CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY: IN THEIR OWN WORDS Returns To LA 6/15 And Continues Its Open-Ended Run In NY 6/22

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that just won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, returns to Los Angeles for a one-night-only show Monday, June 15 at 8pm at Largo at the Coronet, 366 North La Cienega Boulevard.  The evening benefits Loma Linda University Children's Hospital with a cast that includes Craig Bierko, Jennifer Coolidge, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Matthew Perry, Tracee Ellis Ross, Dayle Reyfel, Ryan Reynolds, Bruce Vilanch, Lesley Ann Warren, and Fred Willard.

The show also continues its sit-down, open-ended run at New York’s Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, June 22, at 7:30pm with a cast that includes Rachel Dratch, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Bobby Moynihan, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Steve Schirripa, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

The comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words features a line-up of rotating performers who interpret the actual words and stories written by the famous and the infamous, in both solo and ensemble “chamber” pieces.  Some of the “authors” that are featured include Ivana Trump, VAnna White, Mr. T, Star Jones, Kenny Loggins, Tommy Lee, Sylvester Stallone, 'N Sync, Zsa Zsa Gabor, David Cassidy, Neil Sedaka, Britney Spears, Madonna, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, as well as the infamous memoirs of ElizaBeth Taylor, Eddie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds, which are edited together to create a Rashomon-esque playlet in the participants’ own words.

Celebrity Autobiography is playing to sell-out audiences and rave reviews at the Triad Theater. The show has been featured by numerous media outlets, including ABC’s “The View” and “Nightline,” NPR’s “Morning Edition,”  CNN’S “American Morning,” New York 1, WNBC’S “News for New York” at 11pm, and Bravo’s recent “A-List Awards.”

In Los Angeles:

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words plays at Largo at the Coronet, 366 North La Cienega Boulevard.  Tickets are $40; limited VIP tickets, which include preferred seating and cast member reception, are $120.  To purchase tickets, phone 909-558-3560 or visit www.celebrityautobiography.com.  The evening benefits Loma Linda University Children's Hospital General.

In New York:

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words plays at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street.  Tickets are $35 - $45 and may be purchased by contacting Smarttix at 212 868-4444 or www. smarttix.com, or by visiting www.celebrityautobiography.com.  For group sales phone 718-631-0438.  Please note that the Triad Theater has a two-drink minimum and is a cash-only venue.

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