alum Norm Macdonald to Open Patchogue Theatre's 2016-17 Season with Epic Book Event

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) is proud to announce a very epic main stage book event featuring one of Comedy Central's "100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time," NORM MACDONALD, who will discuss his first book BASED ON A TRUE STORY: A Memoir (Spiegel & Grau) on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Macdonald will be interviewed on stage by a yet-to-be-announced special guest. He will signing copies of his memoir in the Theatre lobby following his book discussion. As this book's title suggests, Norm Macdonald tells the story of his life-more or less-from his origins on a farm in the-back-of-beyond Canada and an epically disastrous appearance on Star Search to his account of auditioning for Lorne Michaels and his memorable run as the anchor of "Weekend Update" on Saturday Night Live - until he was fired because a corporate executive didn't think he was funny. But BASED ON A TRUE STORY is much more than a memoir; it's the hilarious, inspired epic of Norm's life.

NORM MACDONALD is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for five seasons, and one of the most beloved and controversial anchors of "Weekend Update." Macdonald wrote for Roseanne and starred in The Norm Show. He was a judge on the 2015 season of Last Comic Standing. He has appeared in numerous movies, television shows, and has done voiceovers in many animated features and TV shows. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is committed to offering a diverse lineup of performances to the Long Island community each season. It is the Theatre's mission to the serve as a cultural center on Long Island that showcases a broad spectrum of performing arts for the benefit of a wide-ranging audience at affordable prices.

Patchogue Theatre is proud to continue its Main Stage book event series as part of its diverse Fall 2016 lineup, beginning with "A Conversation with Norm Macdonald" on Sept. 20. Additional author events will be announced in the near future.
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts Fall 2016 Lineup:

Sept. 20 - 7:30 p.m. A Conversation with Norm Macdonald, Sept. 23 - 8 p.m. Miles to Dayton "Forces Unknown"Sept. 24 - 7 p.m. The Return of the Golden Oldies to Patchogue TheatreOct. 1 - 8 p.m. Jose Feliciano: Live in ConcertOct. 8 - 8 p.m. Joplin's Pearl featuring Amber FerrariOct. 14 - 8 p.m. An Evening with Blackmore's NightOct. 15 - 8 p.m. Country Superstar Jo Dee MessinaOct. 16 - 3 p.m. The Not So Newlywed Game with Bob EubanksOct. 19 - 8 p.m. Genessa and the Selena Experience: A Breast Cancer Awareness EventOct. 21 - 8 p.m. Zeppelin CompleteOct. 22 - 8 p.m. Patchogue Theatre Gala 2016 featuring Broadway star Bernadette PetersOct. 23 - 3 p.m. Connecting to the Other Side with Psychic Medium Laura Lynne JacksonOct. 28 - 8 p.m. The Lords of 52nd Street & The Black PetalsOct. 29 - 7:30 p.m. The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live ShadowcastOct. 30 - 7 p.m. Three Piano Men: A Tribute to the Music of Elton John, Billy Joel & Jerry Lee LewisNov. 5 - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Branson on the Road: America's Favorite Road ShowNov. 6 - 4 p.m. The Glenn Miller Orchestra Celebrates Our VeteransNov. 12 - 8 p.m. The Music of Journey featuring EvolutionNov. 19 - 7:30 p.m. WHLI's Night of Doo-WopNov. 20 - 3 p.m. A Sousa Celebration with the Atlantic Wind SymphonyNov. 23 - 8 p.m. A Very Grateful Dead Thanksgiving Eve with Half StepNov. 26 - 3 p.m. It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio PlayNov. 27 - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. A Charlie Brown ChristmasDec. 2-4 - Multiple Performances ADTLI Presents Clara's Dream: The NutcrackerDec. 9 - 8 p.m. An Irish Christmas in AmericaDec. 10 & 11 - Multiple Performances Ovations Dance Repertory Company Presents The Nutcracker Suite Tickets for Norm Macdonald, along with the rest of Patchogue Theatre's Fall 2016 lineup, are now available online, by phone or at the box office. General admission is $20. A special VIP package is available for $40, which includes premium seating and a hardcover copy of Norm Macdonald's new book, BASED ON A TRUE STORY: A Memoir. For more information on Norm Macdonald's book event or any of the shows listed as part of Patchogue Theatre's Fall 2016 season, visit our website at PatchogueTheatre.org/Events or call the box office at 631-207-1313.