Comedy Star: Bruce Vilanch – Writer, Actor, Character!
With his unmistakable presence — characterized by an obese figure, oversized red glasses, a shaggy blonde mane, and a scruffy, unkempt beard — Bruce Vilanch is one of Hollywood’s most colorful characters. Though known to many as an onscreen character player and comedian, Vilanch scored his most resounding successes as a gag writer for stand-up comics such as Bette Midler, Billy Chrystal, Lily Tomlin and Roseanne. He has became the the go-to writer for events such as the perennial Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony telecasts and has even hosted many awards show himself. Vilanch was one of the most infamous “Hollywood Squares†on that classic gameshow, he played comic acting roles in features such as Diana Ross’, 1975 Mahogany (as a fashion designer), the 1984 “Ice Pirates,†the 1986 thriller, “The Morning After †and the 2008 Adam Sandler’s, “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan.†On the side, Vilanch did frequent uncredited rewrites of Hollywood features and enjoyed a lengthy and productive tenure as a writer of features for the Chicago Tribune newspaper. Vilanch’s professional mainstay, however, remained comedy writing. He was the subject of the all-star 1999 documentary “Get Bruce†and hilariously played “Edna Turnblad†during an extensive run of the Broadway musical “Hairspray†to resounding critical acclaim.
Reserved Seating based on the order of purchase. Seats will be given up 10 minutes after showtime.
If you are joining a larger party please call the box office and give us the group name so we can make sure you are all seated together the night of the show. Thank you.
Tickets & Showtimes:
Tickets: $30
FIRST SHOW: May 15, 2010 at 7:30pm
SECOND SHOW: May 15, 2010 at 9:30pm
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