CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY to have summer run at the Shubert

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 4:37pm

Dates TBD

Participants will include Brooke Adams, Pamela Adlon, Scott Adsit, Lewis Black, Christie Brinkley, Danny Burstein, Mario Cantone, Bob Costas, Tate Donovan, Chloe Fineman, Will Forte, Gina Gershon, Kathy Griffin, Jeff Hiller, Jackie Hoffman, Ken Jeong, Gayle King, Stewart Lane, Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio, Ben Mankiewicz, Andrea Martin, Eric McCormack, Bobby Moynihan, Laraine Newman, Oscar Nunez, Cheri Oteri, Tiler Peck, Billy Porter, Phil Rosenthal, Tony Shalhoub, Sherri Shepherd, Molly Shannon, Jennifer Tilly, Nia Vardalos, Bruce Vilanch, Rita Wilson, and Alan Zweibel.


https://x.com/theatermania/status/2051394155394277571?s=46&t=0XG46rJiPEOy8dyIeDsimg

[Theatrefanboy1]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 5:17pm

I'm surprised they would call this "Celebrity" autobiography... From the list announced I wonder why they wouldn't call this "Life on the D List"

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 5:46pm

Well, the entire premise is them acting out famous memoirs in the character of the person who wrote it.

It’s the spiritual ancestor of ALL OUT/ALL IN. Not a bad way for some people to get a summer check and a Broadway credit.

I’d honestly be tickled to see Bruce Vilanch because he’s such a wit and a big part of why awards shows are as funny and queer as they are.

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 5:58pm

Ewww.  I saw one of these way back when with Sheri Shepard and the husband and wife team who created the premise at some hole in the wall.  Broadway has truly lost its magic. Wishing them success. But this makes me sad.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:00pm

Bette's Turban said: "Ewww. I saw one of these way back when with Sheri Shepard and the husband and wife team who created the premise at some hole in the wall. Broadway has truly lost its magic. Wishing them success. But this makes me sad."

This is just a placeholder. Prime real estate in the area would have been vacant for nearly 9 months otherwise. 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:03pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Bette's Turban said: "Ewww. I saw one of these way back when with Sheri Shepard and the husband and wife team who created the premise at some hole in the wall. Broadway has truly lost its magic. Wishing them success. But this makes me sad."

This is just a placeholder. Prime real estate in the area would have been vacant for nearly 9 months otherwise."

I understand that.  But it is Broadway.  There should be standards.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:09pm

Bette's Turban said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Bette's Turban said: "Ewww. I saw one of these way back when with Sheri Shepard and the husband and wife team who created the premise at some hole in the wall. Broadway has truly lost its magic. Wishing them success. But this makes me sad."

This is just a placeholder. Prime real estate in the area would have been vacant for nearly 9 months otherwise."

I understand that. But it is Broadway. There should be standards."

What’s the issue? If you don’t like it, don’t buy a ticket. Easy. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:10pm

There have never been standards. It's business. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:12pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Bette's Turban said: "Ewww. I saw one of these way back when with Sheri Shepard and the husband and wife team who created the premise at some hole in the wall. Broadway has truly lost its magic. Wishing them success. But this makes me sad."

This is just a placeholder. Prime real estate in the area would have been vacant for nearly 9 months otherwise."

Exactly. I think it sounds like a great idea. 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:14pm

Oh no issue.  As I said.. I wish  them success.  It just seems so unreal.  I guess I am one of the old didies that thought Broadway meant the pinnacle.  Hope you enjoy.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:17pm

Bette's Turban said: "Oh no issue. As I said.. I wish them success. It just seems so unreal. I guess I am one of the old didies that thought Broadway meant the pinnacle. Hope you enjoy."

Oh don’t get me wrong. I would never buy a ticket for this either. I just don’t see what the problem is that it exists. 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:19pm

No problem that its exists.  It just surprised me that anyone would think this belongs on Broadway.  I guess I am out of touch.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:22pm

I'm more shocked that this begins next week. 

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:24pm

Is it real?  That link doesn't work.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:25pm

Bette's Turban said: "Is it real? That link doesn't work."

The press release I got from OMDKC says it begins 5/16, formally opens 5/18. The only enclosed link that worked was a link to Telecharge. 

Looks like the balcony is closed and a surprising amount of seats in the front orch are being withheld. 

Updated On: 5/4/26 at 06:25 PM

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 6:36pm

Thanks Kad.  Hope it is fun.  Some of the casting can bring some people in.  I bet Molly Shannon brings them in.  I did see her once on stage and found her irritating.  But people will come.  It is just such a weird thing. But the most interesting thing on this board today.

Updated On: 5/4/26 at 06:36 PM

[Mr. Wormwood]

Posted: 5/4/26 at 7:22pm

If Beaches can hang on, every theater would have an occupant for a short time with this announcement (not counting whatever happens with Book of Mormon)