Joe Mantegna to Direct Ronnie Marmo in I AM NOT A COMEDIAN...I'M LENNY BRUCE at Theatre 68

Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68, with the blessings of Kitty Bruce (daughter of the late Lenny Bruce), along with The Lenny Bruce Foundation, are thrilled to announce Joe Mantegna has agreed to direct "I AM NOT A COMEDIAN...I'M Lenny Bruce" - The World Premiere show stars Ronnie Marmo as Lenny Bruce, and is set to open at Theatre 68 on June 23, 2017.

ABOUT "I AM NOT A COMEDIAN...I'M Lenny Bruce

A One Man Show chronicling the life and death of the most controversial comedian of all time... Lenny Bruce.

Busted for obscenity, Lenny fought for freedom of speech all the way to the supreme court. He accidentally died of an overdoes in 1966, while out on appeal.

Joe Mantegna - Director

Joe was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. Some of Joe's film and television highlights are; House of Games, Searching for Bobby Fisher, Godfather III, his Emmy and Golden Globe nominated role of Dean Martin in The Ratpack, his Emmy nominated role of Pipi Delana in "The Last Don," and the voice of Fat Tony on The Simpsons. For two seasons Joe Stared with Mary Steenburgen and Amber Tamblyn in the critically acclaimed CBS drama Joan of Arcadia, winner of the 2004 People Choice Award for best new drama as well as picking up three Emmy nominations. In 2008 Joe reprised his Emmy nominated role of Lou Manahan opposite Debra Messing in USA Network series The Starter Wife. Joe has also lent his voice to the Disney/Pixar film, CARS2 and continues his 23-year run as Fat Tony on The Simpsons. In April of 2011 Joe received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joe lends much of his free time to a number of philanthropic endeavors. In May of 2012 Joe was appointed the National Spokesperson for The U.S. Army Museum, to lead the fundraising campaign to build the long-planned National Museum of the United States Army. He's also an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation, which builds homes for wounded veterans. His passions also include various autism related charities as well as being a long time supporter of the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children.

In 2014 Joe received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to the community and craft of acting. Currently Joe Stars as FBI Special Agent David Rossi in season twelve of the Hit CBS Drama Criminal Minds as well as hosting and producing duties for six seasons on "Gun Stories" for the Outdoor Channel. His newest collaboration is Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? It premiers April 3rd 2017 on Outdoor Channel.

Joe resides in Los Angeles with his wife of 40 years Arlene, and their two daughters Mia and Gia.

RONNIE MARMO - Playwright and Actor

Ronnie has directed over fifty stage productions in Los Angeles and New York. Past favorites include the World Premiere Musical Serial Killer Barbie, the critically acclaimed Bill W. and Dr. Bob, which enjoyed 350+ sold out performances in the past 12 years, the Los Angeles Premiere of Storefront Church and the World Premiere of Last Night In The Garden I Saw You both written by John Patrick Shanley and West of Brooklyn which Marmo inked. Ronnie was the Artistic Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed first ever 13 by Shanley Festival which enjoyed a six-month run. Marmo has directed the film A Loan Officer And A Gentlemen. He also directed the series Adults Only and LaLa Land. He received the Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award for achievements as actor, writer, director and producer at the 2010 Garden State Film Festival. Ronnie completed a three-year run on ABC's General Hospital as Ronnie Dimestico. He continues to serve at the Artistic Director of Theatre 68 (68 Cent Crew Theatre Company) in Los Angeles and New York City. He directed the smash hit, Adam & Eve And Steve - A Musical, and the critically acclaimed John Grisham premiere production of A Time To Kill.

For additional information go to: www.Theatre68.com.