Kristin Chenoweth Holds Book Signing During Bryant Park Reading Series 5/13

Wednesday, May 13, 2009; 12:30 - 1:45 pm
Actress, singer, and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth shares her journey from Oklahoma beauty queen to Broadway leading lady at this outdoor discussion and booksigning.

The Bryant Park Reading Room located on the 42nd Street side of the park - under the trees - between the back of the New York Public Library & 6th Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas. Rain Venue: Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue). New York City.

The website link for the entire series including poetry, kids and writers is here:
http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/wordforword.php
All programming is subject to change
The events are FREE and open to the public

Coming soon:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Charlie Todd, Creator of Improv Everywhere
Author of Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere
In Conversation with "Edward R. Murrow"

From the legendary No Pants! Subway Ride to the Grand Central Freeze, Improv Everywhere has been responsible for some of the most original and subversive pranks of the Internet age. Come hear the creator Charlie Todd discuss the hilarious tales behind the infamous pranks that have made the group a global phenomenon.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Dennis Cooper
Latest book Ugly Man
Interviewed by Tony O'Neill author of Down and Out on Murder Mile and former band member with the Brian Jones Massacre

Internationally acclaimed writer Dennis Cooper makes a rare appearance to talk about his new short story collection that plumbs veins of dark humor amid the sex and gore his fans have come to expect.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Christopher Buckley
Author of Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir
In conversation with John Tierney from The New York Times

Award-winning satirist Christopher Buckley offers consolation, wit, and warmth to those coping with the death of a loved-one, while telling a personal story of life with legends.

URL: http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/wordforword.php