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Kristen Johnston, Carol Kane, Carson Kressley & More Confirmed for 'Celebrity Autobiography' for New York Comedy Festival, 11/4

By: Oct. 26, 2009
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In addition to its previously announced performances at The Triad, "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words" will be featured as part of the New York Comedy Festival on November 4 at Carolines On Broadway at 7:30pm.

"Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words," the critically acclaimed monthly show which originated in Los Angeles features a line-up of revolving performers who interpret the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous in both solo and "ensemble" chamber pieces. The production is the recipient of the 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience.

Among the performers scheduled to appear in "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words New York Comedy Festival Edition," are Scott Adsit, Kristen Johnston, Richard Kind, Carol Kane, Carson Kressley, Andrea Martin, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie , Alan Zweibel and "Celebrity Autobiography" creator Eugene Pack, who will also host the evening's performance.

The Emmy nominated writer and performer Pack, previously commented, "I would listen to a lot of books on-tape, particularly autobiographies, and was astounded at what people would write about. When I would get a hold of one of these books and read it out loud to friends, they'd insist I was making it up. But people actually wrote these words! So I decided to put the material up in front of an audience, knowing that it would be extremely entertaining."

Pack added, "We are very excited to be apart of this year's New York Comedy Festival. "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words" has been enthusiastically well received uptown and we can't wait to bring it to Carolines On Broadway."

"Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words New York Comedy Festival Edition" will benefit the Actors' Fund, a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals both performers and those behind the scenes in performing arts and entertainment. Visit The Actors' Fund website at www.actorsfund.org.

The New York Comedy Festival is an annual comedy festival originated in 2004 and features some of the biggest names in comedy. Visit www.nycomedyfestival.com or /www.celebrityautobiography.com for more information.

Carolines On Broadway, America's Premier Comedy Nightclub is located at 1626 Broadway, NY, NY. Tickets for "Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words: New York Comedy Festival Edition" are $38.25 each and available at www.carolines.com

"Celebrity Autobiography" will begin a National Tour starting Fall 2010 ...
for booking information, please contact Off Broadway Booking at 212.586.7777 or www.obbnyc.com




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